HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd) (337)

HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd)

HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd)

The History of HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd)

HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) is a Halifax-class frigate 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 HMCS Fredericton.

Fredericton was laid down on 25 April 1992 at Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd., Saint John and launched on 26 June 1993. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 10 September 1994 and carries the hull classification symbol 337.

She is assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax.

HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd) Statistical Data

  • Pendant: 337
  • Type: Canadian Patrol Frigate
  • Class: Halifax
  • Displacement: 5, 235 tonnes
  • Length: 135.5 m / 444.5 ft
  • Width: 16.4 m / 54 ft
  • Draught: 6.15 m / 20 ft
  • Speed: 29+ kts
  • Compliment: 180 + 45 Transients Officers and Crew
  • Arms: 8 Harpoon, 16 VL Sea Sparrow, 1 - 57 mm Bofors Mk. 2 DP, 1 - 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 - Mk. 32 12.75" TT, 6 - 12.7 mm M.G, 1 Helicopter.
  • Builder: Saint John Shipbuilding, Saint John, NB
  • Keel Laid: 25-Apr-92
  • Date Launched: 13-Mar-93
  • Date Commissioned: 10-Sep-94
  • Paid off:

More Images

Early morning in the Bedford Basin, HMCS Fredericton readies to haul anchor. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/m_b_t/">Photo source</a>)

Early morning in the Bedford Basin, HMCS Fredericton readies to haul anchor. (Photo source)

Keywords: HMCS FREDERICTON (2nd), Royal Canadian Navy Ship, Canadian Patrol Frigate, Halifax Class