HMCS MAYFLOWER steams past the French cruiser MONTCALM in the American sector of the Normandy Beachhead during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL-ROB019)
HMCS MAYFLOWER’s Toy Gun
Two of MAYFLOWER’s crew clear ice and snow from the forward gun deck. HMCS MAYFLOWER commissioned into the RCN on 28 November 1940. MAYFLOWER along with sister corvette HMCS HEPATICA left Halifax on 9 February 1941 without their 4in. guns, due to a shortage of weapons. In place of the gun barrel a wood post […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER Depth Charges
A sailor from HMCS MAYFLOWER beside the port side waist Depth Charge Throwers. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB016) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right of the webpage and […]
HMCS KINGSTON
HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company is closed up at Harbour Stations as the Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel arrives at her namesake city of Kingston, Ontario on 12 July 2013. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26563) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER at Sea
The corvette, HMCS MAYFLOWER at sea. The photo is taken from the after part of the ship looking forward and shows her Pom-Pom gun mounted midships as compared to further aft in corvettes built later. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB022) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER Pom-Pom Gun
RCN Sailor with HMCS MAYFLOWER’s aft Pom-Pom Gun. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB015) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right of the webpage and “Buy me a Coffee!” Your […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER Lookout
Aft Lookout in HMCS MAYFLOWER, standing in the stern searchlight platform above the Pom-Pom Gun. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB018)
Battleship Fires on Normandy
Landing Craft sail past HMCS MAYFLOWER off the Normandy beachhead while in the distance, a battleship fires a broadside ashore to support the advancing Allied soldiers. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB055)
HMCS MAYFLOWER
HMCS MAYFLOWER, Flower class corvette with foc’s’le extended and mine-sweeping equipment still located on her stern, has had a fresh coat of paint. The green triple maple leaf can be clearly seen on the funnel. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB069)
MAYFLOWER Sentry
A Royal Canadian Navy sailor stands sentry in the corvette, HMCS MAYFLOWER. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB037)