PV IV

 

Patrol Vessel & Minesweeping Trawler

 

 

PV IV

From the collection of Joseph Barr Champion

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Built: 1912

Acquired by the RCN: Mar 1917

Paid off: Apr 1919

Fate: Returned to her previous owner in April 1919. Final disposition unknown.

 

Former Martin J. Marran, she was one of seven New England-built menhaden trawlers made up a patrol and minesweeping flotilla based at Sydney, N.S. Purchased in the U.S., they served in the RCN between Mar 1917 and Apr 1919, subsequently reverting to their former names and occupation. Each was armed with a 12-pounder gun.

 

 

Photos and Documents          Crew photos

 

 

Commanding Officers

 

Skpr Joseph Barr Champion, RNCVR - 15 Aug 1918 - 31 Jan 1919

 

Skpr Joseph Barr Champion, RNCVR - 01 Feb 1919 - 24 Mar 1919

 

 

     In memory of those who have crossed the bar    

They shall not be forgotten

 

Brannen, Harris H.

Champion, Joseph B.

Foulkes, William

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Drafted to PV IV on 16 Jun 1917 and 01 May 1918 as Mate, RNCVR

Simpson, Frederick

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Drafted to PV IV on 05 Feb 1918 and 01 May 1918 as Art (E), RCN

Smith, Anson Burke

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Drafted to PV IV on 30 Jun 1918 as Mate, RNCVR

Worthen, Robert Harold

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Drafted to PV IV on 27 Jun 1918 as Mate, RNCVR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos and Documents

 

JBC001

JBC002

JBC003

(JBC001) On Patrol Vessel IV, Halifax, 1918

(JBC002) Joseph B. Champion holding mascot Hick, and Mate Charles McTean of Nova Scotia on PV IV, Halifax, 1918

(JBC003) PV IV after trip to Sable Island to pick up sick man. Feb 1919

From the collection of Joseph Barr Champion

Courtesy of Garry Weir, Petty Officer 1st Class, Canadian Navy

 

 

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