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HMCS KINGSTON

November 25, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON

HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company have decorated their ship for a visit to Halifax waterfront for the Evergreen Festival on 12 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL01002)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Ceremonial, Christmas, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS KINGSTON, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, Maritime Forces Atlantic, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS KINGSTON Christmas

October 4, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON Christmas

Raising a Christmas tree on the halyard, HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company have decorated their ship for the festive season during a visit to Halifax waterfront for the Evergreen Festival on 12 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00997)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Christmas, Dressed Ship, Halifax, History, HMCS, HMCS KINGSTON, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Christmas in HMCS WASAGA

January 5, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Christmas in HMCS WASAGA

HMCS WASAGA’s mascot Bobby enjoys the left over turkey on Christmas Day 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM084)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: 31st Minesweeper Flotilla, Bangor class, Battle of Atlantic, Christmas, HMCS, HMCS WASAGA, Mascot, Minesweeper, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

MAYFLOWER’s Christmas

July 14, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

MAYFLOWER’s Christmas

HMS MAYFLOWER Christmas Day 1944, Bill Paul, Doc. Elliot, Smitty, Melanson, Hurrie, Pete Rutledge. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB067)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Christmas, corvette, HMCS, HMCS MAYFLOWER, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Christmas in HMCS MAYFLOWER 1944

January 10, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

Christmas in HMCS MAYFLOWER 1944

HMCS MAYFLOWER celebrating Christmas in the English Channel in 1944. Names listed on back of photo: Melanson, Gord Atkinson, Gar Smith. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL-ROB068)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Christmas, corvette, HMCS, HMCS MAYFLOWER, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

Christmas Dinner

August 7, 2020 by Roger Litwiller

Christmas Dinner

HMCS WASAGA’s mascot Bobby enjoys the left over turkey on Christmas Day 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM083)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Bangor class, Battle of Atlantic, Christmas, HMCS, HMCS WASAGA, Mascot, Minesweeper, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, WWII

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