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CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell
CCGS ''Sir Wilfred Grenfell''CCGS stands for Canadian Coast Guard Ship is a Canadian Coast Guard vessel based in Victoria, British Columbia. Designated an "Offshore Ice Strengthened Multi Patrol Vessel", the former offshore supply vessel is named after the medical missionary in Labrador, Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Constructed in 1984–1985, ''Sir Wilfred Grenfell'' was purchased by the Canadian Government and converted for Coast Guard service. In 1994, she played an important role in the fishing conflict known as the Turbot War in the Atlantic Ocean. Design and description The ship is Length overall, long overall with a Beam (nautical), beam of and a Draft (hull), draught of . The vessel has a Displacement (ship), fully loaded displacement of and a and . The hull has been ice-strengthened. The ship is incapable of operating aircraft. ''Sir Wilfred Grenfell'' is powered by four Deutz AG, Deutz 4SA diesel engines, two 16-cylinder and two 9-cylinder models, driving two shafts with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfred Grenfell
Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell (28 February 1865 – 9 October 1940) was a British medical missionary to Newfoundland, who wrote books on his work and other topics. Early life and education He was born at Parkgate, Cheshire, England, on 28 February 1865, the Son of Rev. Algernon Sidney Grenfell, headmaster of Mostyn House School, and Jane Georgiana Hutchison. Grenfell moved to London in 1882. He then commenced the study of medicine at the London Hospital Medical College (now part of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry) under the tutelage of Sir Frederick Treves. He graduated in 1888. Career The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen sent Grenfell to Newfoundland in 1892 to improve the plight of coastal inhabitants and fishermen. That mission began in earnest in 1892 when he recruited two nurses and two doctors for hospitals at Indian Harbour, Labrador and later opened cottage hospitals along the coast of Labrador. The mission expanded greatly from its i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
