Vessel Profile

Loos

Loos
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Story

This trawler, battle-class was built in 1917 by Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1922 this vessel was owned by The Department of Marine and Fisheries took over the vessel and converted Loos to a lighthouse supply and buoy vessel.

In 1949 this vessel was broken up by Marine Industries Ltd.

Owners & Masters

In 1917-1922 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1922-1937 she was owned by The Department of Marine and Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1937-1940 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Quebec City QC Canada.

In 1940-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1945-1949 she was owned by Marine Industries Ltd., Quebec City QC Canada.

Armament

1 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval gun;

Name Significance

She was named for the Battle of Loos.

References

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