HMCS Skeena

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Several Canadian naval units have been named HMCS Skeena.

  • {{HMCS|Skeena|D59}} (I) was a River-class destroyer active from 1931–1944.
  • {{HMCS|Skeena|DDH 207}} (II) was a {{sclass|St. Laurent|destroyer}} escort active from 1957–1993.

The 116 Skeena Sea Cadets Corps (RCSCC Skeena) of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets was named in honour of the first HMCS Skeena in 1941.{{Cite web|url=https://rcsccskeena.weebly.com/#|title = 116 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Skeena}} The cadet unit has artifacts from the ship including the first ship's bell.{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7616629/navy-warship-delays/amp/|title = Navy needs to prepare for tough talks over warship delays, cost increases: Norman | Globalnews.ca}}

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