Vessel Profile

Annapolis (H.M.C.S.) (II)

Annapolis (H.M.C.S.) (II)
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Story

This destroyer escort, annapolis-class was built in 1963 by Halifax Shipyards Ltd..

Historical Notes

On January 17, 2015 this RCN destroyer was sunk as an artificial reef in Halkett Bay, Gambier Island BC Canada. The Annapolis lies on the bottom perfectly upright. Bottom depths at low tide range from 105 ft at the bow to 98 ft at the stern.

Owners & Masters

In 1963-1998 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Richard Wall (2014 Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia)
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