Vessel Profile

Frontenac (H.M.C.S.)

Frontenac (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: For Posterity Sake Website

Story

This corvette (flower class 1942-43 increased endurance program) was built in 1943 by Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

On June 2, 1943 this vessel was launched. This vessel had two water-tube marine boilers. This vessel carried 338 tons of fuel. This vessel was capable of 16 knots and an endurance of 7,400nm at 10 knots. This vessel had a complement of 7 officers and 90 other ranks. This vessel was sold in October 1945.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

Armament

one 4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, a single 20mm on the bridge wings. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.

References

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON

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