Ship photo, Canada

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by daveydempsey, Oct 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM.

  1. daveydempsey

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    Just found this in some of my Dads things, Dated March 1945, during WWII when my Dad was in Canada to pick up a new ship.

    The white clouds are adhesive remains on the back.

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    AI seems quite accurate.

    The image shows HMS MMS 1059 (FY 1059), a British Royal Navy MMS II class motor minesweeper. [1, 2]

    Vessel Details
    • Type: Motor Minesweeper (MMS II class)
    • Pennant / FY Number: FY 1059 (HMS MMS 1059)
    • Builder: Clare Shipbuilding (Meteghan, Canada)
    • Length: Approx. 140 feet (overall)
    • Displacement: 360 BRT
    • Complement: 21 crew members
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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