HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)

HMCS "Algonquin" (DDG 283) is an sclass|Iroquois|destroyer|1 that has served the Canadian Forces since 1972.

"Algonquin" is the fourth ship of her class which is sometimes referred to as the "Tribal"-class or simply as the "280"-class. She is the second vessel to use the designation warship|HMCS|Algonquin.

"Algonquin" was laid down on 1 September 1969 at Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon and was launched on 23 April 1971. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 3 November 1973 and carries the pennant number 283.

"Algonquin" completed a refit known as the Tribal Class Update and Modernization Project (TRUMP) on 11 October 1991. At this time her classification changed from Destroyer Helicopter (DDH) to Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG).

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

ervice

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

"Algonquin" has also been deployed on missions throughout the Pacific and to the Indian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations.

References

* [http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/algonquin/home/index_e.asp HMCS "Iroquois" (DDG 283) - official website]