HMCS SHAWINIGAN MM 704 underway in the Bedford Basin on February 27th 2009.Built by Halifax Shipyards,Halifax,Nova Scotia and commissioned in June 1997.
Type: Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel
Class: Kingston Class, 12 ships.
Roles:Mine countermeasures and training.
Displacement: 970 tons.
LOA 181 ft Beam 37 ft D 11 ft.
Machinery: Diesel electric twin azimuth drives 15 knots.
Flag: Canada/Navy
Call Sign:CGAX
Photo © Capnken 2009.