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Commander John R Hunter serving the crew of manning base HMCS Niobe, Greenock, Scotland, December 25, 1944. The Royal Canadian Navy tradition of the senior officer handing over command to the youngest member of the crew, and the officers serving a festive meal, started in the 1940s. #navalhistory
Acting Commander (and Commanding Officer) John Rooke Hunter of HMCS Niobe, a Royal Canadian Navy manning base in Greenock, Scotland, serves Christmas drinks to RCN Ratings and WRCNs, December 25 1944. Commander Hunter is wearing his full uniform, with the three stripes of his position prominent on the cuff of his jacket. The stripes are "wavy", indicating that he was an officer of the RCNVR (Volunteer Reserve). Commander Hunter is holding a large jug of tea (or other drink) and is pouring into the cups and bowls of seated and uniformed RCN Ratings and WRCNs, who are smiling broadly, clearly enjoying the moment of their commanding officer serving them. Commander Hunter appears to be enjoying the moment also, leaning in to the task. Men from further down the row are looking on, also smiling at the scene. In the background, some bunting is hanging between the windows of the large room where the serving is taking place.
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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The LAST Corvette: HMCS Sackville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

269 Flower-class corvettes served as convoy escorts during WW2, in 11 Allied Navies.

Here is a tour of the one, breathtaking, survivor. Restored to 1944 sailing condition, as Canada’s Naval Memorial.

#navalhistory #maritimehistory
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HMCS Sackville, a Flower-class corvette, moored on the Halifax waterfront in July 2025. The ship was the smallest convoy escort, only 205 feet in length and 950 tons in weight. It was designed as an anti-submarine vessel. The picture is taken from a mooring opposite the bow of the of the ship. The ship's pennant number, K181, is visible in black numbers, painted towards the bow on the side of the ship. The ship is painted in camouflage grey and sky blue. A small gun is visible towards the bow, and a single funnel with red-painted stripes around it is visible towards the rear. A crow's nest rises above all in the centre of the ship.
August 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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An RN rating carries a young girl along a cluttered dock in Greenock, Scotland, March 1, 1945. This famous image, and the story behind it, epitomise naval purpose: protect the high seas; safeguard civilians.

This is the story of the Sørøya Island rescue.

#maritimehistory #navalhistory #WW2

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A Royal Navy sailor, wearing a sailor's cap and boots, walks along a muddy dock in Greenock, Scotland, past oil drums, moored ships and various mechanical tractors. He is carrying a young girl, age about 10, who is wrapped in a blanket. The girl is smiling. The sailor has the look of a man happy to complete an enormously worthwhile task.
February 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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The Library of Congress has literally one gazillion public domain photos and illustrations that are free to use for your projects!
www.loc.gov/free-to-use
October 8, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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October 27, 2024 at 4:04 PM