HMCS FREDERICTON

About the Ship

Ship's Crest

HMCS FREDERICTON

Description:  Vert, a bend wavy argent charged with a like bendlet azure and overall a Bengal tiger prepared to leap.

SignificanceThe green field of the badge represents the city of Fredericton carved from the virgin forests of New Brunswick. The wavy band bisecting the field symbolizes the Saint John river which runs through the city. The Bengal tiger is a symbol taken from the unofficial wartime badge of the first ship of this name and is crouched for a leap towards prey as an indication that this vessel is a warship.

Battle Honours:  Atlantic 1942 – 1945

First of Name:  HMCS FREDERICTON (K 245) - FLOWER Class Corvette

Ship's Motto:  Stalker of the Seas

Ship's Colours:  Green and Gold

Date modified:
11/23/2012