Fred Gordon is a work boat operated by the Maritime Affairs Committee Navy League of Canada – Outaouais Branch since June 1996. The main purpose of the boat today is to provide training for our sea cadets in RCN Cadet Corps la Hulloise (CCMRC no. 230). When not used by the cadets, it serves as a work boat for the Navy League. The Fred Gordon is also used by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary to conduct patrols on the Ottawa River at the time of the Casino Fireworks display. Before 1996, it was a work boat/lifeboat abroad Canadian Coast Guard ice break CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
WO1 (ret’d) Fred Gordon, EM, CD served as regimental Sergeant-Major for Le Regiment de Hull 1967-71. He was a member of the Hull Legion who supported the R.C.N. Cadet Corps la Hulloise (CCMRC no. 230) sponsored by Maritime Affairs Committee Navy League of Canada – Outaouais Branch. The boat was named in his honour.
In the winter, Fred Gordon is located at the Hull Regiment at 188 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard
Boulevard. GPS Coordinates: latitude 45.4243817, longitude: -75.7335163.
Type: Davidson rescue boat
Length: 27’ (8.23m)
Breadth: 7’ 9” (2.36m)
Depth: 3’ 11” (1.19m)
Register tonnage: 10 tonneaux
Motor: Dorman (inboard diesel)
Capacity: 20 persons
