Story
This submarine, naval (conventional) was built in 1986 by Vickers (VSEL) in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancs.
Historical Notes
In October 2004 this vessel suffered two major fires at sea 4 days after being commissioned in Scotland. One crew member was killed and three others badly wounded. This vessel was adrift at sea for several days and had to be towed back to Scotland.
Owners & Masters
In 1986-1998 she was owned by the Royal Navy.
In 1998-2020 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Masters
Captain Luc Pelletier (MARS) (CF) (2004)
Armament
6 21 inch torpedo tubes (18 Mk48 torpedoes)
Rebuilds
In 2004 she was rebuilt
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
