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The CCGS Leonard J. Cowley is a high endurance all weather, offshore ice strengthened multi patrol vessel of the Canadian Coast Guard. It was built in 1984 and underwent a modernization in 1996. CCGS Leonard J. Cowley has a hangar and flight deck capable of operating a Eurocopter BO-105 helicopter. The vessel is armed with two 12.7 mm machine guns (.50 cal Browning) and carries a stockpile of small arms. She is mostly used for fishery patrol off Newfoundland and Labrador. She is named for Canada's first Minister of Marine and Fisheries. On February 22, 2009, the vessel was instrumental in rescuing the crew of the FV Monte Galineiro. |
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