This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
@@robertm4547 Fair enough. but the high brass still had to "OK' it, and I'm not just talking about this particular incident-- I just mean in general, militaries do this kind of tag along stuff to help with recruiting more people.
Way to go RCN for giving DGHD the kind of access they did. As a former USN Submarine Officer, I applaud anyone that volunteers to defend their nation, and here's a salute to our neighbors and best friends to the north!
Hi Rich retired U.S. Navy Chief here. I had the honor and pleasure to sail a few NATO deployments with the Canadian Navy. Their knowledge, skill and professionalism was outstanding. Every Canadian should be proud of your Navy. I must also say that moose milk is fantastic!
Thank you for that sir ,from a Canuck .. and am proud of our RCN ,I mean the Navy could have more funding, but ,who couldnt really . and also thank you for your service for in our neighbour to the south .. interesting to hear also that you did NATO deployments with our guys .
How about some reality here? In major refit some years ago it's main deck gun, a 40mm Bofors was removed and replaced with NOTHING. That is an international crime. But don't worry! Makes Bejjing very happy it's only got two WW2 machine guns for Coastal Defence?!?!
I sailed on her back in 05/06 as the senior electrician. Going from a frigate to a MCDV was a bit of a shock but I enjoyed my time on her. My brother has the most time out of anyone in the Navy on them. He commissioned the Kingston and Glace Bay and is still on them. He also has the most sea time in the Navy at this time.
I think this is your best video ever! The Canadian military may be small and under funded, but they punch above their weight and are well trained and have great people! Cheers!
This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
Awesome video! US Marine here, aviation side. Had the privilege of training with the Canadians in Cold Lake Alberta (a hot minute ago). This video shows how easy going yet still effective our neighbors up North are. 👍
Thanks to Aaron, Kevin and Rich for making such a great video, and of course, thanks to the RCN for allowing such great access. I have delivered equipment to these ships here in Halifax, and the ships may not be huge but they have travelled as far as West Africa and the Baltics in recent years. The personnel are always friendly and they know their stuff. Many of the women and men who sail these ships come from all parts of Canada, and have all different backgrounds, which is great to see. 9:25 I always get surprised when I see the floating dummy on board. Good to see him go for a swim. 👍 The next time you are in Halifax it would be cool if you could check out the base CFB Halifax Dockyards . They have a lot of cool stuff, including submarines and tugboats. Or checkout Halifax Shipyards Limited, where they are building Arctic Partol ships right now. 😎. Cheers Chris.
Thank you RCN and the Captain and Crew of the Glace Bay. Looks like you guys had a blast! It's good to break the norm and cut loose a little. It will increase the quality of your projects as you refocus. Thank you Rich for taking us along.
It's great to see you "Haze Gray and Under Way". I loved your open honest display of Canadian patriotism, its very refreshing. Hopefully you didn't forget to thank all of those good Canadian sailors for their service and sacrifice to your great country. Nicely done sir! Nicely done indeed.
as a Canadian Navy vet I take exception to the " peacekeeping " comment , the main role of the Navy is to control the coastal areas of our contry from any foreign force and to be the sharp instrument of diplomacy which is only to be used when diplomacy fails !
As a Brit can I just assure you and all Canadians of the love, admiration and gratitude we have for you and your country for being who you are, being our Commonwealth brothers and sisters and for being our allies. You were with us (as were other Commonwealth countries) in 2 World Wars from day two. Few fought harder and longer and too many young Canadians lie in European fields that will 'forever be Canadian'. You epitomise everything that is right about a country and you should be absolutely proud of who you are and your global reputation. UK Forces always know the Canadians are just the best to fight alongside and have fun with. Many Canadian Forces serve on exchange with UK Forces and so we have RCN people right now on RN ships and most welcome they are. We serve(d) the same lady. Canadian units (like the Van Doos and RCAF) have done great ceremonial trips here including 'Changing the Guard'. And mighty sharp they were too. As for your southern neighbour? Well there is a well earned reputation in our Forces that 'they may have all the gear but still have no idea'. And as many a lady will tell you: Size ain't everything! Allez Canadiennes, God Bless Canada and God Save the Queen.
