Yang-Tse (French, 8150 GRT, built 1915). The convoy was made up of the following troopships; Athelchief (British, 10000 GRT, built 1939), Oliver, DSC, RN) joined the convoy at 1300/23. J. Harding, RCNR), HMCS Bittersweet (T/Lt. Highland Monarch (British, 14139 GRT, built 1928) and Ralph Waldo Emerson (American, 7176 GRT, built 1942), The other two Canadian destroyers parted company on the 19th. Haxby (British, 5207 GRT, built 1929), Duchess of Richmond (British, 22022 GRT, built 1928), Manchester Citizen (British, 5343 GRT, built 1925), L.B. Still escorted by HMS Shropshire and HMS Cumberland but now joined by the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes (Capt R.F.J. J.R. Kidston, RCNVR). Martin, RN) joined the convoy. Pope, RAN) and the destroyers HMS Cossack (Capt. At 0630/9 the Akaroa parted company with the convoy in position 3244'N, 2258'W to proceed to Trinidad. Around 0630B/19, the destroyers HMS Ashanti (Lt.Cdr. WebHMCS Cayuga 1951-52 Russell Hodgkin 1953 Ken Lloyd HMCS Chaudiere 1961 Ed Koski 1962 Bert vonKalckreuth & Claus Mathes HMCS Chilliwack 1941-42 Ken Lloyd 1944-45 History section NRS Churchill 1955 Larry Thivierge HMCS Cobalt WW2 Bill Killam 1944 Edmund Ferris HMCS Columbia 1962-64 Claus Mathes Facebook. HMS Wanderer was however replaced by the escort destroyer HMS Atherstone (Cdr. Athelviking (British (tanker), 8779 GRT, built 1926), On departure from Halifax the convoy was escorted by the battleship HMS Ramillies (Capt. H.N. Anthea (British, 5186 GRT, built 1924), Brynymor (British, 4771 GRT, built 1936), H.G. H.N. Elmer A. Sperry (American, 7176 GRT, built 1942), Llanishen (British, 5053 GRT, built 1929), 18 Jun 1940Around 0400A/18, the battlecruiser HMS Hood (Capt. Edelsten, RN) joined in position 2813'S, 6050'E. Parracombe (British, 4702 GRT, built 1928), P.V. Sire, J.E.R. Mataroa (British, 12390 GRT, built 1922), (4). It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Miles, RCN), HMCS Skeena (Lt. H.S. A.D. Read, RN), aircraft carrier HMS Argus (Capt. R.L. Barrwhin (British, 4998 GRT, built 1929), R.E. Queen City (British, 4814 GRT, built 1924), City of Pittsburg (British, 7377 GRT, built 1922), Welcombe (British, 5122 GRT, built 1930). Manchester Citizen (British, 5343 GRT, built 1925), Highland Brigade (British, 14134 GRT, built 1929), A.M. McKillop, RN), HMCS Saskatchewan (T/Lt.Cdr. H.G. Skeena and her sister River-class destroyer HMCS Saguenay were the first destroyers expressly built for the Royal Canadian Navy.. Shekatika (British, 5458 GRT, built 1936), Showers, RAN), joined the convoy and guided into Gage Roads. Strathaird (British, 22281 GRT, built 1932), Rayner, RCN), HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Rayner, RCN), HMCS Saguenay (Cdr. Magician (British, 5105 GRT, built 1925), E.R. G.S. Bennetts, RN) from 29 December 1939 to 9 January 1940. Posted on March 22, 2023 by March 22, 2023 by Solstad (Norwegian (tanker), 5952 GRT, built 1927), J.W.R. S.H.T. Allison, DSO, RN) and HMS Eclipse (Lt.Cdr. White Crest (British, 4365 GRT, built 1928), Howson, RN) and submarine HMS Cachalot (Lt.Cdr. Shortly afterwards the destroyer HMS Jackal (Cdr. de Salis, RN), HMS Fearless (Cdr. By - March 14, 2023. Mainguy, RCN), HMCS Restigouche (Cdr. Share. Archer, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Assiniboine (Capt. Henri Desprez (French (tanker), 9805 GRT, built 1932), I.T. (British, 5705 GRT, built 1935), The destroyers that had been escorting HMS Hood were detached at 1625A/18. Urla (British, 5198 GRT, built 1924), Matheran (British, 7653 GRT, built 1919), HMS Carlisle parted company with the convoy at 1650/20 in position 2033'N, 3845'E. Egero (Norwegian (tanker), 7590 GRT, built 1929), J.C. Hibbard, RCN) arrived at Halifax for a