History
The HMCS Sackville is Canada’s last surviving Flower-class corvette from the Second World War. Built in 1941, the ship played a vital role escorting convoys across the North Atlantic.
Landmark
Now permanently docked on Halifax’s waterfront, it operates as a museum ship dedicated to the Canadian Naval Memorial. Visitors can tour the restored decks and learn about the Battle of the Atlantic.
Heritage
HMCS Sackville honours the bravery of sailors who defended Allied shipping and symbolizes Halifax’s historic connection to the Royal Canadian Navy and wartime service.
Location: 44.6474756, -63.569301
Tags:
– Historic Significance: ship
– Name: HMCS Sackville
– ref: K181
– ship:type: corvette
– Start Date: 1941
– Tourism: attraction
– Website: https://www.cnmt.ca/hmcs-sackville
– Wheelchair Accessible: Not Accessible
– Wikidata: Q5630909
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – HMCS Sackville (K181)