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HMCS Marvita
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MV Marvita also known as HMCS Marvita (Z44) was a former rum runner, Royal Canadian Navy auxiliary vessel, and customs vessel that operated from 1930 until it ran aground and sank on 15 July 1954.
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![]() MV Marvita early 1950s | |
History | |
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Name | Marvita |
Owner |
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Operator |
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Port of registry | |
Builder | J. Ernest & Sons, Mahone Bay |
Completed | 1930 |
Acquired | 1 May 1941 |
In service | 22 October 1930[4] |
Out of service | 15 July 1954 |
Identification | |
Fate | Foundered 15 July 1954 |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | |
Length | 105 ft (32 m) |
Beam | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
Depth | 8.4 ft (2.6 m) |
Decks | 2 |
Installed power | 2 x 6 cyl, Fairbanks Morse opposed piston engines, output: 232 nhp |
Propulsion | 2 screws |
Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) max. |
Crew | 9 |
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