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The Royal Canadian Navy was one of the world’s largest navies at the end of the Second World War. In the Korean War, RCN ships were the first Canadian forces sent overseas and patrolled the waters around the Korean Peninsula for five years.

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Ice buildup on HMCS Saint Laurent, convoy duty, Winter 1939.

Ice buildup on HMCS Saint Laurent, convoy duty, Winter 1939.

Ice buildup on HMCS Saint Laurent, convoy duty. Winter 1939.

Ice buildup on HMCS Saint Laurent, convoy duty. Winter 1939.

HMCS St. Laurent, 1938. Shortly after war was declared, the torpedos were removed from the deck of the St. Laurent.

HMCS St. Laurent, 1938. Shortly after war was declared, the torpedos were remov ...

George Hicks and his depth charge thrower, HMCS <em>Pictou</em>, 1941.

George Hicks and his depth charge thrower, HMCS Pictou, 1941.

Able Seaman George MacNair (second from right) poses with his comrades from the HMCS <em>Prince Rupert </em>Hedgehog party after sinking the German submarine <em>U-575 </em>on patrol off the Azores in March 1944.

Able Seaman George MacNair (second from right) poses with his comrades from the ...

After sinking the German submarine <em>U-575</em> in March 1944, three New Brunswickers from the ship's company of HMCS <em>Prince Rupert </em>pose for a newspaper photo in St John's, Newfoundland. From left to right: Alan Butcher, Melville DeMerchant, and George MacNair.

After sinking the German submarine U-575 in March 1944, three New Brunswickers f ...

The ship's company of HMCS <em>Prince Rupert </em>poses following her commissioning in Esquimalt, British Columbia in August 1943. Ordinary Seaman George MacNair is third from the right in the uppermost row.

The ship's company of HMCS Prince Rupert poses following her commissioning in Es ...

Practice torpedo leaving the tube aboard HMCS Annapolis.

Practice torpedo leaving the tube aboard HMCS Annapolis.

The HMCS Annapolis was "always wet. The Crowsnest was no place to be," says Charles Gaal. Who spent a good deal of time in the crowsnest.

The HMCS Annapolis was "always wet. The Crowsnest was no place to be," says Ch ...

Charles Gaal aboard HMCS Chaudiére, 1944.

Charles Gaal aboard HMCS Chaudiére, 1944.

Survivors of the HMCS <em>Esquimalt </em>disembarking from HMCS <em>Sarnia</em>, Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 16, 1945.
Faces of War: Lt. Richard G. Arless / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-157021.

Survivors of the HMCS Esquimalt disembarking from HMCS Sarnia, Halifax, Nova Sco ...

Survivors of HMCS <em>Esquimalt </em>disembarking from HMCS <em>Sarnia</em>, Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 16, 1945.
Faces of War: Lt. Richard G. Arless / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-157033.

Survivors of HMCS Esquimalt disembarking from HMCS Sarnia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, ...

Depth charges dropped from HMCS <em>Lasalle </em>exploding during a U-boat hunt in the North Atlantic, 1944.

Depth charges dropped from HMCS Lasalle exploding during a U-boat hunt in the No ...

Steward Walter Jacuk, Royal Canadian Navy, 1943.

Steward Walter Jacuk, Royal Canadian Navy, 1943.

Inspection prior to shore leave in a South American port, HMCS <em>Uganda</em>, circa 1945-46.

Inspection prior to shore leave in a South American port, HMCS Uganda, circa 194 ...

Burial at sea, HMCS <em>Lasalle</em>, 1944.

Burial at sea, HMCS Lasalle, 1944.

The officers of the HMCS Victoriaville on commissioning, fall of 1944.From left to right: Peter Stanger (Navigator); name unknown (Communications); Arnold Webb (Gunnary); Parkinson, first name unknown (Equipment Operator); Les Hickey (Commanding Officer); Kevin Power (Paymaster); Name unknown (Assistant Equpiment Operator); Fred Bud Burbidge (Executive Officer). This indicates the number and roles of the officers on a frigate at that time, and the obvious young age of all - I was 22 ; Kevin Power.

The officers of the HMCS Victoriaville on commissioning, fall of 1944.From left ...

Looking out from HMCS <em>Algonquin</em>, D-Day or shortly thereafter, June 1944.

Looking out from HMCS Algonquin, D-Day or shortly thereafter, June 1944. ...

The certificate Albert Revie received for crossing the Arctic Circle while serving in HMCS <em>Algonquin</em>, April 1, 1944.

The certificate Albert Revie received for crossing the Arctic Circle while servi ...

Telegraph Office in the HMCS <em>Lanark</em>, 1945.

Telegraph Office in the HMCS Lanark, 1945.

Peter Cox (left), poses with his shipmates while underway on the HMCS Matan.

Peter Cox (left), poses with his shipmates while underway on the HMCS Matan.

Peter Cox on board the HMCS Matan while underway.<em>
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Peter Cox on board the HMCS Matan while underway.

Arthur Murray (right), standing watch on the bridge of the HMCS Kelowna.

Arthur Murray (right), standing watch on the bridge of the HMCS Kelowna.

Arthur Murray (right), standing watch on the bridge of the HMCS Kelowna.

Arthur Murray (right), standing watch on the bridge of the HMCS Kelowna.

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