HMCS Columbia
Encyclopedia
Several Canadian
naval units have been named HMCS Columbia.
(I) was a that was originally commissioned as until transfer to the Royal Canadian Navy
in 1940 by way of the Royal Navy
.
(II) was a that served in the RCN and Canadian Forces
from 1959-1974.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
naval units have been named HMCS Columbia.
(I) was a that was originally commissioned as until transfer to the Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
The history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
in 1940 by way of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
.
(II) was a that served in the RCN and Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
from 1959-1974.
Battle honours
- Atlantic 1940-44