Geschichte
This destroyer, town-class was built in 1919 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. in Quincy, MA.
Historische Notizen
On April 1, 1945 this vessel was declared surplus. On her way to Baltimore MD to be broken up by the Boston Iron & Metal Co. in July 1945, this vessel sank as a result of a collision off Cape Cod, MA USA.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1919-1940 she served in the United States Navy.
In 1940-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Namensbedeutung
She was named for the St. Francis River forming the border between northern Maine and Quebec and New Brunswick.
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
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