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HMCS IROQUOIS & HMCS GOOSE BAY

January 24, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS IROQUOIS & HMCS GOOSE BAY

HMCS IROQUOIS passes HMCS GOOSE BAY in Halifax harbour on 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64620) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right of the webpage and “Buy me […]

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

HMCS KINGSTON

January 20, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON

HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company is closed up at Harbour Stations as the Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel arrives at her namesake city of Kingston, Ontario on 12 July 2013. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26563) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: HMCS KINGSTON, HMCS MAYFLOWER, Kingston, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS SACKVILLE and HMCS GOOSE BAY

January 16, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS SACKVILLE and HMCS GOOSE BAY

HMCS SACKVILLE and HMCS GOOSE BAY alongside in HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Photo taken from HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC on 5 May 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL59646) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, corvette, CPF, Frigate, Halifax, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS SACKVILLE, HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS KINGSTON

January 14, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON

HMCS KINGSTON is dressed for a reception while visiting her namesake city in Kingston, Ontario on 12 July 2013. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26623) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Dressed Ship, HMCS, HMCS KINGSTON, Kingston, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS MONCTON

December 27, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MONCTON

HMCS MONCTON anchored in Halifax Harbour on 7 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL74919) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right of the webpage and “Buy me a Coffee!” Your […]

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

HMCS SHAWINIGAN

December 19, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS SHAWINIGAN

HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd), Kingston class, Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, at the HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14146) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee icon on the bottom right […]

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

HMCS SACKVILLE Nested with MCDV’s

November 29, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS SACKVILLE Nested with MCDV’s

Five MCDV’s are nested astern of HMCS SACKVILLE on NB Jetty in Halifax on 14 December 2021. Left to Right: KINGSTON, MONCTON, SHAWINIGAN and SUMMERSIDE, with GOOSE BAY astern. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL01071)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: corvette, Flower class, Halifax, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS KINGSTON, HMCS MONCTON, HMCS SACKVILLE, HMCS SHAWINIGAN, HMCS SUMMERSIDE, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, Maritime Forces Atlantic, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS GLACE BAY -Iroquois Lock

November 27, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GLACE BAY -Iroquois Lock

Members of HMCS GLACE BAY’s ship’s company gather on her foc’s’le as she enters the Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway on 15 July 2013. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL56718)

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

HMCS KINGSTON

November 25, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS KINGSTON

HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company have decorated their ship for a visit to Halifax waterfront for the Evergreen Festival on 12 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL01002)

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

Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels

November 19, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels

Four Kingston class MCDV’s nested alongside at CFB Esquimalt on 19 September 2019. Photo taken from HMCS WHITEHORSE, EDMONTON is directly alongside to starboard, NANAIMO is directly aft with BRANDON outboard. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05068)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CFB Esquimalt, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS BRANDON, HMCS EDMONTON, HMCS NANAIMO, HMCS WHITEHORSE, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, Maritime Forces Pacific, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

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