Bayard (ship)

The Bayard was the name of several ships throughout history. The most notable include:

• RMS Bayard (1880): A passenger and cargo liner built by John Elder & Co. in Glasgow for the Dominion Line. She operated primarily on the route between Liverpool and Quebec City/Montreal. Bayard was known for her luxurious accommodations and speed, and served the Dominion Line until being sold in 1908.

• HMCS Bayard (J393): A Bangor-class minesweeper built for the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Commissioned in 1942, she served in the Atlantic, providing convoy escort. After the war, she was paid off and scrapped. Bangor-class minesweepers were designed for coastal defense and minesweeping duties.

Vessels named Bayard often evoke a sense of strength, trustworthiness, and historical connection, referencing the legendary French knight Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, renowned for his chivalry.