HMCS KINGSTON MM 700 inbound at Halifax on July 6th 2008.
Leadship of a class of twelve Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) built at
Halifax Shipyards,Halifax 1996-1999. Kingston commissioned September 1996.
LOA 181 ft Beam 37 ft Draught 11 ft
Displacement 970 tons.
Machinery: Diesel (4) electric with 2 electric Z drives.
Speed: 15 knots.
Armament: 1 40mm Bofors;MGs.
Roles: Mine countermeasures and training.
Owner: Govt of Canada/Navy
Call Sign:CGJX
© Capnken 2008.