Vessel Profile

Aigle Marin

Aigle Marin
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This minesweeper, bay-class was built in 1938 by Collingwood Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1987 this vessel was broken up. Her bell is preserved in the collection of the Maritime museum of the Atlantic, Halifax NS Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1938-1947 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1947 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1967-1977 she was owned by Les Chargeurs Unis.

In 1977 she was owned by Niquelay Inc.

Armament

1-12pdr gun

Rebuilds

Rebuilt in 1947 for merchant service.

References

Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)

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