CCGS Cape Roger

History
Canada
NameCape Roger
NamesakeCape Roger
OwnerGovernment of Canada
OperatorCanadian Coast Guard
Port of registryOttawa, Ontario
BuilderFerguson Industries Ltd., Pictou
Yard number201
Launched12 June 1976
CommissionedAugust 1977
In service1977–present
Refit1996
HomeportCCG Base St. John's
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeCape Roger-class fisheries patrol vessel
Tonnage
Displacement1,465 long tons (1,489 t) full load
Length62.5 m (205 ft 1 in)
Beam12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
Draught5.3 m (17 ft 5 in)
Installed power3,278 kW (4,396 bhp)
Propulsion2 × Polar Nohab 12-cylinder diesel engines
Speed18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Range10,000 nmi (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Endurance31 days
Complement19
Armament2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns

CCGS Cape Roger[a] is the lead ship of the Cape Roger-class fisheries patrol vessels operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. The ship entered service in 1977 and was assigned to monitor the Atlantic fisheries. During the Turbot War, Cape Roger took part in the detainment of the Spanish fishing trawler Estai. The ship is currently in service.
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