Vessel Profile

Canada (C.G.S.)

Canada (C.G.S.)
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Story

This patrol vessel was built in 1904 by Vickers Armstrong Ltd. in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancs.

Historical Notes

On July 02, 1926 this vessel was reported lost near Miami FL USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1905 she was owned by the Canada Department of Marine & Fisheries.

In 1915-1919 she was commissioned as H.M.C.S. Canada, a Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel, Fishery/Armed Canadian Naval Patrol Vessel.

In 1924 she was sold into commercial service owned by Barron Gift Collier Jr., FL USA, and was reported lost near Miami FL USA on 02/07/1926.

Armament

2-12pdr.; 2-3pdr

References

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