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Roy Evans, RCNVR

October 7, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Roy Evans, RCNVR

HMCS TRENTONIAN’s Leading Steward Roy Evans, RCNVR, from Saskatoon, SK in HMC Dockyard in Halifax in March 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Bruce Keir, RCNVR. (RTL-BK045)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, corvette, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, Steward, WWII

Hopping Halifax Harbour

October 6, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Hopping Halifax Harbour

The Halifax Harbour Hopper passes HMCShips MONTREAL and PRESERVER on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13294)

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

HMCS CHICOUTIMI

September 28, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CHICOUTIMI

Victoria class submarine, HMCS CHICOUTIMI assisted by RCN tug Glendale during a cold move from Victoria, BC to CFB Esquimalt on 15 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL04964)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Esquimalt, Glen class Tug, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHICOUTIMI, HMCTug Glendale, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, submarine, Victoria class

HMCS HARRY DEWOLF’s Return

September 24, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS HARRY DEWOLF’s Return

Assisted by RCN tug Glenevis, HMCS HARRY DEWOLF approaches the jetty in HMC Dockyard, Halifax on 16 December 2021. The AOPS will secure astern of it’s sister the future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE (431). Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RL210091)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOPS, Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship, Halifax, Harry DeWolf Class, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS HARRY DEWOLF, HMCS MARGARET BROOKE, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS ST. JOHN’S

September 18, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: AOR, Canadian Patrol Frigate, CPF, Frigate, Halifax, Halifax class frigate, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS PRESERVER, HMCS ST. JOHN's, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN

September 10, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust, Canadian Patrol Frigate, corvette, CPF, Flower class, Frigate, Halifax, Halifax class frigate, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN (III), HMCS SACKVILLE, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS ST. JOHN`S

September 8, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CPF, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott, Frigate, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS ST. JOHN's, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Refit, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, Syncrolift

HMC Dockyard -Esquimalt

September 4, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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, […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Canadian Patrol Frigate, CFB Esquimalt, CNAV Firebrand, CPF, Esquimalt, Fireboat, Frigate, Halifax class frigate, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHICOUTIMI, HMCS EDMONTON, HMCS Regina, HMCS VICTORIA, HMCS WHITEHORSE, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, Maritime Forces Pacific, MCDV, Naval History, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, submarine, Victoria Class Submarine

AOPS Bow

August 27, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

AOPS Bow

Future HMCS MARGARET BROOKE’s bow section is maneuvered around the centre section in Irving Shipyard, revealing the compartments and spaces in her bow, on 3 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-DSC_0185)

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

August 23, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Firebrand, the RCN’s West Coast Fireboat passes HMCS CHICOUTIMI in Esquimalt Harbour on 19 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05096)

https://www.rogerlitwiller.com/2022/08/23/7787/

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CFB Esquimalt, CNAV Firebrand, Fireboat, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHICOUTIMI, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, tugboat, Victoria Class Submarine

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