HMCS GRILSE (2nd) (71)

HMCS GRILSE (2nd)

HMCS GRILSE (2nd)

The History of HMCS GRILSE (2nd)

USS Burrfish was borrowed from the USN and commissioned as HMCS Grilse on May 11, 1961. After she was paid off she was returned to the USN.

HMCS GRILSE (2nd) Statistical Data

  • Pendant: 71
  • Type: Submarine
  • Class: Balao
  • Displacement: 1,526/2391 tonnes
  • Length: 311.5 ft
  • Width: 27.2 ft
  • Draught: 16.8 ft
  • Speed: 10 Submerged/20 Surfaced kts
  • Compliment: 7 Officers and 72 Crew
  • Arms: 10-21" TT. (also 1 - 5" TT in original fit-out)
  • Builder: PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD, PORTSMOUTH, NH
  • Keel Laid: 24-Feb-43
  • Date Launched: 18-Jun-43
  • Date Commissioned: 11-May-61
  • Paid off: 02-Oct-69

Remarks

Date Commissioned into RCN 11 May 61. Ex USS BURRFISH.

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HMCS GRILSE ex-USS Burrfish

HMCS GRILSE ex-USS Burrfish

Keywords: HMCS GRILSE (2nd), Royal Canadian Navy Ship, Submarine, Balao Class