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Post by Dane on Dec 30, 2011 22:55:22 GMT -8
The RCN would not approve. Actually military writing is a huge pain, and probably more difficult to do correctly than most academic style. That is my random statement of the day.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 12, 2012 8:12:55 GMT -8
Seen at Nanaimo's visiting-vessel float on May 5, 2012. - 4 ORCA-class training vessels, one old diver-training ship (SOOKE) and one older "Y??" vessel. A guy on the ship
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 15, 2012 14:16:11 GMT -8
ORCA class navy training ships, at Nanaimo at dawn - September 15, 2012 Moose on left, Raven on right Orca (the original of the class)
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 1, 2013 9:40:38 GMT -8
Got a pic of Orca today going past Gig Harbor on her way through the Tacoma Narrows heading down-sound. The shore you see on the other side of this pic is Point Defiance. I've seen Canadian Naval vessels in Seattle before, but never down here, so this is a bit of a treat. Sorry for the power lines. Unfortunately, they tend to ruin the otherwise stellar view we get from our house here in Gig Harbor. Quick update as of 11:00: it looks like Orca is not going down sound but is circling about in the sound between Gig Harbor, Point Defiance, and Vashon Island.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 23, 2013 17:23:24 GMT -8
Video of HMCS Winnipeg being crunched today, by a large fishing boat. At Esquimalt.
WARNING: video has some strong language, so if you're offended by that, then it's your choice to listen or not.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 2, 2013 11:10:48 GMT -8
A reminder that Sunday May 4, 2013 is the annual "Battle of the Atlantic" day of remembrance.
Take some time on Sunday to remember the courage and sacrifice of the merchant mariners, the convoy escort Navy men, and all others involved in that long and horrible time.
It will put some of our current coastal-shipping and ferries issues into a different perspective.
Thank you to all who served.
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Post by Northern Exploration on May 2, 2013 18:35:39 GMT -8
A reminder that Sunday May 4, 2013 is the annual "Battle of the Atlantic" day of remembrance. Take some time on Sunday to remember the courage and sacrifice of the merchant mariners, the convoy escort Navy men, and all others involved in that long and horrible time. It will put some of our current coastal-shipping and ferries issues into a different perspective. Thank you to all who served. A late neighbour two doors down served in the Merchant Marine during the war. Hearing some very harrowing stories from him gave new perspectives on that part of the war effort. Seeing other ships sunk by a lurking submarine, facing unbelievable storms, and the other details he talked about is sometimes missing from the remembrance of those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Without their help the troops and desperately needed supplies wouldn't have reached Britain and Europe.
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Post by paulvanb on May 2, 2013 19:42:41 GMT -8
Amen to that! My old boss served on the Murmansk run. Scary stuff.
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Post by Chris City on Jul 26, 2013 22:57:15 GMT -8
Navy tugs CFAV Glendyne and CFAV Lawrenceville retrieving HMCS Brandon from Point Hope Shipyards where she spent some time out of the water getting a refit.
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Post by Mill Bay on Aug 31, 2013 14:21:15 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 1, 2014 11:19:35 GMT -8
A fire damaged HMCS Protecteur, yesterday near Hawaii.
The damage to this supply ship is another bad blow to the RCN's Pacific fleet.
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Post by Nick on Mar 1, 2014 14:45:54 GMT -8
A fire damaged HMCS Protecteur, yesterday near Hawaii. The damage to this supply ship is another bad blow to the RCN's Pacific fleet. Apparently the damage was quite extensive. Quite a few injuries to firefighting personnel as well. Considering Protecteur is slated to be decommissioned in 2016, assuming of course the NSPS project goes ahead, I'm guessing that she will be towed back to Esquimalt and decommissioned early, rather than spend millions repairing the damage.
