Buttons to select language of the relevant information. Active duty personnel welcome you aboard. Very well presented - very glad I took the time. Sr. discount appreciated.
This might be more interesting to some than others.Really not much to see or get excited about.The type of ship wasn't that impressive, even for WW2.
The H.M.S. Sackville was an interesting spot to visit. Very informative and they have done a nice job attempting to re-create life on the last remaining Flower Class Corvette in the world.
This is a piece of art! Conserving our maritime history and naval commitment to peace this ship represents much of what is so good about Canada. They built a whack of these in WWII and when the war was over dismantled them and went back to business and agriculture.. It is remarkable they managed to save one .. BUt with all steel things they rust ... i sure hope they have a long term plan to save our Canadian Maritime History it would be a shame to see this gem sink in the harbour. Well done to the team keeping her going..
Sad to think this is the last WWII vessel of its kind. But it is well-preserved and supplemented with enough historical details and relics to give you a sense of what serving aboard would have been like.
I found this attraction very interesting. You get to see almost all the areas of the ship. It really shows what it was like to be on one of these ships. If you are into history or technical attractions you will enjoy this.
A well-maintained piece of Canadian naval history. These small ships helped keep the essential lifeline to fortress Britain open during the Battle of the Atlantic. Easily viewed in under an hour.
Many of us will know about this class of warship from the Nicholas Monserrat book "The Cruel Sea", later made into a film. It was a real treat to actually get to see one first hand.Difficult to believe that such a small ship with open decks and bridge braved the North Atlantic winter storms all through WW2. In particular check out the depth charge launchers on the aft deck.The boat is being slowly renovated with some disruption to visitors. When I visited the bridge was closed.One hopes they get the money (it's a Trust) to give an even better picture of what like must have been like below decks where 80 men lived.Well worth a visit to see the last boat of its kind. Inexpensive.
It is always interesting to poke about old ships - each one has a different story to tell. Probably more of interest to older generations, especially those who were in the services during the war years. Life was hard and dangerous in those days and it shows what people had to put up with for long periods. It is staffed by very enthusiastic volunteers who will answer all your questions.
The history of the ship is interesting, but I don't think it is worth paying a fee to go on board. I will admit I overheard a older British man chatting with the sailor about the war and the ships use during that time. So perhaps you have to have connection to find the need to go on board.