After months of secretive planning, and preparing the crew to defend their ship if necessary, the Royal Canadian Navy has transited the Taiwan Strait.
As HMCS Ottawa entered the busy and strategically critical body of water at sunrise, it was flanked by three Chinese warships armed with missiles and torpedoes. They mirrored Ottawa’s moves for the entire 17-hour crossing.
Canada made the journey along with the USS Ralph Johnson, a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer, in what both countries describe as a freedom of navigation exercise.
That’s not a real picture of a Canadian, not nearly enough plaid.
Literally red and green, doesn’t get much Canadianer. If the Chinese can’t find you handsome, they can say least find your navy.
I miss Red Green!
It could be a little Canadianer. It could be saying “soorry” the whole time it sails by. Possibly while handing out free healthcare.
Also needs a hockey stick for good measure