Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command
Canadian Forces Maritime Command (MARCOM) is the naval branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. As the naval branch, it is also the senior br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History
For history before 1968, see Royal Canadian Navy. MARCOM was formed on 1 February 1968 following the amalgamation of the three branches ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - History
For history before 1968, see Royal Canadian Navy. MARCOM was formed on 1 February 1968 following the amalgamation of the three branches o...   » Read the article

Article - Astrology: An Astrological Perspective On Titanic�s Fateful Descent
The astrological influences at play the night of the Titanic's fateful descent are explained in such a way that one can clearly see how t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces (French: Forces canadiennes) are the combined armed forces of Canada. The operational elements of Canadian Forces are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Department Of National Defence Canada: Encyclopedia Ii - Department Of National Defence Canada - History
DND was created on January 1, 1923 through an amalgamation of the Department of Naval Services with the Department of Militia and Defence...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Uniforms
Although each element (land, sea, and air) wears distinctive uniforms, the CF as a whole has been reduced to two orders of dress: No. 3 S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Uniforms
Canadian Forces - Unification. Prior to unification in 1968, the uniforms of the Army, RCN and RCAF were similar to their counterparts ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Command Structure
Canadian Forces - Land Force Command LFC. Canadian army brigades are administered through four geographically determined area commands:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Command Structure
Canadian Forces - Land Force Command LFC. Main articles: Canadian Forces Land Force Command, and [[]], and [[]], and [[]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard
The Canadian Coast Guard or CCG (Fr. Garde côtière canadienne or GCC) is the coast guard of Canada. It is the federal agency responsibl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Canada: Encyclopedia - 2005 In Canada
See also: list of 'years in Canada' 2005 in Canadian politics 2005 in Canadian culture 2005 Canadian incumbents 2004-05 NHL season 2005-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - History
Canadian Forces - Early days. Canadian troops in colonial times served as regular members of British forces and in local militia groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Current Deployments
As of July 2005, Canadian Forces are in operations throughout the world, as part of Canada's obligations to NATO and the United Nations, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Reserve Force
The CF reserve force is comprised of the Primary and Supplementary Reserves, the Canadian Rangers and the Cadet Instructor Cadre and is r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Bases
The Canadian Forces have a number of active installations across the country with some being branch-specific. There are also a number of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Bases
The Canadian Forces have a number of active installations across the country with some being branch-specific. There are also a number of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Current Deployments
As of July 2005, Canadian Forces are in operations throughout the world, as part of Canada's obligations to NATO and the United Nations, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - Canadian Forces Reserve Force
The CF reserve force is comprised of the Primary and Supplementary Reserves, the Canadian Rangers and the Cadet Instructor Cadre and is r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces - History
Canadian Forces - Early days. Canadian troops in colonial times served as regular members of British forces and in local militia groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Argentina
Armada de la República Argentina: Santa Cruz-class (German-built TR-1700) Salta-class (German-built Type 209/1200) See also: List of s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Current Canadian Navy Ships: Encyclopedia Ii - Current Canadian Navy Ships - Surface Combatants
Current Canadian Navy ships - Iroquois-class area air defence destroyers. HMCS Algonquin HMCS Athabaskan HMCS Iroquois HMCS Huron (in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leading Seaman: Encyclopedia Ii - Leading Seaman - Canada Canadian Forces Maritime Command
It is senior to the rank of Able Seaman and its equivalents, and junior to Master Seaman and its equivalents. Its Army and Air Force equi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kingston Class Patrol Vessel: Encyclopedia Ii - Kingston Class Patrol Vessel - Design
The Kingston Class patrol vessels have many admirable qualities, including crew comfort and ship manoeuvrability, but they represent some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Canadian Navy: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Canadian Navy - History
Royal Canadian Navy - Formation Years. During the early years of the 20th century, there was growing discussion within the British Empi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halifax Harbour: Encyclopedia Ii - Halifax Harbour - Port Facilities
The Halifax Port Authority is a federally-appointed agency which administers and operates various port properties on the harbour. Previou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Coast Guard - History
