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This frigate, river-class was built in 1943 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.
Historical Notes
In the summer of 1955, the newly recommissioned Ste. Therese was used by the Pacific Oceanographic Group to survey parts of the North Pacific Ocean as part of a joint mission between Canada, the United States and Japan.[7] This vessel returned again as an oceanographic survey platform in 1957.[8] This vessel served until 1967 on the west coast when this vessel was paid off for the final time on 30 January 1967. This vessel was towed to Japan and broken up that same year.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1955-1958 she was re-commissioned.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
