Obituary for Spurgeon George “Spud” Roscoe VE1BC
Canada’s naval history community lost one of their biggest contributors in December. Reprint to obituary from J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax Spurgeon George “Spud” Roscoe VE1BC (84) born on…
Physician Assistant Pushes Practice to New Depths
With over three decades of military service under his belt, Army Captain Jerrott’s journey took an unexpected turn when he joined the crew of HMCS Windsor. On top of transitioning…
Saab – Damen Joint Proposal for Canadian Submarines
Saab and Damen Shipyards have agreed to export the advanced Expeditionary C-71 submarines. CEO of Damen Shipyards Arnout Damen and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson made the decision this week…
NATO Boosts ASW and Surface Action Skills in Exercise Dynamic Manta
NATO concluded its anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare exercise Dynamic Manta (DYMA24) in Catania, Italy, March 8. Led by Commander, Submarines NATO at Allied Maritime Command in Northwood, Dynamic Manta converged…
Former HMCS Porte Dauphine for Sale
Salmon Transporter Stock # NS4820 $250,000(USD) Printer Friendly Version Specs Images Dimensions: 114′ x 30’6″ Year: 1952 Model: Packer / Tender Engine: CAT 3508 Diesel Hull: Steel USA Registered. 114′…
HMCS Charlottetown Under the Northern Lights
Photos by: Private Brendan Gamache, Canadian Armed Forces
2024 Naval Appointments
Vice Admiral Angus Topshee and Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 1 Tom Lizotte announced navy command and senior appointments. Along with the command team congratulating the RCN personnel, CANFORGEN 008/24 noted,…
NATO Exercise Dynamic Manta 2024 Kicks Off
Until 8 March, the training activity called Dynamic Manta will take place in the central Mediterranean area, which, since 2013, has been one of NATO’s most important and complex anti-submarine…
Mill Cove Ferry from Bedford to Downtown Halifax
People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and downtown Halifax. The Province, along with the…