HMCS Dundas was a River-class frigate that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. The ship was laid down in 1943 and commissioned in 1944. It was primarily used for convoy escort duties in the Battle of the Atlantic, protecting merchant ships from German U-boats. Dundas was part of several successful anti-submarine operations during the war, including the sinking of U-877 in 1945. After the war, HMCS Dundas was decommissioned and sold to the Uruguayan Navy in 1946, where it was renamed ROU 18 de Julio. The ship served in the Uruguayan Navy until 1964 when it was decommissioned and subsequently scrapped. HMCS Dundas played a crucial role in the Allied efforts during World War II, contributing to the protection of vital supply lines across the Atlantic. Its service exemplifies the importance of convoy escort ships in ensuring the safe passage of merchant vessels during wartime.

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