HMCS Windflower (K155)
Encyclopedia
HMCS Windflower was a Royal Canadian Navy
which took part in convoy escort duties during the Second World War
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Windflower was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd.
, Lauzon
on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940. She was ordered by the Royal Navy
as but was transferred to the RCN and commissioned on 15 May.
On 7 December 1941, Windflower was escorting Convoy SC.58 when she collided with merchant Zypenberg in dense fog on the Grand Banks
at 46° 19N, 49° 30W. 23 crew were lost.
Royal Canadian Navy
The history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
which took part in convoy escort duties during the Second World War
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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Windflower was laid down at George T. Davie & Sons Ltd.
Davie Shipbuilding
Davie Shipbuilding is a historic shipbuilding company located in Lauzon, Quebec. The facility has undergone restructuring and is currently operating as Davie Yards Incorporated.-History:...
, Lauzon
Lauzon, Quebec
Lauzon is a former city in southern Quebec, Canada, located on the St. Lawrence River northeast of Lévis. Founded in 1910, Lauzon had a population of about 14,500 when it merged with Lévis in 1989...
on 24 February 1940 and launched on 8 August 1940. She was ordered by the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
as but was transferred to the RCN and commissioned on 15 May.
On 7 December 1941, Windflower was escorting Convoy SC.58 when she collided with merchant Zypenberg in dense fog on the Grand Banks
Grand Banks
The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are a group of underwater plateaus southeast of Newfoundland on the North American continental shelf. These areas are relatively shallow, ranging from in depth. The cold Labrador Current mixes with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream here.The mixing of these waters...
at 46° 19N, 49° 30W. 23 crew were lost.