List of ships of the Canadian Navy
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The fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy consists of the surface warships, submarines and auxiliary vessels operated by the Royal Canadian Navy
, the maritime component of the Canadian Forces
. The current fleet consists of sixty six vessels, including 34 commissioned vessels. Commissioned vessels carry the designation 'Her Majesty's Canadian Ship
' (HMCS) in reference to the monarch and head of state of Canada
. Auxiliary vessels carry the designation 'Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel' (CFAV) since the unification of the Canadian Forces
in 1968.
s are multi-role patrol surface vessels that carry the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopters of the Royal Canadian Air Force
as well as anti-submarine torpedoes and anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles. These ships, built by Saint John Shipbuilding
of Saint John
, New Brunswick
and MIL-Davie Shipbuilding
of Lauzon
, Quebec
, were commissioned between 1992 and 1996 and named after Canadian cities. The ships are undergoing the Frigate Life Extension (FELEX) through to 2016.
. Originally designed as anti-submarine warfare vessels, the ships underwent major retrofits in the 1990s and were re-purposed as area air defence destroyers. HMCS Huron was retired in 2000 and sunk in 2007, leaving three destroyers in the fleet.
to acquire four mothballed, but state-of-the-art Upholder-class diesel-electric submarine
s that were declared surplus when the Royal Navy
decided to operate only nuclear-powered submarines such as the Trafalgar-class
boats. The four submarines were eventually purchased for $750 million CAD
. After an update program which took longer than expected the Upholders are being successfully reactivated following a decade of mothballing and are now in service into the Royal Canadian Navy as the Victoria class.
of Saint John, NB.
s in service with the Royal Canadian Navy since 1996. Crewed by sailors from the naval reserve
, their main mission is coastal surveillance and training. All twelve ships were built at the Halifax Shipyards, in Nova Scotia.
(RCAF) since unification, the political fiasco surrounding the maritime-helicopter replacement has had a major impact on the ability of the Canadian patrol frigates to deliver their expected capabilities. In 1993, the Maritime Helicopter Program, which had selected the AgustaWestland EH101
as a replacement for the aging CH-124 Sea King
, was cancelled by incoming Prime Minister
Jean Chrétien
in an infamous decision that dogged his government for over a decade. Chrétien's government did end up ordering fifteen CH-149 Cormorants, a slightly cheaper though less effective version of the EH101, for search-and-rescue services, however it took until July 2004 for a replacement of the now-ancient Sea Kings to be announced. The Sea Kings will be replaced with the CH-148 Cyclone, with delivery of interim models expected in 2010. This date is expected to be pushed to 2011.
-capable vessels.
On 16 April 2004, Prime Minister
Paul Martin
announced plans to purchase three new joint support ships (JSS) to replace the Protecteur-class underway-replenishment vessels. In addition to supporting naval operations, the new ships will be able to transport a battlegroup
— a capability Canada's navy has lacked since the departure of the light carrier HMCS Bonaventure
in 1970. The new ships will also have reinforced hulls enabling them to sail in the Arctic. The requirement for three JSSes was re-affirmed in June 2006 by the newly elected Conservative government, which issued the request for proposal
. In November 2006, two industry teams were selected to provide a proposal. One of these teams was to be awarded the implementation contract in 2008. The first of the 28,000-tonne vessels was scheduled to be delivered in 2012. As of August 22, 2008, the JSS Program has been suspended due to cost. The Protecteur Class will have their service lives extended beyond 2012 while a suitable replacement is found.
In July 2010, the plan to replace the ships was renewed, with the federal government announcing that it planned to authorize construction of two JSSs, including an option to purchase a third. A yard will be selected for the construction of the initial two ships, as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
On October 11, 2010, the federal government announced that five shipbuilding companies are "being invited to participate in a request for proposals" for constructing ships as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. One is to be selected for military vessels and one for non-military vessels.
might show an interest in the French built Mistral class amphibious assault ship The ship might carry a significantly large military force with equipment and vehicles in 'fighting order,' enabling the CF to face armed opposition ashore. The Future Canadian Amphibious Assault Ship
could be able to rapidly disembark personnel and equipment in 'waves' using 'connector systems' such as landing craft and/or helicopters. The ship would be able to offload equipment and personnel in the face of armed opposition. They could also be used as large hospital ships and support humanitarian operations.
However, while the military may have shown interest in this vessel, it is not an approved Government procurement project as outlined in the Canada First Defence Strategy
. According to French daily La Tribune, the Canadian Forces Maritime Command shows "strong interest" in buying two Mistral ships.
with twelve modern steel training / patrol vessels (the Orca
program) is complete and was contracted by Victoria Shipyards Limited. The first ship, PCT (Patrol Craft, Training) Orca 55 was accepted by the navy at CFB Esquimalt on November 17, 2006.
PC-5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships and the establishment of a deep water port in the far North.
These new Polar Class 5 Arctic Patrol Ships will be built in Canada.:
The CBC
reported that the vessels "...are expected to be based on the Royal Norwegian Navy
's Svalbard class
design".
With steel-reinforced hulls, they will be capable of operating in ice up to one metre thick, and each vessel will also be equipped with a helicopter landing pad. They will be able to patrol the length of the Northwest Passage
during the summer navigable season and its approaches year-round, and will also be capable of full operations on the east and west coasts throughout the year.
Critics have noted that the vessels are less capable than the three larger icebreakers Prime Minister Stephen Harper
announced in 2006 most notably the Navy League of Canada which described the 25-millimetre gun as a "peashooter".
While recent press reports have suggested that the navy offshore/arctic patrol vessel program has been postponed,
when they do proceed, Nanisivik Naval Facility
, a deep-water port to be constructed at Nanisivik, Nunavut
will allow the patrol ships to resupply and refuel.
program has been established and a contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin
. It is believed that introduction of the active phased array
radar (APAR) that the Canadian Forces developed with the Dutch navy will not be undertaken during FELEX due to the weight of the system and stability considerations. Canada is considering a 4-to-10 vessel replacement program for the Iroquois-class destroyers
, likely involving the use of APAR. To save money, the replacement classes for the Iroquois- and Halifax-class
ships will have identical hulls and propulsion systems
. Canada plans to upgrade her Frigates with a missile guidance system for sea to sea and sea to air missiles. There is also the possibility of arming the Sea King replacements with anti ship missiles.
