HMCS COWICHAN (2nd) (147)

HMCS COWICHAN (2nd)

HMCS COWICHAN (2nd)

The History of HMCS COWICHAN (2nd)

Launched 12 Nov 51 she was subsequently sold to France and recommissioneed as the La Malouine in 1954. She remained with the French Navy until 1977.

HMCS COWICHAN (2nd) Statistical Data

  • Pendant: 147
  • Type: Minesweeper
  • Class: Bay
  • Displacement: 390 tonnes
  • Length: 152 ft
  • Width: 28 ft
  • Draught: 8 ft
  • Speed: 16 kts
  • Compliment: 3 Officers and 35 Crew
  • Arms: 1 - 40MM
  • Builder: DAVIE SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING CO. LTD, LAUZON, QUE
  • Keel Laid: 20-Jun-51
  • Date Launched: 12-Nov-51
  • Date Commissioned: 10-Dec-53
  • Paid off: 31-Mar-54

Remarks

TRANSFERRED TO THE FRENCH NAVY 31 MAR 54. RENAMED LA MALOUINE.

Keywords: HMCS COWICHAN (2nd), Royal Canadian Navy Ship, Minesweeper, Bay Class