@USAS_WW1 Google Earth is the best. It's easy to spend a lot of time on there. CSS Acadia, and HMCS Sackville K-181, with Theodore Too (no longer at Halifax) in the middle, all alongside here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ๐โค๐จ๐ฆโ @RoyalCanNavy@CssAcadia@TheodoreTugboat@HMCSSACKVILLE1
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we commemorate the history and trauma caused by residential schools. We remember those lost and honour the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve. ๐งก
Learn more: https://t.co/hk3ohTM0fm
Then and Now: Crew Aloft
1991 ๐ 2023
Deckhand Abbey (3rd from the right) is standing where her father Mark is in the original photo!
We didn't have enough harnesses to all get up there, so huge thanks to deckhand Dan Wenzl for creating this composite photo.
#TBT#ThenandNow
The level of work required to keep a warship from the First & Second World Wars shipshape is immense. A huge shout out to all those who give so much time and effort to keep naval history alive. ๐โค๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ @CssAcadia@HMCSSACKVILLE1@USSTexasBB35
One of the most important ships in Canadian history, @CssAcadia is flying the White Ensign this week with its wartime pennant number Z00. This ship has a long distinguished career in Canadian government service & commissioned into the @RoyalCanNavy during both World Wars.
Today we are virtually lighting up red for Fetal Alcohol Awareness Day.
Did you know FASD impacts approximately 4% of Canadians?
Learn more: https://t.co/VTOdCylt0G
#fetalalcoholnovascotia
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If you're going exploring, ships that are over 100 years old should be at the top of your list. Learn more about this Veteran from the Battle of Jutland at: https://t.co/vfCTJZCbIk ๐โค๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐งโ @RoyalNavy@CssAcadia
HMCS Sackville looks mighty fine, rain or shine, day or night! Please come down to the Halifax waterfront for a tour. We are open daily 10-4.
Photo: Doug Struthers CNMT