Harry DeWolf-class

Canada's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships(AOPS)

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Vice Admiral Harry DeWolf

Vice Admiral Henry George DeWolf CBE, DSO, DSC, CD was a Canadian naval officer who was famous as the first commander of HMCS Haida during the Second World War.

  • Born : 26 June 1903 (Bedford, Nova Scotia)
  • Died : 18 December 2000 (Ottawa, Ontario)
  • Y.O.S :1918 - 1916

Features

  • Departure Displacement

    6,600 tonnes

  • Length

    103 m (338 ft)

  • Beam

    19 m (62 ft)

  • Top Speed

    17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)

  • Range

    6,800 nautical miles (12,600 km; 7,800 mi)

  • Crew Capacity

    65 crew + 20 additional

Technology

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Current Fleet of AOPS

  • Harry DeWolf - 430

    26 Jun 2021

  • Margaret Brook - 431

    28 Oct 2022

  • Max Bernays - 432

    28 Oct 2022

  • William Hall - 433

    16 May 2024

Future Ships

  • Frédérick Rolette - 434

    Laid: 29 June 2022

  • Robert Hampton Gray - 436

    Laid: 21 August 2023

Strategic Importance
Enhancing Canada's Arctic Sovereignty and Security

  • Arctic Operations

    The Harry DeWolf-class is pivotal in asserting Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic.

  • Multipurpose Use

    Beyond ice operations, these ships are versatile platforms for a range of missions.

  • International Cooperation

    These vessels also play a key role in international collaborations

The Future of Canada’s Maritime Defense


The Harry DeWolf-class ships are more than just vessels; they represent the future direction of Canada’s maritime defense strategy, especially in the context of the changing Arctic landscape.

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