In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Francis Gordon Nesbit

 

Captain, Canadian Coast Guard

 

Born: 22 Nov 1902, Scotswood, Northumberland, England

 

Died: 03 Feb 1981, Victoria, British Columbia

 

Capt. Francis Gordon Nesbit was born November 22nd, 1902 in Scotswood, Northumberland, England and “crossed the bar” on February 3rd, 1981 in Victoria, British Columbia. A former Merchant Navy master he commanded the weather ship Stonetown until her decommissioning then assumed command of CGS Vancouver which also operated on Station Papa in mid-Pacific.

 

Francis' son was Capt (N) Keith Gordon Nesbit, RCN / C.A.F. (Navy)

 

Ships served in:

CGS STONETOWN (Weather Ship) - Final CO

CGS VANCOUVER

 


 

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