As predicted, The Minister of National Defence, today announced the names of the RCN’s new Joint Support Ships which will be built
by Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.under the NSPS. The two Joint
Support Ships will be named HMCS
Queenston and HMCS Chateauguay in recognition of the significant battles
of Queenston Heights and Chateauguay during the War of 1812. Both vessels will be the first RCN vessels to carry these names.
Traditionally, the name of a class of warship is derived from the
name of the first vessel in this class to be constructed. HMCS Queenston
will be built first, therefore, the two JSS will be known as the
Queenston-class. The Design is based in the German Berlin Class
These ships will provide underway replenishment capability, for fuel
and other supplies, and offer hospital facilities and strategic sealift
for operations ashore. They will ensure that the military can continue
to monitor and defend Canadian waters and make significant contributions
to international naval operations. The JSS will provide Canada with a
modern, task-tailored, globally deployable support capability for naval
task groups for extended periods.