This minesweeper, bangor-class (1941/2 program) was built in 1941 by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..
In 1941-1945 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.
In 1946-1952 she was in strategic reserve.
In 1957 she was transferred to the Turkish Navy as the Bandirma.
LT F.R.K. Naftel (1942)
1-12pdr
Fort William (H.M.C.S.)
1941 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
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1941 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
Bodrum (T.N.S.)
1941 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
Kenora (H.M.C.S.)
1941 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
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