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Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia
HMCS Midddlesex
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Wreck Chart #2
Halifax and ApproachesHMCS Middlesex aground
at Half Island Point
(Canadian Navy photo)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | HMCS Middlesex (J328) |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Minesweeper / Escort (Algerine Class minesweeper) |
| Owner | Canadian Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 225' / 35' / |
| Tonnage | 850 RT |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Oil / Screw (or Steam / Screw) |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1944 at Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Date of Loss | December 2, 1946 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded on shoal |
| Fatalities | None |
| Last Trip | |
| Wreck Location | Half Island Point, off Lawrencetown |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | We don't know if anything remains of this wreck today. |
| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | Although
built as minesweepers, the Canadian Algerine Class vessels were used
primarily as convoy escorts.
The Navy was unable to refloat the vessel, so removed all usable gear and abandoned it to the elements. |
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