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.
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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.
Photo showing Mrs. J. Peel, daughter Louise and Jill Gregory, daughter of Sergeant and Mrs. J. F. Gregory. They are three of almost 4,000 Kitimatians who called on H.M.C.S. Crescent when she was in port on the weekend. Here Mrs. Peel and the two girls are caught by the Sentinel camera, checking one of the many complex, strange things used to equip a vessel of the destroyer escort class.
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Photo showing Mrs. J. Peel, daughter Louise and Jill Gregory, daughter of Sergeant and Mrs. J. F. Gregory. They are three of almost 4,000 Kitimatians who called on H.M.C.S. Crescent when she was in port on the weekend. Here Mrs. Peel and the two girls are caught by the Sentinel camera, checking one of the many complex, strange things used to equip a vessel of the destroyer escort class.
Photo showing two 1,700 ton frigates of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Fore as they reach HMC Dockyard at Esquimalt for a two day visit. At left is JDS Harukaze; nearing the jetty is JDS Uranami. It marked the first time in 25 years that Japanese warships had visited British Columbia.
Photo showing two 1,700 ton frigates of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Fore as they reach HMC Dockyard at Esquimalt for a two day visit. At left is JDS Harukaze; nearing the jetty is JDS Uranami. It marked the first time in 25 years that Japanese warships had visited British Columbia.
The Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day celebrations in Kitimat. Canadian Naval vessels in Kitimat at the Kitimat Wharft located by Alcan. Yacht Club vessels in foreground.
The Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day celebrations in Kitimat. Canadian Naval vessels in Kitimat at the Kitimat Wharft located by Alcan. Yacht Club vessels in foreground.
Photograph showing Lt. Col. F. Lutz from the Netherlands and Commander G.E. Thaeter from Germany standing on the bridge of the HMCS Cowichan as they arrive to Kitimat.
Photograph showing Lt. Col. F. Lutz from the Netherlands and Commander G.E. Thaeter from Germany standing on the bridge of the HMCS Cowichan as they arrive to Kitimat.
Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay and HMCS Fortune.
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Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay and HMCS Fortune.
Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men, constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include: HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay, and HMCS Fortune.
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Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men, constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include: HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay, and HMCS Fortune.
Photo showing officer commanding the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron, Lieutenant Commander A.B. Torrie is seen on the bridge of his ship H.M.C.S. Fortune leading his squadron to Kemano, Monday. In the background can be seen H.M.C.S. James Bay Lieutenant Commander R. A. Orton, H.M.C.S. Miramichi Lieutenant Commander C. Cotaras and H.M.C.S. Cowichan Lieutenant Commander R. Okros. The squadron covered 54 nautical miles to Kemano in four hours easily.
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Photo showing officer commanding the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron, Lieutenant Commander A.B. Torrie is seen on the bridge of his ship H.M.C.S. Fortune leading his squadron to Kemano, Monday. In the background can be seen H.M.C.S. James Bay Lieutenant Commander R. A. Orton, H.M.C.S. Miramichi Lieutenant Commander C. Cotaras and H.M.C.S. Cowichan Lieutenant Commander R. Okros. The squadron covered 54 nautical miles to Kemano in four hours easily.
Photo showing Captain S.M. Anwar from Pakistan signing the register at Kemano. Colonel J. Sanchiz, from Spain, is on his left and much bemedalled colonel C.R. Webb, USA air attache is awaiting his turn in the background. Many famous visitors have signed this book including the Duke of Edinburgh. The group of 24 foreigners and three liaison officers arrived at Kemano 11 am Monday.
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Photo showing Captain S.M. Anwar from Pakistan signing the register at Kemano. Colonel J. Sanchiz, from Spain, is on his left and much bemedalled colonel C.R. Webb, USA air attache is awaiting his turn in the background. Many famous visitors have signed this book including the Duke of Edinburgh. The group of 24 foreigners and three liaison officers arrived at Kemano 11 am Monday.
Photo showing Lieutenant H. Halkett, Don Murray, manager of Northern Dock, Kitimat and Lieutenant A. Cairns meeting again in the course of visiting attaches tour of Kemano. All three had previously served together while employed by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. In 1955, they were shipmates on the Princess Norah.
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Photo showing Lieutenant H. Halkett, Don Murray, manager of Northern Dock, Kitimat and Lieutenant A. Cairns meeting again in the course of visiting attaches tour of Kemano. All three had previously served together while employed by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. In 1955, they were shipmates on the Princess Norah.
Photo showing the Navy royally entertained in Kitimat over the weekend. This exhuberant sailor at the Legion Saturday provided much fun with his agility on the dance floor. Here he is dancing the twist and as one spectator commented, "he must be double jointed in every limb." Pianist is Mrs. Dolly Robinson, ever popular at the Legion.
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Photo showing the Navy royally entertained in Kitimat over the weekend. This exhuberant sailor at the Legion Saturday provided much fun with his agility on the dance floor. Here he is dancing the twist and as one spectator commented, "he must be double jointed in every limb." Pianist is Mrs. Dolly Robinson, ever popular at the Legion.
Photo showing history trading vessel, the S.S. Beaver with Rear Admiral M.G. Stirling, Maritime Commander (Pacific), left, and L.J. Wallace, General Chairman, Provincial Centennial Committee.
Photo showing history trading vessel, the S.S. Beaver with Rear Admiral M.G. Stirling, Maritime Commander (Pacific), left, and L.J. Wallace, General Chairman, Provincial Centennial Committee.
