HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338)

HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338)

HMCS "Winnipeg" (FFH 338) is a sclass|Halifax|frigate|1 that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1996.

"Winnipeg" is the ninth ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation warship|HMCS|Winnipeg.

"Winnipeg" was laid down on 20 March 1993 at Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd., Saint John and launched on 25 June 1994. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 23 June 1996 and carries the pennant number 338.

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

ervice

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

"Winnipeg" 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.marine.forces.gc.ca/winnipeg/home/index_e.asp HMCS "Winnipeg" (FFH 338) - official website]


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