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Hello ,I have a question about the post war Cruisers HMCS Quebec and Ontario. By 1960 both ships had been withdrawn from service. In the UK HMS Tiger a ship similar to both Canadian ships had been modernized and remained effective till the early 1980s. It had a flight deck, hanger and carried 4 Seakings helicopter. Why did we not try to do the same for Ontario or Quebec, was it a problem of money or manpower. The RCN in 1960 had 20,000 sailors 1 aircraft carrier and numerous destroyers and Frigates I believe all together 50 ships at the time. Were the cruisers perceived as obsolete the navy? Thanks in advance Old Naval Guard