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This minesweeper, algerine-class was built in 1943 by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
The CNAV Kapuskasing, a converted World War II minesweeper, served the Canadian Hydrographic Service until 1972 when the vessel was returned to the RCN for disposal. On October 3, 1978 this vessel was sunk as a target.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1946 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.
In 1948-1958 she was loaned to the Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.
In 1958-1978 she became a CNAV/CFAV Canadian Naval Research Vessel, owned by the Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON Canada.
Armament
One 102mm gun; eight 20mm guns; One hedgehog mortar and depth charges.
References
- Moore, Captain John (1983)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
