Vessel Profile

Bellechasse (H.M.C.S.) (II)

Bellechasse (H.M.C.S.) (II)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This minesweeper, bangor-class was built in 1941 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Wikepedia states that "this vessel was on the West Coast of Canada. Assigned to the patrol units Esquimalt Force (operating out of Esquimalt, British Columbia) or Prince Rupert Force (operating out of Prince Rupert, British Columbia), the main duty of Bangor-class minesweepers after commissioning on the West Coast was to perform the Western Patrol. This consisted of patrolling the west coast of Vancouver Island, inspecting inlets and sounds and past the Scott Islands to Gordon Channel at the entrance to the Queen Charlotte Strait and back." this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1946 she was commissioned in the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1946 she was owned by the Union Steamship Co.

Armament

1 × QF 4 in (102 mm)/40 cal Mk IV gun; 1 × QF 2-pounder Mark VIII; 2 × QF 20 mm Oerlikon guns; 40 depth charges

References

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