Great video! And as strange as this sounds, by the end of the Second World War Canada had the third largest navy in the world, behind only the U.S. and Britain. We took on a huge role organizing and protecting the Atlantic convoys, with most of our ships being smaller destroyers, corvettes and patrol boats. The Glace Bay would have been perfect for these duties, I can easily see her spinning to dodge torpedoes with a Hedgehog mounted on that nice big forward deck. I'm proud of our navy and our history, but I'm very glad we've been able to remain peaceful for all these years.
3rd largest by counting EVERY single ship, vessel, barge and small craft on the naval registry. If a row boat used by the guy tending a channel marker in Halifax harbor had a naval registry code on it, it was counted in the total. Its often mentioned "we had the third largest navy" but people never seem to realize the math was skewed by all the unarmed vessels that belonged to the navy ship lists. There were over 300 harbor craft counted in the total.There were nearly 90 tugboats. Thirty land based storage facilities, aka Stone Frigates were in the total also. Back in the mid 90s it was also a common line to say the west edmonton mall operated more submarines than the canadian navy (they had 4 at a time we had 3)... and that was true on paper however the mall was land locked and the submarines operated inside an artificial pool inside the shopping center.
Hi Rich. What an amazing - and unique - opportunity. So glad you shared this. I'm glad you all had such a great time. And kudos to the RCN for the tours and giving you such access.
Hi from uk rich 👋👍 thank you to your guys for allowing this episode I thoroughly enjoyed you wanting to make all guest seasick from harsh manoeuvres😂😂 "" I just wanna do a hard to port"" arghahaha you did me their lol 👌😂 and as a cadet a while back I learnt how to separate confusion from left to right or port and starboard from old tale (""there no more port left in bottle "") port is red and as none 👉left 👈 in bottle 👌 but great 360's using azipods thrusters👌 but fireman you guys aint its like you stopped for energy drink and cake at half way mark😂 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋
as an aussie, our RAN is similar. This is one of the best vids you have ever done. Im sure Allan and Woody from the skid factory have seen this and would be in awe as i am right now.
This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
I worked at the Halifax shipyard building these. I worked for the company that supplied all the electrical and plumbing for MCDV project. Nice to see them in operation. I also worked on the frigate program doing the same thing along with all the fire and safety as well.
Okay, who else could see the wheels spinning in Rich's head in that engine room. . .? "Next up on DGHD -- a surplus Wartsila UD 23V12 engine swap into a Ford F250!!" (should be interesting, since the Wartsila IS the size of an F250!!) 🤣🤣👍👍
Fun fact, as I walked along one of the MARLANT jetties (home port of this vessel), with my Deboss Garage hat, people were mentioning how they love the channel.
Nice enough ships for what are Inshore Patrol Vessels in current parlence, but they displace as much a WW2 flower class corvette, have basically the same top speed, but are armed worse than a motor gun boat of that war. Some of the fast attack riverine boats used by the US Navy SEAL teams are better armed than this "warship". As built they had a 40mm Bofors L/60 mount pulled from museums and decommisioned destroyers built in the 50s and 60s, but all of them lost the Bofors mount over a decade ago. Other guns were a pair of M2 .50 Heavy Machine guns, one per side. Since the ships are used as coastal survey/bottom sonar vessels, training vessels, dive tender support ships, and mine sweeping.... they really out to equip them with the same 25mm remote weapon station mount that the Harry DeWolf class carries, or even a manually aimed one. Something where they can train sailors on something they might end up needing to use when they get transferred to a frigate or OPV. Because as the chief in the engine room said, no other ship in the navy uses the propulsion system of these ships (diesel engines only with Z-drive azimuth thrusters).
Thanks for another wonderful video Rich and Aaron. I was aware that Canada had a navy. I grew up just across the Straights of Juan de Fuca from Victoria, B.C. and visited that lovely city several times in my youth. Much love and blessings to all ❤️ Stay safe everyone 🤘😎
Always really thought the Kingston Class were neat little ships! Have heard stories, not all good, from veterans of the RCN, but often they remember them fondly at the end of the day.
