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This corvette, flower-class was built in 1941 by Henry Robb Ltd. in Leith, Scotland.
Historical Notes
In June 1949 this vessel was sold to Odd, Norway, renamed as THORSLEP. Towed by the HAUK from Milford Haven to Sandefjord in July 1949. Refitted as a buoy-tender at Framnæs Mek.V., Sandefjord. First season as whaler 1949/50. Rebuilt at Smith's Dock from Nov.5-1951 with a 2400 bhk Sulzer installed at Framnæs Mek.V. in 1953. Last season as whaler 1966/67. Sold to breakers in Grimstad June 1969.
Owners & Masters
In 1941 she was an Royal Navy ship loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and returned to the Royal Navy.
Armament
1-4" BL Mk.IX, two twin .5" machine guns and two twin .303" machine guns, two (later four) depth charge throwers and two rails (later four) carrying 40 depth charges (later 70).
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1949 as a buoy tender.
References
- Macpherson, K. and R. Barrie (2002)
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
