HMCS UNGAVA J149
Bangor Class Minesweeper
Built by North Vancouver Ship Repairs Ltd., she was commissioned at Vancouver on 05 Sep 1941. UNGAVA left Esquimalt on 10 Oct 1941 for Halifax, arriving on 14 Nov 1941. Initially assigned to Halifax Force, she was transferred in May 1943, to Gaspé Force, then back to Halifax Force in Dec 1943. In May 1944, she joined Sydney Force, returning again to Halifax Force in Feb 1945. Following a refit from Apr to May 1945, at Liverpool, N.S., she went to Bermuda to work up, and on her return after VE-Day she was assigned miscellaneous duties until paid off at Halifax on 03 Apr 1946. She was sold in 1946 to T. Harris, of Barber, New Jersey to be broken up.
Photos and Documents Ship's Company Photos
Commanding Officers
Tel, RCNVR died - 02 Sep 1945
They shall not be forgotten
Former Crew Members
Photos and Documents
(UGV001) HMCS UNGAVA J149 // From the collection of Stuart Henderson, Lt, RCNR // Courtesy of Rod Henderson (UGV002) HMCS UNGAVA J149 // DND- RCN Photo (UGV003) Officers and ratings on the quarter deck of a minesweeper. Lt Orr - rear centre // It is not known if this photo was taken on HMCS NIPIGON J154 or HMCS UNGAVA J149 - Lt John Orr served in both ships. It has been placed in the gallery for each ship. // From the collection of John C. Orr, Lt, RCNVR // Courtesy of John P. Orr
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