Carrier tail light

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

But.... Canadian mortar carriers (Mk.II) were based on Mk.I* hulls and had all the non essential holes riveted shut. Why there aren't holes for the firing rest rear may have to do with this being a mortar or something else rear deck of a British carrier. Those pairs of rivets in the pics are not Canadian Mk.I.

I agree, the Canadian mortar carrier UC-2 armour top plate of the engine cover we are most familiar with is not usually found with this hole pattern. If the top plate could be British, as Lynn suggests, would those holes line up for the base of a 2” mortar mounting/adapter block?

Before we get carrier-ed away, (K.P.) I am merely suggesting this one atypical part not original to the hull. A part that may have been introduced on the early MK-I* hull. From the previous details I am absolutely convinced it is not a factory mortar carrier.

However... like the “Vera Lynn” carrier... a detailed inspection could show which parts are original to the hull and front armour WD number, serial number and build date.