HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) with HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) outboard at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS81 in February 1981. Both ships are classed as DDH, this photos shows the significant difference in size between the St. Laurent class and the Tribal class destroyers. HMCS PROCTECTEUR is in the background. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115019)
1000 RCN Sailors at Roosevelt Roads
After seven days steaming from Halifax to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, the entire fleet head for the beach to take a break. Over 1000 RCN sailors invaded the beachhead in January 1981. Note: Scanned from original 110 Negative. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL300416018) If you enjoy the content I create and find value […]
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 […]
Sea Kings Over Rosie Roads
Four Sea Kings fly over the harbour as the Canadian fleet prepares to leave Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico and return to Halifax at the conclusion of CARIBOPS81 in February 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115128)
HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) with HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd)
HMCS OTTAWA (3rd) with HMCS ATHABASKAN (3rd) outboard, at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico during CARIBOPS in February 1981. Both ships are classed as DDH, this photos shows the significant difference in size between the St. Laurent class and the Iroquois class destroyers. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL201115022)
Sea Kings Over Rosie Roads
Four Sea Kings fly over the harbour as the Canadian fleet prepares to leave Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico and return to Halifax,  at the conclusion of CARIBOPS in February 1981. Photo taken from HMCS OTTAWA. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL-RTL251115127)
RCN Could Chase Subs Underwater!
We could take the fight to the enemy, no matter where he tried to hide. Our ships could hunt and kill enemy submarines underwater! At least that is what we told the American sailors making fun of our HMCS OTTAWA. It was a wonderful warm Caribbean night at the US Naval Base, Roosevelt Roads in […]