Tag Archives: YAG

On the water – Swartz Bay

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

An ex RCN YAG at Swartz Bay

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A YAG in the bay

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Yard Auxiliary, General (YAG) training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958. 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, as … Continue reading →

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CFAV Albatross and CFAV Black Duck

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

CFAV Black Duck YAG 661 and CFAV Albatross YAG 660 are 53 foot crash boats, operated and maintained by the 19 Wing Marine Unit at HMCS Quadra. In the early 1950’s the Marine Rescue Section at CFB Comox was established  … Continue reading →

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