HMCS EASTORE Z56
CNAV EASTORE 515
Originally built at the Brunswick Marine Shipyward, Georgia, USA, for the U.S. Army, Eastore was commissioned on 07 Dec 1944, as a supply vessel and served on the east coast until paid off on 08 Apr 1946, to become a CNAV. She was sold on 30 Jul 1964.
Unsung Hero - The life of Eastore by Capt. J.G.R. (Rod) Hutcheson, RCN (ret'd)
The Three Sisters - Eastore, Laymore and Westore by Capt. J.G.R. (Rod) Hutcheson, RCN (ret'd)
Commanding Officers
Cdr John Earl McQueen, RCNVR - 07 Dec 1944 - 01 Jan 1945
Skpr/Lt John Angus MacLeod, RCNR - 02 Jan 1945 - 14 Oct 1945
Skpr/Lt Abraham Richard Hallett, RCNR - 15 Oct 1945 - 08 Apr 1946
In memory of those who have crossed the bar They shall not be forgotten
Former Crew Members
Bowie, John, Ch/Skpr, RCNR - 29 Mar 1945
Lillington, Samuel, Ch/Skpr, RCNR - Jan 1945
Perry, John Benjamin, Skpr, RCNR - Jan 1945
Photos and Documents
HMCS EASTORE Z56 From the collection of H.S. (Tim) Lee Courtesy of Ryan Lee
EASTORE in Nassau 1966 Courtesy of / © Capt. J.G.R. (Rod) Hutcheson, RCN (ret'd)
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