Story
This frigate (1942/3 programme) was built in 1943 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.
Historical Notes
At the end of the Second World War this vessel was laid up in the ship boneyard at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC Canada.
In 1948 this vessel was scuttled as a hulk in the breakwater at Royston BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Name Significance
Named for the City of Prince Rupert BC.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Personal Notes (John MacFarlane) 28/03/1991
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
