Vessel Profile

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

Restigouche (H.M.C.S.) (II)
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This destroyer, restigouche-class was built in 1954 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

On June 11, 2001 this vessel was sunk as an artificial reef off Acapaulco Mexico.

Owners & Masters

In 1958-1970 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.

In 1972-1994 she was refitted and in Canadian Navy service.

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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