CCGS Griffon
Flag | Canada |
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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 |
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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.