HMCS Nanaimo is a Kingston-class coastal defence vessel that has served in the Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Navy since 1997. Nanaimo is the third ship of her class. She is the second vessel to use the designation HMCS Nanaimo. She was assigned to Joint Task Force Pacific and homeported at CFB Esquimalt. However, it is anticipated that she will relocate to CFB Halifax in 2025.
HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Brandon, HMCS Yellowknife visit Prince Rupert, BC
HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Brandon, HMCS Yellowknife visit Prince Rupert, BC -d
HMCS Nanaimo underway off Vancouver Island in 2007
HMCS Nanaimo and Saskatoon off Vancouver Island in 2007
US Navy 070801-N-9860Y-003 The Coast Guard cutter USCGC Steadfast (WMEC 623), Canadian ships HMCS Edmonton (MCDV 703), HMCS Nanaimo, and HMCS Brandon participate in the Parade of Ships in support of Seattle Seafair 2007
Nanaimo Canada Day 09
HMCS Nanaimo Bofors
US Navy 090729-N-9860Y-003 The harbor tug Wenatchee (YTB-808) leads the Canadian Navy coastal defense vessels HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) and the HMCS Brandon (MM 710) through Elliot Bay