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HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN’s NATO Shield

November 3, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN’s NATO Shield

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN has it’s NATO shield on the bridge, as the frigate is readied for her six month deployment on 4 August 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL44719)

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

HMCS ORIOLE

October 30, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ORIOLE

HMCS ORIOLE’s ships company comes to attention as the sailing ship passes HMCS SACKVILLE in Halifax on 1 August 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14425)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Canada 150, Halifax, HMCS, HMCS ORIOLE, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Sailors, ships, Tall Ship

HMCShips PRESERVER and FREDERICTON

October 18, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCShips PRESERVER and FREDERICTON

HMCShips PRESERVER and FREDERICTON alongside at Halifax on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53667)

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

Moving AOPS Mega-Block

October 14, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

Moving AOPS Mega-Block

With minimal clearance future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE’s bow mega-block is moved through Irving Shipyard in Halifax on 3 May 2019. The entire operation is controlled by the fellow in the red coveralls. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-DSC_0179)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOPS, Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels, Halifax, Harry DeWolf Class, History, HMCS, HMCS MARGARET BROOKE, Irving Shipyard, National Shipbuilding Strategy, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Shipbuilding, ships

Sea King over Halifax

October 10, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

Sea King over Halifax

Sea King 417 flies over Halifax harbour on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13266)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, Naval History, Navy, RCAF, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Sea King

CNAV FIREBIRD

October 8, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

CNAV FIREBIRD

RCN Fireboat FIREBIRD at Halifax on 26 June 2011. The fireboat was in service with the RCN from 1978 to 2014. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL61009)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CNAV Firebird, Fireboat, Halifax, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, tugboat

RCN Tug GLENSIDE

September 30, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Tug GLENSIDE

RCN Tug GLENSIDE at Halifax on 26 June 2011. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL60986)

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

HMCS MONTREAL

September 26, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MONTREAL

HMCS MONTREAL, Halifax Class Canadian Patrol Frigate, Dressed overall for Canada Day in Halifax, 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14139)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Canada Day, Canadian Patrol Frigate, CPF, Dress Ship, Halifax, HMCS, HMCS MONTREAL, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS PRESERVER

September 19, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS PRESERVER

With her ship’s company closed up for Harbour Stations, HMCS PRESERVER glides through the harbour, returning to Halifax, 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64685)

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

HMCS GLACE BAY

September 13, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GLACE BAY

HMCS GLACE BAY in Halifax, 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14147)

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

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