HMCS Carleton
HMCS Carleton is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Division (NRD) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dubbed a stone frigate, HMCS Carleton is a land-based naval training establishment crewed by part-time sailors and also serves as a local recruitment centre for the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve. It is one of 24 naval reserve divisions located in major cities across Canada.
| HMCS Carleton | |
|---|---|
HMCS Carleton in 2016 | |
| Active | 1941–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Size | Approx. 260 |
| Part of | Canadian Forces Naval Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | 79 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2 |
| Motto(s) | Vincemus Armus (With These Arms We Conquer) |
| Colors | Scarlet and White |
| Equipment | Various types of inboard and outboard rigid-hull inflatable boats |
| Battle honours | Lake Champlain, 1776 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Chris Knowlton |
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