YFM 312

 

YFP 312  /  YAG  312 (OTTER)

 


 

 


 

Built: 1953

Delivered to RCN:

Removed from Service: Oct 2007

Fate: Sold in 2011. Final disposition unknown

 

Built in 1953 by Star Shipyard (Mercer's) Ltd, New Westminster, BC, she was one of 10 auxiliary craft built for the west coast navy between 1953 and 1955. Built for use as a blue boat, the majority of these crafted were used for general purposes such as liberty boats, stores and equipment lighters, etc. Re-designated as YFPs in 1960, YFP 312 and YFP 320 were designated as tenders to HMCS ORIOLE in 1963. In the mid-1960s, re-designated as a YAG, she was used for seamanship and navigational training for the regular and reserve forces until removed from service in Oct 2007. Put up for action in Jun 2011, she was sold to private interests.

 


 

     In memory of those who have crossed the bar    

They shall not be forgotten

 

Webster, Andrew F.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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