Team sweeping? In 2022? You have side scan sonar, but are Canadian waters actually regularly charted to the resolution required? And what method do you use to clear a passage through a modern mine? What happened to the main gun from WWII? No defence system…How far the RCN has fallen in reality…and frigates are not destroyers!! It is a morbidly unfunded exercise, much like the rest of Canadian Armed Forces. What will replace the class of ships?? Nothing?? Sad.
😂🤣😂🤭 doughnuts in a ship 👍.. premo experience and thanks Aaron excellent editing.. well done guys🤘 oh I'm from New Zealand and our navy is about the same😂
We, the Navy, you don't see us, yet we are Ready aye Ready all the time. Thank you for this one. As regular I never really get to see what the reserve is doing, very nice, thank you to them as well.
My 2nd ship, the USS Momsen DDG-92 pulled into Esquimalt BC for a port visit. I can't remember the Canadian frigate that hosted our crew, but we had to carry a few crew back to the Momsen because they couldn't stand up any more. (their bars were wide open for our crew)!
Loved the video, and I have a special love for our military, several of my family members have been in the military ( navy and Air Force) and my wife’s grandfather was captain of a Bangor class minesweeper. We may not have a large military but we are one of the best trained and decorated militaries in the world.
The Capt. does as required by the NAVY. You requested the ship and thus the Capt. to full-speed for a "manoeuvre". Thus Admiral Rich... Rear Admiral, but still. LOL
That's really interesting, I worked at a military rebuild facility which had lots of high tech manufacturing equipment used to repair and rebuild parts and pieces. Lots of applications of technology in the military.
Nice episode. The men and women of Canada's military need all of the support they can get from Canadians. If we had more shows like this we would see more appreciation for our military and taxpayers putting pressure on politicians to spend more money on the equipment our military deserves.
Historically speaking, our navy (and our military in general) is small outside of wartime. The navy still serves much the same role it has since its inception. Patrolling for smugglers, enforcing fishing treaties etc.
That must’ve been a cool experience. It’s amazing how so much steel and machinery can be put together to make a precise and agile vessel like that. It’s pretty miraculous what man can do when they decide they want to do something. Great video
Awesome video! So cool that they let you drive the ship! I wish you would have explained the “Z drive” a bit more. I understand that diesels run generators and the actual drive is by electric motors on pods under the hull connected to the props?
That's how trains operate too. It gives you more precise control. The diesel engines are far to brute to just try to use a clutch to run them-- there's too much load. These generators give you a buffer and make things last much much longer.
I served on the U.S.S Tarawa...just a little bit more involved in firing up the plant! If we had to take off for the weekend, we would start operations on like Wednesday! 750 psi Super headed steam! 750,000 hp per shaft hours power ! It was awesome!
Learn more about the Canadian Navy and the career opportunities available forces.ca/en/we-the-navy
This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
@@calholli No it is not. This was a kind gesture. As I know the person that invited Deboss, he is a huge fan of the show.
@@calholli You know this isn't America right?
@@robertm4547 Fair enough. but the high brass still had to "OK' it, and I'm not just talking about this particular incident-- I just mean in general, militaries do this kind of tag along stuff to help with recruiting more people.
@@seanhamilton4175 Canada is still America.
If only v&r had scrapped coastal defense vessel for Rich to rebuild.
"Hey guys! Down at V n R and they were flatbedding in THIS BEAST! We're gonna see if we can get 'er started! Here we go."
Think he'd need to borrow Kevin's Steiger to drag it into the shop 😉
Next up: WARTSILA swapped Audi
Way to go RCN for giving DGHD the kind of access they did. As a former USN Submarine Officer, I applaud anyone that volunteers to defend their nation, and here's a salute to our neighbors and best friends to the north!
Hi Rich retired U.S. Navy Chief here. I had the honor and pleasure to sail a few NATO deployments with the Canadian Navy. Their knowledge, skill and professionalism was outstanding. Every Canadian should be proud of your Navy. I must also say that moose milk is fantastic!
Thank you for that sir ,from a Canuck .. and am proud of our RCN ,I mean the Navy could have more funding, but ,who couldnt really . and also thank you for your service for in our neighbour to the south .. interesting to hear also that you did NATO deployments with our guys .
