At our meeting on Friday, 17 Nov 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at pa•ne & co, Commander Guillaume Côté, the Commanding Officer of the HMCS Harry DeWolf will make a presentation to our club about his career in the Canadian Armed Forces and serving on the HMCS Harry DeWolf. Come to the meeting and hear what one of Canada’s newest naval ships is all about. This special presentation is unique to our club as no other Rotary Club in District 7090 has been fortunate enough to host a presentation directly from the crew of the HMCS Harry DeWolf let let alone the Commanding Officer! Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights into the operational capabilities, missions, and remarkable experiences of the crew aboard one of Canada's cutting-edge naval vessels. Join us for an informative and engaging session that promises to deepen your understanding of our nation's maritime endeavors.
Zoom Link is HERE!
Currently, HMCS Harry DeWolf is in Lake Ontario on its way to Hamilton. After traveling down the St. Lawrence River and making port calls along its track HMCS Harry DeWolf will be in Toronto this weekend. Then Grey Cup fever is coming to Hamilton as HMCS Harry DeWolf is bringing the Grey Cup to Hamilton on Monday, 13 Nov 2023. During the week, HMCS Harry DeWolf will be involved in activities related to the Grey Cup. HMCS Harry DeWolf has a special relationship with Hamilton. HMCS Harry DeWolf is the lead ship of its class (the DeWolf class) of offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy and is named after Vice Admiral Harry DeWolf, a former head of the Royal Canadian Navy but more importantly, Vice Admiral DeWolf was the first Captain of HMCS HAIDA, the honorary flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy and is berthed at Pier 8 in Hamilton. As the Captain of HMCS Haida, Vice Admiral Harry DeWolf played a major role in HMCS Haida earning the title “fightingest ship in the Royal Canadian Navy” let alone earning his personal nickname “Hard Over Harry”.
HMCS Harry DeWolf arrived at Pier 8 on Monday. Watch the arrival video here.
On Thursday, 16 Nov 2023, the HMCS Harry DeWolf will be open for public tours.
