Vessel Profile

Buckingham (H.M.C.S.)

Buckingham (H.M.C.S.)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This frigate, (river-class) was built in 1944 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1945 she served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Canadian Naval Frigate, River Class.

In 1953-1965 she was re-commissioned.

In 1965 she was paid off and in 1966 she was broken up at La Spezia Italy.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt in 1953 and in 19156 a helicopter landing pad was added for helicopter trials.

References

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