The Naval Officers' Association of British Columbia

The Naval Officers' Association of British Columbia (NOABC) was founded in 1919 at the end of WWI by returning Naval Officers to maintain the friendships that had been formed during the war and to promote a strong and modern Naval Service.

Our goals today are:

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  • The furtherance of Canadian maritime interestsTo support the Maritime Command of the Canadian Forces
  • To foster public awareness of the contributions made by the men and women who serve Canada at sea
  • To participate as an affiliate of the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada (NOAC) and work in close cooperation with NOAC and other Naval Officer Associations
  • To foster and assist in the welfare of all members and former members of the of the naval forces of Canada and their dependents
  • To sustain and deepen the interest of members and others in the activities of the Naval Reserve, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, and the Navy League Cadet Corps
  • To support the Naval Museum in HMCS Discovery