HMCS Unicorn

HMCS Unicorn is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve division (NRD) located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Dubbed a stone frigate, Unicorn is a land-based naval training establishment crewed by part-time sailors and also serves as a local recruitment centre for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). It is one of 24 naval reserve divisions located in major cities across Canada.

HMCS Unicorn
Badge of HMCS Unicorn
Active1923–present
Country Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Navy
TypeStone frigate
Part ofCanadian Forces Naval Reserve
Garrison/HQ405 24 St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Motto(s)Latin: Unicus est, lit.'the only one of its kind; unequalled'
ColoursRoyal blue and white
EquipmentVarious types of inboard and outboard rigid-hull inflatable boats
Battle honours
  • Armada, 1588
  • Cadiz, 1596
  • Porto Farina, 1655
  • Santa Cruz, 1657
  • Lowestoft, 1665
  • Orfordness, 1666
  • Sole Bay, 1672
  • Schooneveld, 1673
  • Texel, 1673
  • Vestale, 1761
  • Tribune, 1796
  • Basque Roads, 1809
  • Salerno, 1943
  • Okinawa, 1945
  • Korea, 1950–53
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