A mid-life upgrade program for the Kingston-class patrol vessels appeared on a list of the Chief of the Maritime Staff's project priorities, but was cancelled. The Government has plans (outlined in the Canada First Defence Strategy
), to replace the Iroquois class destroyer with the Canadian Single Class Surface Combatant. The Department of National Defence has not identified a procurement timeframe for the Iroquois replacements, although it has been reported that design work is underway and a project office and personnel have been assigned.
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) ("CC" class]) ("H" class) ("H" class)
) (Majestic-class)
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(H class destroyer
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(V class destroyer
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) (C class)
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St. Laurent-class
(II) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (II)
Restigouche-class
(II) (II) (II) (II) (II) (II)
Iroquois-class
(decommissioned ships only, see also "current ships" section above)
Bay-class
(I) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II)
Hydrofoil
(I), later renamed (II) when FHE 400 was built (II)
YAG 300 Series Training Vessels
Royal Canadian Navy
The history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
, the maritime component of the Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
. The current fleet consists of sixty six vessels, including 34 commissioned vessels. Commissioned vessels carry the designation 'Her Majesty's Canadian Ship
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship
The designation Her Majesty's Canadian Ship , is applied as a prefix to any Canadian Forces warship. In the reign of a king, the designation changes to His Majesty's Canadian Ship; the French version of the title remains unchanged in this instance...
' (HMCS) in reference to the monarch and head of state of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Auxiliary vessels carry the designation 'Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel' (CFAV) since the unification of the Canadian Forces
Unification of the Canadian Forces
Unification of the Canadian Forces took place in 1968 when the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force were merged to form the Canadian Armed Forces....
in 1968.
Halifax class frigate
The backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy, the twelve Halifax-class frigateFrigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
s are multi-role patrol surface vessels that carry the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopters of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
as well as anti-submarine torpedoes and anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles. These ships, built by Saint John Shipbuilding
Saint John Shipbuilding
Saint John Shipbuilding was a Canadian shipbuilding company located in Saint John, New Brunswick. It operated from 1923-2003.-History:Numerous shipyards were located on the shores of Courtney Bay in the east end of Saint John Harbour where extensive mud flats dried at low tide.In 1918 it was...
of Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
and MIL-Davie Shipbuilding
MIL-Davie Shipbuilding
MIL-Davie Shipbuilding is a historic Canadian shipbuilding company that was located in both Sorel, Quebec and Lauzon, Quebec .In 1986, Marine Industries Limited merged with Davie Shipbuilding to become MIL-Davie Shipbuilding....
of Lauzon
Lauzon, Quebec
Lauzon is a former city in southern Quebec, Canada, located on the St. Lawrence River northeast of Lévis. Founded in 1910, Lauzon had a population of about 14,500 when it merged with Lévis in 1989...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, were commissioned between 1992 and 1996 and named after Canadian cities. The ships are undergoing the Frigate Life Extension (FELEX) through to 2016.
| Active Halifax-class frigates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Pennant number | Commissioned | Builder | Fleet |
| HMCS Halifax HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) HMCS Halifax is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1992.Halifax is the lead ship in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation... |
FFH 330 | 29 June 1992 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic Maritime Forces Atlantic In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral.... |
| HMCS Vancouver HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) The third HMCS Vancouver is a , launched on July 8, 1989, as the second vessel of her class. She is currently based at CFB Esquimalt.-Construction:... |
FFH 331 | 23 August 1993 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Pacific Maritime Forces Pacific In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean... |
| HMCS Ville de Québec HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332) HMCS Ville de Québec is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993.Ville de Québec is the third vessel in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 332 | 14 July 1994 | MIL Davie Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Toronto HMCS Toronto (FFH 333) HMCS Toronto is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993.Toronto is the fourth ship in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 333 | 29 July 1993 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Regina HMCS Regina (FFH 334) HMCS Regina is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993. Regina is the fifth vessel in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 334 | 29 December 1993 | MIL Davie Shipbuilding | Pacific |
| HMCS Calgary HMCS Calgary (FFH 335) HMCS Calgary is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1995.Calgary is the sixth vessel in her class and the second vessel to carry the designation . She was built as part of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project.... |
FFH 335 | 12 May 1995 | MIL Davie Shipbuilding | Pacific |
| HMCS Montréal HMCS Montréal (FFH 336) HMCS Montréal is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993.Montréal is the seventh ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 336 | 21 July 1994 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Fredericton HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) HMCS Fredericton is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1994. Fredericton is the eighth ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 337 | 10 September 1994 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Winnipeg HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) HMCS Winnipeg is a that has served in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command since 1996. She is a guided-missile frigate that also carries a multipurpose helicopter [but especially for anti-submarine warfare ]. Her missile armament includes Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Evolved Sea-Sparrow... |
FFH 338 | 23 June 1995 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Pacific |
| HMCS Charlottetown HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) HMCS Charlottetown is a that has served in the Royal Canadian Navy since 1995.Charlottetown is the tenth ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the third vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 339 | 9 September 1995 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS St. John's HMCS St. John's (FFH 340) HMCS St. John's is a that has served in the Royal Canadian Navy since 1996.St. John's is the eleventh ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the first vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 340 | 16 June 1996 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Ottawa HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) HMCS Ottawa is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1996.Ottawa is the twelfth and final ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the fourth vessel to carry the designation .... |
FFH 341 | 28 September 1996 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Pacific |
Iroquois class destroyer
The Iroquois class is a guided-missile destroyer in service with the Royal Canadian Navy. The four destroyers were designed in the late 1960s and built by Marine Industries and MIL-Davie ShipbuildingMIL-Davie Shipbuilding
MIL-Davie Shipbuilding is a historic Canadian shipbuilding company that was located in both Sorel, Quebec and Lauzon, Quebec .In 1986, Marine Industries Limited merged with Davie Shipbuilding to become MIL-Davie Shipbuilding....
