Vessel Profile

Crusader (H.M.S.) (I)

Crusader (H.M.S.) (I)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This destroyer, (c-class) was built in 1931 by H.M. Dockyard (Portsmouth).

Historical Notes

On September 14, 1942 this vessel was sunk by the U-91.

Owners & Masters

In 1931-1938 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

In 1938-1942 she served in the Royal Canadian Navy.

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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