Canada’s Halifax-Class Frigate Is More Dangerous Than It Looks
153K views · Aug 14, 2026 · News & Politics
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@RyanMcBethProgramming · 1 month ago · pinned
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@Cannabian · 1 month ago
Eh someone who pronounces our Regina correctly (Well in Canada anyways)
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@augurseer · 1 month ago
Thank you, Ryan, for taking such a serious and respectful look at the Regina! She is an amazing ship with an Amazing Crew!
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@MaththeCanadian · 1 month ago (edited)
Hello Ryan, i work at Davie shipyard and spent the last 5 years working on extending the lifespan of the halifax-class. I know them by heart. We just released the Toronto out of drydock and brought the Montreal in yesterday. It feel great to see someone knowledgeable as you speak of them You actually teach me some stuff i don't know about their operational capacity. Also thank you for your interest in the military of my country!
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@alexs.8401 · 1 month ago
Great piece Ryan, you made this Canadian proud.
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@craigquann · 1 month ago
We appreciate you showing our sailors some love. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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@joshuamarshall1718 · 1 month ago
Ex Bosn here, love the video, this is probably the most comprehensive overview of the Halifax class. Thank you for all the hard work you do.
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@Mr181bosn · 1 month ago
I served in the RCN for 35 years and was both the Chief Boatswain Mate and Coxswain of HMCS Regina, of course at different times. I did a 9 month and 7 month deployment to Middle East on her. I must commend you on the great presentation of Regina and the sailors who serve on her. It’s a great ship and was a big part of my service.
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@dashriprock4964 · 1 month ago
How refreshing it is to have a commentator (American no less) who knows what he's talking about deliver such a clear and relatable description of a Canadian warship. We'll done Ryan!👍👍
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@Genpansa · 1 month ago
Petition to have Ryan tour a River class ship when they finally hit the water
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@HockeyDad2ptO · 1 month ago
Enjoyed watching this very much! I served on HMCS Regina in 1995! Great ship, great crew, important mission! 🇨🇦
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@SammywiseG · 1 month ago (edited)
Regina was my ship when I served in the early 2000's as a sonar operator. These frigates and crews are very good at what they do, and it's nice to see how her systems have evolved since I got out.
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