CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell

CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell

CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell is a Canadian Coast Guard vessel based in St. John's, Newfoundland.

An Offshore Ice Strength Multi Patrol Vessel, the vessel, is named after the medical missionary in Labrador, Sir Wilfred Grenfell.

Sir Wilfred Grenfell was built in 1987 by Marystown Shipyard Ltd., in Marystown, Newfoundland. It was originally laid down as an offshore supply vessel but was subsequently purchased by the Canadian Government and converted for Coast Guard service.

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