HMCS SUMMERSIDE at Halifax Dockyards in 2001. HMCS SACKVILLE, ahead of SUMMERSIDE, is still at her winter berth. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL0002)
Sea King over HMCS SACKVILLE
Sea King 414 flys past HMCS SACKVILLE in Halifax, NS during the Tall Ships Rendezvous for the Canada 150 Celebrations on 1 August 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, Courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13717)
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN a modern Canadian frigate, passes the stern of HMCS SACKVILLE, a WWII corvette on 7 July 2007. SACKVILLE is the last remaining Flower class corvette in the world and is now a proud memorial to Canada’s sailors in Halifax. I highly recommend a visit to this amazing ship to learn more about our […]
HMCS SACKVILLE
HMCS SACKVILLE at its winter berth in HMCDockyard on 10 May 2019. The last corvette is similar in size the the two Kingston class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, HMCS SHAWINIGAN and GOOSE BAY secured astern. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00710)
Three Cheers
Three Cheers were given by the RCN sailors to outgoing Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander Royal Canadian Navy. The Command Teams from several RCN ships cheer from HMCS SACKVILLE during the Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02129)
Dressed Ships
HMCShips VILLE DE QUEBEC and KINGSTON were joined by HMCS SACKVILLE and finely dressed overall in preparation for the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command Ceremony at HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 12 June 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02139)
HMCS SACKVILLE
HMCS SACKVILLE undergoing maintenance at her winter berth in HMCDockyard, Halifax on 10 May 2019. HMCS GOOSE BAY is astern alongside NB Jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00705)
Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command
NB Jetty in HMC Dockyard in Halifax is extremely pusser with ships dressed with ceremonial signal flags for the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019. Ships alongside for the event are HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC and HMCS KINGSTON are joined by HMCS SACKVILLE. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02147)
Change of Command -Commander of the RCN
On 12 June 2018, Canada’s Navy appointed a new Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy during a historic Change of Command Ceremony in HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd stepped down to retirement and Vice-Admiral Art McDonald took over the RCN and became the 36th person to command Canada`s Navy since it`s inception in […]
HMCS IROQUOIS
HMCS IROQUOIS passing the stern of HMCS SACKVILLE on 6 July 2012 in Halifax harbour. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64617)