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HMCS CHICOUTIMI

July 2, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CHICOUTIMI

Victoria class submarine, HMCS CHICOUTIMI is assisted by RCN tug Glendale during a cold move from Victoria, BC to CFB Esquimalt on 15 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL04957)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Esquimalt, Glen class Tug, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS CHICOUTIMI, HMCTug Glendale, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, submarine, tugboat, Victoria Class Submarine

HMCS MACKENZIE

June 7, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MACKENZIE

HMCS MACKENZIE alongside HMCS SASKATCHEWAN during a Jack-Stay transfer in 1965. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Brian Rideout. RTL-BR017)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Destroyer, Far East Cruise 1965, HMCS, HMCS MACKENZIE, Mackenzie class destroyer escort, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RAS, RCN, Replenishment at Sea, Roger Litwiller, ships

HMCS MACKENZIE

May 2, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MACKENZIE

HMCS MACKENZIE, Mackenzie class DDE backs away from the jetty at Esquimalt departing on a Far East cruise in 1965. MACKENZIE was accompanied by HMCS SASKATCHEWAN and HMCS BEACON HILL. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Brian Rideout. RTL-BR001)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CFB Esquimalt, Cold War, Destroyer, Far East Cruise 1965, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS MACKENZIE, Mackenzie class destroyer escort, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

HMCS VICTORIA

April 22, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS VICTORIA

HMCS VICTORIA undergoes maintenance at CFB Esquimalt on 19 September 2019. HMCS REGINA is behind the submarine, receiving its 75th Anniversary Battle of the Atlantic Camouflage paint scheme. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05093)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, CFB Esquimalt, CPF, Frigate, Halifax class frigate, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS Regina, HMCS VICTORIA, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, submarine, Victoria Class Submarine

HMCS BRANDON Underway

April 10, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS BRANDON Underway

HMCS BRANDON underway in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and Vancouver on 23 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05789)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: HMCS, HMCS BRANDON, Kingston Class, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, Maritime Forces Pacific, MCDV, Naval History, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Fleet Maneuvers -Line Astern

March 22, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

Fleet Maneuvers -Line Astern

View from HMCS SASKATCHEWAN as HMCS BEACON HILL and HMCS MACKENZIE take up position astern, during a Far East Cruise in 1965. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Brian Rideout. RTL-BR069)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Cold War, Destroyer, Far East Cruise 1965, Halifax class frigate, History, HMCS, HMCS BEACON HILL, HMCS MACKENZIE, HMCS SASKATCHEWAN, Mackenzie class destroyer escort, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, Prestonian class frigate, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy

HMCS CHICOUTIMI

February 19, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS CHICOUTIMI

Victoria class submarine, HMCS CHICOUTIMI is assisted by RCN tug Glendale during a cold move from Victoria, BC to CFB Esquimalt on 15 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL04971)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CFB Esquimalt, Esquimalt, Glen class Tug, HMCS, HMCS CHICOUTIMI, HMCTug Glendale, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, submarine, Victoria Class Submarine

HMCS SASKATCHEWAN

February 15, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS SASKATCHEWAN

HMCS SASKATCHEWAN makes a turn to port while on a Far East Cruise in 1965. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Brian Rideout. RTL-BR067) 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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Cold War, Destroyer, Far East Cruise 1965, HMCS, HMCS SASKATCHEWAN, Mackenzie class destroyer escort, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

MCDV’s Alongside at Esquimalt

February 1, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

MCDV’s Alongside at Esquimalt

Kingston class MCDV’s, HMCS WHITEHORSE (right) and HMCS EDMONTON alongside at CFB Esquimalt on 19 September 2019. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL05089) 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 […]

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

HMCS REGINA

January 12, 2023 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS REGINA

HMCS REGINA receiving its Western Approaches Disruptive camouflage at CFB Esquimalt on 21 September 2019. The specialized paint scheme is in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (IMG_2953) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Camouflage, Canadian Patrol Frigate, CFB Esquimalt, CPF, Frigate, Halifax class frigate, History, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS Regina, Maritime Forces Pacific, Naval History, Navy, Painting Ship, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

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