Vessel Profile

Fort William (H.M.C.S.)

Fort William (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This minesweeper, bangor-class (1941/2 program) was built in 1941 by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

She was in strategic reserve service in the Royal Canadian Navy 1946-1951. After being re-acquired, she was modernized but not commissioned.

She was transferred to the Turkish Navy as the Bodrum.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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