. Originally designed as anti-submarine warfare vessels, the ships underwent major retrofits in the 1990s and were re-purposed as area air defence destroyers. HMCS Huron was retired in 2000 and sunk in 2007, leaving three destroyers in the fleet.
| Active Iroquois-class destroyers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Pennant number | Commissioned | Builder | Fleet |
| HMCS Iroquois | DDG 280 | 29 July 1972 | Marine Industries Limited | Atlantic Maritime Forces Atlantic In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral.... |
| HMCS Athabaskan | DDG 282 | 30 September 1972 | MIL-Davie Shipbuilding | Atlantic |
| HMCS Algonquin | DDG 283 | 3 November 1972 | MIL-Davie Shipbuilding | Pacific Maritime Forces Pacific In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean... |
Victoria class submarines
In 1998, the Canadian government made a deal with the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
to acquire four mothballed, but state-of-the-art Upholder-class diesel-electric submarine
Submarine
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability...
s that were declared surplus when the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
decided to operate only nuclear-powered submarines such as the Trafalgar-class
Trafalgar class submarine
The Trafalgar class is a class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines in service with the Royal Navy. They are a direct follow on from the Swiftsure class and were, until the introduction of the Astute class, the Royal Navy's most advanced nuclear fleet submarines.Seven boats were built and...
boats. The four submarines were eventually purchased for $750 million CAD
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
. After an update program which took longer than expected the Upholders are being successfully reactivated following a decade of mothballing and are now in service into the Royal Canadian Navy as the Victoria class.
| Active Victoria-class submarines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Pennant number | Commissioned | Builder | Fleet |
| HMCS Victoria HMCS Victoria (SSK 876) HMCS Victoria is a long-range hunter-killer submarine of the Royal Canadian Navy, the lead ship of her class. She is named after the city of Victoria, British Columbia. She was purchased from the Royal Navy, and is the former HMS Unseen . The class was also renamed from the Upholder-class. She... |
SSK 876 | December 2000 | Cammell Laird Cammell Laird Cammell Laird, one of the most famous names in British shipbuilding during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, came about following the merger of Laird, Son & Co. of Birkenhead and Johnson Cammell & Co. of Sheffield at the turn of the twentieth century.- Founding of the business :The Company... |
Pacific Maritime Forces Pacific In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean... |
| HMCS Windsor HMCS Windsor (SSK 877) HMCS Windsor is a long-range hunter-killer submarine of the Royal Canadian Navy, the second ship of the Victoria class. She is named after the city of Windsor, Ontario. Windsor was purchased from the Royal Navy, and is the former HMS Unicorn.-Design:HMCS Windsors displacement is approximately... |
SSK 877 | October 2003 | Cammell Laird | Atlantic |
| HMCS Corner Brook HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878) HMCS Corner Brook is a long-range hunter-killer submarine of the Royal Canadian Navy. She is the former Royal Navy Upholder class submarine HMS Ursula , purchased from the British at the end of the Cold War... |
SSK 878 | March 2003 | Cammell Laird | Atlantic |
| HMCS Chicoutimi HMCS Chicoutimi (SSK 879) HMCS Chicoutimi is a Victoria-class long-range hunter-killer submarine of the Royal Canadian Navy, originally built and operated by the Royal Navy as HMS Upholder.... |
SSK 879 | October 2004 | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering | Atlantic |
Protecteur class auxiliary vessel
The Protecteur class auxiliary oil replenishment (AOR) class are two vessels in service with the Royal Canadian Navy that are used to resupply vessels at sea. The ships were built in the 1960s by Saint John ShipbuildingSaint John Shipbuilding
Saint John Shipbuilding was a Canadian shipbuilding company located in Saint John, New Brunswick. It operated from 1923-2003.-History:Numerous shipyards were located on the shores of Courtney Bay in the east end of Saint John Harbour where extensive mud flats dried at low tide.In 1918 it was...
of Saint John, NB.
| Active Protecteur-class auxiliary vessels | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Pennant number | Commissioned | Builder | Fleet |
| HMCS Protecteur HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509) HMCS Protecteur is a Canadian Protecteur-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ship. Built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Docks in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was commissioned in 1969, the first ship of her class. She is the first Canadian naval unit to carry the name Protecteur; however,... |
AOR 509 | 30 August 1969 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Pacific Maritime Forces Pacific In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean... |
| HMCS Preserver HMCS Preserver (AOR 510) HMCS Preserver is a Canadian Protecteur-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment of the Royal Canadian Navy commissioned in 1970.... |
AOR 510 | 30 July 1970 | Saint John Shipbuilding | Atlantic Maritime Forces Atlantic In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral.... |
Kingston class patrol vessels
The Kingston class coastal defence vessels are mechanical minesweeperMinesweeper (ship)
A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then neutralize mines in advance of other naval operations.-History:...
s in service with the Royal Canadian Navy since 1996. Crewed by sailors from the naval reserve
Canadian Forces Naval Reserve
In the Canadian Forces, the Naval Reserve or NAVRES is the Primary Reserve component of the Royal Canadian Navy.Headquarters for the Naval Reserve is in Quebec City and it oversees the operation of 24 divisions in other cities across Canada....
, their main mission is coastal surveillance and training. All twelve ships were built at the Halifax Shipyards, in Nova Scotia.
| Active Kingston-class coastal defence vessels | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Pennant number | Commissioned | Builder | Fleet |
| HMCS Kingston HMCS Kingston (MM 700) HMCS Kingston is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1996.Kingston is the lead ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the first vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 700 | 21 September 1996 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic Maritime Forces Atlantic In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. The Commander of MARLANT is a two-star Rear Admiral.... |
| HMCS Glace Bay HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701) HMCS Glace Bay is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1996.Glace Bay is the second ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 701 | 26 October 1996 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic |
| HMCS Nanaimo HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) HMCS Nanaimo is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1997.Nanaimo is the third ship of her class, which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 702 | 10 May 1997 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific Maritime Forces Pacific In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific is responsible for the fleet and operations of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean... |
| HMCS Edmonton HMCS Edmonton (MM 703) HMCS Edmonton is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1997.Edmonton is the fourth ship of its class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. It is the first vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 703 | 21 June 1997 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific |
| HMCS Shawinigan HMCS Shawinigan (MM 704) HMCS Shawinigan is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1997.Shawinigan is the fifth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 704 | 14 June 1997 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic |
| HMCS Whitehorse HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705) HMCS Whitehorse is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998.Whitehorse is the sixth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the first vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 705 | 17 April 1998 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific |
| HMCS Yellowknife HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706) HMCS Yellowknife is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998.Yellowknife is the seventh ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the first vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 706 | 18 April 1998 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific |
| HMCS Goose Bay HMCS Goose Bay (MM 707) HMCS Goose Bay is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998.Goose Bay is the eighth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the first vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 707 | 26 July 1998 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic |
| HMCS Moncton HMCS Moncton (MM 708) HMCS Moncton is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998.Moncton is the ninth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 708 | 12 July 1998 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic |
| HMCS Saskatoon HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709) HMCS Saskatoon is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1998.Saskatoon is the tenth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation HMCS Saskatoon, after the Flower class corvette... |
MM 709 | 5 December 1998 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific |
| HMCS Brandon HMCS Brandon (MM 710) HMCS Brandon is a that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1999.Brandon is the eleventh ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation .... |
MM 710 | 5 June 1999 | Halifax Shipyards | Pacific |
| HMCS Summerside HMCS Summerside (MM 711) HMCS Summerside is a of the Royal Canadian Navy that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1999.Summerside is the twelfth ship of her class which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel Project... |
MM 711 | 18 July 1999 | Halifax Shipyards | Atlantic |
Shipborne
- Mark 41 Vertical Launching System – missile-firing system for
- Boeing Integrated Defense SystemsBoeing Integrated Defense SystemsBoeing Defense, Space & Security formerly known as Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a unit of The Boeing Company responsible for defense and aerospace products and services. Boeing Integrated Defense Systems was formed in 2002 by combining the former "Military Aircraft and Missile Systems"...
