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Merrittonia (H.M.C.S.)

Merrittonia (H.M.C.S.)
Foto: RCN Official Photo

Geschichte

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

Historische Notizen

This vessel was launched on 24/06/1944. This vessel had two water-tube marine boilers. 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. On November 30, 1945 this vessel was wrecked on the Nova Scotia coast.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

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

In 1945 she was sold into mercantile service.

Bewaffnung

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.

Referenzen

Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON

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