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Cristobal Colon (D.R.N.S.)

Cristobal Colon (D.R.N.S.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo

Historia

This corvette (flower class 1942-43 increased endurance program) was built in 1944 by Morton Engineering & Dry Dock Co. Ltd. in Quebec, QC.

Notas históricas

This vessel was launched on 09/06/1944. This vessel carried 338 tons of fuel. This vessel was capable of 16 knots and an endurance of 7,400nm at 10 knots. This vessel had a complement of 7 officers and 90 other ranks. This vessel was wrecked in a hurricane on August 31, 1979.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1944-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1947 she was transferred to the Dominican Republic Navy.

Armamento

one 4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, two-twin 20mm and two single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.

Referencias

  • Macpherson, Ken and Marc Milner (1993)
  • Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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