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James Bay

James Bay
照片: George Schneider

故事

This minesweeper, bay-class was built in 1954 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

历史记录

In 1976 this vessel was involved in an anti-whaling campaign with Greenpeace.

船东与船长

In 1954 she was commissioned by the Royal Canadian Navy as H.M.C.S. James Bay.

In 1966 she was owned by Seattle WA owners and leased to the Greenpeace Foundation.

In 1966 she was renamed as the James Bay. The minesweeper was sold in 1966 for use as an offshore oil exploration vessel.

In 1966-1968 she was owned by Offshore Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1968 she was owned by USA interests.

武装

1 × 40 mm Bofors gun

名称含义

Named for a bay located between Ontario and Quebec with islands that are part of Nunavut within.

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