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HMCS MONCTON

December 27, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS MONCTON

HMCS MONCTON anchored in Halifax Harbour on 7 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL74919) 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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMCS, HMCS MONCTON, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Chiefs and Petty Officers -HMCS TRENTONIAN

December 26, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Chiefs and Petty Officers -HMCS TRENTONIAN

HMCS TRENTONIAN’s Chiefs and Petty Officers from all departments pose for a photo following an inspection by Rear-Admiral Fairbairn, RN (FOIC) Milford Haven, in October 1944. Left to Right, Front row: CPO Thomas Roberts, Coxswain, A/SPO William Walsh (Newport, NS), C/ERA Murray Angus (Smith Falls, ON), SPO Earl Bateman (Cobalt, ON) and A/PO Richard Medhurst […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, corvette, HMCS TRENTONIAN, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

HMCS WINDSOR

December 25, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS WINDSOR, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, submarine, Syncrolift, Victoria Class Submarine

Refueling at Sea

December 24, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Convoy, corvette, Flower class, History, HMCS, HMCS METAPEDIA, Merchant Ship, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RAS, RCN, Refueling, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, SS Beaconstreet, Tanker, WWII

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

December 23, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS ATHABASKAN (III)

With ships company at Stations for Leaving Harbour, HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) backs away from HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) as the two ships prepare to leave Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115129) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CARIBOPS, Cold War, Destroyer, HMCS, HMCS ATHABASKAN (III), HMCS OTTAWA (III), Naval History, RCN, Roosevelt Roads, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Church Service -HMCS WASKESIU

December 22, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Ceremonial, Church Parade, Frigate, History, HMCS, HMCS WASKESIU, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, River class frigate, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

RCN Tugs at Work

December 21, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Tugs at Work

Assisted by RCN Tugs GLENSIDE and GLENNEVIS, HMCS MONTREAL returns to HMC Dockyard in Halifax, following Battle of Atlantic Ceremonies on 1 May 2016. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL16504) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on the coffee […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: CPF, Frigate, GLENEVIS, GLENSIDE, Halifax, HMC Dockyard, HMCS, HMCS MONTREAL, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

Leading Seaman Roger J. Oulette

December 20, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

Leading Seaman Roger J. Oulette

Leading Seaman Roger J. Oulette is painting one of HMCS ARVIDA’s rope ladders. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA096) 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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, corvette, HMCS, HMCS ARVIDA, Naval History, Navy, Painting Ship, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, WWII

HMCS SHAWINIGAN

December 19, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS SHAWINIGAN

HMCS SHAWINIGAN (2nd), Kingston class, Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, at the HMC Dockyard in Halifax on 1 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL14146) 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 […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Halifax, HMCS, HMCS SHAWINIGAN, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships

RCN Sailors at Port Arthur, ON

December 18, 2022 by Roger Litwiller

RCN Sailors at Port Arthur, ON

Group of RCN sailors ready to ship out at the CPR station in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), ON, sometime between 1943 and 1945. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Allan “Bud” Bruder, RCNVR. (RTL-AB005) If you enjoy the content I create and find value in the articles on this website, please feel free to click on […]

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Battle of Atlantic, Canadian Pacific Railway, CPR, History, HMCS, HMCS GRIFFON, Naval History, Navy, ON, RCN, RCNR, RCNVR, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, Thunder Bay, Train Station

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