Mark 141 Harpoon SSM – anti-ship missileAnti-ship missileAnti-ship missiles are guided missiles that are designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming type, many use a combination of inertial guidance and radar homing... - RaytheonRaytheonRaytheon Company is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military and commercial electronics. It was previously involved in corporate and special-mission aircraft until early 2007...
Standard SM-2MR Block IIIARIM-66 StandardThe RIM-66 Standard MR is a medium range surface-to-air missile originally developed for the United States Navy . The SM-1 was developed as a replacement for the RIM-2 Terrier and RIM-24 Tartar that were deployed in the 1950s on a variety of USN ships...
surface-to-air missileSurface-to-air missileA surface-to-air missile or ground-to-air missile is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft or other missiles...
- Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
- Douglas Aircraft CompanyDouglas Aircraft CompanyThe Douglas Aircraft Company was an American aerospace manufacturer, based in Long Beach, California. It was founded in 1921 by Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. and later merged with McDonnell Aircraft in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas...
/Sperry CorporationSperry CorporationSperry Corporation was a major American equipment and electronics company whose existence spanned more than seven decades of the twentieth century...
Sea Sparrow SAM/SSM – medium-range semi-active radar homingSemi-active radar homingSemi-active radar homing, or SARH, is a common type of missile guidance system, perhaps the most common type for longer-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile systems. The name refers to the fact that the missile itself is only a passive detector of a radar signal – provided by an external ...
air-to-air missileAir-to-air missileAn air-to-air missile is a missile fired from an aircraft for the purpose of destroying another aircraft. AAMs are typically powered by one or more rocket motors, usually solid fuelled but sometimes liquid fuelled... - BAE Systems Bofors SAK 57 mmBofors 57 mm gunThe Bofors 57 mm guns are a series of dual-purpose naval guns designed and produced by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence...
naval guns - General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
Ponoma Division Phalanx CIWSPhalanx CIWSThe Phalanx CIWS is an anti-ship missile defense system. It is a close-in weapon system and was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division...
(Block 1B Baseline 0) – Close-in weapon system/anti-missile system - Browning Arms CompanyBrowning Arms CompanyBrowning Arms Company is a maker of firearms, bows and fishing gear. Founded in Utah in 1927, it offers a wide variety of firearms, including shotguns, rifles, pistols, and rimfire firearms and sport bows, as well as fishing rods and reels....
12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns – heavy machine guns - Oto MelaraOto MelaraOto Melara is an Italian defence company with factories in Brescia and La Spezia. It was founded in 1905 as a joint venture of Vickers and Terni. During World War I, Vickers Terni produced many weapons with calibre 40 mm and upwards. In 1929 the company was renamed Odero Terni Orlando with the...
76 mm/62 OTO MelaraOtobreda 76 mmThe Otobreda 76 mm gun is a naval artillery piece built by the Italian defence conglomerate Otobreda. It is based on the Oto Melara 76mm/L62 Allargato, which was bigger and heavier...
– naval artillery piece - Alliant TechsystemsAlliant TechsystemsAlliant Techsystems Inc., most commonly known by its ticker symbol, ', is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and 2010 revenues in excess of an estimated...
Mark-46 Mod 5 torpedoMark 46 torpedoDesigned to attack high-performance submarines, the Mark 46 torpedo is the backbone of the U.S. Navy's lightweight ASW torpedo inventory, and is the current NATO standard. These aerial torpedoes, such as the Mark 46 Mod 5, are expected to remain in service until the year 2015...
es fired from 12.75in Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo TubesMark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo TubesThe Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes system is a torpedo launching system designed for the United States Navy. The Mark 32 has been the standard anti-submarine torpedo launching system aboard United States Navy surface vessels since its introduction in 1960, and in use aboard the warships of... - BAE Systems Bofors 40 mm 60 Mk 5C cannonBofors 40 mm gunThe Bofors 40 mm gun is an anti-aircraft autocannon designed by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence...
- RaytheonRaytheonRaytheon Company is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military and commercial electronics. It was previously involved in corporate and special-mission aircraft until early 2007...
/Hughes AircraftHughes AircraftHughes Aircraft Company was a major American aerospace and defense contractor founded in 1932 by Howard Hughes in Culver City, California as a division of Hughes Tool Company...
533 mm torpedo tubes (18 Mark 48 torpedoMark 48 torpedoThe Mark 48 and its improved ADCAP variant are heavyweight submarine-launched torpedoes. They were designed to sink fast, deep-diving nuclear-powered submarines and high-performance surface ships.-History:...
es) - Dorado Interim Remote Mine Hunting and Detection System (IRMDS)
Aircraft
- Alliant TechsystemsAlliant TechsystemsAlliant Techsystems Inc., most commonly known by its ticker symbol, ', is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and 2010 revenues in excess of an estimated...
Mark 46 torpedoMark 46 torpedoDesigned to attack high-performance submarines, the Mark 46 torpedo is the backbone of the U.S. Navy's lightweight ASW torpedo inventory, and is the current NATO standard. These aerial torpedoes, such as the Mark 46 Mod 5, are expected to remain in service until the year 2015...
