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HMCS Sackville

NAC Calgary

Explore HMCS Sackville: Canada's oldest warship, a WWII combat veteran and the last of 123 corvettes. A pivotal role in the Battle of the Atlantic.

Explore the HMCS Sackville


Have you ever wondered about what historical role the HMCS Sackville played?



HMCS Sackville is Canada’s oldest warship. This Naval Memorial and National Historic Site was a combat veteran of the Second World War. She is the last of Canada’s 123 corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built in Canada and the United Kingdom during the war. She played a pivotal role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic and holds a special place in Canadian naval history and heritage.



HMCS Sackville, Halifax Harbour. Picture taken en:October 9, en:2006 by Bryson109
HMCS Sackville, Halifax Harbour. Picture taken en:October 9, en:2006 by Bryson109

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Sackville

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