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Gerardo Jansen (D.R.N.)

Gerardo Jansen (D.R.N.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo

Geschichte

This corvette (flower class 1942-43 increased endurance program) was built in 1943 by Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historische Notizen

This vessel was launched on 15/01/1944. This vessel had two water-tube marine boilers. This vessel carried 338 tons of fuel. This vessel was capable of 16 knots and an endurance of 7,400nm at 10 knots. This vessel had a complement of 7 officers and 90 other ranks. This vessel was disposed of for scrap in 1972.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy. Afterwards she was transferred to the Dominican Republic Navy in 1947 as the Grardo Jansen.

Bewaffnung

one 4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, two-twin 20mm and two single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.

Referenzen

  • Macpherson, Ken and Marc Milner (1993)
  • Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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