HMCS KINGSTON, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, 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. (RTL78830)
HMC Dockyard -Halifax
HMC Dockyard in Halifax is full of activity as the newly accepted MV ASTERIX is made ready for her first deployment. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL26675)
HMCS SUMMERSIDE
HMCS SUMMERSIDE alongside at the RCN Dockyard in Halifax on 27 June 2011. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL71106)
HMCS KINGSTON Christmas
Raising a Christmas tree on the halyard, HMCS KINGSTON’s ship’s company have decorated their ship for the festive season during a visit to Halifax waterfront for the Evergreen Festival on 12 December 2021. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00997)
May I See Your Boaters Card!
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)