Update: 26 Sep 10: Third ship is actually HMCS Montreal, another FFH, not HMCS Moncton as earlier indicated.
Elements of 4 ESR are involved in bridge construction and supplying potable water to communities where fresh water is unavailable, according to media reports. in addition to army water purification capability, the three FFHs have the capacity to produce drinking water.
HMC ships Fredericton and Montreal arrived from Halifax. HMCS St. John’s at St. John’s during and immediately after IGOR. The week before the ship had carried the Lieutenant-Governor on his annual tour to remote coastal communities.
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Original Post (24 Sep 10):
For those who are interested, here are some links to background information on the units and equipment involved in the Canadian Forces’ disaster relief operation in Newfoundland:
- HMCS St. John’s and HMCS Fredericton are Halifax class frigates.
- HMCS Moncton is a Kingston class coastal defence vessel.
- You can also find some good information on these ships and on the Sea King helicopters at the navy website.
- The CH-124 Sea Kings are part of two helicopter detachments (one each on Fredericton and St. John’s from 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at 12 Wing, Shearwater.
- 4 Engineer Support Regiment is an engineer regiment of the Canadian army:
The Regiment's primary operational task is the provision of sustainment engineering such as water supply, route maintenance and construction, vertical construction and the provision of utilities. The Regiment is also capable of performing traditional engineer tasks in the following areas: mobility and survivability.
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