Categories: Halifax Shipping News

HMCS Iroquois to be Paid off May 1

On today’s city council agenda is a request for approval for a low level flypast of HMCS Iroquois at her birth, as part of her paying off Ceremony.

The Ceremony is scheduled for 2 hours, starting at 1300 on May 1

Paying off a warship today is Synonymous with her decommissioning, however in the past, ships were commissioned for a voyage, and the crew hired piecemeal. On return to port, they were paid their wages for the trip, and thus the vessel was Paid Off.

Halifax Shipping News

Halifax Shipping News began in 2008 as a blog called The Armchair Captain. The idea behind it came when I would become curious about the comings and goings in the harbour, and research to find their source. I figured if I was wondering, others would be as well, and so I would blog about them. 5+ years later, here we are. This blog is written by Peter Ziobrowski. Peter is a Senior IT System Architect, and holds a BA in the History & Theory of Architecture,as well as diplomas in Computer System Technology and Information System Security. His personal site can be found at http://www.ziobrowski.net. Peter is available for media interviews on local Maritime issues. He also holds a large collection of photos of shipping subjects from Halifax suitable for publication. You can contact him directly via email at peter@halifaxshippingnews.ca.

Share
Published by
Halifax Shipping News

Recent Posts

QEII and Dartmouth General to start using AI scanners for weapons

NSHA release: New AI-based weapons screening will begin Saturday at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary and at Dartmouth General…

2 hours ago

Province eyes big changes to peninsula traffic as traffic worsens

Provincial release: The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions…

3 hours ago

Statistics vs Engagement: What Canadian casinos Prioritize the Most

Success within the casino industry isn’t just determined on how many people visit a site…

3 hours ago

Investment Surge: Halifax Secured Tens of Millions in New Investments Throughout 2025

Photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-city-next-to-the-water-zL7C-G2U7sw Halifax received a major boost in investments in 2025 across defence, technology, and…

5 hours ago

2025 Withdrawal Secrets: Navigating KYC and SoF Checks

KYC, Source of Funds and Frozen Withdrawals: What Canadian Casino Players Need to Know in…

5 hours ago

A Quick Look at Contemporary Halifax Nightlife

More than 500,000 Canadians proudly call Halifax their home. Not only is this an extremely…

6 hours ago