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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Joseph's life as a mariner is detailed in his diary and photos album - The Joseph Barr Champion Collection
Ships served in: HMCS HOCHELAGA - Served in Hochelaga 01 Mar 1916 - 05 May 1917 as an AB, RNCVR // 18 Sep 1919 - 10 Oct 1919 as Skpr, RCN. Joseph notes that his 2nd time on Hochelaga was for a cruise by Admiral Kingsmill HMT RISKATO - Served in Riskato as a Skipper, RCN 06 Feb 1918 - 22 Mar 1918. Note: Riskato was a hired trawler. Built in 1916. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service May 1916 - 1919 as minesweeper. Served also served in WW2. HMT ICELAND - Served in Iceland 23 Mar 1918 - 11 Apr 1918 as a Skipper, RCN. Note: Iceland, was a hired trawler. Built 1916, Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service Oct 1916 - Dec 1918 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Became Icelandic "Egill Skallagrimsson" in 1919. CD 9 - Served in CD-9, Jun 1918 - 11 Aug 1918 as Skpr, RCN, Commanding Officer PV IV - Served in PV IV, 15 Aug 1918 - 24 Mar 1919 as Skpr, RCN, Commanding Officer HMCS BETHALMA - Served in Bethalma 20 May 1919 - 07 Aug 1919 as Skpr, RCN, Commanding Officer. Joseph described Bethalman as a Floating Pigeon Loft.
Other entries on Joseph's drafts and appointments to depot ships Diana, Niobe and Seagull are listed in the documents below
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For Posterity's Sake 
