Vessel Profile

Miramichi (H.M.C.S.) (I)

Miramichi (H.M.C.S.) (I)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

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

Historical Notes

At the end of the Second World War this vessel was laid up in the ship boneyard at Bedwell Bay in Indian Arm BC Canada.

In 1949 this vessel was broken up at Vancouver BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1941-1945 she was in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.

She was owned by Union Steamship Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

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 as escort

Name Significance

Named for Miramichi NB.

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