HMCS YPRES

The History of HMCS YPRES

Built at Toronto and in commissioned from November 13, 1917 to 1920, Ypres was re-commissioned as a training ship in May 1, 1923. She was placed in reserve in November 1923, but emerged from a 1938 refit as Gate Vessel 1 of Halifax boom defence. On May 12, 1940, she was run down and sunk at Halifax by HMS Revenge, fortunately without loss of life.

HMCS YPRES Statistical Data

Pendant:
Type: Trawler
Class: Battle Class
Displacement: 320 tonnes
Length: 130 ft
Width: 23.4 ft
Draught: 13.4 ft
Speed: 10 kts
Compliment: Officers and Crew
Arms: 1 - 12 pdr
Builder: Polson Iron Works, Toronto
Keel Laid: Unknown
Date Launched: 16-Jun-17
Date Commissioned:
Paid off:

Keywords: HMCS YPRES, Royal Canadian Navy Ship, Trawler, Battle Class Class