HMCS Skeena
Several Canadian naval units have been named HMCS Skeena.
- HMCS Skeena (D59) (I) was a River-class destroyer active from 1931–1944.
- HMCS Skeena (DDH 207) (II) was a St. Laurent-class destroyer escort active from 1957–1993.
The of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets was named in honour of the first HMCS Skeena in 1941.[1] The cadet unit has artifacts from the ship including the first ship's bell.[2]
Battle honours[]
- Atlantic 1939–44
- Normandy 1944
- Biscay 1944
References[]
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