• Writing
    • Writing History -Get it right or else!
    • Just Tell The Story -The Best Advice I Ever Received
    • How I became an “Accidental Archivist!”
    • Finding the Perfect Place to Write
    • White Ensign Flying -My Inspiration
  • Maritime Affairs
    • Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy
    • HMCS IROQUOIS Exploits After VE Day
    • Unveiling MV Asterix, Resolve Class AOR
    • MV Asterix -Why Not HMCS ASTERIX?
    • MV ASTERIX -Exterior Tour of RCN’s Interim AOR
    • Throwing Away Canadian History, ex-HMCS ATHABASKAN to go to Breakers!
    • Ships For Victory -Can Canada Build Ships Today
    • The Canadian Maple Leaf -A RCN Tradition Honouring Our Sailors Past
    • RCN Could Chase Subs Underwater!
    • 10 Foot Model of RCN WWII Corvette TRENTONIAN
    • “Crest is for Teeth, Ship’s Have Badges” and Other Poor Naval Grammar
    • My Experience with a Rogue Wave on the High Seas
  • Paramedics
    • When Did I Become An “OLD FART!”
    • “Suck It Up Buttercup!” No Longer an Option for First Responders Facing Critical Incident Stress and PTSD.
    • Dedication Ceremony for Afghanistan Memorial in Trenton
  • Railroading
  • Roger’s Rambles

Roger Litwiller

Author and Naval Historian

  • Home
  • The Books
    • White Ensign Flying -The Story Of HMCS TRENTONIAN
      • Bonus Material
      • Published Reviews
      • Readers Comments
    • Warships of the Bay of Quinte
      • Published Reviews
      • Reader Comments
    • Canadian Emergency News
    • Esprit-de-Corps Magazine
  • The Author
    • Profile
      • Biography
    • Photo Art
    • Paramedics
    • Railroading
  • Research
    • Canada and the Battle Of Atlantic
      • Canada and the Battle Of Atlantic
      • Royal Canadian Navy -Victory’s/Losses Battle of Atlantic in World War II
      • Royal Canadian Air Force Submarine Attacks Battle Of Atlantic during WWII
      • Canadian & Newfoundland Merchant Navy Losses “Battle Of Atlantic in WWII
    • Royal Canadian Navy Pennant Numbers World War II
    • RCN Photos
    • Links
  • RCN Photo of the Day
  • Events
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel

HMCShips KINGSTON and GOOSE BAY at Iroquois Lock

February 16, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCShips KINGSTON and GOOSE BAY at Iroquois Lock

HMCS KINGSTON leads HMCS GOOSE BAY through the final lock at Iroquois in the St. Lawrence Seaway system for the summer Great Lakes tour on 27 June 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL78819)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: GLD, Great Lakes Deployment, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS KINGSTON, Iroquois Lock, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Seaway

Kingston Class MCDV’s

February 10, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

Kingston Class MCDV’s

Kingston Class MCDV’s nested alongside at Halifax on 5 September 2015. Lt to Right are HMCShip’s GOOSE BAY, SUMMERSIDE and GLACE BAY. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53696)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS GLACE BAY, HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS SUMMERSIDE, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS GOOSE BAY Sunrise

February 4, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GOOSE BAY Sunrise

Stern view of HMCS GOOSE BAY anchored on a calm Lake Ontario, off Cobourg, Ontario at sunrise on 6 July 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL69763)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Cobourg ON, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, Lake Ontario, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS KINGSTON Dressed

January 24, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON Dressed

HMCS KINGSTON was fully dressed and rails manned by her Ship’s Company for the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02080)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Ceremonial, Change of Command, Halifax, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS KINGSTON, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS GOOSE BAY at Prescott

January 18, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GOOSE BAY at Prescott

HMCS GOOSE BAY underway in the St. Lawrence River at Prescott, Ontario as she enters the Great Lakes for a tour on 27 June 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL78881)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Great Lakes Deployment, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, Prescott ON, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Seaway

HMCS CATARAQUI Sailors

January 10, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CATARAQUI Sailors

Sailors from HMCS CATARAQUI are ready on Kingston’s Coal Dock to assist with HMCS GLACE BAY’s berthing lines on 12 June 2022. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL04891)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: GLD, Great Lakes Deployment, HMCS, HMCS CATARAQUI, HMCS GLACE BAY, Kingston Class, Kingston ON, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS GOOSE BAY Sunrise

January 8, 2024 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GOOSE BAY Sunrise

With lights burning brightly, HMCS GOOSE BAY sits at anchor off Cobourg, Ontario at sunrise on 6 July 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL69628)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Cobourg ON, GLD, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Deployment, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS KINGSTON at Iroquois Lock

December 17, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON at Iroquois Lock

HMCS KINGSTON transit Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway as she enters the Great Lakes for a tour on 27 June 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL78831)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: HMCS, HMCS KINGSTON, Iroquois Lock, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Seaway

MV ASTERIX

December 1, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

MV ASTERIX

MV ASTERIX alongside NB Jetty in Halifax shortly after her acceptance by the RCN on 12 March 2018. HMCS SHAWINGAN is secured on the opposite side of the Jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26566)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Chantier Davie Canada Inc, Federal Fleet, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS SHAWINIGAN, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MV Asterix, Naval History, Navy, NRU ASTERIX, RAS, RCN, Replenishment at Sea, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy

HMCS GOOSE BAY on the St. Lawrence River

November 29, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GOOSE BAY on the St. Lawrence River

HMCS GOOSE BAY underway near Upper Canada Village on the St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ontario on 27 June 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL78774)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Morrisburg ON, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Next Page »

Meet the Author

Author, historian and lecturer of Canada's proud Naval heritage. Published books -White Ensign Flying, Warships of the Bay of Quinte. Retired Paramedic with 37 years service.

I am a storyteller, who can save your life! Read More…

Follow for Daily RCN History posts!

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

Support the Research!

Thank you for your interest in discovering the legacy of Canada's Sailors by visiting my website. If you found value from the articles on this website, please support my ongoing research by clicking on the "Buy me a Coffee" icon on the bottom right corner. Your contribution will assist my continued work. Thank you!

Archives

© 2024 Roger Litwiller. All rights reserved. · Website by BUILD MARKETING