R79 as she appears in the builder's yard in January 1945. (Submitted by Darren Scannell <hawkone(at)hawk-graphics.com> )

 
 

Athabaskan's launch on May 4 1946. Dockyard  photos in this set by  J.C.M. Hayward. (Submitted by Darren Scannell <hawkone(at)hawk-graphics.com> )

 

As built. Click to enlarge.  ( RCN photo as submitted by David Shirlaw).

 

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Sept 18/06