In the depths off Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, a retired Canadian warship has transformed into a vibrant underwater ecosystem, captivating divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Carl Sorensen, a 44-year-old diver with four years of experience exploring British Columbia’s waters, recently captured breathtaking footage of the HMCS Saskatchewan, a sunken destroyer turned artificial reef.
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into service today during a commissioning ceremony held at the Port of Québec, Pier 22.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from EOD Mobile Unit SIX and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) clearance divers conducted a weeklong bilateral training exercise in Halifax, June 2–6, focused on advancing Allied interoperability through unmanned systems, mine countermeasures diving, and underwater emergency response. The training, hosted…
Québec City, QC – June 10, 2025 – The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will mark a significant milestone in its maritime legacy with the commissioning of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette on June 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Port of Québec, Pier 22. The ceremony, a time-honored naval tradition, will formally…
Halifax, Nova Scotia – From June 9 to 18, 2025, the waters off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, will host Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025 (Ex CF25), a major multinational naval exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces. This biennial event, announced by the Department of National Defence, underscores Canada’s commitment to international security and…
In a heartfelt tribute to three decades of service, Tool Shed Brewing Company has partnered with the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Calgary to launch a special edition beer celebrating the ship’s 30th anniversary. Commissioned in 1995, HMCS Calgary, a Halifax-class frigate, has been a symbol of Canadian strength and pride, and this unique pilsner honors…
On May 22, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed back HMCS Calgary, a Halifax-class frigate, following a comprehensive 28-month refit at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards. This milestone marks the successful completion of the second full Docking Work Period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract, representing the largest overhaul ever undertaken at the Victoria-based…
In a gripping showcase of naval prowess and scientific ambition, the CBC special Journey to Antarctica takes viewers aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s Harry DeWolf-class patrol vessel, HMCS Margaret Brooke, as it embarks on a historic mission to the icy waters of the Antarctic. Aired as part of CBC’s The Nature of Things, the documentary…
On May 29 and 31, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, in collaboration with an embarked United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), achieved a significant victory in the fight against international drug trafficking. While deployed in support of Operation CARIBBE, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) vessel intercepted and seized over…
Dom Robinson, a 53-year-old seasoned diver with over four decades of experience exploring shipwrecks, made the discovery at a depth of 69 meters.
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