Thank you for your kind words Chief! Moose milk is not what people may think it is, let’s just say it doesn’t come from a moose!
hey Chief up the moosemilk !!
How about some reality here? In major refit some years ago it's main deck gun, a 40mm Bofors was removed and replaced with NOTHING. That is an international crime. But don't worry! Makes Bejjing very happy it's only got two WW2 machine guns for Coastal Defence?!?!
Oh well the new type 26s are armed to the tits
This is the best Canadian navy ad I've ever seen, regardless of whether or not it was supposed to be. Phenomenal camera work, gentlemen.
I sailed on the Glace in 12 and 14, and that young lady in the AMR was one of my trainees. She's a good engineer on a fine boat.
I sailed on her back in 05/06 as the senior electrician. Going from a frigate to a MCDV was a bit of a shock but I enjoyed my time on her. My brother has the most time out of anyone in the Navy on them. He commissioned the Kingston and Glace Bay and is still on them. He also has the most sea time in the Navy at this time.
I think this is your best video ever! The Canadian military may be small and under funded, but they punch above their weight and are well trained and have great people! Cheers!
Bloody well said Sir! Its not the money that goes in its the result that comes out that counts. And the Canadians ALWAYS make it count.
Utterly random content, why I love Deboss.
That’s what she said.
This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
Awesome video! US Marine here, aviation side. Had the privilege of training with the Canadians in Cold Lake Alberta (a hot minute ago). This video shows how easy going yet still effective our neighbors up North are. 👍
Thanks to Aaron, Kevin and Rich for making such a great video, and of course, thanks to the RCN for allowing such great access. I have delivered equipment to these ships here in Halifax, and the ships may not be huge but they have travelled as far as West Africa and the Baltics in recent years. The personnel are always friendly and they know their stuff. Many of the women and men who sail these ships come from all parts of Canada, and have all different backgrounds, which is great to see.
9:25 I always get surprised when I see the floating dummy on board. Good to see him go for a swim. 👍
The next time you are in Halifax it would be cool if you could check out the base CFB Halifax Dockyards . They have a lot of cool stuff, including submarines and tugboats. Or checkout Halifax Shipyards Limited, where they are building Arctic Partol ships right now. 😎. Cheers Chris.
That floating dummy has a name! It's Oscar. And I've rescued him numerous times.....usually after he's had a pub crawl in Hfx
@@hotshot902 He is usually near the top of a set of steep stairs leaning back on a bulkhead, gets me every time..lol.
Thank you RCN and the Captain and Crew of the Glace Bay. Looks like you guys had a blast! It's good to break the norm and cut loose a little. It will increase the quality of your projects as you refocus.
Thank you Rich for taking us along.
It's great to see you "Haze Gray and Under Way". I loved your open honest display of Canadian patriotism, its very refreshing. Hopefully you didn't forget to thank all of those good Canadian sailors for their service and sacrifice to your great country. Nicely done sir! Nicely done indeed.
as a Canadian Navy vet I take exception to the " peacekeeping " comment , the main role of the Navy is to control the coastal areas of our contry from any foreign force and to be the sharp instrument of diplomacy which is only to be used when diplomacy fails !
Oh my God thank you so much for doing a donut in the ship! That is literally exactly what I would want to do! That was amazing!
As a U.S. resident....pretty dang cool y'all
As a Brit can I just assure you and all Canadians of the love, admiration and gratitude we have for you and your country for being who you are, being our Commonwealth brothers and sisters and for being our allies. You were with us (as were other Commonwealth countries) in 2 World Wars from day two. Few fought harder and longer and too many young Canadians lie in European fields that will 'forever be Canadian'. You epitomise everything that is right about a country and you should be absolutely proud of who you are and your global reputation.
UK Forces always know the Canadians are just the best to fight alongside and have fun with. Many Canadian Forces serve on exchange with UK Forces and so we have RCN people right now on RN ships and most welcome they are. We serve(d) the same lady.
Canadian units (like the Van Doos and RCAF) have done great ceremonial trips here including 'Changing the Guard'. And mighty sharp they were too.
