Halifax-based HMCS St. John’s is sailing towards the Caribbean, after loading up on supplies to help with Hurricane Irma relief.
The deadly hurricane cut a path of destruction across the northern Caribbean, before striking Florida earlier this week.
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The warship is delivering humanitarian relief to the Turks and Caicos island group as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Operation Renaissance.
Crew members received the supplies, which include engineering equipment, food, personal hygiene products and clothing, at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia on Sept. 11.
Two Canadian Armed Forces aircraft from 8 Wing Trenton were also sent to the Caribbean to provide support as part of Operation Renaissance.
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A CC-130J Hercules aircraft delivered humanitarian supplies to the British Virgin Islands and brought back Canadian nationals and government officials to Canada.
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Meanwhile, a CC-177 Globemaster aircraft delivered humanitarian cargo, from France, to Guadaloupe. That aircraft also flew to St. Martin and Turks and Caicos to pick up passengers as arranged by Global Affairs Canada.
The two aircraft returned to Canada late Thursday and early Friday morning.
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