Vessel Profile

Vancouver (H.M.C.S.) (III)

Vancouver (H.M.C.S.) (III)
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Story

This frigate, halifax-class was built in 1989 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

She was in service with the Canadian Armed Forces 1993 to the present (2024).

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; 1 × CH-124 Sea King;

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