HMCS ALGONQUIN 283
PHOTO GALLERY
LAUNCH
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| On her way to the fitting out dock. |
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| Algonquin 283 is launched on 23rd April 1971. After completion, the builder would affix their nameplate (All photos in this table from the collection of Rejean Trudeau) |
IN SERVICE
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| Algonquin's starboard main propellor shaft turns at high rpm. (Photo #REC 75-1050. From sentinel Magazine 1976/4) |
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| In calm waters. (From the collection of Rejean Trudeau) |
TRUMP MODERNIZATION
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| ALGONQUIN was the first of her class to complete the TRUMP modernization program at Marine Industries, Sorel Quebec in the late 1980's. When originally constructed, the Iroquois Class ships were very distinctive looking in that the twinned funnels were 'raked' outboard. This was done for fear that funnel gases might interfere with helicopter operations immediately aft on the flight deck. This phenomena never became a hazardous factor after all and so during the major conversion, they were strikingly transformed into a more conventional, single, straight-up funnel. (Photos by Barry Walters) |
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| Paying Off pamphlet. The radio call sign in the flag hoist decodes as CJXZ. That is an error. Ii should read as CZJX. |
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| This cake was specially prepared for the Paying Off ceremony. |
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| The ships bell will now be retired to the Marcom Museum. |
| All photos in this table from the collection of Rejean Trudeau |
- Credits:
1) Rejean Trudeau <rejeantrudeau(at)hotmail.com>
- Jun 23/15