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HMCS ORIOLE with Alexander von Humboldt

April 19, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ORIOLE with Alexander von Humboldt

At 37 meters long, HMCS ORIOLE’s ketch rig rates well alongside the barque Alexander von Humboldt at 55 meters. The two tall ships are in Halifax on 28 July 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL83323)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Alexander von Humboldt, Canada 150, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS ORIOLE, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Sail Training Vessel, ships, Tall Ship

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN

April 11, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN alongside in Halifax on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53697)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CPF, Frigate, Halifax, Halifax class frigate, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN (III), Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Halifax Dockyard

April 9, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Halifax Dockyard

HMCS PRESERVER and HMCS ST. JOHN’S (340) with a second frigate in Halifax, 27 June 2011. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL71117)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOR, CPF, Halifax, HMCS, HMCS FREDERICTON, HMCS PRESERVER, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

RCN Centenary CF-18

April 7, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Centenary CF-18

Commemorative Paint Scheme on the CF-18 demonstrator aircraft during 2010 in honour of the Royal Canadian Navy’s 100th Anniversary. The aircraft itself was destroyed during a crash while rehearsing for an airshow. The decorative paint scheme was reproduced on a stabilizer from a decommissioned CF-18 and donated to the Shearwater Aviation Museum. Roger Litwiller Collection, […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Aircraft, CF-118, CFB Shearwater, Demonstrator CF-118, Halifax, History, HMCS, Hornet, Naval History, Navy, Navy Centenary, Nova Scotia, RCAF, RCN, RCN Centennial, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, Shearwater Aviation Museum, ships

HMCS WINDSOR

April 5, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS WINDSOR

HMCS WINDSOR alongside at Halifax, on 5 September 2015. The RCN Victoria class submarine has just completed a long refit and is getting ready for a shake down cruise. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53655)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS WINDSOR, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, submarine, Victoria class

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC

April 1, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC and RCN Fireboat, FIREBIRD on Canada Day 1 July 2012 in Halifax. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14226)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Canadian Patrol Frigate, CPF, FIREBIRD, Fireboat, Frigate, Halifax, HMCS, HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

RCN Tug GLENSIDE with ex-ATHABASKAN

March 28, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Tug GLENSIDE with ex-ATHABASKAN

RCN Tug GLENSIDE moves former HMCS ATHABASKAN in HMC Dockyard, Halifax on 28 July 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL83230)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Destroyer, Glen class Tug, GLENSIDE, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

HMCS PRESERVER

March 26, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS PRESERVER

An RCN Ville class tug passes down the port side of HMCS PRESERVER as the AOR returns to Halifax, 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64676)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOR, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS PRESERVER, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, Ville class Tug

HMCS GLACE BAY

March 24, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GLACE BAY

HMCS GLACE BAY in Halifax, 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14131)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMCS, HMCS GLACE BAY, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS IROQUOIS

March 18, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS IROQUOIS

A Glen class tug assists HMCS IROQUOIS as the destroyer returns to HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, photo courtesy Roger Litwiller (RTL64633)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Destroyer, Glen class Tug, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS IROQUOIS, Iroquois class destroyer, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

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