Vessel Profile

Curlew (H.M.C.S.)

Curlew (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1892 by Polson Iron Works Ltd. in Owen Sound, ON.

Owners & Masters

In 1892 she was owned by the Canada Department of Fisheries and Marine as a patrol vessel.

In 1913 she was transferred to the Minister of the Naval Service for service in the Royal Canadian Navy as H.M.C.S. Curlew, a Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel (minesweeper, patrol vessel, examination vessel), serving 1914-1921.

She was sold in 1921.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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