– Air and ship-launched lightweight torpedo on SH-3 Sea King - C6 GPMG General purpose machine gunGeneral purpose machine gunA general-purpose machine gun is a multi-purpose weapon: it is a machine gun firing a full-power rifle cartridge and which can be used in a variety of roles, from a bipod- or tripod-mounted infantry support weapon to a helicopter door gun or a vehicle-mounted support weapon...
– Canadian version of the FN MAGFN MAGThe FN MAG is a Belgian 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, designed in the early 1950s at Fabrique Nationale by Ernest Vervier. It has been used by more than 80 countries, and it has been made under licence in countries such as Argentina, Egypt, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the...
7.62 mm self-defence machine gun used on SH-3 Sea King
Orca-class training tenders
- PCT Orca (PCT 55)
- PCT Raven (PCT 56)
- PCT Caribou (PCT 57)
- PCT Renard (PCT 58)
- PCT Wolf (PCT 59)
- PCT Grizzly (PCT 60)
- PCT Cougar (PCT 61)
- PCT Moose (PCT 62)
Yard Diving Tenders
- Unnamed (YDT 11)
- CFAV Granby (YDT 12)
- CFAV Sechelt (YDT 610)
- CFAV Sooke (YDT 612)
Fireboats
- CFAV Firebird (YTR 561)CFAV FirebirdThe CFAV Firebird is a in the Royal Canadian Navy. Firebird is based in CFB Halifax, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Her sister ship CFAV Firebrand is based in CFB Esquimalt....
- CFAV Firebrand (YTR 562)CFAV FirebrandThe CFAV Firebrand is a in the Royal Canadian Navy.Firebrand is based in CFB Esquimalt, on Vancouver Island.Her sister ship CFAV Firebird is based in CFB Halifax....
Tugboats
- CFAV Lawrenceville (YTL 590)
- CFAV Parksville (YTL 591)
- CFAV Listerville (YTL 592)
- CFAV Merrickville (YTL 593)
- CFAV Marysville (YTL 594)
Yard Auxiliary General
- CFAV Pelican (YAG 4)
- CFAV Gemini (YAG 650)
- CFAV Pegasus (YAG 651)
- CFAV Albatross (YAG 660)
- CFAV Blackduck (YAG 661)
Maritime-helicopter replacement
Although aviation assets are the responsibility of the Royal Canadian Air ForceRoyal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
(RCAF) since unification, the political fiasco surrounding the maritime-helicopter replacement has had a major impact on the ability of the Canadian patrol frigates to deliver their expected capabilities. In 1993, the Maritime Helicopter Program, which had selected the AgustaWestland EH101
AgustaWestland EH101
The AgustaWestland AW101 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications but also marketed for civil use. The helicopter was developed as a joint venture between Westland Helicopters in the UK and Agusta in Italy...
as a replacement for the aging CH-124 Sea King
CH-124 Sea King
The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare helicopter designed for shipboard use. The Canadian variant is based on the US Navy's SH-3 and has been continuously in service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces since 1963.-Design and development:The advent of...
, was cancelled by incoming Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Canada
The Prime Minister of Canada is the primary minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus head of government for Canada, charged with advising the Canadian monarch or viceroy on the exercise of the executive powers vested in them by the constitution...
Jean Chrétien
Jean Chrétien
Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien , known commonly as Jean Chrétien is a former Canadian politician who was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the position for over ten years, from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003....
in an infamous decision that dogged his government for over a decade. Chrétien's government did end up ordering fifteen CH-149 Cormorants, a slightly cheaper though less effective version of the EH101, for search-and-rescue services, however it took until July 2004 for a replacement of the now-ancient Sea Kings to be announced. The Sea Kings will be replaced with the CH-148 Cyclone, with delivery of interim models expected in 2010. This date is expected to be pushed to 2011.
Joint support ships
In the late 1990s, one of the fleet's three underway-replenishment vessels, HMCS Provider, was paid off. The remaining two supply ships, HMCS Preserver and HMCS Protecteur, were showing their age, and MARCOM began studies into designing a new class of underway-replenishment and naval sealiftSealift
Sealift is a term used predominantly in military logistics and refers to the use of cargo ships for the deployment of military assets, such as weaponry, vehicles, military personnel, and supplies...
-capable vessels.
On 16 April 2004, Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Canada
The Prime Minister of Canada is the primary minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus head of government for Canada, charged with advising the Canadian monarch or viceroy on the exercise of the executive powers vested in them by the constitution...
Paul Martin
Paul Martin
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC , also known as Paul Martin, Jr. is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada....
announced plans to purchase three new joint support ships (JSS) to replace the Protecteur-class underway-replenishment vessels. In addition to supporting naval operations, the new ships will be able to transport a battlegroup
Battlegroup (army)
A battlegroup , or task force in modern military theory, is the basic building block of an army's fighting force. A battlegroup is formed around an infantry battalion or armoured regiment, which is usually commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel...
— a capability Canada's navy has lacked since the departure of the light carrier HMCS Bonaventure
HMCS Bonaventure (CVL 22)
HMCS Bonaventure was a Majestic class aircraft carrier. She served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces Maritime Command from 1957 to 1970 and was the third and the last aircraft carrier to serve Canada. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as in November 1943. At the end...
in 1970. The new ships will also have reinforced hulls enabling them to sail in the Arctic. The requirement for three JSSes was re-affirmed in June 2006 by the newly elected Conservative government, which issued the request for proposal
Request for Proposal
A request for proposal is issued at an early stage in a procurement process, where an invitation is presented for suppliers, often through a bidding process, to submit a proposal on a specific commodity or service. The RFP process brings structure to the procurement decision and is meant to...
. In November 2006, two industry teams were selected to provide a proposal. One of these teams was to be awarded the implementation contract in 2008. The first of the 28,000-tonne vessels was scheduled to be delivered in 2012. As of August 22, 2008, the JSS Program has been suspended due to cost. The Protecteur Class will have their service lives extended beyond 2012 while a suitable replacement is found.
In July 2010, the plan to replace the ships was renewed, with the federal government announcing that it planned to authorize construction of two JSSs, including an option to purchase a third. A yard will be selected for the construction of the initial two ships, as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
On October 11, 2010, the federal government announced that five shipbuilding companies are "being invited to participate in a request for proposals" for constructing ships as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. One is to be selected for military vessels and one for non-military vessels.
