July 10, 2015 - Halifax, N.S — Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal has set sail this evening with Odin Camus, a 13 year-old boy from Peterborough, Ontario, who is looking to obtain the rank of honorary ship’s Captain before the shipreturns to port this evening at 9 p.m.
Odin’s journey to Captaincy will see him perform a series of duties aboard HMCS Montréal, receiving promotions throughout the evening’s sail until reaching the rank of Commander, the same rank as HMCS Montréal’s Captain. He will hold the ceremonial rank until HMCS Montréal returns alongside Halifax later this evening.
“Good luck to you, Odin Camus, on your quest to become honorary Captain of HMCS Montréal for a day. I am sure you and your family will enjoy your time on board the ship, one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s newly modernized frigates. May fair winds and following seas greet your captaincy.”
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence
“The crew of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Montréal is excited to show off our ship to Odin Camus and his family, and to help fulfill his dream of becoming Captain of HMCS Montréal. We are also pleased to be able to pay tribute to Cunard Cruise Line and its long history with Canada and the Royal Canadian Navy at the same time. It will be an exciting evening of sailing for us.”
Commander Kristjan Monaghan, Commanding Officer, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Montréal
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