Vessel Profile

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

Thunder (H.M.C.S.) (II)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This minesweeper, bay-class was built in 1953 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

In 1987 she was used as a naval gunnery target and then sunk with scuttling charges.

Owners & Masters

She was in Royal Canadian Navy service 1953-1954.

She was transferred to the French Navy as La Paimpolaise.

Armament

1-40mm gun

References

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