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HMCS WASAGA’s Iced Depth Charges

July 16, 2021 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS WASAGA’s Iced Depth Charges

Ross Milligan on HMCS WASAGA’s ice covered deck in January 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM082)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Bangor class, Battle of Atlantic, Depth Charge, HMCS WASAGA, Ice, Minesweeper, Naval History, Navy, North Atlantic, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, Weapons, WWII

HMCS WASAGA Depth Charge Thrower

December 22, 2020 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS WASAGA Depth Charge Thrower

HMCS WASAGA’s port side depth charge thrower in 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM030)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Anti-Submarine Warfare, Battle of Atlantic, Depth Charge, HMCS, HMCS WASAGA, Minesweeper, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, Weapons, WWII

HMCS GOOSE BAY Weapons Systems

September 15, 2020 by Roger Litwiller

HMCS GOOSE BAY Weapons Systems

HMCS GOOSE BAY’s weapons systems include the Nanuk 50 cal. Remote Weapons System and two 12.7 machine guns. Photo taken while GOOSE BAY transiting the St. Lawrence River near Prescott, Ontario on 29 May 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL91744)

Filed Under: Photo of the Day Tagged With: Gun, Gunnery, HMCS, HMCS GOOSE BAY, Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel, MCDV, Nanuk 50 cal. RWS, Naval History, Navy, RCN, Roger Litwiller, Royal Canadian Navy, ships, St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Seaway, Weapons

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