Category Archives: Navy

HMCS Quadra – Sailing

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katherine

Cadets from HMCS Quadra sailing on the Comox Harbour [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.262330663890652.1073742022.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]   Images are also in a standalone album…

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HMCS Calgary

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

HMCS Calgary (FFH 335) is a Halifax-class frigate, the sixth vessel in her class and the second vessel to carry the name Calgary. Built as part of the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project., Calgary was laid down on 15 June 1991 … Continue reading →

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19 Wing Comox Marine Section

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

If you happen to find yourself at HMCS Quadra or 19 Wing/CFB Comox, you might also find yourself taking a walk down this pier – for the Air Force types it can be a bit of an intimidating walk as … Continue reading →

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Twilight at HMCS Quadra

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Katherine

The fast paced training day slowly fades into a quiet evening at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre.

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Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT) – Engine Room

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Katherine

A look around the engine room of Grizzly, a Royal Canadian Navy Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT). The Orcas are powered by two 2,500 hp Caterpillar 3516B V-16, 4-stroke water-cooled diesel engines.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.260046447452407.1073742017.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Onboard an Orca

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Onboard a warship one should always know how to get to their bunk, the galley, and the life rafts. The goal is to spend as little time as possible in a life raft… HMCS Quadra,Comox,Navy,Cadets,Goose Spit, Canadian Forces,CFB Comox,Vancouver Island … Continue reading →

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Staff Cadet PO1 Berthelot from HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre closed up for Special Sea Duty Men aboard Grizzly, an Orca Class patrol and training ship.

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Cadets sailing at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259716350818750.1073742015.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Orca-class Patrol Craft Training vessels

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

The Orca class vessels are primarily used to facilitate the two-to-six-week long at sea phases of naval officer training. They are also used to train non-commissioned members and provide an at sea experience for members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading →

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