The story
Canadian Navy purchased a ship in seaworthy but otherwise poor condition from the Union Trading Company, Limited of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The ship would become the patrol vessel HMCS Western Maid.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.