First District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
News Release
Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba participates in International Fleet Review
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BEDFORD BASIN, Nova Scotia – The Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba stood proud in full dress ship at anchor at the foot of Bedford Basin with the Atlantic Area Commander, Vice Adm. Parker, aboard for the International Fleet Review by the Queen of Canada June 29, 2010. As the reviewing ship, the HMCS St. John’s approached the Escanaba, the Admiral and crew render proper honors by coming to attention and rendering a salute as the Queen of Canada passed by. |
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - At the end of the review, Queen Elizabeth II had these words to say, "it has given me great pleasure to return with the Duke of Edinburgh to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to witness the international fleet review celebrating the centennial of Canada’s navy. Maritime command has confirmed through the smartness of its people and ships, and superb execution of the international fleet review, the best traditions of service on the sea. I offer to all the officers, men and women of the Canadian Atlantic fleet my congratulations. It is particularly pleasing to see the strong bonds forged by Canada’s navy with the allied navies gathered here today. May all visiting sailors and delegations return safely to their homeports with fond memories of this historic celebration. I know how greatly the dockyard and other supporting services have contributed to making this international fleet review an occasion which i shall long remember. The Canadian navy can take great pride in the accomplishments of the past, in its ongoing service to Canada, and the significant contributions to security on the world’s oceans. Prince Philip and I send our warm good wishes to all of you and look forward to following your important endeavors as you sail to meet the challenges of another century of service"
It was an honor for the crew of Escanaba to represent the U.S. Coast Guard on such a rare and important occasion and to participate in the Centennial of the Canadian Navy. This was also the first time in 50 years since the Queen of Canada had visited
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