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)
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)
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)
HMCS MONTREAL
HMCS MONTREAL in Halifax on 30 April 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL06342)
HMCS MONTREAL and HMCS PRESERVER
HMCS MONTREAL and HMCS PRESERVER in Halifax on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13281)
Cold Move -HMCS MONTREAL
HMCS MONTREAL is moved from her slip with assistance of RCN Harbour Tugs on 31 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13313)
HMCS MONTREAL
HMCS MONTREAL returning to Halifax harbour on 28 August 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL83143)
HMCShips MONTREAL and ATHABASKAN
HMCS MONTREAL and ATHABASKAN alongside at the HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53591)