The attacked : CORVETTES
HMCS Charlottetown
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HMCS Charlottetown
Naval Museum of Quebec collection
Photo: Royal Canadian Navy
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September 11, 1942
Near Cap-Chat
Torpedoed by U-517
Casualties: 10 crewmembers including the captain, Lieutenant-Commander John Bonner
The new Canadian frigate NCSM Charlottetown bears this corvette's battle honours.
HMCS Shawinigan
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HMCS Shawinigan
Naval Museum of Quebec
Photo: Royal Canadian Navy
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Night of November 24 to 25, 1944
In Cabot Strait
Torpedoed by U-1228
Casualties: The entire ships' complement of 91 sailors.
The maritime coastal defence ship NCSM Shawinigan bears its predecessor's battle honours.
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