Perfil de embarcación

Parry Sound (H.M.C.S.)

Parry Sound (H.M.C.S.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo

Historia

This corvette, flower-class (increased endurance) was built in 1943 by Midland Shipyards Ltd., Midland ON.

Notas históricas

This vessel was launched on 13/11/1943. This vessel had two water-tube marine boilers. This vessel carried 338 tons of fuel. This vessel was capable of 16 knots and an endurance of 7,400nm at 10 knots. This vessel had a complement of 7 officers and 90 other ranks.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1950 she was owned by Balleneros Ltd., Puerto Cortes Honduras.

She was last listed in Lloyd's Register in 1978-1979.

Armamento

1-4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, two-twin 20mm and two single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.

Referencias

  • Macpherson, Ken and Marc Milner (1993)
  • Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Ayude a preservar el patrimonio marítimo de BC

Donar

Apoye el proyecto Nauticapedia

Ayude a preservar el patrimonio marítimo de BC para las generaciones futuras.

Hacer una donación