The CCGS Cap Breton is one of the Canadian Coast Guard

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's 36 Cape class motor life boat

Cape class motor life boat

The Canadian Coast Guard maintains a fleet of Cape-class motor lifeboats, based on a motor lifeboat design used by the United States Coast Guard....

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The vessel is stationed in Shippegan, New Brunswick.
In September 2008, at her dedication, local Member of Parliament

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, Mike Allen

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said:
"The CCGS Cap Breton, and Station Shippagan are important maritime search and rescue resources that will allow crews to respond to emergencies with confidence, knowing that they have the tools they need to get the job done. The dedication of this vessel, and the opening of Station Shippagan once again displays the Government of Canada’s commitment to maintaining the safety and security of mariners in our Canadian waters."