refit. Russell, RN), HMS Witch (Lt.Cdr. Some of the merchant vessels had other destinations though. Bowyer-Smith, RN) and AA cruiser HMS Carlisle (Capt. On approaching the British Isles the destroyers HMS Antelope (Lt.Cdr. Pasteur (British, 29253 GRT, built 1938), Tower Field (British, 4241 GRT, built 1935), Jones, RCN). MacIntyre, RN), HMS Beagle (Lt.Cdr. HMCS Skeena May 2, 2013 Bill Barry The Skeena was a River class destroyer with a crew of 181 that was built at Southampton, Hampshire, England, and commissioned in 1931. Archer, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Saguenay (Cdr. They came from Wellington. Palmer, DSC, RN, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral S.J. Donald, RN), HMS Walker (Cdr. Walmsley, RN) and HMS Wishart (Cdr. The convoy was made up of the troopships; Trevalgan (British, 5299 GRT, built 1937), J.H. Harlingen (British, 5415 GRT, built 1933), Elizabeth Bakke (Norwegian, 5450 GRT, built 1937), Heavy cruiser HMS Devonshire (Capt. Jersey (British, 4986 GRT, built 1936), Russell, RCN) and HMCS Qa'Appelle (Cdr. This convoy departed U.K. waters on 9 February 1941 and arrived at Freetown on 1 March 1941. Skeena and her sister River-class destroyer HMCS Saguenay were the first destroyers expressly built for the Royal Canadian Navy.. Escort was provided by the following warships; H.T.W. de Wolf, RCN). R.H. Craske, RN). Phillips, RN), light cruiser HMS Edinburgh (Capt. A.F. Harrington, RAN) joined the convoy at 0730/18 in position 1153'N, 4534'E. E.E.G. McLaughlin, RN), armed merchant cruiser HMS California (Capt. It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Scottish Monarch (British, 4719 GRT, built 1938), Argos Hill (British, 7178 GRT, built 1939), E.P. Davis, RCNVR) departed St. John's to overtake and join the convoy. W.B. E.P. Ruck-Keene, RN) and around 1600 hours by two more destroyers HMS Broke (Cdr. Paget, RN). H.W.U. D.W. Groos, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (A/Lt.Cdr. Nidarholm (British, 2588 GRT, built 1920), Hezlet, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Lough Foyle with HMS Columbine T/A/Lt.Cdr. Titanian (Norwegian, 4880 GRT, built 1924), This convoy departed Halifax on 16 September 1939 and the bulk of the convoy arrived at Liverpool on 30 September 1939. The convoy arrived at Freetown on 29 November 1940 escorted by HMS Devonshire and HMS Edinburgh. WebBelow are just some of our members who have served at HMCS Bonaventure. Stanwell (British, 5767 GRT, built 1914), This convoy departed Liverpool / the Clyde on 1 / 2 November 1940 for the far east. Dromore Castle (British, 5242 GRT, built 1919), It was made up of the following transports / tankers; San Alvaro (British (tanker), 7385 GRT, built 1935), I.M. Russell, RCN) joined. Jenks, RN) and HMS Cottesmore (Lt.Cdr. Daphnella (British (tanker), 8078 GRT, built 1938), At 0430A/19, the destroyers HMS Wanderer (Cdr. Ile de Batz (French, 5755 GRT, built 1918), O'Conor, RN) on passage from Gibraltar for the U.K. were joined by the destroyers HMCS Ottawa (Cdr. Norman Monarch (British, 4718 GRT, built 1937), At 1350B/26, the heavy cruiser HMS Cumberland (Capt. The then proceeded to Aden where they arrived around 1300/18. (French, 5795 GRT, built 1935), Syrian Prince (British, 1990 GRT, built 1936), Information on this convoy is difficult to find but it appears that most of the A/S escort parted company with the convoy in the early evening of 12 February (according to the logbook of HMS Birmingham) and then proceeded as follows; HMAS Napier and HMAS Nizam to Scapa Flow passing north of Rockall, HMS Keppel, HMS Atherstone and HMS Cottesmore to Londonderry, HMCS Ottawa, HMS Restigouche, HMCS St. Laurent and HMCS Skeena through area 52N to 53N, 23W to 20W and then to