Vessel Profile

Toronto (H.M.C.S.) (II)

Toronto (H.M.C.S.) (II)
Photo: RCN Official Photo

Story

This frigate, halifax-class was built in 1990 by Saint John Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co., Saint John NB.

Historical Notes

Speed: 29+ knots. Endurance: 7,100 nautical miles at 15 knots (diesel). 4,500 nautical miles at 15 knots (turbine). Complement:225 (including air detachment). Range: 9,500 nautical miles.

Owners & Masters

In 1990-2022 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.

Armament

24 × Honeywell Mk 46 torpedoes; 16 × Evolved Sea-Sparrow SAM; 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon SSM; 1 × 57 mm Bofors Mk3 gun; 1 × 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS; 6 × .50 caliber machine guns;

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
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