ASW training submarine off Pictou, NS in 1942. The RN loaned submarines to the RCN to give the escort ships a “tame” submarine to hone their anti-submarine hunting skills on. Photo taken from HMCS WASAGA, sub may be HMS/M P512. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM052)
HMCS PORTAGE Aft Gun
RCN Sailor Allan “Bud” Bruder in HMCS PORTAGE, early 1944. He is standing in the 20mm aft gun position. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Allan “Bud” Bruder, RCNVR. (RTL-AB014)
Sentry Duty HMCS WASAGA
RCN Sailor Mackay stands sentry duty in HMCS WASAGA in 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM024)
HMCS KENORA
HMCS KENORA, Bangor class minesweeper in 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM067)
HMCS MINAS
HMCS MINAS, Bangor class minesweeper assigned to the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla in 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM008)
HMCS WASAGA Mascot
HMCS WASAGA’s mascot, enjoys his portion of the daily rum tot, licking the decanters clean. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNVR. (RTL-REM054)
North Atlantic Winter Operations
In January 1943, HMCS WASAGA returns to Halifax, heavily covered in ice. The anchor windlass is completely covered in ice. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM074)
Kingston Class MCDV’s
Three Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels nested together at HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 5 September 2015. They are from left to right, HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS SUMMERSIDE and HMCS GLACE BAY. Roger Litwiller Collection, Photo courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53646)
Painting Ship
RCN sailors painting a Bangor class minesweeper in St. John’s, NF in 1942, possibly HMCS WASAGA. Alongside is a RN submarine on loan for ASW training of RCN ships. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM051)
MAC Ship in Convoy
Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC) ship in convoy. MAC ships were converted merchant tankers, given a flight deck and up to four fighter aircraft to ward off U-Boats. Photo taken from HMCS WASAGA in 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM146)