Vessel Profile

Fredericton (H.M.C.S.) (I)

Fredericton (H.M.C.S.) (I)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This corvette, flower class (1940-41 revised building programme). was built in 1941 by Marine Industries Ltd. in Sorel, QC.

Historical Notes

On September 2, 1941 this vessel was launched. This vessel served in the Caribbean and on the New York to Guantanamo Bay Cuba convoys. This vessel carried 230 tons of fuel and could reach 16 knots. Her endurance was 3450nm at 12 knots. This vessel was broken up in 1946.

Owners & Masters

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

Armament

1-4" BL Mk.IX, two twin .5" machine guns and two twin .303" machine guns, two (later four) depth charge throwers and two rails (later four) carrying 40 depth charges (later 70).

References

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