Photograph of the HMCS Stettler on a trip to Kitimat, and surrounding coastal areas. Likely the 1956 trip that brought the Navy and was invited to stay for the 1956 Remembrance Day service. This would have been the ship's second trip to Kitimat. The ship was a frigate that served the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Mike Kinnear seems to have taken a trip with them, and taken various photos along their route. Photos include the white ensign flag, a sign with the name of the ship, a 2 in a maple leaf, views of the ship and crew on board, landscapes viewed from the ship, and lifeboats.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
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Photograph of the HMCS Stettler on a trip to Kitimat, and surrounding coastal areas. Likely the 1956 trip that brought the Navy and was invited to stay for the 1956 Remembrance Day service. This would have been the ship's second trip to Kitimat. The ship was a frigate that served the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Mike Kinnear seems to have taken a trip with them, and taken various photos along their route. Photos include the white ensign flag, a sign with the name of the ship, a 2 in a maple leaf, views of the ship and crew on board, landscapes viewed from the ship, and lifeboats.
Photo showing officers of H.M.C.S Cordova entertained by Alcan executives, Captain - Lieutenant Commander A.F. Rowland, CD RCN (to the right of) A.C. Turney (Works manager), on extreme right is R.S.S. Wilson and R.C.M.P. Inspector Tom Taylor, nearest to camera is J.G. Campbell, production superintendent.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Personnel
(b)Visits
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Photo showing officers of H.M.C.S Cordova entertained by Alcan executives, Captain - Lieutenant Commander A.F. Rowland, CD RCN (to the right of) A.C. Turney (Works manager), on extreme right is R.S.S. Wilson and R.C.M.P. Inspector Tom Taylor, nearest to camera is J.G. Campbell, production superintendent.
Photograph of a young cadet above takes the ships wheel under watchful eye of the skipper, Lieut. Crd. Jim Butterfield during the short afterschool cruise of HMCS Oriole Tuesday. Same of the 36 young would be sailors are seen behind. In the photo on the left side, one of the ships crew explains a nautical point to one of the young cadets while Joe Young, commander of the local sea cadet corps listens.
Photograph of a young cadet above takes the ships wheel under watchful eye of the skipper, Lieut. Crd. Jim Butterfield during the short afterschool cruise of HMCS Oriole Tuesday. Same of the 36 young would be sailors are seen behind. In the photo on the left side, one of the ships crew explains a nautical point to one of the young cadets while Joe Young, commander of the local sea cadet corps listens.
Photograph of men handling lines of HMCS "Qu'Appelle" during docking manoeuvres is being given by two local sea cadets, above, Saturday afternoon. An estimated 5,000 persons took advantage of the ships invitation to come aboard. The dock was filled with spectators Saturday night for fireworks show which sent rockets flashing and barging over harbour.
Photograph of men handling lines of HMCS "Qu'Appelle" during docking manoeuvres is being given by two local sea cadets, above, Saturday afternoon. An estimated 5,000 persons took advantage of the ships invitation to come aboard. The dock was filled with spectators Saturday night for fireworks show which sent rockets flashing and barging over harbour.
"HONOR GUARD of officers and men from HMCS St. Croix present arms as the Royal Canadian Legion's color party marches past to the head of the parade. Honored place on the right this year was given to the Canadian Maple Leaf flags."
"HONOR GUARD of officers and men from HMCS St. Croix present arms as the Royal Canadian Legion's color party marches past to the head of the parade. Honored place on the right this year was given to the Canadian Maple Leaf flags."