Canadian Coast Guard - Formation. Originally a variety of federal departments and even the navy performed the work which CCG does today...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Destroyer Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Destroyer Classes - United Kingdom Royal Navy
Pre-World War I and World War I classes Havock class — 2 ships, 1893 Daring class — 2 ships, 1893–1894 Ardent class — 3 ships, 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Canada: Encyclopedia Ii - 2005 In Canada - Events
2005 in Canada - January. January 7: Minister of Health Ujjal Dosanjh arrives in Sri Lanka to survey the aftermath of the Indian Ocean...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Current Canadian Navy Ships: Encyclopedia Ii - Current Canadian Navy Ships - Submarines
Current Canadian Navy ships - Victoria-class hunter-killer SSK submarines. HMCS Chicoutimi HMCS Corner Brook HMCS Windsor HMCS Victori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halifax Harbour: Encyclopedia Ii - Halifax Harbour - Harbour Description
The harbour is called chebucto by the Mi'kmaq Nation and runs in a northwest-southeast direction. Based on average vessel speeds, the har...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Current Canadian Navy Ships: Encyclopedia Ii - Current Canadian Navy Ships - Minor War Vessels
Current Canadian Navy ships - Kingston-class coastal defence vessels. HMCS Brandon HMCS Edmonton HMCS Glace Bay HMCS Goose Bay HMCS Ki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kingston Class Patrol Vessel: Encyclopedia Ii - Kingston Class Patrol Vessel - Specifications
Thales Mechanical Minesweeping System Klein and Macdonald-Dettwiler Route Survey Towfish system DSIS Deep Sea Intervention System (deep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Coast Guard - Command Structure
CCG's command structure is also reflective of its non-military role. The head of CCG is called the "Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Gu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Coast Guard - Bases
CCG maintains a number of major bases and operating locations/stations on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, as well as in the St. Lawrence...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Coast Guard - Vessels
The Fleet Directorate is responsible for all ships and their manning requirements. Most vessels have between 5-30+ crewmembers. CCG as a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Canadian Navy: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Canadian Navy - Ensigns And Jacks
On March 3, 1911, the RCN was authorized the use of the White Ensign, which remained the main identifying flag of the navy for the next 5...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Coast Guard: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Coast Guard - Aircraft
In addition to various bases located in deep water ports, rescue stations in smaller minor ports, and its fleet of vessels, CCG also oper...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halifax Harbour: Encyclopedia Ii - Halifax Harbour - Navigation
Halifax's official harbour limit for navigational purposes is delineated by a line running from Herring Cove on the west side of the main...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Germany
Kriegsmarine: Type I U-boat Type II U-boat Type VII U-boat Type IX U-boat Type X U-boat Type XIV U-boat Type XVII U-boat Type XVIII U-bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Republic Of China Taiwan
Republic of China Navy: Hai Shih (Sea-Lion) class (海獅級 - GUPPY II) (training only) Hai Lung (Sea-Dragon) class (海龍級 - Zwaard...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Canada
Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Oberon class submarine (decommissioned) Victoria class submarine (Upholder) See also: List of ships o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Australia
Royal Australian Navy: Oxley class (Oberon) (decommissioned) Collins class (Type 471) See also: List of ships of the Royal Australian N...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Commander - Royal Navy Rank Insignia
The insignia worn by a Royal Navy lieutenant-commander is two medium gold braid stripes with one thin gold stripe running in between, pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Italy
Regia Marina: 600 Serie Adua class submarine Marina Militare: Toti class (decomissioned) Nazario Sauro class Salvatore Pelosi class (i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Commander - United States Navy Rank Insignia
While the gold oak leaf collar insignia worn by United States Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps majors are also worn by USN lieutenant co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Japan
Imperial Japanese Navy: Ko-hyoteki class submarine (midget) KD1 class KD2 class KD3 class KD4 class KD5 class KD6 class KD7 class J1 cla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - United Kingdom
Royal Navy: Amphion or A-class submarine Astute-class submarine Churchill-class submarine Oberon-class submarine British Porpoise-class ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Submarine Classes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Submarine Classes - Netherlands
Royal Dutch Navy: Walrus (old) class (GUPPY IB) (decommissioned) Zwaardvis (old) class (T Class) (decommissioned) Dolfijn class (decommi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's Fleet
The current fleet involves thirty-five ships and submarines plus many more supply and support vessels, making MARCOM one of the largest n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Forces Maritime Command: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Forces Maritime Command - Today's Fleet
The current fleet involves thirty-five ships and submarines plus many more supply and support vessels, making MARCOM one of the largest n...   » Read the article