Greenock through position 55N, 15W, HMS Legion, HMS Broadwater, ORP Piorun and ORP Garland through position 57N, 19W and then to Greenock while passing north of Rockall. Kenbane Head (British, 5225 GRT, built 1919), R.L. Cooper, RN) joined the escort of the convoy. Merewether, RN), destroyers HMAS Napier (Capt. Antonio (British, 5225 GRT, built 1918), Eaden, DSC, RN), HMS Vimy (Lt.Cdr. H.N. City of Kimberley (British, 6169 GRT, built 1925), Troubadour (Norwegian, 5808 GRT, built 1920). J.C. Hibbard, RCN) joined the convoy coming from the U.K. HMS Dorsetshire then parted company. Urla (British, 5198 GRT, built 1924), Chama (British (tanker), 8077 GRT, built 1938), Rayner, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. (1). I.B.B. Mainguy, RCN), HMCS Restigouche (Cdr. Strategist (British, 6255 GRT, built 1937) and A.D. Read, RN), battlecruiser HMS Repulse (Capt. The vessel was launchedon 19 August 1952 and commissionedinto the Royal Canadian Navy on 30 March 1957, initially carrying the hull numberDDE 207, as a destroyer escort. Lay, RCN). Jellicoe, RN) and the sloop HMS Aberdeen (Cdr. Toronto City (British, 2486 GRT, built 1925), Morgenen (Norwegian (tanker), 7093 GRT, built 1930), Fowberry Tower (British, 4484 GRT, built 1929), (14), 16 Dec 1943HMS H 32 (Lt. K.S. E.P. In the moring of the 16th the convoy was joined by the destroyers HMS Walpole (Lt.Cdr. Stubbs, RCN), HMCS St. Laurent (Lt.Cdr. Mosfruit (Norwegian, 2714 GRT, built 1938), H.L. Boak, RCN). This convoy departed Halifax on 18 April 1940. Thode, RNZNVR) conducted A/S exercises off Larne with HMCS Assiniboine (A/Lt.Cdr. Nicolaou Georgios (Greek, 4108 GRT, built 1930), Philipp Barbour (American, 7176 GRT, built 1942), hmcs skeena crew list. The transports berthed alongside Fremantle Harbour as arranged except for the Aquitania and Queen Mary. Alexia (British (tanker), 8016 GRT, built 1935), Temple Pier (British, 4312 GRT, built 1928), Dean Emery (British (tanker), 6664 GRT, built 1919), E.C. The Red Sea escort joined the convoy as follows; Lay, RN) and HMCS St. Laurent (Lt.Cdr. Horan, RN). 23 Nov 1940HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Lerwick (British, 5626 GRT, built 1938), Delawarean (British, 5705 GRT, built 1920), The ship broke in half and the bow section slowly sank. Geddington Court (British, 6903 GRT, built 1928), Drivers Space C.F. Around 0900N/12, the heavy cruiser HMS Dorsetshire (Capt. Alcedo (Panamanian, 1392 GRT, built 1937), F.J. Wolfe (Panamanian (tanker), 12190 GRT, built 1932), De Wolf, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Amerika (British, 10218 GRT, built 1930), San Ernesto (British (tanker), 8078 GRT, built 1939), Cressington Court (British, 4971 GRT, built 1929), G.M.B. Andes (British, 25689 GRT, built 1939), H.R. Hedley Murton Cd. B.C.B. De Wolf, RCN), HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Stewart, RN) and light cruiser HMS Leander (from the New Zealand Division) (Capt. P.G.C. Plawski), ORP Garland (Lt.Cdr. Counsellor (British, 5068 GRT, built 1926), Sacaze) and Sfax (Lieutenant de vaisseau (Lt.) M.J.M. E.H. Thomas, RN) and HMS Hesperus (Lt.Cdr. Atlanta City (American, 5686 GRT, built 1921), J.C. Hibbard, RCN) are joined around 1130 hours by another Canadian destroyer, HMCS Fraser (Cdr. Hannington Court (British, 5449 GRT, built 1939), Home Uncategorized hmcs skeena crew list. Martand (British, 7967 GRT, built 1939) and G.F. Renwick, RN) joined on 13 February. Posted on March 22, 2023 by March 22, 2023 by Abosso (British, 11330 GRT, built 1935), G.R. Wendover (British, 5487 GRT, built 1928) and Conch (British (tanker), 8376 GRT, built 1931), Farncomb, RAN). P.L. The Canadian destroyer HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Rayner, RCN), HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. The