HMCS Jolliet
Military unit
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HMCS Jolliet is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Division (NRD) located in Sept-Îles, Quebec. Dubbed a stone frigate, HMCS Jolliet is a land-based naval training establishment crewed by part-time sailors and also serves as a local recruitment centre for the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve. It is one of 24 naval reserve divisions located in major cities across Canada.[1]
| HMCS Jolliet | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1989 to present |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Navy |
| Type | Naval Reserve Division |
| Role | Reserve unit |
| Garrison/HQ | 366, rue Arnaud Sept-Îles, Quebec G4R 3A7 |
| Mottos | OMNIA PERRUMPIMUS (Nothing Can Stop Us) |
| Colours | Gold and Blue |
| Equipment | Various types of inboard and outboard rigid-hull inflatable boats |
| Battle honours | None |
Namesake
HMCS Jolliet is named after French-Canadian explorer known for a number of discoveries in North America, including discovering the Mississippi River.[2][3]
History
HMCS Jolliet was established on 7 October 1989 in an effort to expand the presence of the Royal Canadian Navy in the French speaking province of Quebec. Originally housed in a former elementary school leased from the local school board, HMCS Jolliet moved its operations to a new facility on rue Arnaud in 1993.[4]