HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd) (704)

HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd)

HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd)

The History of HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd)

Built by Halifax Shipyards Ltd., Halifax, N.S., she was commissioned at Trois Rivières, Quebec on June 14, 1997. On June 28, 1998, she celebrated the 75th anniversary of the naval reserve by participating in a sail past in Halifax Harbour. She was featured on a commemorative stamp issued for the occasion.

HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd) Statistical Data

  • Pendant: 704
  • Type: Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel
  • Class: Kingston
  • Displacement: 970 tonnes
  • Length: 55.31 m / 181.5 ft
  • Width: 11.3 m / 37 ft
  • Draught: 3.4 m / 11 ft
  • Speed: 15 kts
  • Compliment: 31-36 Officers and Crew
  • Arms: 1 - 40mm Bofors, 2 - 12.7 mm M.G.
  • Builder: Halifax Shipyards Ltd., Halifax, NS
  • Keel Laid: 26-Apr-96
  • Date Launched: 15-Nov-96
  • Date Commissioned: 14-Jun-97
  • Paid off:

Keywords: HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd), Royal Canadian Navy Ship, Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, Kingston Class