CGS Bradbury - Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada - 1984 |
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From the Museum's website: C.G.S. Bradbury – 1915
Prefabricated in Sorel, Quebec, the Bradbury was assembled on the bank of the Selkirk slough in 1915. During her career she served the Federal Government as fishing patrol vessel, a lighthouse tender and an icebreaker until she was forced to retire in 1973.
History records numerous accounts of her valor and distinction. Among them is the 1917 journey through half a foot of ice, taking doctors and medicine to a northern settlement struck by a flu epidemic.
The Bradbury was recommissioned after being idle from 1935 to 1952. She was outfitted with new diesel engines and continued her previous duties as well as becoming a dredge tender, and transportation vessel for Government officials visiting the lake.
She is a boat of distinguished character and rich history. |
More details and photos for: CGS Bradbury |
Fleet: | Canadian Coast Guard - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | IMO: | | |
Owner: | | Category: | Coast Guard (Canada) |
Manager: | | Port/Flag: | Ottawa, Canada |
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Names: | CGS Bradbury |
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Photographer: | | Collection: | Capt. Paul Beesley Collection (Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA) |
Format: | Colour Negative 35mm | Views: | 15 | |
Uploaded: | 2024-07-11 1:08 PM by Paul Beesley |
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