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Story
This destroyer, restigouche-class was built in 1959 by Halifax Shipyards Ltd..
Historical Notes
On December 5, 1992 this vessel was sunk by the BC Artificial Reef Society in Sechelt Inlet BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1959-1974 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Masters
Cdr V.J. Wilgress, RCN - 14 Nov 1959 - 25 Apr 1961; Cdr Philip John Pratley, RCN - 24 Apr 1961 - 11 Apr 1963; Cdr Robert Hilborn Falls, RCN - 11 Apr 1963 - 25 Aug 1964; Cdr George Richard MacFarlane, RCN - 25 Aug 1964 - 17 Jan 1966; Cdr John Irwin Manore, RCN - 17 Jan 1966 - 26 Aug 1967; LCdr W.G. Brown, RCN - 26 Aug 1967 - 24 Nov 1967; LCdr J.L. Woodbury, RCN - 24 Nov 1967 - 08 Dec 1967; LCdr Philip G. Bissell, RCN - 08 Dec 1967 - 20 Jan 1970; Cdr Harry Rusk - 20 Jan 1970 - 30 Jun 1971; LCdr David Redford Donaldson - 30 Jun 1971 - 23 May 1973; LCdr Joseph Guy Comeau - 24 May 1973 - 23 May 1974.
Rebuilds
In 1974 she was placed in strategic reserve. In 1989 part of her bow was cannibalized to repair H.M.C.S. Kootenay that had been damaged in a collision.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Richard Wall (2014 Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia)
