18 Jul 1940
Canada
Canada
- Canadian corvette Wetaskiwin was launched in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ww2dbase [North Vancouver, British Columbia | CPC]
20 Jul 1940
Canada
Canada
- The keel of Canadian corvette HMCS Trail was laid down in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ww2dbase [North Vancouver, British Columbia | CPC]
21 Jul 1941
Canada
Canada
- Canadian minesweeper HMCS Guysborough was launched in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ww2dbase [North Vancouver, British Columbia | CPC]
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