HMCS Algonquin (R17)

HMCS Algonquin (R17)

HMCS Algonquin was a V-Class World War II destroyer, laid down for the Royal Navy as HMS "Valentine" (R17) and transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy on completion.

In 1954, "Algonquin" was converted to a Type 15 frigate at Esquimalt Dockyard.

Finally paid off 1970-04-01.

References

* cite book
last = Whitley
first = M J
authorlink =
coauthors =
title = Destroyers of World War Two: An International Encyclopedia
publisher = Arms and Armour Press
date = 2000
location = London
pages = p 29, 129 & 133
url =
doi =
id = ISBN 1-85409-521-8

External links

* [http://www.naval-museum.mb.ca/cgi-bin/db_search.cgi Californian Naval Museum]

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