The attacked : CORVETTES


HMCS Charlottetown

HMCS Charlottetown

Naval Museum of Quebec collection
Photo: Royal Canadian Navy

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

HMCS Shawinigan

Naval Museum of Quebec
Photo: Royal Canadian Navy

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.