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This minesweeper, bangor-class (diesel programme) was built in 1941 by Marine Industries Ltd. in Lauzon, QC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was launched on 26/04/1941. This vessel was turned over to Crown Assets and disposal Corporation 02/02/1961. This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign: 191; Sister ships: Irvine, MacBrien, and MacLeod (2nd );
Owners & Masters
She was in Royal Canadian Navy service 1942-1945.
In 1945-1961 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
In 1961 she was sold.
Armament
1-6pr; -.303 machine gun
Name Significance
She was named for, the first Commissioner of the N.W.M.P, Major General Sir George Arthur French KCMG.
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Jane's Fighting Ships
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 18/11/2018)
