Royal Canadian Navy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Royal Canadian Navy |
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Badge of the Royal Canadian Navy
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| Founded | 4 May 1910 |
| Country | Canada |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Naval warfare, power projection, nuclear deterrence, and sealift |
| Size | 13,600 personnel, 30 ships |
| Part of | Canadian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | National Defence Headquarters |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Parati vero parati (Ready aye ready) |
| March | "Heart of Oak" |
| Mascot(s) | SONAR (Newfoundland dog) |
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| Commander-in-chief | Charles III, King of Canada, represented by Governor General, Julie Payette |
| Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy | Vice-Admiral Art McDonald CMM MSM CD |
| Chief Petty Officer of the Navy | Chief Petty Officer 1st Class David Steeves |
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The Royal Canadian Navy is the naval force of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the unified Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2017[update], The Royal Canadian Navy operates 12 frigates, 4 patrol submarines, 12 coastal defence vessels and 8 unarmed patrol/training vessels, as well as several auxiliary vessels. The Royal Canadian Navy consists of 8,500 Regular Force and 5,100 Primary Reserve sailors, supported by 5,300 civilians. Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is the current Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Chief of the Naval Staff.
Founded in 1910 as the Naval Service of Canada and given royal sanction on 29 August 1911, the Royal Canadian Navy was amalgamated with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Army to form the unified Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, after which it was known as Maritime Command until 2011.
In 2011, its historical title of "Royal Canadian Navy" was restored. Over the course of its history, the RCN has served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan and numerous United Nations peacekeeping missions and NATO operations.
Images for kids
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HMCS Québec, former HMS Uganda, was one of many ships commissioned by the RCN in the Second World War. Expanding substantially during the war, the RCN had become the world's fifth-largest navy by 1945.
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Four F2H-3 Banshee fly overhead HMCS Bonaventure. Bonaventure was the last aircraft carrier in service with the RCN.
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HMCS Athabaskan departing Halifax for the Persian Gulf as part of the Coalition forces. Canada deployed three ships in support of Operation Desert Shield, and later Operation Desert Storm
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CFB Halifax serves as the headquarters for RCN units from Maritime Forces Atlantic.
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CFB Esquimalt serves as the headquarters for RCN units from Maritime Forces Pacific.
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HMCS St. John's, one of 12 Halifax-class multi-role frigates in service with RCN
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A Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora. The aircraft is used by the RCAF as a maritime patrol aircraft.
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A CH-124 Sea King lowers a crewman onto the deck of USNS Yukon during RIMPAC 2012
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Construction of HMCS Harry DeWolf at Halifax Shipyard in May 2018
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A naval officer's commission with the Canadian Armed Forces
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The Queen's Colour
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The Halifax Memorial in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dedicated to Canadian servicemen and women who died at sea during both World Wars.
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The Montreal Clock Tower in Montreal, Quebec. Dedicated to Canadian sailors who died during the First World War.
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The Royal Canadian Naval Association Naval Memorial in Burlington, Ontario. Commemorates members of the RCN and Canadian Merchant Navy that served in the Second World War.
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The Royal Canadian Navy Monument in Ottawa, Ontario. Commemorates those who served, or are serving in the RCN.
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See also
In Spanish: Marina Real Canadiense para niños
