HMCS Middlesex (J328)

HMCS Middlesex (J328) was an Algerine-class minesweeper that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.

History
Canada
NameMiddlesex
BuilderPort Arthur Shipbuilding Company Ltd.
Laid down29 September 1942
Launched27 May 1943
Commissioned6 August 1944
Stricken12 December 1946
IdentificationPennant number: J328
Honours and
awards
Atlantic 1944–45
FateRan aground 2 December 1946
General characteristics
Class and typeAlgerine-class minesweeper
Displacement
  • 1,030 long tons (1,047 t) (standard)
  • 1,325 long tons (1,346 t) (deep)
Length225 ft (69 m) o/a
Beam35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Draught12.25 ft 6 in (3.89 m)
Installed power
Propulsion
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)
Range5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Complement85
Armament

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