Ship profile
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HMCS MM 709 - Canada - Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel
Key facts
Country
Canada
Class
Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel
Type
Mine Countermeasure Ship/Craft
Status
retired
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Kingston class maritime coastal defence vessels have served Canada in coastal patrol, training, route survey and mine-countermeasure support roles. As the class is progressively paid off, its remaining value is mainly patrol availability, seamanship training and limited MCM support rather than high-end mine warfare or combat. The ships helped cover domestic maritime-security tasks that did not require a frigate.
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