Histoire
This minesweeper, bangor-class was built in 1941 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.
Notes historiques
This vessel was present at D-Day serving with the 14th Minesweeping Flotilla.
In 1947 this vessel was broken up at Hayle UK.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1941-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Armement
1 × 12-pounder (3 in (76 mm)) 12 cwt HA gun or QF 3-inch (76 mm) 20 cwt gun
1 x QF 2 pdr Mark VIII
2 × QF 20 mm Oerlikon guns
40 depth charges as escor
Signification du nom
Vegreville is located in Alberta.
Reconstructions
In July 1943 she underwent a six-week refit in Baltimore MD.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
