Vessel Profile

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

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

Story

This minesweeper, bangor-class (diesel programme) was built in 1941 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.

Historical Notes

In 1950c this vessel was planned to be Royal Canadian Mounted Police Colonel White, but this vessel was returned to the Crown Assets and disposal Corporation shortly after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took delivery.

Owners & Masters

She was in Royal Canadian Navy service 1942-1945.

In 1950 she was briefly owned by the Royal Canadian mounted Police.

She was returned to the Royal Canadian Navy and became a diving tender 1953-1966.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
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