Vessel Profile

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

Destroyer, V-class 1943 UK Steel

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

Photo: John Henderson

Story

This destroyer, v-class was built in 1943 by John Brown & Co. Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she waserved in the royal Navy.

She served in the Royal Canadian Navy 1944-1946.

References

Freeman, David J. (2000)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Algonquin (H.M.C.S.) (I)
Also Known As	Valentine (H.M.S.), Algonquin (H.M.C.S.) (I) (1944)
Pendant	R.17

Construction

Year Built	1943
Builder	John Brown & Co. Ltd.
Location	Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Hull	Steel

Specifications

Type	Destroyer, V-class
Propulsion	Screw

Registry

Registry 1	(RN)
Registry 2	R.17 (RCN)

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No
Service	Royal Canadian Navy

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