Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30. You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)
Category: Hero Class
Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched. Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc can be seen
Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc was rolled out this weekend for painting. After her, there are only 2 vessels remaining to be built. CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on
Hero Class #6 completing her fitting out. She has been in this phase for a while – I was late with the photos. Strangely, Hero #7 hasn’t been rolled out for painting yet to my knowledge.
the CCGS G. Peddle launched today, just after noon. She is the 5th Hero class to be launched, with 4 more remaining. after launching, she was taken to Pier 9 for outfitting. Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV, which was painted in mid May, should be rolled out within a few days.
The 6th Hero Class was rolled out for painting today, the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. The Vessel is Named after Corporal Mark Robert McLaren, M.M.V., of Peterborough, Ontario. Corporal McLaren was killed on December 5, 2008, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, when his Canadian-Afghan patrol was ambushed. During the attack, Corporal McLaren crawled
Launched on March 15, She took to the basin today for trials. Photos to follow
The 4th Hero Class vessel, CCGS Constable Carrière, was launched from Halifax Shipyards today. The Operation was scheduled to begin at 4 pm, and Constable Carriere began sliding down the ways around 5 pm today. she was in the water and on her way to Pier 9 by 6pm. Below
The 4th Hero Class vessel, the CCGS Constable Carrière, is scheduled to be launched from Halifax Shipyard tomorrow at 1600. From there work will continue at Pier 9