HMCS Oriole Specifications:
| Flag | Canada |
| Rig | Marconi rigged ketch |
| Homeport | CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Sparred Length | 108' |
| LOA | 102' |
| LOD | 91' |
| Draft | 10' |
| Beam | 19' |
| Rig Height | 94' |
| Freeboard | 6'8" (forward); 4'9" (aft) |
| Sail Area | 15,700 sq ft |
| Tons | 69 tons |
| Power | 261 HP Detroit Diesel |
| Hull | Steel |
HMCS Oriole (Canada) is the oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Canadian Navy and also the longest serving commissioned ship. Now the sail training vessel of the Royal Canadian Navy, this sailing ketch is based at CFB Halifax in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was originally built in 1921 as the flag ship for the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto and commissioned into the RCN in 1952. At a length of 108 feet, this vessel has a complement of one officer and five enlisted along with capacity for 18 trainees. She will be berthed at Erie Basin Marina.
HMCS Oriole Information:
| Builder | George Lawley & Son |
| Built | 1952 |
| Coast Guard Certification | Canadian Naval Vessel |
| Crew | 5 |
| Trainee | 18 |
| Contact | Embassy of Canada |
| Organization | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Address | 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 USA |
| Telephone | (202) 682-1740 |
| Fax | (202) 682-7726 |