Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Athabaskan visits Québec City

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June 12, 2014 – Québec City – Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Navy

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Athabaskan will visit Québec City to participate in the Rendez-vous naval, which will be held June 13-15.

Quick facts

HMCS Athabaskan is an Iroquois-class warship and area air defence destroyer. Its advanced communications capabilities and the large amount of space on board make it an ideal ship for carrying out the command and control functions and tasks assigned to it.

Construction ofAthabaskan began in 1969 at the Davie shipyard in Lévis. The vessel was commissioned on September 30, 1972, and in 2014 it celebrates its 42nd year in service.

Athabaskan is currently commanded by Commander Mathias Plaschka and has a crew of more than 300 officers and sailors.

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Quote

“The Royal Canadian Navy is proud to participate in the 4th edition of the Rendez-vous naval de Québec, an event that highlights and pays homage to the naval history and maritime character of Québec City.”

Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

Links

History of HMCS Athabaskan
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/fleet-units/athabaskan-history.page?

Information

Naval Lieutenant Jocelyn Laroche
Naval Reserve Headquarters
Telephone: 418-559-3685
E‑mail: jocelyn.laroche@forces.gc.ca
Website: www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca

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