HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN

Speaker Kinsella, while leading a parliamentary delegation to Oman, visits HMCS Charlottetown on patrol in the Persian Gulf. While aboard, the delegation had the opportunity to meet with the Commanding Officer, Commander Patrick St.-Denis, who briefed them as to the current mission in the region. The delegation developed a better understanding of the work of the Canadian Navy generally speaking, and, in the region in particular.

A Canadian Forces Sea King helicopter lands to transport the delegation to the Charlottetown.

Speaker Kinsella on the Sea King flying from Oman to the Charlottetown.

The delegation is toured through the Charlottetown, upon arrival.

Speaker Kinsella alongside Lt. David Berezowski, RC Chaplain on the Charlottetown.

Speaker Kinsella shares lunch with the offices of the HMCS Charlottetown in the Ward Room.

Speaker Kinsella in the Captain’s chair on the Bridge of the Charlottetown.

Speaker Kinsella in the Captain’s chair on the Bridge of the Charlottetown.

Speaker Kinsella in the Captain’s chair on the Bridge of the Charlottetown.

Speaker Kinsella at a 50 cal. gun post with Lt. Monaghan.

The Captain of the Charlottetown, Cmdr. St-Denis.

Captain St-Denis, Senator Oliver and Senator Cowan.

Speaker Kinsella visits the “sick bay” of the Charlottetown.

The Captain’s quarters

Captain St-Denis presents a picture of the Frigate as a Souvenir of the visit.