Services and information
History of the Naval Service of Canada
Official history of the Naval Service of Canada, from 1910 to its centennial in 2010.
Navy centennial image gallery
Photos and paintings from the first 100 years of Canadian naval history.
Navy leaders and notable people
History of Canadian Navy commanders and profiles of outstanding sailors.
Ships’ histories
Profiles and photos of historical Navy ships, including specifications, battle honours and mottos.
Canadian submarine history
History of Canadian submarines and sailors.
Navy historical research
Details on Navy ships and personnel, including ships’ logs, and Merchant Navy seamen.
Naval flags and uniforms
Uniforms and ships’ flags used by the Navy over its history.
Naval museums and historic sites
Visit one of the five naval museums in Canada.
Niobe Day – October 21
Annual celebration of the day in 1910 when our first warship entered Canadian waters.
Films
Films about Canada’s naval history, including stories of Royal Canadian Navy ships, sailors and sea battles.
Contributors
What we are doing
Laws and regulations
Publications
Features
The HMCS Huron Screw
A huge propeller from the Huron, a warship built in Canada, on display at the Military Museum in Calgary, Alberta.
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
A Tribal class warship that visitors can tour in Hamilton, Ontario.
CFB Esquimalt Naval/Military Museum
Check out photos and exhibits about the Navy’s role on the West Coast.
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