CCGS Sora

As the fireboat Sora
History
Canada
NameSora
Operator
BuilderCanadian Dredge & Dock Ltd., Kingston
Commissioned1982
Recommissioned2005 with Toronto Fire Services
Decommissioned2005 from CCG
In service
  • 1982–2005 (CCG)
  • 2005–2015 (TFS)
Stricken2005
Home port
FateTransferred as reserve ship for the Toronto Fire Services
StatusRetired with Toronto Fire Services on October 31, 2015
General characteristics
TypeMultiple Task Utility Craft
Tonnage21 gross tons
Length12.5 m (41 ft 0 in)
Beam4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Draft1.24 m (4 ft 1 in)
PropulsionDiesel engines
Speed26 knots (48 km/h)
Range300 nautical miles (560 km)
Endurance1 day
Complement3

CCGS Sora was a 12.5 metre small multi-task utility craft that has seen service with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Toronto Fire Services (TFS). It was deployed for medium range task and perform under moderate to high speed in moderate weather conditions and in sheltered waters in station mode. In 2005, it was purchased by the City of Toronto for use by TFS. It was finally retired in 2015.