Geschichte
This frigate (1942/3 programme) was built in 1943 by Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in Quebec, QC.
Historische Notizen
This vessel was torpedoed by the U-548 and sank 50 miles southeast of Cape Race NL Canada.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
She was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy 1943-1945.
Bewaffnung
2 × QF 4 in (102 mm) /45 Mk. XVI on twin mount HA/LA Mk.XIX; 1 × QF 12 pdr (3 in (76 mm)) 12 cwt /40 Mk. V on mounting HA/LA Mk.IX (not all ships); 8 × 20 mm QF Oerlikon A/A on twin mounts Mk.V' 1 × Hedgehog 24 spigot A/S projector up to 150 depth charges
Namensbedeutung
She was named for Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec.
Referenzen
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
