Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve
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The Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve (RNCVR) was a naval
reserve that was established in Canada in May 1914 and existed until 1923.
, the RNCVR's initial authorized strength was 1,200 men, who enrolled as volunteers, agreeing to serve in wartime, either with the Royal Canadian Navy
or the Royal Navy
. As initially created, the RNCVR consisted of three geographic commands, or subdivisions:
At the end of the war 6,000 men served in the RNCVR at home and abroad. The RNCVR crewed 160 vessels, mainly patrol vessels protecting the shores around Canada and convoy escort duty.
, was neglected after the war drew to a close. Reservists were demobilized, and the organization of the RNCVR was allowed to lapse, being replaced by the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
in 1923.
Navy
A navy is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake- or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions...
reserve that was established in Canada in May 1914 and existed until 1923.
Origins
Established on 14 May 1914 under the provisions of the Naval Service ActNaval Service Act of 1910
Naval Service Act of 1910 was the federal act that gave rise to the Royal Canadian Navy to replace the role of Royal Navy in protecting the sovereignty of the Canadian waters....
, the RNCVR's initial authorized strength was 1,200 men, who enrolled as volunteers, agreeing to serve in wartime, either with 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...
or 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...
. As initially created, the RNCVR consisted of three geographic commands, or subdivisions:
- Atlantic (from the Atlantic coast to a line just west of Quebec CityQuebec CityQuebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
) - Lake (from the line just west of Quebec City to west of BrandonBrandon, ManitobaBrandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
, ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
) - Pacific (from west of Brandon to the Pacific coast)
First World War
During the First World War, an Overseas Division was created to recruit Canadians for service with the Royal Navy. Some 8,000 officers and men joined the RNCVR for service at home or overseas.At the end of the war 6,000 men served in the RNCVR at home and abroad. The RNCVR crewed 160 vessels, mainly patrol vessels protecting the shores around Canada and convoy escort duty.
Demise
The RNCVR quickly rose to prominence during the war, but, along with the Royal Canadian NavyRoyal 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...
, was neglected after the war drew to a close. Reservists were demobilized, and the organization of the RNCVR was allowed to lapse, being replaced by the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
The Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve was a naval reserve force of the Royal Canadian Navy, which replaced the Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve .-Foundation:...
in 1923.
See also
- Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer ReserveRoyal Canadian Naval Volunteer ReserveThe Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve was a naval reserve force of the Royal Canadian Navy, which replaced the Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve .-Foundation:...
1923-1946 - Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) 1946-1968
- Canadian Forces Naval ReserveCanadian Forces Naval ReserveIn the Canadian Forces, the Naval Reserve or NAVRES is the Primary Reserve component of the Royal Canadian Navy.Headquarters for the Naval Reserve is in Quebec City and it oversees the operation of 24 divisions in other cities across Canada....
1968-present