Category Archives: Hero Class

Update on Corporal Mclaren’s Family

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You May recall a post last week about helping Corporal McLaren’s family view the Launching of the vessel named after their Son. Thanks to Your Help and the Work of Canadian Heros, they were able to attend and have front row seats.

It was this post Announcing the launch the day before it was to occur that triggered the frenzy to get the family here. The family got wind of it via our Facebook page

Corporal McLaren’s parents and members of his family were on hand to see the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. enter the water for the first time. The family was also very touched to have the opportunity to board the vessel during their visit. Watch a news report from CHEX Television in Peterborough, Ontario Bellow About the trip.

Halifax, Can you help Cpl. McLaren’s Family?

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Update: You DID! The McLaren Family had front row seats for the launch. More details to follow.

I have been contacted this afternoon by Canadian Heroes, who are attempting to enable the family of Corporal McLaren M.M.V to Come to Halifax (from Peterbrough) to view the launch of the Hero Class Patrol vessel named after him. The issue currently is  getting them a better viewing spot then the wall on Barington street, or Dartmouth Shore.

The CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V is named after Corporal Mark Robert McLaren, M.M.V., of Peterborough, Ontario. Corporal McLaren was killed on December 5, 2008 by an IED strike along with WO Mark Wilson and Pte Demetrios Diplaros, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.  He was awarded the MMV posthumously for an action that took place a month earlier on November 6. When his Canadian-Afghan patrol was ambushed. During the attack, Corporal McLaren crawled through enemy fire to aid his team’s seriously injured interpreter. He was awarded the Medal of Military Valour.

If you can Help, Please contact Chris @ Canadian Heroes via
Email: info@canadianheroes.com

Phone: 1-800-465-7378

Hero Class #8 In The Hall

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 Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched.


 Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc  can be seen on the left in the above photo, and after painting, remained outside the shop for continued work. once the McLaren is launched, presumably the Leblanc will be rolled back and #8 will be painted.

Hero class #7 rolled out for painting

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Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc was rolled out this weekend for painting. After her, there are only 2 vessels remaining to be built.

CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on October 20, 1926, while investigating illegal fishing vessels. His murder remains unsolved.

Updated Photo to be uncrappy Apologies for the crappy iPhone picture.

5th Hero Class Launched today

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the CCGS G. Peddle launched today, just after noon. She is the 5th Hero class to be launched, with 4 more remaining. after launching, she was taken to Pier 9 for outfitting. Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV, which was painted in mid May, should be rolled out within a few days.

Alas, I missed it. Photos of her along side at pier 9 to follow.

See Shipfax for photos.

First View of Hero #6

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The 6th Hero Class was rolled out for painting today, the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V.

 The Vessel is Named after Corporal Mark Robert McLaren, M.M.V., of Peterborough, Ontario. Corporal McLaren was killed on December 5, 2008, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, when his Canadian-Afghan patrol was ambushed. During the attack, Corporal McLaren crawled through enemy fire to aid his team’s seriously injured interpreter. He was awarded the Medal of Military Valour.

CCGS G. Peddle is tarped to protect her from overspray.