As for your southern neighbour? Well there is a well earned reputation in our Forces that 'they may have all the gear but still have no idea'. And as many a lady will tell you: Size ain't everything!
Allez Canadiennes, God Bless Canada and God Save the Queen.
Canadian Coastal patrol has to be super super important. Great vid.
As a proud and patriotic "KIWI" New Zealander I admire and respect you have for your country. Kia Kaha.
I’m happy to see a guy get to do this, it looked really fun and looked like Rich and his family were beaming with pride while doing it
Great video! And as strange as this sounds, by the end of the Second World War Canada had the third largest navy in the world, behind only the U.S. and Britain. We took on a huge role organizing and protecting the Atlantic convoys, with most of our ships being smaller destroyers, corvettes and patrol boats. The Glace Bay would have been perfect for these duties, I can easily see her spinning to dodge torpedoes with a Hedgehog mounted on that nice big forward deck.
I'm proud of our navy and our history, but I'm very glad we've been able to remain peaceful for all these years.
3rd largest by counting EVERY single ship, vessel, barge and small craft on the naval registry. If a row boat used by the guy tending a channel marker in Halifax harbor had a naval registry code on it, it was counted in the total. Its often mentioned "we had the third largest navy" but people never seem to realize the math was skewed by all the unarmed vessels that belonged to the navy ship lists. There were over 300 harbor craft counted in the total.There were nearly 90 tugboats. Thirty land based storage facilities, aka Stone Frigates were in the total also. Back in the mid 90s it was also a common line to say the west edmonton mall operated more submarines than the canadian navy (they had 4 at a time we had 3)... and that was true on paper however the mall was land locked and the submarines operated inside an artificial pool inside the shopping center.
That is a interesting fact.
Hi Rich. What an amazing - and unique - opportunity. So glad you shared this. I'm glad you all had such a great time. And kudos to the RCN for the tours and giving you such access.
Hi from uk rich 👋👍 thank you to your guys for allowing this episode I thoroughly enjoyed you wanting to make all guest seasick from harsh manoeuvres😂😂 "" I just wanna do a hard to port"" arghahaha you did me their lol 👌😂 and as a cadet a while back I learnt how to separate confusion from left to right or port and starboard from old tale (""there no more port left in bottle "") port is red and as none 👉left 👈 in bottle 👌 but great 360's using azipods thrusters👌 but fireman you guys aint its like you stopped for energy drink and cake at half way mark😂 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋
Absolutely awesome to see what the RCN is doing. That maple leaf is gorgeous on that stack.
as an aussie, our RAN is similar. This is one of the best vids you have ever done. Im sure Allan and Woody from the skid factory have seen this and would be in awe as i am right now.
Those sailors knew their stuff, male and female. Really great to see. 🇨🇦🍺
Cool boat, looks like a fun day. Thanks Rich.
Best regards from Indiana, USA.
what a unique experience for you guys and us as the viewers, thanks rich and the Canadian navy
This is just for war propaganda. They've invited on several other youtubers also, some got to go on a submarine that busted through the ice. (smarter everyday and physics girl/ and I'm sure there are others). This is what they do to recruit more people, especially when they know there's a war coming and they need more soldiers. This is also why they put so much effort into TOP GUN the new movie. I wish I could say that this is just a kind gesture-- but it's not. I'm glad you got to go though, and took your dad-- really cool.
What a great video, awesome day......Thanks for bringing us along !! USN 1983-89
I worked at the Halifax shipyard building these. I worked for the company that supplied all the electrical and plumbing for MCDV project. Nice to see them in operation.
I also worked on the frigate program doing the same thing along with all the fire and safety as well.
Wow Rich that had to be an experience that you will never forget.
Everybody is so chill, I love Canada 💖
That injection pump, line, injector is definitely old school..25 years at a Bosch authorized repair shop, I would have loved to repair that...
lol, that's so Canadian... "Can we do a donut?" "Sure thing eh, hold my beer."
