
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is Canada’s naval force consisting of approximately 8,300 Regular Force and 3,600 Reserve sailors, supported by around 3,800 civilian employees. The mission of the Royal Canadian Navy is to generate combat-capable, multipurpose maritime forces that support Canada’s efforts to participate in security operations anywhere in the world, as part of an integrated Canadian Armed Forces.

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The Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest battle of the Second World War and was fought at sea from 1939 to 1945
HMCS Haida
Flagship of the RCN – “Canada’s most fightingest ship”
Warships of the RCN
Frigates, submarines, maritime coastal defence vessels and the upcoming new Arctic and offshore patrol ships
History & Heritage
RCN history, museums and historic sites, historic battles and leadership
Life in the RCN
Life at sea, sailors’ stories, challenges and adventure
Youth Section
Paper ship models, Sea Cadets, the Naval Mascot, RAVEN Indigenous Initiative
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The RCN in the Atlantic Region

Maritime Forces Atlantic - Halifax, N.S.: history, responsibilities, command team, units
The RCN in the Pacific Region

Maritime Forces Pacific - Esquimalt, B.C.: history, responsibilities, command team, units
The Naval Reserve of the RCN

The Naval Reserve: history, responsibilities, command team, divisions, news
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