HMCS Nipigon

HMCS Nipigon

Several Canadian naval units have been named HMCS "Nipigon".

* (I) was a "Bangor"-class minesweeper that served in World War II.

* (II) was an "Annapolis"-class destroyer that served during the Cold War.


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