The CCGS Cape Commodore is one of the Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard

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's 36 Cape class motor life boats

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 was built in Victoria Shipyards, in Vancouver

Vancouver

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, British Columbia

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The vessel was stationed in Tobermory, Ontario

Tobermory, Ontario

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In September 2005, at her dedication, local Member of Parliament

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, Paul Steckle

Paul Steckle

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said:
"Dedicated search and rescue lifeboats, like this one, demonstrate the federal commitment to ensuring the highest levels of safety to our boating public and shipping industries. Continuing to enhance our search and rescue capabilities provides undeniable benefit to all of us who utilize and enjoy the many advantages that the Great Lakes provide to Canadians".