MV ASTERIX alongside NB Jetty in Halifax shortly after her acceptance by the RCN on 12 March 2018. HMCS SHAWINGAN is secured on the opposite side of the Jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26566)
MV Asterix
MV Asterix alongside HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 6 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00576)
View from MV ASTERIX
Commanding view from above ASTERIX’s Bridge, standing eight decks above her main deck. HMCS HALIFAX is alongside. Photo taken during Acceptance Ceremony MV ASTERIX 6 March 2018. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. RTL66217)
HMC Dockyard
RCN’s East Coast home is busy with HMCS HALIFAX undergoing maintenance and MV Asterix astern. Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE is working towards acceptance on 10 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00957)
MV ASTERIX
MV ASTERIX at HMC Dockyard in Halifax, HMCS Montreal is in the background on 12 March 2018. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26510) 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 […]
MV ASTERIX
MV ASTERIX is being made ready for it’s first deployment with the Royal Canadian Navy and transit to the West Coast on 12 March 2018. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26678)
Bridge View -MV ASTERIX
View from MV ASTERIX’s bridge. Photo taken while Asterix was building in the Champlain Drydock at Davie Shipyard in Levis, PQ on 20 July 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02829)
HMC Dockyard -Halifax
HMC Dockyard in Halifax is full of activity as the newly accepted MV ASTERIX is made ready for her first deployment. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26675)
Halifax Harbour
Halifax Harbour is the home to Canada’s East Coast Navy. Canadian Patrol frigates HMCS HALIFAX, MONTREAL and CHARLOTTETOWN are in port with newly acquired Interim Oiler and Replenishment Ship, MV Asterix on 15 March 2018. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL57461)
MV ASTERIX Screw and Rudder
MV ASTERIX’s is propelled through the water with this massive propeller making her capable of more than 20 knots while underway. Photo taken at Davie Shipyards, Champlain drydock on 20 July 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02809)