Tag Archives: Navy

Not your normal view – Comox Glacier

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

Q3, a motor work boat from HMCS Quadra and the Comox Glacier in the distance

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Borealis I and Q3

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The fishing boat Borealis I and Q3, a motor work boat from HMCS Quadra

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HMCS Quadra – All in a row

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

All in a row at HMCS Quadra

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19 Wing Grizzly day sail

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Katherine

19 Wing sailing through Baynes Sound on PCT 60, Grizzly, Fun.. More images in a Facebook album and in a standalone album…

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Naden Band

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katherine

The Royal Canadian Navy Naden Band – from a slightly different view   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.262333520557033.1073742023.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″] Images 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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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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