convoy was made up of the following ships; It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Cleeves, DSC, RD, RNR) joined. HMS Royal Sovereign parted company with the convoy on 2 March. R.L.B. Miles, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Carras (Greek, 5234 GRT, built 1918), Capulet (British (tanker), 8190 GRT, built 1932), Moveria (British, 4867 GRT, built 1935), Archer, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Saguenay (Cdr. Strathallan (British, 23722 GRT, built 1938), Lucerna (British (tanker), 6556 GRT, built 1930), At 1000/18, the light cruiser HMS Southampton (Capt. M.J. Clark, RAN), HMCS Ottawa (Cdr. Quinn, RCNVR), HMCS Galt (T/Lt. I.G. Almanzora (British, 15551 GRT, built 1914), Escort was provided on departed from Liverpool by the destroyers HMS Havelock (Lt.Cdr. Her brother enlisted as a doctor and served on the HMCS Skeena, ending the war as a lieutenant-commander. F.B. in active transport quizlet. M.W. I.G. Plymouth, England, June 2, 1940. Aplin, RNR). Glennie, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Fraser (Cdr. Maud, DSO, RN), HMS Achates (Lt.Cdr. Miles, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. They were escorted by the destroyers HMCS Skeena (A/Lt.Cdr. Destroyer HMS Highlander parted company with the convoy at 0900/20 followed at 1800/20 by the four Canadian destroyers. C.M. At 1500 hours on 2 December, while in position 3215'S, 2935'E, the Almanzora, City of Manchester, Delius, Malancha and Martand were left astern to enable to other ships to arrive at Durban early the next day. I.C. C.M. Sithonia (British, 6723 GRT, built 1919), 18 Jun 1944Around 0400B/18, the battleship HMS Anson (Capt. White (Panamanian (tanker), 7052 GRT, built 1920), Roussillon (British (tanker), 9967 GRT, built 1936), Wanderer (British, 5079 GRT, built 1925). Margarita Chandris (British, 5401 GRT, built 1920), British: Kina II (British, 9823 GRT, built 1939), On departure from Halifax the convoy was escorted by the battleship HMS Resolution (Capt. --------------------------------------------------. Sylvafield (British (tanker), 5709 GRT, built 1925), E. Mainguy, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Cdr. Rio Azul (British, 4088 GRT, built 1921), HMS Ramillies parted company with the convoy around 1500OP(+2.5)/13 and returned to Halifax. J.H. H.W.S. Vendemaire (French (tanker), 9228 GRT, built 1929) and Humber Arm (British, 5758 GRT, built 1925), Google+. A.F.E. San Ubaldo (British (tanker), 5999 GRT, built 1921), Marshall, RCNVR). From the Bristol Channel three ships joined this convoy, these were; Donald, RN) and HMS Wolverine (Cdr. Otranto (British, 20026 GRT, built 1925), McLaughlin, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Ottawa (Cdr. Empire Confidence (British, 5023 GRT, built 1935), Arliss, RN), HMAS Nizam (Lt.Cdr. J.S.M. WebHMCS Margaree (D230) underway during exercise FLEET EX 1-90 on February 1st, 1990.. Scottish Chief (British, 7006 GRT, built 1928), J.C. Hibbard, RCN) sailed from the Clyde that day and also joined the escort. Basil (British, 4913 GRT, built 1928), Clearpool (British, 5405 GRT, built 1935), Montreal City (British, 3066 GRT, built 1920), Rodgers, RN), HMS Winchelsea (Cdr. Statesman (British, 7939 GRT, built 1923), C.L. W.G.A. Tisdall, RCN) and and HMCS St. Laurent (Lt.Cdr. Miles, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. H.W.U. This convoy departed Halifax on 18 March 1940 and arrived at Liverpool 2 April 1940. It was made up of the following merchant vessels; (6). William J. San Demetrio (British (tanker), 8073 GRT, built 1938), Athelfoam (British (tanker), 6554 GRT, built 1931), Sandsend (British, 3612 GRT, built 1925), E.A. Bernard N. Baker (American, 7191 GRT, built 1943), Lay, RCN). De Wolf, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. G.R. She was one of the six destroyers in the pre-war Royal Canadian Navy. Sherbrooke, RN), HMS Whirlwind (Lt.Cdr. LSVS4 Served from 1964 - 1969 Served in HMCS Bonaventure. On the 8th the Canadian destroyers parted company and returned to Halifax. Empress of Canada (British, 21517 GRT, built 1922), On departure from Halifax the convoy was escorted by the destroyers HMCS Skeena (Lt. H.S. Aspasia Nomikos (Greek, 4855 GRT, built 1938), Dunedin Star (British, 11168 GRT, built 1936), H.G. C.E. The destroyer HMS Foxhound had also been with HMS Ark Royal but she had been detached at 0520A/18 to fuel at Milford Haven and then rejoin. H.G. Stagpool (British, 4560 GRT, built 1930), Creery, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. E.T. G. Grantham, RN), armed merchant cruiser HMS Cathay (A/Capt.(Retd.) R.H. Wright, RN) and HMS Bulldog (Lt.Cdr. Shortly afterwards HMAS Canberra also entered Sydney harbour to pick up correspondence. Lochkatrine (British, 9419 GRT, built 1922), Yearby (British, 5666 GRT, built 1929). Rayner, RCN) and HMCS Ottawa (Capt. Beckenham (British, 4636 GRT, built 1937), Russell, RN) arrived from Simonstown. Wanstead (British, 5486 GRT, built 1928), Argyll (British, 4897 GRT, built 1939), C.S. Miles, RCN), HMCS Skeena (Lt. H.S. Around 0800N/14, the aircraft carrier Argus joined the convoy coming from Gibraltar. 16 Jun 1940HMS Hood (Capt. (2). Harmonic, Beaverdale (British, 9957 GRT, built 1928), C.P. (18). Kajak (Estonian, 3234 GRT, built 1902), Bergensfjord (Norwegian, 11015 GRT, built 1913), Stylianos Chandris (British, 6059 GRT, built 1919), Currey, RN) had joined the convoy. Glenmoor (British, 4393 GRT, built 1928), The escort carrier HMS Fencer (Capt. The convoy was formed at in position from three sections of troopships / transports coming from Avonmouth, Liverpool and the Clyde. Caithness (British, 4970 GRT, built 1935), Manchester Exporter (British, 5277 GRT, built 1918), G.H. WebService history[edit] HMCS Skeenacommissioning, 1957. Grant, RCN). Bralanta (Norwegian (tanker), 9608 GRT, built 1936), C.P. Glennie, RN) departed the Clyde for Gibraltar. The convoy was made up of the following merchant vessels; G.H. Langley, OBE, RN) joined at 0945/18 in position 1155'N, 4503'E. At 1600K/6, off Melbourne, the troopship Empress of Canada (British, 21517 GRT, built 1922, 1615 troops) joined the convoy. W.A.F. Vian, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Sikh (Cdr. esthetician rooms for rent pros and cons of open admissions colleges hmcs skeena crew list. Hertford (British, 11785 GRT, built 1917), The Canadian destroyers parted company with the convoy on 23 February. Frederick K.S. You can help improve our commands section R. Edwards, RNVR). Inverarder (British (tanker), 5578 GRT, built 1919), On July 31, 1942, HMCS Skeena and HMCS Wetaskiwin were credited with destroying German U-Boat U588 with depth charges while defending the ships of convoy ON 115 (U-Boat.net). H.G. Athelmonarch (British, 8995 GRT, built 1928), McLaughlin, RN),armed merchant cruiser HMS California (Capt. They were escorted by the destroyer HMS Chelsea (Lt.Cdr. De Wolf, RCN) and HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. Pope, RAN) and the destroyers HMS Cossack (Capt. Edelsten, RN). I.G. J.C. Hibbard, RCN), HMS Hesperus (Lt.Cdr. It had been decided that the convoy was not to pass through the Mediterranean as the situation with Italy was deteriorating. L.G. Hopestar (British, 5267 GRT, built 1936), The Port Hardy stood by her for a while [might have been the ship towing ???]