Histoire
This minesweeper, bangor-class was built in 1941 by North Vancouver Ship Repairs Ltd..
Notes historiques
This vessel was built for the Royal Navy but transferred to the RCN for manning. This vessel was commissioned 02/04/1942 at Vancouver BC Canada. This vessel was originally based at Esquimalt, and later transferred to Prince Rupert BC Canada. In March 1943 this vessel was transferred back to Esquimalt BC Canada. On March 17 this vessel departed for Halifax NS (WLEF) arriving May 2, 1943. In July 1943 this vessel was transferred to the Halifax Force and in December to the Newfoundland Force. On February 19, 1944 this vessel was transferred to the Plymouth assigned to the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla and was present at D-Day.
Propriétaires et capitaines
1in 1942 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946-1975 she was owned by the Portugese Navy remaining in service as a survey vessel
Armement
One 102mm gun; eight 20mm guns; One hedgehog mortar and depth charges.
Signification du nom
She was named for Caraquet Bay in New Brunswick.
Reconstructions
In July 1943 she underwent a six-week refit in Baltimore MD. In 1945 she underwent refit at Lunenburgreturning to Plymouth in March 1945. She was paid off September 26, 1945 and returned to the RN.
Références
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
