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Smiths Falls (H.M.C.S.)

Smiths Falls (H.M.C.S.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo

Geschichte

This corvette (flower class 1942-43 increased endurance program) was built in 1944 by Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historische Notizen

This vessel was launched on 19/08/1944. 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 last listed in Lloyd's Register in 1977-1978.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1944-1945 she was in service in the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1950 she entered service as a Honduran whaler.

Bewaffnung

one 4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, two-twin 20mm and two single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.

Referenzen

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON

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