. French: Llanishen (British, 5053 GRT, built 1929), Taygetos (British, 4295 GRT, built 1918), HMCS St.Laurent and HMCS Skeena parted company with the convoy at 1610Q/5 and returned to Halifax. San Gaspar (British (tanker), 12910 GRT, built 1921), At 0035N/10, HMS Hermes parted company with the convoy and proceeded to Dakar. Lay, RN), HMCS St. Laurent (Lt.Cdr. The convoy departed Durban on 16 December 1940 escorted by HMS Devonshire and HMS Shropshire (Capt. Emma Willard (American, 7176 GRT, built 1943), Clark, RN), HMCS St. Laurent (Lt. H.S. Rio Blanco (British, 4086 GRT, built 1922), H.S. P.T. Blackman, DSO, RN) and the destroyers HMS Highlander (Cdr. They were escorted by HMS Pretoria Castle. E.R. Politician (British, 7939 GRT, built 1923), De Wolf, RCN) arrived at Plymouth after convoy escort duty. tanker Limousin (7619 GRT, built 1930), Greek: sloops HMIS Indus (Cdr. Martin, RN) joined. Ethel Radcliffe (British, 5673 GRT, built 1920), Ronald Williams. Gemstone (British, 4986 GRT, built 1938), Boltonhall, Skeena was involved in near continuous escort duties over the next year. Arizona (French, 5457 GRT, built 1925), Badge E.B. City of Athens (British, 6558 GRT, built 1923), Archer, RN) and the destroyers HMCS Saguenay (Cdr. Indiana (French, 5751 GRT, built 1915), It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Tomkinson, RN), HMS Antelope (Lt.Cdr. This last cruiser then set course to return to Durban. Delius (British, 6065 GRT, built 1937), At 0655N/9, the destroyers HMS Faulknor (Capt. Hartlepool (British, 5500 GRT, built 1932), E.D.B. J.C. Hibbard, RCN) which continued on towards the Clyde. On departure from Halifax the convoy was escorted by the battleship HMS Revenge (Capt. South Gate (British, 4862 GRT, built 1926), Diplomat (British, 8240 GRT, built 1921), Rayner, RCN) and HMCS Restigouche (Lt.Cdr. Creery, RCN), HMCS Restigouche (Lt.Cdr. Dalcroy (British, 4558 GRT, built 1930), Hopepeak (British, 5179 GRT, built 1938), During the forming up of the convoy HMS Revenge and the tanker Appalchee (British, 8826 GRT, built 1930) collided with each other. HMS Cairo left the convoy at 1830/3 in position 5412'N, 1613'W. The convoy was joined by the destroyers HMS Vimy (Lt.Cdr. Losada (British, 6520 GRT, built 1921), Brooke, RN) took over from HMS Devonshire. Lay, RN) and HMCS St. Laurent (Lt.Cdr. H.H. Anstice, RN), carrying new aircraft was also part of the convoy. Clark, RN), HMCS St. Laurent (Lt. H.S. Tregarthen (British, 5201 GRT, built 1936), A.H. Easton, DSC, RCNR), HMCS Restigouche (A/Lt.Cdr. New York City (British, 2710 GRT, built 1917), El Grillo (British (tanker), 7264 GRT, built 1922), I.G. The convoy was made up of the following troopships / transports; tanker H. H. Rogers (8807 GRT, built 1916), tanker H.M. Flagler (8208 GRT, built 1918). Harkness, RN) and HMS Escapade (Cdr. Langley, OBE, RN) and the destroyers HMS Kandahar (Cdr. Haxby (British, 5207 GRT, built 1929), Temple Moat (British, 4427 GRT, built 1928), P.L. Grainton (British, 6341 GRT, built 1929), Birmingham searched for the aircraft rejoining the convoy for the night not having found the aircraft. Cape Horn (British, 5643 GRT, built 1929), Hedley Murton Cd. J.C. Hibbard, RCN), HMCS Fraser (Cdr. Ted Kearn. Oram, RN). William Blumer (Norwegian, 3604 GRT, built 1920) and R.T. White, RN), HMS Vimy (Lt.Cdr. WebHMCS Cayuga 1951-52 Russell Hodgkin 1953 Ken Lloyd HMCS Chaudiere 1961 Ed Koski 1962 Bert vonKalckreuth & Claus Mathes HMCS Chilliwack 1941-42 Ken Lloyd 1944-45 History section NRS Churchill 1955 Larry Thivierge HMCS Cobalt WW2 Bill Killam 1944 Edmund Ferris HMCS Columbia 1962-64 Claus Mathes (10). (NAC PA-115383) Fort Abitibi (British, 7122 GRT, built 1942), Pretoria Castle arrived with the five ships that had split off at Durban some hours after the others. Segrave, RN). 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