HMCS Sackville - Canadian Naval Memorial Trust

HMCS Sackville is Canada’s oldest warship. This Naval Memorial and National Historic Site was a combat veteran of the Second World War. She is the last of Canada’s 123 corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built in Canada and the United Kingdom during the war. She played a pivotal role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic and holds a special place in Canadian naval history and heritage.Sackville has been restored to her war configuration and is home to exhibits and artefacts dedicated to the legacy of those who served at sea during the Battle of the Atlantic.The Canadian Naval Memorial Trust is a charitable, non-profit organization committed to preserving HMCS Sackville in perpetuity for the benefit of all Canadians. It’s made up of approximately 1,000 trustees (volunteer members) who generate revenue to maintain and operate the ship and to support numerous community and corporate events and activities. DND/RCN help by providing basic maintenance and other support services.Want to explore how you can help preserve the last WWII Flower Class Corvette, visit Sackville's website for details on how you can become a Trustee and or donate. Want to visit us onboard, HMCS Sackville is berthed at Sackville Landing, near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, from late June to late October each year. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, HMCS Sackville is alongside her Sackville Landing berth on the Halifax waterfront where visitors will be greeted by Guides positioned on the jetty and upper decks to “tell the story” of her exploits throughout WWII. Guides will be equipped with electronic systems to ensure those viewing from ashore are capable of hearing all that they tell. Although the ship is back in business for another season, it will not be business as usual due to COVID-19, which unfortunately precludes opening the ship to visitors for daily tours.