HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)

HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)

HMCS "Calgary" (FFH 335) is a sclass|Halifax|frigate|1 that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1995.

"Calgary" is the sixth vessel in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation warship|HMCS|Calgary.

"Calgary" was laid down on 15 June 1991 at MIL Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon and launched on 28 August 1992. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 12 May 1995 and carries the pennant number 335.

She is assigned to Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) and is homeported at CFB Esquimalt.

ervice

"Calgary" serves on MARPAC missions protecting Canada's sovereignty in the Pacific Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws in its territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.

References

* [http://www.marine.forces.gc.ca/calgary/home/index_e.asp HMCS "Calgary" (FFH 335) - official website]


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