DEMS SIMMONSTOWN

 

Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (D.E.M.S.)

 

 

 

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Simmonstown was a Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (DEMS). Though manned by a civilian crew, she had RCN sailors on board to man and operate the gun that was fitted to her for protection and convoy defence.

 

 

     In memory of those who have crossed the bar    

They shall not be forgotten

 

Michalko, Orest P.R.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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