A quick look at the recent history of submarines in Canada’s navy
HALIFAX – HMCS Windsor left Halifax on Monday for a 12-day multinational exercise in waters off Norway, days after hosting The Canadian Press on an overnight voyage. Here’s a few facts about the recent history of submarines in the navy:
– HMCS Windsor is currently the navy’s only operational submarine.It is one of four long-range, diesel-electric submarines in navy’s fleet, purchased from the Royal Navy in 1998 for $750 million.
– A fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi in 2004 killed Lt. Chris Saunders and sent two others to hospital during its first Canadian voyage.
– HMCS Corner Brook hit the ocean floor during training exercises off Victoria in June 2011 and will be out of service until at least next year.
– HMCS Chicoutimi and HMCS Victoria are currently undergoing repairs in Victoria, B.C, with Chicoutimi expected to be operational by early next year.
– HMCS Corner Brook is undergoing deep maintenance.
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