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This minesweeper, bangor-class (diesel programme) was built in 1942 by Davie Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Lauzon PQ.
Historical Notes
In 1950c this vessel was planned to be the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Perry, but this vessel was returned to the Crown Assets and disposal Corporation shortly after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took delivery. Wikipedia states ""Digby was recommissioned on 29 April 1953 with the new pennant number 179. The ship was refit before reentering service, receiving a Hedgehog anti-submarine mortar and the 12-pounder gun was removed and replaced with a 40 mm Bofors gun. This vessel was used, along with HMCS Granby, in 1953 on Lake Ontario to test the Royal Canadian Navy's DATAR system. In October 1954 Digby transferred to the west coast with Brockville and Jonquiere. On 4 December 1955, Brockville, Digby and Cordova formed the Second Canadian Reserve Squadron for training purposes at Esquimalt. This vessel was paid off on 14 November 1956 and sold for scrap. Digby was broken up in 1956–57.""
Owners & Masters
She served in the Royal Canadian Navy 1942-1945 and 1953-1956.
Armament
1-12pdr; 2-20mm
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa
- Freeman, David J. (2000)