HMCS REGINA’s forward BOFORS 57 mm MK3 Naval Automatic Gun receives some maintenance after the turret has been painted, on 19 September 2019 in HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt, BC. The frigate is receiving its 75th Anniversary Battle of the Atlantic camouflage paint scheme. In tribute to HMCS REGINA’s (1st) the ships company has adopted the […]
HMCS VICTORIA
HMCS VICTORIA undergoes maintenance at CFB Esquimalt on 19 September 2019. HMCS REGINA is behind the submarine, receiving its 75th Anniversary Battle of the Atlantic Camouflage paint scheme. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05093)
HMCS REGINA
HMCS REGINA receiving its Western Approaches Disruptive camouflage at CFB Esquimalt on 21 September 2019. The specialized paint scheme is in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (IMG_2953) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles […]
HMCS VICTORIA
The namesake of the class, HMCSubmarine Victoria undergoes an extended maintenance period alongside at HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt, BC. on 21 September 2019. HMCS REGINA is on the opposite side of the Jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05295)
HMCS REGINA Painting Ship
HMCS REGINA receives its commemorative Western Approaches Disruptive camouflage paint scheme on 21 September 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt, BC. The frigate is receiving this paint scheme to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05283)
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, […]
Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy
On 8 August 1914 a contingent of nursing sisters sailed in the the hastily converted, His Majesty’s Canadian Hospital Ship PRINCE GEORGE. I wonder if they realized they were making history. They were the first women to serve at sea in a ship under the control of the Royal Canadian Navy! This milestone would not be […]
HMCS VICTORIA
HMCS VICTORIA undergoes extended maintenance at the RCN Dockyard in Esquimalt, BC. on 19 September 2019. HMCS REGINA is in the background receiving its Battle of the Atlantic 75th Anniversary Commemorative camouflage paint scheme. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05101)
HMC Dockyard -Esquimalt, BC
HMC Dockyard at Esquimalt on 21 September 2019. The home to Canada’s West Coast Fleet is busy with HMCSubmarine VICTORIA in the foreground and HMCS REGINA secure on the opposite side of the Jetty. Two more Halifax frigates are behind Regina. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05293)
HMCS REGINA Painting Ship
With the paint barge alongside, HMCS REGINA receives its commemorative Western Approaches Disruptive camouflage paint scheme on 21 September 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt, BC. The frigate was receiving this paint scheme to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05282)