1st Corvette Flotilla of the Royal Canadian Navy, Newfoundland

1st Corvette Flotilla of the Royal Canadian Navy, Newfoundland

Jul 23, 2021 #canadians
1st Corvette Flotilla of the Royal Canadian Navy

 

The 1st Corvette Flotilla of the Royal Canadian Navy enters the harbor of the Port of St. John on the island of Newfoundland during World War Two.

The 1st Corvettes Flotilla of the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of seven corvettes: HMCS Chambly, HMCS Agassiz, HMCS Alberni, HMCS Cobalt, HMCS Collingwood, HMCS Orillia and HMCS Wetaskiwin.

The picture was taken from the bridge of the corvette “Shambly”.



The Royal Canadian Navy photo source: Defense Canada.




Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Photo time: May 24, 1941

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *