This section brings together the approximately 700 objects and photographs used in Canada's Naval History. Use this section to directly access objects and photographs grouped by type, as shown below, or use the search function above to search through them by title.

HMCS Montréal

This photograph shows the frigate Montréal after it has been fitted with weapons, electronic systems, and other equipment.

The Halifax class frigates reflect the increasing capability of warships to avoid attacks by becoming harder to detect. Part of the ship's design includes measures to significantly reduce its radar cross-section, a measure of how easily objects can be detected by radar. Square corners, have been avoided while the gun turret (right) is shielded in plastic.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19990081-008_p2b