This minesweeper, bangor-class (1941/2 program) was built in 1942 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.
In 1942-1945 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.
In 1946-1951 she was kept in strategic reserve.
In 1951-1958 she was reacquired but not recommissioned.
She was transferred to the Turkish Navy as the Buyukdere.
Stratford (H.M.C.S.)
1942 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
Sarnia (H.M.C.S.)
1942 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
Port Hope (H.M.C.S.)
1941 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
Westmount (H.M.C.S.)
1945 · Minesweeper, Bangor-class (1941/2 Program)
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