Canadian Peacetime Sailors Memorial (Bonaventure Anchor) Did you know that part of the Canadian Peacetime Sailors Memorial is an anchor and chain from HMCS Bonaventure? Dedicated in 1973 by Rear Admiral Robert Timbrell, the dedication statement reads: " To commemorate the personnel of the Armed Forces of Canada who lost their lives at sea in the performance of their duties and for whom there is no known grave." HMCS Bonaventure was Canada's last aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1956 the ship served the Canadian Armed Forces from 1957 until its decommissioning in 1970. Are you interested in reading more? Web Resources |