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20-07-12, 02:41 PM
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Royal Canadian Navy?
Hello everyone, I have an original cabinet photo measuring 4 inches by 6 1/4 inches of one of my wife's ancestor. The photo was taken in Montreal, Canada I presume at the turn of the century. I think, the Royal Canadian Navy did not exist at that time and I am quite sure he is French Canadian. The only information I have is on is cap tally, I can only see the last word which is "Squadron". Does anyone have any information.
Regards, Michel 
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20-07-12, 03:44 PM
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Looks like very much a US sailor.Early 20th century.
Jo
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20-07-12, 03:47 PM
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I am not certain about that uniform but the Canadian Navy was given the 'Royal' around 1910 and had half a dozen ships on the coast during the First World War. It seems to me unlikely that a French Canadian would be in the USA navy, but who knows??
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20-07-12, 04:35 PM
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I checked a book by Jenson Tin Hats Oilskins and Seaboots and there is a early photo at the start of a sea cadet which is quite similar to your photo, minus the white cord. I think the white cord is part of dress code and would not be there in normal conditions. On page 20 of the book another photo of a sea cadet actually had the cord part.
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20-07-12, 09:26 PM
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This is a USN sailor Raymond --- the cap style, tunic cuffs, lanyard & the tied silk are the telltale signs. He likely had his photo taken in Montreal when his ship was visiting the city/St Lawrence.
RCN Bryan Last edited by RCN; 20-07-12 at 09:32 PM.
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