Archived News
Refit photos by Carl Anderson April 21, 2018
Here are some photographs to show that work is progressing on the ship. Trustee Carl Anderson was kind enough to share them. More will be posted soon.
Lookout Newspaper article on HMCS Sackville’s Re-fit
http://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/critical-work-sackville-underway/
Musings from a Life at Sea with Patricia Martinson
Irish-born Patricia Martinson served in the Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War II and between 1947 and 1980, was an officer in the British Merchant Navy. She finished her career as the Port Captain of the SS Golden Phoenix. She has assisted with...
Darren Fisher (MP Dartmouth-Cole Harbour) in the House of Commons 27 February 2018
Mr. Speaker, as Canada's oldest warship and the only remaining flower-class corvette, HMCS Sackville is an important part of Royal Canadian Navy history. Declared a national historic site in 1988, it serves as a naval memorial, honouring Canadian sailors who died in...
A Time Lapse video of HMCS Sackville being raised out of Halifax Harbour
https://youtu.be/QgKZKzPWWRA Many thanks to the RCN for the use of their video.
H.M.C.S. Sackville Inside S/M Shed for 3 Month Refit
Canada's Naval Memorial is about to begin a 3 month re-fit in HMC Dockyard. Photos Courtesy of Bill Gard
HMCS Sackville on Syncrolift in HMC Dockyard for 3 month Refit
HMCS Sackville high and dry on the Syncrolift on 11 Feb. 2018. She will be moved inside a shelter for an estimated 3-month refit. Photo by Doug Struthers
Government support for HMCS Sackville
Top Photo: Treasury Board President Scott Brison announces support for HMCS Sackville with RAdm Craig Baines, at left; MPs Darren Fisher and Darrell Samson, and LCdr Jordan Holder Bottom photo: Trustees and Board Members of Canadian Naval Memorial Trust pose along...
H.M.C.S Sackville – Trident Article
Ryan Melanson, Trident ~ HMCS Sackville is one of the top destinations for tourists along the Halifax Waterfront and across the region, and they’ve got the certificate to prove it. The last of Canada’s Second World War Corvettes, now a museum ship under the care of...
A Remembrance of James Bond
A Remembrance of James Bond Jan 26 The Canadian Naval Memorial Trust will hold a remembrance ceremony to mark the passing of Lieutenant Commander James Bond during the regular Friday noon gathering of trustees and supporters of HMCS Sackville Friday Jan 26, 2018 at...