Tag Archives: RCN

Approaching Blue Starr 1

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Katherine

Blue Starr 1 anchored off Goose Spit

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Marine traffic jam

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Marina

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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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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 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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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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CFAV Albatross and CFAV Black Duck

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

CFAV Black Duck YAG 661 and CFAV Albatross YAG 660 are 53 foot crash boats, operated and maintained by the 19 Wing Marine Unit at HMCS Quadra. In the early 1950’s the Marine Rescue Section at CFB Comox was established  … Continue reading →

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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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