Canadian Lethbridge corvette

 

Canadian Lethbridge corvette (HMCS Lethbridge) on water with broken ice.

Lethbridge corvette, hull number K160, Flower class.
The Lethbridge corvette was built in Canada.
Lethbridge corvette construction commenced on August 05, 1940, launched on November 21, 1940, accepted into the Canadian Navy on July 25, 1941.

The Lethbridge corvette was used in the Atlantic to escort Allied sea convoys (notably SC.49, convoys between Sydney and Quebec, New York and Guantanomo).

The Lethbridge corvette was withdrawn from the Canadian Navy on 23 July 1945.



Source: Defense Canada.
Source of information on the Lethbridge corvette photo: www.navy.forces.gc.ca

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