Vessel Profile

Chignecto (H.M.C.S.) (III)

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Story

This minesweeper, bay-class was built in 1955 by Geo. T. Davie & Sons Ltd. in Lauzon, QC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was broken up in 1999.

Owners & Masters

In 1956-1998 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

Name Significance

Named for a bay located between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

References

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