Assisted by RCN tug Glenevis, HMCS HARRY DEWOLF approaches the jetty in HMC Dockyard, Halifax on 16 December 2021. The AOPS will secure astern of it’s sister the future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE (431). Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RL210089)
Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships
Two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships under construction at Irving Shipyard in Halifax on 8 May 2019. Future HMCS HARRY DEWOLF is alongside and is the first of the class, while MARGARET BROOKE is still high and dry in the shipyard. At the time of this photo the 3rd and 4th AOPS are also building. […]
Future HMCS MAX BERNAYS
Future HMCS MAX BERNAYS alongside at Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax on 6 December 2021. The third Harry DeWolf class Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship is completing its building. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00685)
HMCS HARRY DEWOLF -Aurora Fly Past
A CP-140 Aurora from 415 Squadron RCAF conducts a flypast over HMCS HARRY DEWOLF off Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia on 15 December 2021. The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship was homeward bound after circumnavigating North America. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL01099) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the […]
Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE
Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE alongside the AOPS jetty in HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 16 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RL210084)
HMCS MONTREAL and Future HMCS HARRY DEWOLF
HMCS MONTREAL alongside in HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 12 March 2018. The future-HMCS HARRY DEWOLF is in the background under construction at Irving Shipyards. Montreal has been designated as “X” ship for the RCN and is being used to conduct new experimental procedures and equipment for the fleet. Some of which will be employed […]
HMCS HARRY DEWOLF’s Return
Assisted by RCN tug Glenevis, HMCS HARRY DEWOLF approaches the jetty in HMC Dockyard, Halifax on 16 December 2021. The AOPS will secure astern of it’s sister the future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE (431). Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RL210091)
AOPS Bow
Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE’s bow section is maneuvered around the centre section in Irving Shipyard, revealing the compartments and spaces in her bow, on 3 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-DSC_0185)
Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE
Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE alongside the AOPS jetty in HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 16 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RL210089)
Ships For Victory -Can Canada Build Ships Today
This past week marked an incredible milestone in Canadian shipbuilding history. On 20 September 1943, twelve Canadian built ships were launched simultaneously from shipyards across the nation! During WWII, Canadian industry, mobilized to building for Victory. One of the largest and most important projects was a National Shipbuilding Program. Early in the war the enemy […]