I originally posted this on my old website on June 22, 2009.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
The HMCS Algonquin is a Canadian Iroquois-class destroyer, the fourth ship of her class.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
The Algonquin was built by Davie Shipbuilding of Lauzon, Quebec and was laid down on September 1, 1969, launched on April 23, 1971 and commissioned on November 2, 1973.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
The Algonquin was refit as a guided missile destroyer on October 11, 1991.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
The Algonquin is 425 feet long, has a top speed of over 29 knots with a range of about 4,500 nautical miles and carries various missiles, guns and torpedoes.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
The Algonquin also carries two CH-124 Sea King helicopters.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
For more information, visit the official website of the Algonquin.
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
HMCS Algonquin in Portland, Oregon on June 7, 2009
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