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This minesweeper, bangor-class (diesel programme) was built in 1941 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.
Historical Notes
This vessel carried a Warrant to wear the a Blue Ensign 194 (1945). Sister ships: French (2nd), MacBrien and MacLeod (2nd). This vessel was taken out of service in 1960. On 1971-05-00 this vessel sank at Montego Bay Jamaica.
Owners & Masters
She was transferred to the War Assets Disposal Corp. after the war.
She was transferred to the Royal Canadian mounted Police on 28/08/1945 , renamed as the Royal Canadian mounted Police Irvine, and was used to patrol the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
She was taken out of service in 1960.
In 1969 she was owned by Rainbow Import & Mfg. Co Ltd., Toronto. ON Canada.
Masters
Captain W.E.F. Bell
Name Significance
She was named for Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Acheson Gosford Irvine
References
- Horrall, S.W. (1973)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- RG12 Reel T-11856 (1971) Miriana)
- RG18-F1 Volume 3493 File 1200-213 IRVINE (Parts 6-7)
