Vessel Profile

TR-27 (H.M.C.)

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Story

This minesweeper, trawler (castle-class) was built in 1918 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

In 1944 this vessel was scuttled by gunfire off the coast of France.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1920 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1920-1940 she was owned by the French Navy.

In 1940 she was captured by German Forces and commissioned into the German Navy.

Armament

1-12pdr

References

  • Dittmar, .J. & J.J. Colledge (1972)
  • Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
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