The official lineage of HMCS Moncton extant commissioned ship.

Badge Description

Gules two tridents in saltire Or surmounted by a bee volant proper.

Significance

The Tridents represent the defensive role of the ship, while the bee, which is drawn from the symbol of the City of Moncton, represents both industriousness and the offensive capability of the ship.

Motto

RESURGAM (I shall rise again)

Colours

Gold and Red

Battle Honours

The Second World War

ATLANTIC, 1942-43.

Lineage

First of Name

Corvette, Flower Class.

Commissioned 24 April 1942.

Paid off 12 December 1945.

Second of Name

Coastal Defence Vessel, Kingston Class.

Commissioned 12 July 1998.