Vessel Profile

Sault Ste. Marie (H.M.C.S.)

Sault Ste. Marie (H.M.C.S.)
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Story

This minesweeper, algerine-class was built in 1942 by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

This vessel was commissioned 24/06/1943. This vessel was paid off into reserves 12/01/1946. This vessel was recommissioned 07/05/1949 - 1954 as a training vessel attached to HMCS Malahat. This vessel was paid off 10/01/1955.

In 1960 this vessel was broken up at Sorel QC.

Owners & Masters

She was in service 1943-46.

She was a reserve training ship 1949-58.

Armament

One 102mm gun; eight 20mm guns; One hedgehog mortar and depth charges.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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