HMCS MONTREAL launches her RHIB following the Committal Service on 1 May 2016. Although the remains of the veterans had been placed in cardboard boxes for the burial-at-sea, every effort must be taken to ensure that the boxes have indeed slipped beneath the waves. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL16498)
Hopping Halifax Harbour
The Halifax Harbour Hopper passes HMCShips MONTREAL and PRESERVER on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13294)
HMCS ST. JOHN’S
HMCS ST. JOHNS and PRESERVER with a second frigate in Halifax, 27 June 2011. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL71108)
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN passes the stern of HMCS SACKVILLE while underway in Halifax Harbour on 7 July 2003. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (100_1593)
HMCS ST. JOHN`S
HMCS ST. JOHN’S sits on the Syncrolift at Fleet Maintenance Facility CAPE SCOTT in Halifax on 2 September 2018. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL98647)
HMC Dockyard -Esquimalt
HMC Dockyard, Esquimalt is home to Canada’s West Coast Fleet and is buzzing with activity on 21 September 2019. In this photo are Kingston class MCDV’s EDMONTON and WHITHORSE, Victoria class submarines CHICOUTIMI and VICTORIA. On the far side of the jetty is Halifax class frigates, REGINA alongside and two others behind. Roger Litwiller Collection, […]
Committal Service -HMCS MONTREAL
Committal Service in HMCS MONTREAL during Battle of the Atlantic service on 1 May 2016. On completion of each veterans service, the Piping Party would sound the still on the bosun’s Pipes and all in uniform would salute as the veterans remains were released over the side of the frigate. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger […]
HMCS MONTREAL and GLENEVIS
HMCS MONTREAL is moved from her slip with assistance of RCN Tug GLENEVIS on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13334)
Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy
On 8 August 1914 a contingent of nursing sisters sailed in the the hastily converted, His Majesty’s Canadian Hospital Ship PRINCE GEORGE. I wonder if they realized they were making history. They were the first women to serve at sea in a ship under the control of the Royal Canadian Navy! This milestone would not be […]
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)