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HMCS Kapuskasing,
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August 1944 |
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J326 |
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Decommissioned in 1946. In 1949, she was recommissioned, and served with the Department of
Mines under pennant 171 until paid off in 1972.
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Blazon pert, shakefork couped, barry wavy argent and azure. |
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White and dark green |
Battle Honours: |
Atlantic, 1944-1945. |
Kapuskasing was an Algerine class minesweeper. She commissioned in August 1944, and wore pennant J326 until she was decommissioned in March 1946. In 1949, she was recommissioned, and served with the Department of Mines under pennant 171 until paid off in 1972.
See also: List of ships of the Canadian Navy