Follow HMCS Oriole on its Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway journey
As part of the annual Great Lakes Deployment, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole will visit communities throughout the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, bringing the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to Canadians who live far from our oceans. The ship will be open to visitors, so come on down and tour the RCN’s tall ship.
You can walk the decks of a 101-year old sailing vessel and Sea for Yourself how our sailors raise sail, handle the lines and rigging harnessing the wind for every knot (bit) of speed that will drive ORIOLE forward. Come aboard and help us mark this historic occasion.
See the schedule below for more details. Schedule is subject to change. Physical distancing may be required depending on specific activities and provincial guidelines.
About HMCS Oriole
HMCS Oriole is the oldest ship in the RCN. Built in 1921, Oriole is a tall ship used by the RCN for training and public outreach.
HMCS Oriole trading card
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Front of the card
HMCS ORIOLE KC-480
HMCS Oriole is is the oldest and longest serving ship in the RCN. Launched in 1921 and commissioned into the RCN in 1954, Oriole remains true to her original design as an ocean racing yacht. Oriole excels in her mission providing leadership training for sailors and visiting ports of call as goodwill amabassador for the RCN.
Back of the card
Specifications
- Displacement: 92 tonnes
- Length Overall: 102 ft
- Length on Deck: 91 ft
- Waterline Length: 63 ft
- Beam: 19 ft
- Draught: 10 ft
Sails
- Mainmast Height: 102 ft
- Mizzenmast Height: 70 ft
- Sails - Main, Mizzen, Jumbo,Yankee, Top Jib, Storm Jib, Mizzen Staysail, Code 0, Gennaker, Spinnaker
Machinery
- Main Engine: 671 Detroit Disel 230 HP
- Electrical Generator: 15 KW Yanmar Diesel / 4 KW Fischer Panda
Armament
- 1 Signalling Cannon
Complement
- 1 Captain
- 1 Executive Officer
- 19 Sailors of varying ranks
Want to Know More?
QR code: https://forces.ca/en/we-the-navy/
HMCS Oriole Port Visits
| Port of call city | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | - | May 11 |
| Charlottetown | May 14 | May 15 |
| Tadoussac | May 19 | May 20 |
| Quebec City | May 22 | May 23 |
| Montreal | May 25 | May 26 |
| Brockville | May 28 | May 29 |
| Kingston | May 31 | June 1 |
| Toronto | June 6 | June 17 |
| Hamilton | June 8 | June 10 |
| Toronto | June 11 | June 12 |
| Niagra on the Lake | June 18 | June 19 |
| Sarnia | June 25 | June 26 |
| Tobermory | June 28 | June 29 |
| Sault Ste Marie | June 30 | July 3 |
| Thessalon | July 5 | - |
| Little Current | July 7 | - |
| Parry Sound | July 9 | July 10 |
| Owen Sound | July 12 | July 13 |
| Collingwood | July 16 | July 17 |
| Tobermory | July 19 | July 23 |
| Midland | July 23 | July 24 |
| Goderich | July 27 | July 28 |
| Port Colborne | July 30 | July 31 |
| Kingston | August 4 | August 12 |
| Picton | August 15 | August 16 |
| Oshawa | August 17 | August 18 |
| Brockville | August 20 | August 21 |
| Rimouski | August 27 | - |
| Charlottetown | August 31 | - |
| St. Margaret’s Bay | September 3 | September 5 |
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