Government of Canada announces funding for preservation of HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval Memorial
News Release
January 26, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
On behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, and Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour today announced a contribution of up to $3.5 million to the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust for extensive repairs to HMCS Sackville.
As Canada’s oldest warship and the sole remaining Flower-class corvette, HMCS Sackville is an important part of Royal Canadian Navy history.
HMCS Sackville has been owned by the non-profit Canadian Naval Memorial Trust since the 1980s, operating seasonally on the Halifax waterfront as Canada’s Naval Memorial and a museum ship.
Most of the repair work is expected to be completed at the Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cape Scott located within Her Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard Halifax.
Tours and visits to HMCS Sackville will be discontinued until the repairs are completed, which, pending an assessment, is expected to be in summer 2018.
Quotes
“Canadians can take pride in this contribution to HMCS Sackville, ensuring it will continue to showcase the expertise and values that the women and men of Canadian Armed Forces perpetuate to this day.”
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
“HMCS Sackville gives Veterans, their families, and the rest of us a place to pay tribute to those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. This an investment we are proud to make.”
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants
“HMCS Sackville has allowed thousands of Canadians and others from around the world to physically explore a significant piece Canada’s military history. Today’s announcement ensures the experience will continue.”
Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour
Quick Facts
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HMCS Sackville was commissioned in 1941, and escorted allied ships during the Second World War Battle of the Atlantic.
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HMCS Sackville was paid off (decommissioned) after the War in 1946, but returned to service in the 1950s as a federal fisheries research vessel. It was painted black and refitted with an on-board laboratory.
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In 1983 the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust was established to acquire and restore HMCS Sackville to its 1944 colors and appearance. In 1988 Sackville was declared a National Historic Site.
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HMCS Sackville hosts thousands of visitors each year, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 2010.
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The Royal Canadian Navy will manage the contribution agreement and will use the funds to cover repair costs including labour, materials and sub-contracting.
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Under the contribution agreement, the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and the Department of National Defence will also develop a long-term plan for the preservation of HMCS Sackville.
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Phone: 613-369-3163
Email: Jean-Luc.Ferland@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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