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Blazon

Azure, three serpents embowed biting their tails and interlaced or.
(Glossary of Heraldic Terms)

Significance

This ship is named for the town of Lauzon in Levis county, Quebec. It is situated on the St. Lawrence River opposite the end of the Island of Orleans. It was first named Pointe de Levy by Champlain in 1625. However, in 1867 when it was established as a village, the present name was adopted in memory of Jean de Lauzon, Governor of New France from 1651 to 1656. The arms of the family of Lauzon display on a blue field, three golden serpents in circular form, two above and one in base. When shown with the tail in its mouth, it is indicative of eternity. For the badge of Lauzon, the three serpents in the family arms have been brought together and interlaced so as to make a single device. The blue background, found in the Lauzon arms, is indicative also of the sea.

Remarks

Lauzon was a member of the River class of frigates, and was commissioned in August 1944. She wore pennant K671 until she was decommissioned in November 1945. After undergoing conversion to a Prestonian class ocean escort, she was recommissioned in December 1953, and wore pennant 322 until she was paid off in May 1963.

Colours

Blue and gold

Battle Honours

Atlantic 1944-45.

References

Badges Of The Canadian Navy by Arbuckle, J. Graeme. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1987.