RCN Halifax class Frigates: HMCS Montreal (FFH 336), HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337), HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339), HMCS St. John’s (FFH 340), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341).
Listed on a separate page on this website:
HMCS Halifax (FFH 330), HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332), HMCS Toronto (FFH 333), HMCS Regina (FFH 334), HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)
HMCS Montreal (FFH 336)
(Mark Harkin Photo)
HMCS Montreal (FFH 336), 1 Oct 2017.
HMCS Montréal has served in the CF since 1993. Montréal is the seventhship in her class and is the second vessel to carry the designation HMCS Montreal She is assigned Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT)and is homeported at CFB Halifax. Montréal serveson MARLANT missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Atlantic and ArcticOceans and enforcing Canadian laws in its territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.The ship has also been deployed on missions throughout the Atlantic and to theIndian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations. The vessel hasalso participated in several NATO missions, patrolling the AtlanticOcean as part of Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT)and its successor Standing NATO Response ForceMaritime Group 1 (SNMG1). The vessel is designated as aBilingual Language Unit in the Royal Canadian Navy.
(Bruce Davidson Photo)
HMCS Montreal (FFH 336), 28 June 2005.
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RCN supply ship MV Asterix refuels the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montréal (FFH 336) in the Red Sea, 3 May 2023.
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JS Izumo（DDH-183）and HMCS Montréal (FFH 336) during Japan-U.S.-Canada Multilateral Exercise (Noble Raven23), 14 July 2023.
HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337)
(U.S. Navy Photo, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner)
HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) Canadian ship visits Gdynia, Poland, in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), 4 June 2015. BALTOPS is an annual multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of Allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region.
HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) has served in the CF since 1994.Frederictonis the eighth ship in her class and is the second vesselto carry the name.Frederictonserves on MARLANT missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Atlantic Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws.Frederictonhas also been deployed on missions throughout the Atlantic and to the Indian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Seaon anti-terrorism operations.Frederictonhas also participated in several NATOmissions, patrolling the Atlantic Ocean as part of (STANAVFORLANT) and its successor Standing NATO Response Force Maritime Group 1(SNMG1). The frigate is assigned to (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax.
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The Canadian Maritime Command frigate HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) enters Naval Station Norfolk, Va., September 11, 2009, to join Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, along with 13 ships from nine nations for a joint task force exercise.
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HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) Canadian ship visits Gdynia, Poland, in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2015.
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HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337), a Halifax-class frigate from the Canadian Navy.To the right is HMS Kent, 2020.
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HNoMS Otto Sverdrup Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy, then HMCS Fredericton the Canadian Halifax-class frigate (FFH 337) and top UK Duke-class frigate HMS Kent (F78), 2020.
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Ships from nations participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 sail in formation while in the Baltic Sea, 8 June 2020. The ships pictured are (l-r, front to back): the U.S. Navy command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate KNM Otto Sverdrup (F312), the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337), the U.S. Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), the German frigate Lübeck (F214), the German replenishment oiler Rhön (A1443).
HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338)
(U.S. Navy Photo, PH1 Anthony C. Casullo, USN)
HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) underway in 2001.
HMCS Winnipeg has served in the CF and RCN since 1996. Winnipeg is the ninth ship in her class, and is the second Canadian warship to carry the name HMCS Winnipeg. Winnipeg serves on CFMARPAC missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean and in enforcing Canadian laws on its territorial oceans and Exclusive Economic Zone. The vessel has been deployed on missions throughout the Pacific, and also to the Indian Ocean; specifically on anti-terrorism operations in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, and counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. The ship is assigned to MARPAC, and she has her home port at CFB Esquimalt.
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HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) arrives at Pearl Harbor for RIMPAC 2022.
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HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338)
HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338）participating in the International Fleet Review 2022.
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HMCS Winnipeg (FFH338), Vancouver, British Columbia, 8 Feb 2007.
HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339)
(U.S. Navy Photo, Petty Officer 1st Class William Colclough)
HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339). An Air Station Traverse City HH-65 crew landed on the fantail of this Canadian Navy frigate as it headed for Dock 32 in downtown Cleveland to participate in Patriot’s Day observances 10 Sep 2008.
HMCS Charlottetown is a Halifax-class frigate 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 HMCS Charlottetown. Charlottetown, assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and homeported at CFB Halifax, serves on missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Atlantic Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws in its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone. Charlottetown has also participated in several NATO missions, patrolling the Atlantic Ocean as part of Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) and its successors Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 and 2 (SNMG1 / SNMG2). Charlottetown has also been deployed on missions throughout the Atlantic and to the Indian Ocean, specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations. (Wikipedia)
(Aviator Gregory Cole, CF Photo)
HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 33( transits the Mediterranean Sea while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE on 07 December 2024.
(Photo by Petty Officer Bill Colclough/U.S. Coast Guard)
An Air Station Traverse City HH-65 crew landed on the fantail of HMCS Charlottetown for a series of maneuvers for the arrival of the 442-foot Canadian Navy frigate as it headed for Dock 32 in downtown Cleveland to participate in Patriot’s Day observances Wednesday,10 Sep 2008. The Charlottetown recently completed a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea as part of Canada’s continuing contributions to the campaign against terrorism known as Operation Enduring Freedom.
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HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during a maneuvering drill, 12 Nov 2007.
HMCS St. John’s (FFH 340)
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HMCS St. John’s (FFH 340), 19 Nov 2012.
HMCS St. John’s (FFH 340) has served in the Canadian Forces and the RCN since 1996. She is the eleventh of twelve ships in her class and is named after the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, a port city associated with Canadian naval history and heritage, and is the first ship in the Royal Canadian Navy to bear the name.
St. John’s serves on CF missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Atlantic Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws. St. John’s has been deployed on missions throughout the Atlantic Ocean, to the Indian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations, to the north as far as Grise Fiord and to the Caribbean where she played a role in helping to stop the flow of illicit drugs to North America. She is assigned to MARLANT and her homeport is CFB Halifax.
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HMCS St. John’s (Halifax-class) in manoeuvering in Gdynia harbor, Poland, 27 May 2007.
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HMCS St. John’s (FFH 340) sails up the Hudson River during the parade of ships on opening day of Fleet Week 2008 in New York.
HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)
(U.S. Navy Photo, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Moore)
Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341), front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibilility, 12 August 2011.
HMCS Ottawa is a Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate. Ottawa is the twelfth and final ship of the Halifax class that were built as part of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the fourth vessel to carry the name HMCS Ottawa. The first three were named for the Ottawa River. This ship is the first named for Canada’s national capital, the City of Ottawa. She is assigned to Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) and is homeported at HMC Dockyard, CFB Esquimalt. Ottawa serves on MARPAC missions protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Pacific Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws in its territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone. Ottawa has also been deployed on missions throughout the Pacific and to the Indian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations.
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HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341), 28 Sep 1996.
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Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341), departing Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 8 July 2008, to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008.
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HMCS Ottawa (FF 341) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 exercise.
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HMCS Ottawa (FF 341) at JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base 24 Aug 2019.
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HMCS Ottawa (FF 341) at JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base 24 Aug 2019.
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Phalanx CIWS Mk.15 Block 1B BL2 mounted on HMCS Ottawa(FFH-341) at JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base 24 Aug 2019.
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Mk.48 VLS Mod.4 VLS mounted on HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341) at JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base, 24 Aug 2019.
(Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo)
HMCS Ottawa (FF 337) sails with USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other United States Carrier Strike Group Ships in the Indo-Pacific region during Operation HORIZON on 19 November 2024.