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Sunrise Over HMCDockyard Halifax

May 4, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

Sunrise Over HMCDockyard Halifax

HMCShips MONTREAL and ATHABASKAN alongside at the HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53592)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CPF, Destroyer, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), HMCS MONTREAL, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

St. Lawrence II with CNAV MERRICKVILLE

April 28, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

St. Lawrence II with CNAV MERRICKVILLE

Brigantine St. Lawrence II and RCN Tug MERRICKVILLE in Halifax Harbour for the Tall Ships Rendezvous for Canada 150 Celebrations on 28 July 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL83357)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Brigantine, Canada 150, CNAV, Halifax, History, HMC Dockyard, MERRICKVILLE, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, Sailing Ships, ships, St. Lawrence II, tugboat, Ville class Tug

HMC Dockyard

April 26, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMC Dockyard

RCN’s East Coast home is busy with HMCS HALIFAX undergoing maintenance and MV Asterix astern. Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE is working towards acceptance on 10 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00957)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOPS, AOR, Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels, Canadian Patrol Frigate, CPF, Frigate, Halifax, Halifax class frigate, Harry DeWolf Class, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS HALIFAX, HMCS MARGARET BROOKE, Maritime Forces Atlantic, MV Asterix, Naval History, Navy, NRU ASTERIX, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC’s Lookout

April 24, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC’s Lookout

HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC’s Aft Lookout keeps watch as the frigate leaves Halifax Harbour for Battle of Atlantic Ceremony on 5 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-59677)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, CPF, Frigate, Halifax, HMCS, HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC, Lookout, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS PRESERVER

April 18, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS PRESERVER

HMCS PRESERVER returning to Halifax, 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, Photo, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64630)

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

HMCS WASAGA Under Ice

April 11, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS WASAGA Under Ice

In January 1943, HMCS WASAGA returns to Halifax, heavily covered in ice. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNVR. (RTL-REM072)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Bangor class, Battle of Atlantic, Halifax, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS WASAGA, Ice, Minesweeper, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

HMCS MONTREAL Passing HMCS SACKVILLE

April 8, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MONTREAL Passing HMCS SACKVILLE

HMCS MONTREAL passing the stern of Canada’s Naval Memorial, HMCS SACKVILLE while returning to Halifax harbour on 28 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL83153)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: corvette, CPF, Frigate, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS MONTREAL, HMCS SACKVILLE, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

50th Anniversary Sea King

April 5, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

50th Anniversary Sea King

A RCAF Sea King in the 50th Anniversary colors, fly’s over Halifax Harbour at sunset on 27 August 2015. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL73061)  

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

Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE

April 4, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE

All three sections of future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE have been joined at Irving Shipyard in Halifax on 8 May 2019. Construction of the second Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will continue on land until she is ready to be launched later in the year. She is scheduled to be turned over to Canada’s Navy in […]

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

RCN Tugs at Work

April 2, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Tugs at Work

HMCTugs GLENSIDE and GLENEVIS (forward) assist HMCS MONTREAL into position off Point Pleasant Park, Halifax for the Battle of Atlantic Service on 1 May 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL16404)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, CPF, Frigate, Glen class Tug, GLENEVIS, GLENSIDE, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS MONTREAL, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

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