HMCS Yellowknife
The official lineage of HMCS Yellowknife extant commissioned ship.
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Description
Argent a raven Sable grasping in the dexter talon a miner's powder knife Or.
Significance
Ravens are familiar ornithological residents of Yellowknife, while the miner's powder knife in the raven's right talon symbolizes gold mining, one of the major industries in the area, as well as the ship's defensive capability.
Motto
IN ARDUA NITOR (I endeavour in difficulties)
Colours
Black and Yellow
Battle Honours
None
Lineage
First of Name
- Coastal Defence Vessel, Kingston Class.
- Commissioned 18 April 1998.Footnote 1
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