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Post by Chris City on Mar 2, 2014 11:18:43 GMT -8
A fire damaged HMCS Protecteur, yesterday near Hawaii. The damage to this supply ship is another bad blow to the RCN's Pacific fleet. Apparently the damage was quite extensive. Quite a few injuries to firefighting personnel as well. Considering Protecteur is slated to be decommissioned in 2016, assuming of course the NSPS project goes ahead, I'm guessing that she will be towed back to Esquimalt and decommissioned early, rather than spend millions repairing the damage. My cousin is on that ship, just talked to my aunt and she said the Protecteur is being towed back to Hawaii where it will be inspected and they will decide what do to next. Everybody on the ship has suffered from smoke inhalation, exhaustion, etc. but I don't think any serious injuries. It's an absolute joke that a ship like that is being used by a navy in 2014. She said they were very close to losing the ship, they were literally fighting for their lives.
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Post by timmyc on Mar 2, 2014 16:15:02 GMT -8
The US Navy has posted a large set of photos of their assisting Protecteur: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.aspThe images aren't grouped into a linkable set, so the they may leave the "front page" spot after a while - if so, just search for HMCS Protecteur and the images will result.
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Post by Chris City on Mar 2, 2014 17:25:31 GMT -8
The US Navy has posted a large set of photos of their assisting Protecteur: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.aspThe images aren't grouped into a linkable set, so the they may leave the "front page" spot after a while - if so, just search for HMCS Protecteur and the images will result. Thanks for posting that link.
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Post by Dane on Aug 6, 2014 12:14:39 GMT -8
Today is the 100th Anniversary, sort of, for submarine service in Canada's Navy. The conditional there because there's some awfully big gaps of no subs / unserviceable subs. Canadian submarines were, though, active in both World Wars in a variety of roles and would use this corporate knowledge to assist in setting up a more genuine post World War 2 domestic submarine service.
Canada's first submarines were actually bought by the British Columbia government, a highly unusual moment in Canadian military history, and given to the Federal government to operate almost immediately. The two first submarines were built in Washington.
Currently Canada has four submarines. Despite a long time to make it happen, and considerable negative media attention (often deserved) one of the subs is totally operational and actually deployed on training right now, one is about to be fully operational and is successfully undergoing post-refit acceptance in Esquimalt, one needs repairs due to striking an Island but did work before that, and one is entering a regular extended maintenance period.
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Post by timmyc on Oct 18, 2014 17:11:55 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 14:22:00 GMT -8
Just one week before the planned sinking of the HMCS Annapolis, the courts have once again put the brakes on that. It's surprising that the Artificial Reef Society hasn't given up on the cause at this point. But apparently they want an artificial reef (ie a sunken navy ship) "so close to Vancouver." In any case, the Save Halkett Bay Society has successfully kept the old ship off of the ocean floor ever since the idea was floated in 2008. It will be interesting to see how things turn out, especially where the ship ends up. CBC article: HMCS Annapolis cannot be moved, Federal Court rules Artificial Reef Society of B.C. has been preparing to sink the former warship since 2008www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hmcs-annapolis-cannot-be-moved-federal-court-rules-1.2898783
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 24, 2015 21:16:53 GMT -8
3 ORCA class RCN training ships are at Nanaimo this evening. These animal ships usually travel in small packs. - here they are. The 3rd ship is mostly hidden, except for her mast. The other ship behind them is the pipeline research ship "Strait Hunter" which has called Nanaimo home for the past month.
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Post by timmyc on Feb 21, 2016 22:49:16 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Feb 22, 2016 0:45:17 GMT -8
The departure of the decommissioned HMCS Protecteur, for the scrapyard is the final chapter of successive Canadian federal governments' total lack of planning for timely replacement of supply/support vessels that play a very vital role in our Royal Canadian Navy. Our small Navy, which is highly regarded by Canada's allies is now left in the embarrassing position of having to be supported by our allies, usually the Americans, while we go about tours of duty around the world. How damn embarrassing eh?
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Post by timmyc on Feb 22, 2016 14:14:51 GMT -8
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Post by Scott on Feb 23, 2016 16:04:05 GMT -8
The HMCS WHITEHORSE was in Prince Rupert last Tuesday: - John H
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Post by timmyc on Feb 24, 2016 20:40:44 GMT -8
Looks like Whitehorse is one of the few MCDVs still with the 40mm Bofors - most recent photos of the others show it absent.
And Protecteur departed Esquimalt today for her long trip to the scrappers on the East coast:
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Post by mybidness459 on Aug 16, 2017 14:42:50 GMT -8
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