Remembrance Day is upon us once again, and the bright red poppy adorns our breasts. For me the simple poppy took on a new meaning in 2014 and a strengthened resolve to wear this simple message with respect, honour and humility. In 2014, my wife and I were away and missed Remembrance Day commemorations in […]
RCN Petty Officers
Three Petty Officer’s from HMCS WASAGA, Wormworth, Rivard and Nythe with their ship in Pictou, NS. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM156)
HMCS OTTAWA -Farewell to Nova Scotia
The coast of Nova Scotia slowly fades astern of HMCS OTTAWA (3rd), as the destroyer departs Halifax for CARIBOPS in January 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115109)
HMCS MORDEN K 170 Gunshield Art
Gunshield art of HMCS MORDEN K170, eagle sweeping over a U-Boat, talons ready to pick up it’s prey. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Raymond Leslie Reid, RCNVR. (RTL-RLR010)
RCN Sailor in HMCS MAYFLOWER
Unidentified RCN sailor from HMCS MAYFLOWER on the corvette’s foc’s’le. Unknown date/location. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL-ROB030)
HMCS FORT WILLIAM
HMCS FORT WILLIAM, Bangor class minesweeper assigned to the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM005)
SS Royalite
SS Royalite, owned by Imperial Oil Ltd in Sydney Harbour in 1942. The merchant ship was built in 1916 in Collingwood, ON and made history as the first tanker built in Canada. The Laker was immediately pressed in to ocean service during the First World War, making several Atlantic crossings. Later, Royalite returned to war […]
Rear-Admiral Fairbairn, RN FOIC Milford Haven
Rear Admiral Fairbairn, Flag-Officer-In-Charge Milford Haven arrives by motor launch to inspect HMCS TRENTONIAN in October 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen B. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Bruce Keir, RCNVR. (RTL-BK189)
Christmas in HMCS WASAGA
HMCS WASAGA’s mascot Bobby enjoys the left over turkey on Christmas Day 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM084)
Hands to Dinner
HMCS WASAGA shipmates Lew Evans and Jack Dewhurst enjoy a meal at HMC NAVAL CAMP outside of St. John’s, NF in 1942. The rest camp was provided for sailors from the escort ships a break away from normal ship routine. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-RM305)