HMCS MUSQUASH

Trawler Sweeper

MUSQUASH was an ocean going tug which was converted to a minesweeper under charter to the Canadian Government. She was manned by a civilian crew. MUSQUASH was present in Halifax during the Halifax Explosion on 06 Dec 1917 which resulted in the death of 5 of her crew.

Commanding Officers

Frederick Charles. Bayliss, Chief Bos'n, RCN - 1916

     In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice    

     Lest We Forget     

BREEN, James I. Sto 1c, RNCVR Killed - 06 Dec 1917

BREEN, Samuel G. Sto 1c, RNCVR Killed - 06 Dec 1917

LEMIEUX, Philip P. CERA, RNCVR Killed - 06 Dec 1917

PIEROWAY, Edward Boy Steward, RNCVR Killed - 06 Dec 1917

ROBERTSON, Donald Signaller, RCN Killed - 06 Dec 1917

     In memory of those who have crossed the bar    

They shall not be forgotten

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