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Kelowna (H.M.C.S.)

Kelowna (H.M.C.S.)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Histoire

This minesweeper, bangor-class was built in 1942 by Prince Rupert Dry Dock & Shipyards Co..

Notes historiques

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 about 1950 this vessel was broken up.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1942-1945 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.

In 1950 she was owned by a Chinese owner in Shanghai China.

Armement

1-4" Gun, 1-3" Gun, 2-20mm

Signification du nom

Named for the City of Kelowna.

Références

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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