Vessel Profile

Curlew (H.M.S.)

Curlew (H.M.S.)
Photo: BC Provincial Archives a-00220_141

Story

This light cruiser (c-class) was built in 1917 by Vickers Ltd., Barrow UK in Barrow-in-Furness.

Historical Notes

On July 14th, 1926 this vessel arrived at Esquimalt BC Canada. On July 16th this vesselvisited Prince Rupert BC Canada. On August 4th this vesselvisited Vancouver BC Canada. On August 25th this vessel reached Esquimalt BC Canada. On May 26, 1940 this vessel was sunk by an aerial attack.

Owners & Masters

In 1917-1940 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

References

J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK

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