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This minesweeper, lake-class (admiralty - type) was built in 1945 by Midland Boat Works Ltd..
Historical Notes
In 1945 this vessel was built as the H.M.C.S. Ash Lake, completed but never commissoned as a Canadian Naval Minesweeper, Lake Class (Admiralty - Type). This vessel was converted for hydrographic work in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In 1962 this vessel was transferred to the Great Lakes as a hydrographic training vessel. This vessel later reurned to survey work before being retired in 1962.
Owners & Masters
In 1947 she was transferred to the Canada Department of Mines and Natural Resources, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by The Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa ON Canada.
Armament
2-20mm
Repower
Repowered with a 625hp engine (1961c)
References
- Macpherson, K. and R. Barrie (2002)
- Macpherson, K. & J. Burgess (1981)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000): Maginley, C.D. & B. Collin (2001)
