Provincial Marine
| Provincial Marine | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1755–1910; succeeded by the Naval Service of Canada |
| Country | The Canadas Province of Canada Canada |
| Type | Militia |
| Engagements | Seven Years' War War of 1812
Fenian raids |
The Provincial Marine or Marine Department was a coastal protection service in charge of the waters in the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River and parts of Lake Champlain under British control. While ships of the Provincial Marine were designated HMS, they were operated in more of a coast guard manner than as a full-fledged navy. Most ships of the Provincial Marine were built on the Great Lakes.