HMCS Toronto

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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