HMCS KINGSTON was fully dressed and rails manned by her Ship’s Company for the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02080)
Sunday Service -HMCS WASKESIU
HMCS WASKESIU’s ships company formed up for Sunday Services aboard the River class frigate in April to November 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Austin Chater, RCNVR/RCNR. (RTL-AC040)
HMCS ATHABASKAN
HMCS ATHABASKAN dressed overall is secured astern of HMCS SACKVILLE, in celebration of the RCN Centennial celebrations in Halifax on 29 June 2010. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy David Bustin. (RTL-DB002)
HMCS ORIOLE
The oldest ship in the RCN, HMCS ORIOLE passes astern of HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC. Both ships are attending the Battle of Atlantic Ceremony off Point Pleasant Park in Halifax on 5 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL59687)
HMCS MICMAC
On the anniversary of US President Roosevelt’s death, HMCS MICMAC provided a 50 man Guard of Honour for his family at his summer home at Campobello, NB. Anchored offshore the Guard was transferred ashore by the ships boats. Austin Chater, RCNVR is the coxswain in the motor cutter. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Austin Chater, RCNVR/RCNR. (RTL-AC044)
RCAF Cyclone Flypast
An RCAF Cyclone helicopter performs a fly past during the Battle of Atlantic Ceremony held aboard HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC on 5 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL-59699)
HMCS HAIDA Dressed Overall
HMCS HAIDA is dressed overall for dedication as the Royal Canadian Navy’s Ceremonial Flagship on 26 May 2018 in Hamilton, ON. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy of Roger Litwiller. (RTL67597)
Stadaconna Band
The Stadaconna Band of the Royal Canadian Navy played during the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019 in HMC Dockyard, Halifax. HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC is In the background. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02083)
HMCS HAIDA -RCN Flagship
The Canadian Naval Ensign flies once again aboard HMCS HAIDA following the designation of the Tribal class destroyer as the Ceremonial Flagship of the RCN in a ceremony on 26 May 2018 in Hamilton, ON. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy of Roger Litwiller. (RTL67606)
HMCS KINGSTON Cheering Ship
HMCS KINGSTON’s ships company are joined by other RCN ships and sailors, giving outgoing Commander of the RCN, Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, “Three Cheers” following the Change-of-Command Ceremony at HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 12 June 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02130)