Amphibious assault vessels
In the first months of 2005, senior members of the Canadian Forces and the government examined the possibility of purchasing two new or used amphibious assault ships in keeping with the government's commitment to developing greater joint capability in the Canadian Forces. This was apparently not connected to the Joint Support Ship project. According to the Délégation générale pour l’armement (DGA), the Canadian Forces Maritime Command and DNDDepartment of National Defence (Canada)
The Department of National Defence , frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for all matters concerning the defence of Canada...
might show an interest in the French built Mistral class amphibious assault ship The ship might carry a significantly large military force with equipment and vehicles in 'fighting order,' enabling the CF to face armed opposition ashore. The Future Canadian Amphibious Assault Ship
Future Canadian amphibious assault ship
The concept of a Future Canadian Amphibious Assault Ship arose as part of the development of Canada's Joint Support Ship Project and the need to improve the ability of the Canadian Forces to rapidly deploy overseas...
could be able to rapidly disembark personnel and equipment in 'waves' using 'connector systems' such as landing craft and/or helicopters. The ship would be able to offload equipment and personnel in the face of armed opposition. They could also be used as large hospital ships and support humanitarian operations.
However, while the military may have shown interest in this vessel, it is not an approved Government procurement project as outlined in the Canada First Defence Strategy
Canada First Defence Strategy
The Canada First Defence Strategy is the military recruitment and improvement strategy of the Canadian government to improve the overall effectiveness of the Canadian Forces...
. According to French daily La Tribune, the Canadian Forces Maritime Command shows "strong interest" in buying two Mistral ships.
Orca-class training vessels
The program to replace the navy's wooden YAG vesselsYAG training vessels
YAG training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958, and based at CFB Esquimalt in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels are used for training Canadian Forces regular naval officers, naval reservists, and members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in basic seamanship, vessel...
with twelve modern steel training / patrol vessels (the Orca
Orca class training vessel
The Orca class is a ship class of eight steel-hulled Royal Canadian Navy training vessels. Based on the Australian-designed Pacific-class patrol boat, the Orca class was constructed by Victoria Shipyards between November 2004 and November 2008, at a total project cost of C$90.7 million. All are in...
program) is complete and was contracted by Victoria Shipyards Limited. The first ship, PCT (Patrol Craft, Training) Orca 55 was accepted by the navy at CFB Esquimalt on November 17, 2006.
Polar Class 5 Arctic offshore patrol ships
On July 9, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the construction of up to eight Polar ClassPolar class
Polar class refers to the ice class assigned to a ship by a classification society. A Polar class ship refers to a ship for which a Polar class has been assigned....
PC-5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships and the establishment of a deep water port in the far North.
These new Polar Class 5 Arctic Patrol Ships will be built in Canada.:
The CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
reported that the vessels "...are expected to be based on the Royal Norwegian Navy
Royal Norwegian Navy
The Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
's Svalbard class
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design".
With steel-reinforced hulls, they will be capable of operating in ice up to one metre thick, and each vessel will also be equipped with a helicopter landing pad. They will be able to patrol the length of the Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans...
during the summer navigable season and its approaches year-round, and will also be capable of full operations on the east and west coasts throughout the year.
Critics have noted that the vessels are less capable than the three larger icebreakers Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Stephen Joseph Harper is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Conservative Party. Harper became prime minister when his party formed a minority government after the 2006 federal election...
announced in 2006 most notably the Navy League of Canada which described the 25-millimetre gun as a "peashooter".
While recent press reports have suggested that the navy offshore/arctic patrol vessel program has been postponed,
when they do proceed, Nanisivik Naval Facility
Nanisivik Naval Facility
The Nanisivik Naval Facility is a Canadian Forces naval facility which is to be constructed on Baffin Island, Nunavut. The station will be built at the former lead-zinc mine site near the former company town of Nanisivik.-History:...
, a deep-water port to be constructed at Nanisivik, Nunavut
Nunavut
Nunavut is the largest and newest federal territory of Canada; it was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, though the actual boundaries had been established in 1993...
will allow the patrol ships to resupply and refuel.
Other
The Halifax-class Frigate Life Extension (FELEX)program has been established and a contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
. It is believed that introduction of the active phased array
Phased array
In wave theory, a phased array is an array of antennas in which the relative phases of the respective signals feeding the antennas are varied in such a way that the effective radiation pattern of the array is reinforced in a desired direction and suppressed in undesired directions.An antenna array...
radar (APAR) that the Canadian Forces developed with the Dutch navy will not be undertaken during FELEX due to the weight of the system and stability considerations. Canada is considering a 4-to-10 vessel replacement program for the Iroquois-class destroyers
Iroquois class destroyer
Iroquois-class destroyers, also known as Tribal class, are a class of four helicopter-carrying, guided missile destroyers of the Canadian Forces. Launched in the 1970s, they were originally fitted out for anti-submarine warfare, but a major upgrade programme in the 1990s overhauled them for...
, likely involving the use of APAR. To save money, the replacement classes for the Iroquois- and Halifax-class
Halifax class frigate
The Halifax-class frigate is a class of multi-role patrol frigates that have served the Royal Canadian Navy since 1992...
ships will have identical hulls and propulsion systems
Marine propulsion
Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat across water. While paddles and sails are still used on some smaller boats, most modern ships are propelled by mechanical systems consisting a motor or engine turning a propeller, or less frequently, in jet...
. Canada plans to upgrade her Frigates with a missile guidance system for sea to sea and sea to air missiles. There is also the possibility of arming the Sea King replacements with anti ship missiles.
A mid-life upgrade program for the Kingston-class patrol vessels appeared on a list of the Chief of the Maritime Staff's project priorities, but was cancelled. The Government has plans (outlined in the Canada First Defence Strategy
Canada First Defence Strategy
The Canada First Defence Strategy is the military recruitment and improvement strategy of the Canadian government to improve the overall effectiveness of the Canadian Forces...
), to replace the Iroquois class destroyer with the Canadian Single Class Surface Combatant. The Department of National Defence has not identified a procurement timeframe for the Iroquois replacements, although it has been reported that design work is underway and a project office and personnel have been assigned.
Cruisers
(the RCN's first ship, Apollo class) (the RCN's second ship, Diadem classDiadem class cruiser
The Diadem class cruiser was a class of "First-Class" protected cruiser built for the Royal Navy during the 1890s that served in the First World War...
