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HMCS NIPIGON

February 2, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS NIPIGON

HMCS NIPIGON comes alongside HMCS OTTAWA for a Jack Stay transfer, during CARIBOPS in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115092)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, DDH, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS NIPIGON, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

TOWEX HMCS ATHABASKAN

December 29, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

TOWEX HMCS ATHABASKAN

A sharp watch is kept on the towline as HMCS OTTAWA takes HMCS ATHABASKAN under tow during workup evolution’s while on CARIBOPS in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115114)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Caribbean, CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, TOWEX

Returning from the Sea

August 26, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

Returning from the Sea

Roger Litwiller in HMCS OTTAWA, returning to Halifax in March 1981 following CARIBOPS81 in the Caribbean. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115021)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

June 26, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

HMCS ATHABASKAN’s bow slices through a moderate sea while sailing alongside HMCS OTTAWA during CARIBOPS81 in Jan/Feb 1981. This photo was scanned from a 110 negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115131)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Caribbean, CARIBOPS, Cold War, DDH, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN, HMCS OTTAWA, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCShips OTTAWA and ATHABASKAN

April 14, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCShips OTTAWA and ATHABASKAN

HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) with HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) outboard at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS81 in February 1981. Both ships are classed as DDH, this photos shows the significant difference in size between the St. Laurent class and the Tribal class destroyers. HMCS PROCTECTEUR is in the background. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115019)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, Navy, Puerto Rico, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Roosevelt Roads, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

RAS -HMCS PROTECTEUR

March 5, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

RAS -HMCS PROTECTEUR

HMCS OTTAWA moves alongside of HMCS PROTECTEUR for a RAS in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416024)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOR, Caribbean, CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS OTTAWA (III), HMCS PROTECTEUR, Naval History, Navy, RAS, RCN, Replenishment at Sea, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

1000 RCN Sailors at Roosevelt Roads

January 7, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

1000 RCN Sailors at Roosevelt Roads

After seven days steaming from Halifax to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, the entire fleet head for the beach to take a break. Over 1000 RCN sailors invaded the beachhead in January 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416018) If you enjoy the content I create and find value […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, History, HMCS, HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Roosevelt Roads, Royal Canadian Navy

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

December 23, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

With ships company at Stations for Leaving Harbour, HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) backs away from HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) as the two ships prepare to leave Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115129) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, RCN, Roosevelt Roads, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

RAS HMCS PROTECTEUR

November 17, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

RAS HMCS PROTECTEUR

HMCS OTTAWA approaches the port side of the fleet oiler, HMCS PROTECTEUR in the Caribbean in February 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416020)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOR, Caribbean, CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS OTTAWA (III), HMCS PROTECTEUR, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RAS, RCN, Replenishment at Sea, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS ASSINIBOINE

October 16, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ASSINIBOINE

With her Sea King overhead, HMCS ASSINIBOINE overtakes HMCS OTTAWA during CARIBOPS in January 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416009)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, History, HMCS, HMCS ASSINIBOINE, HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Sea King, ships

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