Okay, who else could see the wheels spinning in Rich's head in that engine room. . .? "Next up on DGHD -- a surplus Wartsila UD 23V12 engine swap into a Ford F250!!" (should be interesting, since the Wartsila IS the size of an F250!!) 🤣🤣👍👍
Simply awesome, thanks for getting out and doing these videos, top group of people on that dingy too!
The one thing i miss from working on ships is the air start hard to beat that sound
Fun fact, as I walked along one of the MARLANT jetties (home port of this vessel), with my Deboss Garage hat, people were mentioning how they love the channel.
Love it! My grandfather was Royal Canadian Navy on a corvette during WW2/
That was so cool, I can’t believe they brought all those people out for a ride!
Will the Navy let you do a,"will it start", video with an old ship that hasn't started in 20 yrs ?
Great video! Deboss Garage is a great ambassador for Navy! Love the diesel fire up!
Nice enough ships for what are Inshore Patrol Vessels in current parlence, but they displace as much a WW2 flower class corvette, have basically the same top speed, but are armed worse than a motor gun boat of that war. Some of the fast attack riverine boats used by the US Navy SEAL teams are better armed than this "warship". As built they had a 40mm Bofors L/60 mount pulled from museums and decommisioned destroyers built in the 50s and 60s, but all of them lost the Bofors mount over a decade ago. Other guns were a pair of M2 .50 Heavy Machine guns, one per side. Since the ships are used as coastal survey/bottom sonar vessels, training vessels, dive tender support ships, and mine sweeping.... they really out to equip them with the same 25mm remote weapon station mount that the Harry DeWolf class carries, or even a manually aimed one. Something where they can train sailors on something they might end up needing to use when they get transferred to a frigate or OPV. Because as the chief in the engine room said, no other ship in the navy uses the propulsion system of these ships (diesel engines only with Z-drive azimuth thrusters).
One of its primary roles is to clear mines and patrol. If a fight develops other assets deal with it.
Thanks for another wonderful video Rich and Aaron. I was aware that Canada had a navy. I grew up just across the Straights of Juan de Fuca from Victoria, B.C. and visited that lovely city several times in my youth.
Much love and blessings to all ❤️
Stay safe everyone 🤘😎
that's awesome, when the Royal Canadian Navy gets you to pilot one of their patrol vessels.
I remember one RCN vessel that had piston and jet. They would use the jet under chase, but the government must have owned Petro Canada at the time.
Very cool, good presentation! It is awesome that you are promoting everything Canadian!
Good stuff. Love see you throwing in some variety
Now that's HD
it is awsome to be guided thru your defense systems
Epic! Thanks, this was an awesome video of your "best day at work, ever!"
What an awesome experience! Thank you for sharing!
Something different today, very cool. Enjoyed it so much and you are right it is a fun day at work. Thank you for all the videos.
next week on DGHD, rich takes on Somali pirates
What an awesome opportunity! Thanks for sharing!
Rich you got to watch that sea rage you can't just throw guys out in the ocean 😂😂🏖️
👍👍 my Daughter was in the Navy, an engine man or engine person on a aircraft carrier
Always really thought the Kingston Class were neat little ships!
Have heard stories, not all good, from veterans of the RCN, but often they remember them fondly at the end of the day.
Team sweeping? In 2022? You have side scan sonar, but are Canadian waters actually regularly charted to the resolution required? And what method do you use to clear a passage through a modern mine? What happened to the main gun from WWII? No defence system…How far the RCN has fallen in reality…and frigates are not destroyers!! It is a morbidly unfunded exercise, much like the rest of Canadian Armed Forces. What will replace the class of ships?? Nothing?? Sad.
Great Episode !!
That B-roll after the man overboard segment was sick.
I think this video has sparked a new career field for me to look at going into.
Rich, excellent status going right to the engine room from the start
Come visit Sweden and I’ll take you on a tour on the Swedish Icebreaker Frej, we have 25 000 hp 🤟
Wow Rich, such an honor. Thanks for sharing.
😂🤣😂🤭 doughnuts in a ship 👍.. premo experience and thanks Aaron excellent editing.. well done guys🤘 oh I'm from New Zealand and our navy is about the same😂
Canada had the honour to be awarded the refit contract for HMNZ Ships Te Kaha & Te Mana at the yards in British Columbia in the last couple of years.🍻
Wonderful RCN! I am totally impressed! Thank you for showing us your ship!
