A sharp watch is kept on the towline as HMCS OTTAWA takes HMCS ATHABASKAN under tow during workup evolution’s while on CARIBOPS in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115114)
HMCS PROTECTEUR
HMCS OTTAWA moves away from HMCS PROTECTEUR after a successful Replenishment-at-Sea in the Caribbean in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416027)
Flying Stations -HMCS ATHABASKAN
HMCS ATHABASKAN’s flight deck and Sea King are seen from HMCS OTTAWA during CARIBOPS in Jan/Feb 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115135)
Returning from the Sea
Roger Litwiller in HMCS OTTAWA, returning to Halifax in March 1981 following CARIBOPS81 in the Caribbean. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115021)
Snowy Morning in HMC Dockyard
On a cold, snowy morning HMCS OTTAWA (left) is alongside the jetty with HMCS MARGAREE alongside. HMCS HURON is secured astern of the two DDH’s at Halifax in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115090)
HMCShips OTTAWA and ATHABASKAN
HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) with HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) outboard at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS81 in February 1981. Both ships are classed as DDH, this photos shows the significant difference in size between the St. Laurent class and the Tribal class destroyers. HMCS PROCTECTEUR is in the background. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115019)
RAS -HMCS PROTECTEUR
HMCS OTTAWA moves alongside of HMCS PROTECTEUR for a RAS in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416024)
1000 RCN Sailors at Roosevelt Roads
After seven days steaming from Halifax to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, the entire fleet head for the beach to take a break. Over 1000 RCN sailors invaded the beachhead in January 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416018) If you enjoy the content I create and find value […]
HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)
With ships company at Stations for Leaving Harbour, HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) backs away from HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) as the two ships prepare to leave Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115129) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this […]
RAS HMCS PROTECTEUR
HMCS OTTAWA approaches the port side of the fleet oiler, HMCS PROTECTEUR in the Caribbean in February 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416020)