Some of HMCS TRENTONIAN’s crew take a break from duties in Halifax. Pictured: OS John Holden, AB Walter Barber, AB Darcy Graham, AB Stanley Bennett, PO Richard Medhurst, AB Robert Gray, AB Gordon Simpson, Coder J. Roberts, AB Gordon Harley, AB A. Elslinger and Leading Stoker Francis Walsh. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR […]
HMSubmarine N34
HMCS SKEENA conducted anti-submarine exercises with HMSubmarine N34 off Lough Foyle on 9 December 1942. Photo taken from SKEENA. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy William Belling, RCNVR. (RTL-WB076) 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 […]
Sunrise Over the RCN Dockyard
Sunrise in Halifax illuminates HMCS MONTREAL, sister ship HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN behind and HMCS ATHABASKAN in the dockyard on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53559) 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 […]
HMCS ELK -Paint Ship
Austin Chater, RCNVR in HMCS ELK gives the armed yacht a fresh coat of paint in 1942-43. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Austin Chater, RCNVR/RCNR. (RTL-AC022) 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 […]
RCN Communicator HMS PUNCHER
One of HMS PUNCHER’s stands ready during operations in the Canadian manned aircraft carrier during WWII. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA076) 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 […]
HMCS WINDSOR
HMCS WINDSOR undergoing maintenance at the RCN Dockyard in Halifax on 27 June 2010. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-DSCF5733) 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 […]
Refueling at Sea
The tanker’s stern (possibly SS Beaconstreet) towers over HMCS MATAPEDIA as the corvette takes on fuel during a North Atlantic convoy. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy William Belling, RCNVR. (RTL-WB055) 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 […]
Church Service -HMCS WASKESIU
Church Service on board HMCS WASKESIU is conducted by the Padre in October 1944. LCdr J.P. Fraser, RCNR, Commanding Officer (Right of Padre) is giving a reading during the service. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Austin Chater, RCNVR/RCNR. (RTL-AC010) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER Pom-Pom Gun
RCN Sailor with HMCS MAYFLOWER’s aft Pom-Pom Gun. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB015) 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 […]
HMCS NORSYD
HMCS NORSYD in December 1943 traveling in company with HMCS TRENTONIAN, on the St. Lawrence River. The ice is now clearing for the passage to Halifax by the two newly commissioned corvettes. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Jack Harold, RCNVR. (RTL-JH047)