Tag Archives: RCN

January 18th 1967 arrived at Pier 21 Halifax NS.

Posted on August 6, 2015 by irishroverpei

Pier 21 is today a museum to commemorate the thousands of immigrants that landed here to begin a new life in Canada. I was one of the last immigrants to arrive at Pier 21 on the 18th January 1967. It … Continue reading →

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Is Big Better????

Posted on July 10, 2014 by irishroverpei

I’m quite amazed at the size of the Royal Navy’s new Aircraft Carrier,(HMS Queen Elizabeth) to date the biggest ship ever built for the Royal Navy. I’m not an expert on carriers, indeed I only ever sailed in one way … Continue reading →

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RCN Submarines 1914-2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by irishroverpei

The photo is that of U 889 surrendering to members of the Royal Canadian Navy in 1945. Just another page in the history of our great Navy. I hope you will view the attached video history of celebration of 100 … Continue reading →

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Roll Out The Barrels!!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

“Roll out the barrel we’ll have a barrel of fun”, was an old wartime favourite pub singalong, those of you in my age category will fondly  remember it.   In the photos I have posted today you will see the USS … Continue reading →

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A New Month

Posted on September 1, 2012 by irishroverpei

On the 1st of September 1942 HMCS Morden launched a depth charge attack on a submerged UBoat. Two days later the UBoat was listed as missing and several years later the Morden is given credit for the sinking. HMCS Morden … Continue reading →

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Canadian Submarines in the News Again

Posted on March 15, 2012 by irishroverpei

The sad saga of our four Canadian submarines are in the spotlight again. However, this time the concern/criticism comes from an unexpected quarter. A member of the British Parliament has questioned the motives of the Ministry of Defense behind the … Continue reading →

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Learn About Your History Before you open your mouth.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by irishroverpei

The radio was on yesterday morning, I wasn’t paying much attention to what was being said until I heard the word submarine. I picked up my ears and listened. There were two people discussing whether Canada should scrap our submarines. … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Navy -RCN

Posted on August 16, 2011 by irishroverpei

By admitting that our Conservative Government have finally done something right, I’m risking a rebuke from my good friend Robby. I just know he is going to say I’ve been telling you so for years. Nevertheless, I applaud Peter McKay … Continue reading →

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My Shipmate Michael

Posted on August 29, 2008 by irishroverpei

My shipmate Michael, taken on the fin (conning tower) of what looks like an “O” boat. The “O” boats were a class of diesel electric submarine launched in the late fifties-earlier sixties and were considered to be one of the … Continue reading →

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