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Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 21-09-17, 02:23 PM
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Views: 2,121
Posted By RonArm
Rear-Admiral Bill Landymore

Apr. 25, 1967, and the RCN passed into history.

Admiral made war on unification and went down, guns blazing

A must read http://readyayeready.com/biographies/Bill-Landymore.php
Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 22-10-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,901
Posted By RonArm
HMCS Preserver

A sad day for the Royal Canadian Navy

HMCS Preserver: reliable workhorse retires from frontlines of history
The big ship’s motto is, “Heart of the Fleet.”

Built in New Brunswick by the Saint...
Forum: General Topics 08-04-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By RonArm
HMCS Frédérick Rolette

Just before the outbreak of the War of 1812, Lt Rolette was posted to Amherstburg, Ont., as a Lieutenant in charge of the brig General Hunter. When word of the outbreak of war reached Amherstburg on...
Forum: General Topics 08-04-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By RonArm
HMCS William Hall

Petty Officer (PO) William Edward Hall VC was the first black person, first Nova Scotian, and third Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross. He received the medal for his actions in the Siege of...
Forum: General Topics 08-04-16, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By RonArm
HMCS Max Bernays

“Chief Petty Officer Bernays is a true Canadian hero who served our country with great distinction during the Second World War. Our Government is grateful for the service of all our men and women in...
Forum: General Topics 08-04-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By RonArm
HMCS Harry DeWolf

The history of Canada's navy is rich with fascinating characters who dedicated their lives to the service of our country. They fought battles in the pitch of night, experienced and lived through wars...
Forum: General Topics 07-04-16, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Posted By RonArm
New proposed Arctic patrol ships

New proposed Arctic patrol ships, I am wondering if one of theses ships will be name HMCS Margaret Brooke in her honour.
Forum: General Topics 07-04-16, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Posted By RonArm
Exercise Maple Spring 68

For myself I personally was on this Exercise and the RCN was well prepared in the Atlantic to provide service to Canada in 68
Forum: General Topics 05-04-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Posted By RonArm
The sinking of the Canadian Navy

It is indeed a sad time for the Royal Canadian Navy, Just as bad as the period between the great wars.

A must read article http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-sinking-of-the-canadian-navy/
...
Forum: General Topics 02-04-16, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By RonArm
The return of the Maple Leaf

The new maple leaf insignia Canadian generals in the armed forces will wear.
The country’s army generals are getting their maple leaves back so that allies can identify them as Canadians.
Almost...
Forum: General Topics 31-03-16, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By RonArm
Margaret Brooke a new ship

Statement from the Minister of National Defence
January 21, 2016

OTTAWA — The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement on the passing of naval hero...
Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 14-02-16, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,250
Posted By RonArm
RCN Fire cap badge

This cap badge is a puzzlement to me. if it is pre 1968 what type of cap was it worn on? an officer cap maybe??. and if post 1968, would it not be a try service badge?
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27-02-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,402
Posted By RonArm
German Naval Surrender 21 Nov 1918

most amassing photo Bryan, love navy history, wonder what the British did with the ships after the surrender
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-12-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,511
Posted By RonArm
Unknown Cap badge

need help lads to identify this cap badge
Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 29-10-14, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,560
Posted By RonArm
Canadian Marine Service Ccp badge

The only one comparable that I found from research made/proposed by Scully's, it seems to have the equivalent type of ring with wording and KC PO cap badge. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT CANADA

Ron
Forum: General Topics 26-10-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By RonArm
HMCS NIOBE ANCHOR

Yes Bryan, the photo is the anchor. This anchor was not recovered from the sea,
When brought back into position, three new anchors were use to hold the ship. It is believed the anchor discovered...
Forum: General Topics 24-10-14, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By RonArm
HMCS NIOBE ANCHOR

I agree with you Mike on the "Standard Navy Stockless Anchor" used on the ships, but the anchor in question is use for long term anchorage (permanently moor)

(quote) After the Niobe was paid off,...
Forum: General Topics 23-10-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By RonArm
HMCS NIOBE ANCHOR

(quote)Mr. Richard Sanderson, Director at the Naval Museum of Halifax, has inspected the recovered anchor and believes it to have belonged to HMCS Niobe. no vessels in the newly formed Royal Canadian...
Forum: General Topics 13-08-14, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By RonArm
Canadian airman

He is a Canadian hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country
Forum: General Topics 12-08-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,335
Posted By RonArm
Black Tot Day

Lads, I can remember, when it was your birthday, a little extra ration from your mates.

"UP SPIRITS" was the age old call for men after 1910, in ships of the Royal Canadian Navy to muster for...
Forum: General Topics 03-08-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By RonArm
Canadian trench art

This trench art from corporal Frank Cameron 1914-1918 Barrie Ontario Canada (photo from the Canadian War museum) has to be one of the best I have seen. as he was four years in ,I wonder if he was...
Forum: Infantry 03-08-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By RonArm
Grey Regiments

Lads
came across this fellows collection http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad198/nearnorth/ and he has all the 147th, 157th, 177th, and 248th let me say WHAT A FANTASTIC COLLECTION of (loads) of...
Forum: General Topics 03-08-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By RonArm
canadian Officers badge

thanks Jo
from the photo I though it looked like a cannon, but one can see it better from your link
Forum: General Topics 03-08-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By RonArm
canadian Officers badge

I came across two Canadian Officers photos in the museum and can not find the cap badge they are wearing (A.G.L McNaugton and Sir Arthur Currie) within the forum, inside the badge is a canon and a...
Forum: Infantry 01-08-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By RonArm
thanks again Bill, can these badges be shown on...

thanks again Bill, can these badges be shown on the Canadian pre 1914 page? now that I know what to look for I am going to look for photos of men wearing this badge
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