HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332) in front of ROCHE PERCE just a few hours before coming alongside Gaspe, Quebec. HMCS Ville de Québec is a Halifax-class frigate that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993. Ville de Québec is the third vessel in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation HMCS Ville de Québec. Ville de Québec was laid down on 16 December 1988 at MIL Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon and launched on 16 May 1991. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 29 March 1993 and carries the hull classification symbol 332. She is assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax. . (Photo: Canadian Navy)