) (Arethusa class)
Destroyers
(Thornycroft "M" classThornycroft M class destroyer
The Thornycroft M or Mastiff class were a class of six destroyers completed for the Royal Navy during 1914-16 for World War I service. They were quite different from the Admiralty-designed ships of the Admiralty M class class, although based on a basic sketch layout provided by the Admiralty from...
) (Thornycroft "M" class) (Admiralty "S" class) (Admiralty "S" class)
Submarines
("CC" classCC class submarine
The CC class submarine was the first class of submarines used by the Royal Canadian Navy.They were originally purchased by the province of British Columbia from a shipbuilder in Seattle, Washington, which had built the submarines for the Chilean Navy....
) ("CC" class]) ("H" class) ("H" class)
Trawlers
(Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) (Battle-class) - 45 built (minesweeping) - 37 built (minesweeping) - 7 built (minesweeping)Patrol boats
(converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use) (converted from civilian use)Aircraft carriers
(Ameer-class) (Ameer-class) (Colossus-classColossus class aircraft carrier
The 1942 Design Light Fleet Carrier, commonly referred to as the British Light Fleet Carrier, was a light aircraft carrier design created by the Royal Navy during World War II, and used by eight naval forces between 1944 and 2001...
) (Majestic-class)
Cruisers
(Ceylon-class, later renamed HMCS Quebec (C66)HMCS Quebec (C66)
HMCS Quebec was a Crown Colony–class light cruiser that served the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Uganda during World War II and under its last name during the Cold War.-Royal Navy service:...
) (Minotaur-class
Minotaur class cruiser (1943)
The Minotaur class of light cruisers of the Royal Navy, also known as the Swiftsure class, was designed as a modified version of the Crown Colony class incorporating war modifications and authorised in 1941, but, in spite of the heavy toll of cruisers in that year and the following one, the...
)
Destroyers
(A class destroyerA class destroyer
The A class was a flotilla of eight destroyers built for the Royal Navy as part of the 1927 naval programme. A ninth ship, Codrington, was built to an enlarged design to act as the flotilla leader...
) (A class destroyer)
(C class destroyer
C and D class destroyer
The C and D class was a group of 14 destroyers built for the Royal Navy in the early 1930s. As in previous years, it was originally intended to order a complete flotilla comprising eight destroyers—plus a flotilla leader as the ninth unit—in each year. However, only four ships—plus a leader—were...
) (C class) (C class) (C class) (C class)
(D class destroyer
C and D class destroyer
The C and D class was a group of 14 destroyers built for the Royal Navy in the early 1930s. As in previous years, it was originally intended to order a complete flotilla comprising eight destroyers—plus a flotilla leader as the ninth unit—in each year. However, only four ships—plus a leader—were...
) (D class)
(E class destoyer
E and F class destroyer
The E and F class was a class of 18 destroyers of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War. Three ships were later transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy, one to the Royal Hellenic Navy and one to the Dominican Navy. Launched in 1934, they served in the Second World War. Nine were lost...
)
(F Class destroyer
E and F class destroyer
The E and F class was a class of 18 destroyers of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War. Three ships were later transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy, one to the Royal Hellenic Navy and one to the Dominican Navy. Launched in 1934, they served in the Second World War. Nine were lost...
) (F class)
(G class destroyer
G and H class destroyer
The G- and H-class destroyers were a class of twenty-four destroyers of the Royal Navy launched in 1935–1939. They served in World War II and sixteen were lost, with a seventeenth being written off as a constructive total loss...
)
(H class destroyer
G and H class destroyer
The G- and H-class destroyers were a class of twenty-four destroyers of the Royal Navy launched in 1935–1939. They served in World War II and sixteen were lost, with a seventeenth being written off as a constructive total loss...
)
(Wickes class
Wickes class destroyer
The Wickes-class destroyers were a group of 111 destroyers built by the United States Navy in 1917-1919. Along with the 6 preceding Caldwell class and 155 subsequent Clemson-class destroyers, they formed the "flush-deck" or "four-stack" class. Only a few were completed in time to serve in World...
) (Wickes class) (Wickes class) Clemson class
Clemson class destroyer
The Clemson class was a series of 156 destroyers which served with the United States Navy from after World War I through World War II.The Clemson-class ships were commissioned by the United States Navy from 1919 to 1922, built by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, New York Shipbuilding...
(Clemson class) (Clemson class) (Clemson class) (Clemson class)
Tribal class
Tribal class destroyer (1936)
The Tribal class, or Afridi class, were a class of destroyers built for the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Australian Navy that saw service in World War II...
(Tribal class) (Tribal class) (Tribal class) (Tribal class) (Tribal class) (Tribal class) (Tribal class)
(V class destroyer
U and V class destroyer
The U and V class was a class of sixteen destroyers of the Royal Navy launched in 1942–1943. They were constructed in two flotillas, each with names beginning with "U-" or "V-"...
) (V-class)
(C class (1943) destroyer
C class destroyer (1943)
The C class was a class of 32 destroyers of the Royal Navy that were launched from 1943 to 1945. The class was built in four flotillas of 8 vessels, the Ca, Ch, Co and Cr classes, ordered as the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Emergency Flotillas respectively...
) (C class)
Frigates
(River-classRiver class frigate
The River class frigate was a class of 151 frigates launched between 1941 and 1944 for use as anti-submarine convoy escorts in the North Atlantic....
) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class)
- HMCS Charlottetown (K244) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (River-class) (Loch-classLoch class frigateThe Loch class was a class of anti-submarine frigate built for the Royal Navy and her allies during World War II. They were an innovative design based on the experience of 3 years of fighting in the Battle of the Atlantic and attendant technological advances.-Design:The Lochs were based upon the...
) (Loch-class) (Loch-class)
Corvettes
(Flower-classFlower class corvette
The Flower-class corvette was a class of 267 corvettes used during World War II, specifically with the Allied navies as anti-submarine convoy escorts during the Battle of the Atlantic...
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- HMCS Charlottetown (K244)HMCS Charlottetown (K244) (Flower class corvette)HMCS Charlottetown was a Flower-class corvette that served the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.Charlottetowns pennant number K244 is unique in that it was also used for HMCS Charlottetown, a River-class frigate....
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Submarines
(surrendered and recommissioned U-boatGerman Type IX submarine
The Type IX U-boat was designed by Germany in 1935 and 1936 as a large ocean-going submarine for sustained operations far from the home support facilities. Type IX boats were briefly used for patrols off the eastern United States in an attempt to disrupt the stream of troops and supplies bound for...
