Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 47:15-47:26

Why HMS Puncher was not transferred to Canada

A brief answer separates HMS Puncher's Canadian crewing from the political decision over national ownership.

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Question

Why was HMS Puncher not transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy when Canadians manned the ship?

Short answer

The likely reason offered is that the Royal Canadian Navy, or the Canadian government, did not want the transfer.

Notes

HMS Puncher had a Canadian ship's company while her aircrew remained Royal Navy, yet the vessel was never transferred to Canadian ownership. Crewing and ownership were separate decisions. The likely explanation offered is that the Royal Canadian Navy, or the Canadian government, did not want the transfer. That explanation is tentative and does not establish a detailed administrative history.