Best episode yet. Loved it.
We, the Navy, you don't see us, yet we are Ready aye Ready all the time. Thank you for this one. As regular I never really get to see what the reserve is doing, very nice, thank you to them as well.
My 2nd ship, the USS Momsen DDG-92 pulled into Esquimalt BC for a port visit. I can't remember the Canadian frigate that hosted our crew, but we had to carry a few crew back to the Momsen because they couldn't stand up any more. (their bars were wide open for our crew)!
That was nice of the Canadian Navy not to throw your arse overboard😂
great video.great to see the hard working people of any navy.small or large ,they do a great job
Loved the video, and I have a special love for our military, several of my family members have been in the military ( navy and Air Force) and my wife’s grandfather was captain of a Bangor class minesweeper. We may not have a large military but we are one of the best trained and decorated militaries in the world.
That's awesome! The access they allowed you shows many of the positions available in the services.
I am jealous. I am a land lover only been on a boat handful of times in my life, BUT a donut in the middle of a lake? That is epic!
Sweet Rich! Love seeing unusual engine/machines…
The freakin engine room gal is the shit. So humble and so knowledgeable.
This is jus too damn cool. Rock onn!!!
Join the navy if ya cann!!!
Very cool experience, very interesting to see ship and it's ability. Thanks for sharing 👍
The Capt. does as required by the NAVY. You requested the ship and thus the Capt. to full-speed for a "manoeuvre". Thus Admiral Rich... Rear Admiral, but still. LOL
That's really interesting, I worked at a military rebuild facility which had lots of high tech manufacturing equipment used to repair and rebuild parts and pieces. Lots of applications of technology in the military.
Nice episode. The men and women of Canada's military need all of the support they can get from Canadians. If we had more shows like this we would see more appreciation for our military and taxpayers putting pressure on politicians to spend more money on the equipment our military deserves.
Thanks Rich, that was exellent!
Historically speaking, our navy (and our military in general) is small outside of wartime. The navy still serves much the same role it has since its inception. Patrolling for smugglers, enforcing fishing treaties etc.
That must’ve been a cool experience. It’s amazing how so much steel and machinery can be put together to make a precise and agile vessel like that. It’s pretty miraculous what man can do when they decide they want to do something. Great video
Thanks Rich that was really interesting especially enjoyed the engineering side of the tour
Cheers Kym
Adelaide
Well Done. Thank you for the tour. Here in the 4 corners we don't see the water much.
The most Canadian response ever
"You have a tank, eh? We have a ship... Wanna drive it?"
Thanks, enjoyed the video very much and I'm a land lubber from Wisconsin
These guys are awesome thanks for showing this Rich
Hell yes Rich, that is an AWESOME opportunity. I’m so happy for you to be able to do this stuff and To be able to share with us
Great video, no one was uptight and fun to watch.
very cool, thanks for the video
Wow that was really awesome! What a great trip. What a great trip to experience. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
So Awesome! What a great experience!
Awesome video! So cool that they let you drive the ship! I wish you would have explained the “Z drive” a bit more. I understand that diesels run generators and the actual drive is by electric motors on pods under the hull connected to the props?
You got it!
That's how trains operate too. It gives you more precise control. The diesel engines are far to brute to just try to use a clutch to run them-- there's too much load. These generators give you a buffer and make things last much much longer.
Z-drive is shaft driven. What you're describing is usually called an Azipod.
That’s very very cool I fished up in Alaska for 12 years have a lot of similar training gotta be safe out there
Canada! Gotta love it
WOW! That was super cool! i have no idea how I missed this video until today, but man, what amazing access they gave you! Kudos to these guys!
Awesome vid, very cool experience. Cheers Rich
I served on the U.S.S Tarawa...just a little bit more involved in firing up the plant! If we had to take off for the weekend, we would start operations on like Wednesday! 750 psi Super headed steam! 750,000 hp per shaft hours power ! It was awesome!
Good job, didn't sink it! Fun tour 👍👍
Fabulous story! Thank you so much.