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Minesweepers
(Algerine-classAlgerine class minesweeper
The Algerine-class was a class of minesweepers of the Royal Navy and the Commonwealth. 110 ships of the class were launched between 1942 and 1944 and served in World War II....
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Bangor class minesweeper
The Bangor-class minesweepers were a class of minesweepers operated by the Royal Navy , Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Indian Navy during World War II....
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Fundy class minesweeper
The Fundy-class minesweepers were a class of four minesweepers operated by the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.The class derives its name from the lead ship and are all named after bays in Canada. The Fundy Mineseepers were modified versions of the British "Basset" class trawler...
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Armed trawlers
(Isles classIsles class trawler
The Isles class trawlers were a class of naval trawler used by the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II....
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Armed merchant cruiser
(Prince-class) (Prince-class) (Prince-class)Auxiliary
- HMCS Adversus (auxiliary)
- HMCS Alachasse (auxiliary)
- HMCS Andrée Dupré (auxiliary)
- HMCS Bras d'OrHMCS Bras d'OrHMCS Bras d'Or is a name used by the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces MARCOM for several ships, named after Bras d'Or Lake, prototype hydrofoil , experimental hydrofoil , auxiliary minesweeper See also...
(auxiliary) - HMCS Dundalk (auxiliary)
- HMCS Dundurn (auxiliary)
- HMCS Eastmore (auxiliary)
- HMCS Fleur de Lis (auxiliary)
- HMCS French (auxiliary)
- HMCS Jalobert (auxiliary)
- HMCS Laurier (auxiliary)
- HMCS Laymore (auxiliary)
- HMCS Macdonald (auxiliary)
- HMCS Macsin (auxiliary)
- HMCS Marvita (auxiliary)
- HMCS Mastodon (auxiliary)
- HMCS Mont Joli (auxiliary)
- HMCS Moonbeam (auxiliary)
- HMCS Murray Stewart (auxiliary)
- HMCS Nitinat (auxiliary)
- HMCS Norsal (auxiliary)
- HMCS PreserverHMCS PreserverHMCS Preserver is the name of several ships:* HMCS Preserver , Protecteur-class supply ship* HMCS Preserver , leadship of the Fairmile-support depot ships...
(auxiliary) - HMCS ProviderHMCS ProviderHMCS Provider is a name used by several ships, a , a Fairmile-support depot ship...
(auxiliary) - HMCS Rayon d'Or (auxiliary)
- HMCS Reo II (auxiliary)
- HMCS Ross Norman (auxiliary)
- HMCS SankatySankaty (steamboat)The Sankaty was a propeller-driven steamer that served as a ferry to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket in Massachusetts; in Rockland, Maine; Stamford, Connecticut and Oyster Bay, Long Island; Staten Island, New York; Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia; and served as a...
(auxiliary) - HMCS Shulamite (auxiliary)
- HMCS Standard Coaster (auxiliary)
- HMCS Star XVI (auxiliary)
- HMCS Sunbeam (auxiliary)
- HMCS Vencedor (auxiliary)
- HMCS Venosta (auxiliary)
- HMCS Venture II (auxiliary)
- HMCS Viernoe (auxiliary)
- HMCS Whitethroat (auxiliary)
Fisherman's reserve
- HMCS Allaverdy (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS B.C. Lady (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Barkley Sound (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Billow (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Bluenose (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Camenita (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Canfisco (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Cape Beale (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Cancolim (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Capella (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Chamiss Bay (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Combat (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Comber (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Crest (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Dalehurst (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Departure Bay (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Early Field (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Ehkoli (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Fifer (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Flores (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Foam (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Howe Sound I (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Joan W. II (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Johanna (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Kuitan (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Leelo (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Loyal I (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Loyal II (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Maraudor (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Margaret I (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Meander (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Merry Chase (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Mitchell Bay (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Moolock (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Moresby II (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Nenamook (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Ripple II (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS San Tomas (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Santa Maria (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Seiner (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Signal (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Smith Sound (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Spray (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Springtime V (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Stanpoint (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Surf (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Takla (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Talapus (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Tordo (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Valdes (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Vanisle (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS West Coast (Fisherman's Reserve)
- HMCS Western Maid (Fisherman's Reserve)
Torpedo boats
- HMCS Santa Maria (patrol boat)
- HMCS San Thomas (patrol boat)
- HMCS CMTB-1 (torpedo boat)
- HMCS S-09(torpedo boat)
St. Laurent-classSt. Laurent class destroyerThe St. Laurent class destroyer was a class of destroyers that served the Royal Canadian Navy and later the Canadian Forces from the mid-1950s to the mid-1990s....
helicopter destroyers
(II) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (II)Restigouche-classRestigouche class destroyerThe Restigouche class destroyer was a class of destroyers that served the Royal Canadian Navy and later the Canadian Forces from the late-1950s to the late-1990s....
destroyer escorts
(II) (II) (II) (II) (II) (II)Iroquois-classIroquois class destroyerIroquois-class destroyers, also known as Tribal class, are a class of four helicopter-carrying, guided missile destroyers of the Canadian Forces. Launched in the 1970s, they were originally fitted out for anti-submarine warfare, but a major upgrade programme in the 1990s overhauled them for...
area air defence destroyers
(decommissioned ships only, see also "current ships" section above)Bay-classBay class minesweeperThe Bay-class minesweepers were a class of minesweepers operated by the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces during the Cold War....
minesweepers
(I) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II) (II) (III) (II)HydrofoilHydrofoilA hydrofoil is a foil which operates in water. They are similar in appearance and purpose to airfoils.Hydrofoils can be artificial, such as the rudder or keel on a boat, the diving planes on a submarine, a surfboard fin, or occur naturally, as with fish fins, the flippers of aquatic mammals, the...
prototype
(I), later renamed (II) when FHE 400 was built (II)YAG 300 Series Training VesselsYAG training vesselsYAG training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958, and based at CFB Esquimalt in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels are used for training Canadian Forces regular naval officers, naval reservists, and members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in basic seamanship, vessel...
- CFAV Grizzly (YAG 306)
- CFAV Wolf (YAG 308)
- CFAV Otter (YAG 312)
- CFAV Caribou (YAG 314)
- CFAV Badger (YAG 319)
- CFAV Lynx (YAG 320)