Normally on Lake Ontario when the Ontario Provincial Police Marine Unit approaches a vessel, it is to conduct a safety inspection and check for a Safe Boaters Licence. On 5 July 2016, these OPP Officers are providing close security to HMCS GOOSE BAY as she anchors outside of Cobourg Harbour. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger […]
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, […]
HMCS GOOSE BAY
With her ship’s company closed up and keeping a sharp eye, HMCS GOOSE BAY transits Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence River as she enters the Great Lakes for a tour on 27 June 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL78852)
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 EDMONTON
HMCS EDMONTON transits from Victoria, BC to CFB Esquimalt on 15 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL04950)
HMCS SHAWINIGAN
HMCS SHAWINIGAN departing Halifax Harbour for the North Atlantic on 30 April 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL06308)
HMCShips GLACE BAY and SHAWINIGAN
HMCS GLACE BAY with HMCS SHAWINIGAN astern at the RCN Dockyard in Halifax on 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14148)
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. (RTL05069)
HMCS GOOSE BAY anchored near Prescott, Ontario on a misty morning on 29 May 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL91565)
HMCS KINGSTON
HMCS KINGSTON arriving in her namesake city of Kingston for a visit on 12 July 2013. Roger Litwiller Collection, photo courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26540)