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The Canadian Coast Guards

CCGS Griffon

Flag Canada
Type of Ship High Endurance Multi-Tasked Vessel
Home Port Prescott, Ontario
Beam 15.2 meters
Draft 5.2 meters
Length 71.3 meters
Propulsion Diesel-electric
Speed 14 knots
Crew Complement Approximately 25

History – Commissioned in December 1970, the CCGS Griffon is primarily tasked with icebreaking operations, aids to navigation, and search and rescue missions in the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, including areas near Brockville. She plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation for commercial and recreational vessels, especially during the winter months when ice can impede passage.

CCGS Constable Carrière

Flag Canada
Type of Ship Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel
Home Port Prescott, Ontario
Beam 7 meters
Draft 3.4 meters
Length 42.8 meters
Propulsion Diesel engines with waterjet propulsion
Speed Maximum 25 knots
Crew Complement Approximately 14

History – Commissioned in 2013, the CCGS Constable Carrière is part of the Hero-class patrol vessels designed for maritime security missions, including fisheries enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental response. Operating in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, she enhances the Coast Guard’s capability to respond swiftly to incidents near Brockville.

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