Surrounded by a multitude of ice sculptures, Ross Milligan stands on HMCS WASAGA’s deck off Halifax in January 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM078)
Crossing the Atlantic
Two unidentified crew members from HMCS TRENTONIAN during the North Atlantic crossing in April 1944. It is still cold on the open ocean as there are icicles hanging from the kisby ring. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Jack Harold, RCNVR. (RTL-JH067) This photo and collection have been gathered from the crew […]
Ice Castles at Sea
In January 1943, HMCS WASAGA returns to Halifax, heavily covered in ice. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNVR. (RTL-REM072)
HMCS TRENTONIAN -Icebreaker
In December 1943, two newly constructed corvettes, HMCS TRENTONIAN foreground and HMCS NORSYD are attempting to leave Quebec City in route to Halifax. During a short layover in the Quebec port, the harbour has frozen over.  TRENTONIAN has moved only a few feet away from the wall despite repeated attempts by the harbour pilot to use the […]
Corvette in Winter Storm Quebec City
Quebec is hit by a early winter storm, blanketing HMCS TRENTONIAN in snow in December 1943. Â Newly constructed in Kingston the corvette is making her way to Halifax. Â Due to a construction problem, it is as cold in the ship as it is outside and TRENTONIAN’s ship’s company threaten to walk off the ship when […]