The Ultimate HMCS Toronto Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference

Two ships have been named HMCS Toronto, after the city of Toronto, Ontario.

HMCS Toronto K538

The first Toronto (K538) was a River-class frigate that served in the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Navy. The Toronto was commissioned in May of 1944 and served little over a year, being retired in November of 1945. In 1953, HMCS Toronto was refit and conversion to a Prestonian-class escort with designation FFE 319. Sold to the Royal Norwegian Navy in 1956 and sold for scrap in the mid 1970s.

K538 specs

Displacement - 1,370 tons Complement - 125 officers and ratings Armament: 2 x 4 in (102 mm) guns, 1 x quad 2 pounder (907 g), 10 x 20 mm Oerlikon, Hedgehog, Depth Charge throwers and rails, Sensors - ASDIC, Radar and HF/DF Maximum speed - 20 knots (37 km/h) Builder: Davie Ship Building, Lauzon QC 1944

HMCS Toronto FFH333

The second Toronto (FFH333) is a Halifax-class Guided Missile Patrol Frigate frigate, the third ship in its class. It was commissioned in 1993 for Canadian Forces and has served throughout the world on NATO-organized missions and search-and-rescue efforts.

FFH333specs

Ship specifications Length 134.7 m Width 16.4 m Draft 7.1 m Displacement 4,750 tonnes Propulsion 2 - GE LM 2500 gas turbines 1 - Pielstick cruise diesel Shafts 2 Shaft power 50,000 hp (37 MW) Speed 30+ knots (56 km/h) Air capability 1 - CH124 A/B Sea King Builder: Saint John Ship Building, Saint John NB 1990-1992; commissioned 1993 and seaworthy 1994

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