HMCS Spikenard
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMCS Spikenard | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | corvette | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom, Canada | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Sea / ocean | North Atlantic Ocean | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Position | 50.1667, -21.1167 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMCS Spikenard was a Flower-class corvette that served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. She served primarily in the Battle of the Atlantic as a convoy escort. She was named for the Spikenard flower.
Location
- Recorded position: 50.1667, -21.1167 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Atlantic Ocean
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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