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Billings St. Roch - 605 RCMP Arctic Patrol boat

i'm building st roch. i had to look it up. st roch the patron saint of dogs. mostly enjoying the build except for the bug a boo about the almost non existent instructions. big mistake because I didn't build the mast step before installing the deck. i don't know how the mast can stay erected before rigging is installed
 
I have that one on my todo list. It's pretty incredible that the St Roch travelled through the Northwest passage.
Also impressive are the people that were on the boat.
 
Jack Sparrow said:
I have that one on my todo list. It's pretty incredible that the St Roch travelled through the Northwest passage.
Also impressive are the people that were on the boat.
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Back in August 2021 I posted a link of audio files done by crew and in particular Henry Larsen, the Commander. Fascinating to listen to their experiences. I’ve attached my post from then that contains the link.
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RCMP St. Roch background and my finished build [COMPLETED BUILD}

I thought some of you might be interested in a famous but little known vessel called the R.C.M. Police. St. Roch. The ship is just over 104 feet in length, beam 24 feet 9 inches and draft 12 feet 6 inches with a displacement of 323 tons. Before I go much further, and especially for my Canadian...
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