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AUXILIARY VESSEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Auxiliary Vessels (Naval Forces)
OBS

These are ocean and harbour tugs, oilers, research vessels, etc. that support the fleet and carry out various essential but non-military duties.

OBS

auxiliary vessel; fleet auxiliary: In the Canadian navy, [these terms] refer to service vessels crewed by civilians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Flotte auxiliaire (Forces navales)
OBS

Dans la marine canadienne, ce sont des navires de servitude armés par des équipages civils.

OBS

navire auxiliaire : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Flota auxiliar (Fuerzas navales)
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