How Verdun became Dunver
This is a story that is new to me but I have a feeling that it's been told before
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
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The H.M.C.S. Dunver
The H.M.C.S Dunver
I have to admit I had never heard this story before,.I knew of the HMS Verdun,but hadn't come across this info before: I will place it under the 'learn something knew everyday' category
Here are some of the stats of that ship,which were accompanied by the same photo as in poly's posted above.....
Statistical Data
Pendant: K03
Type: Frigate
Class: RIVER Class 42-43 Programme
Displacement: 1445 tonnes
Length: 301.5 ft
Width: 36.6 ft
Draught: 9 ft
Speed: 19 kts
Compliment: 8 Officers and 133 Crew
Arms: 1-4" (1 x II), 1-12 pdr.
Builder: Morton Engineering and Dry Dock Co., Quebec City, Que.
Keel Laid: 05-May-42
Date Launched: 10-Nov-42
Date Commissioned: 09-Nov-43
Paid off: 23-Jan-46
.........................................................................................Cheers !! HF&RV
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