Vessel Profile

Onyx (III)

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Story

This canadian naval patrol drifter was built in 1917 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

This vessel had a maximum speed of 9 knots.

In 1918-1919 this vessel was emploted at Bermuda. On March 21, 1947 this vessel was reported to have foundered.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1919 she was a warship in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Armament

She was armed with one 6 pound gun.

References

Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)

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