HMCS Algonquin (R17)
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The HMCS Algonquin is a V-Class Canadian World War II destroyer, formerly of the Royal Navy.
- Ship Type: Destroyer
- Class: V Class ex-Royal Navy
- Displacement: 1710 tonnes
- Length: 362.8 feet
- Breadth: 35.7 feet
- Draught: 11.5 feet
- Top Speed: 36 knots
- Pendant Number: R17
- Number of Officers: 14
- Number of Crew: 230
- Armament: 4-4.7", 8-21" Torpedo Tube (2 x IV), 4-40 mm, 4-20 mm
- Builder: John Brown & Co. Ltd.. Glasgow, Scotland
- Laid Down: 8-Oct-42
- Launched: 2-Sep-43
- Commissioned: 7-Feb-44
- Paid Off: 6-Feb-46
Remarks: Ex HMS Valentine. Later recommissioned with pendant 224. Finally paid off 1 Apr 70.
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