So I was at Fair’s Fair warehouse in #yyc today and found a 2nd hand copy of #tincancanucks signed by the author (me😁) on the shelf. That it was going for $9–1/2 the cover $—says something about its resale $ I guess; but at least 1 more person will get a chance to read it now!
The Royal Canadian Navy St. Laurent-class destroyer HMCS Fraser (DDH 233) underway during exercise Distant Drum, in 1983.
#OTD in 1951 #HMCSFraser was laid down at Burrard Drydock in North #YVR. Commissioned in 1957 she served the #RCN until 1994. Last of the St. Lawrence class, the next ship to bear the name will be the first of Canada’s new River-class destroyers in the 2030s #TinCanCanucks #NavalHistory
HMCS Iroquois in 1942
#OTD in 1942 #HMCSIroquois (G89) was commissioned into the #RoyalCanadianNavy. She was 1st of her class (and of her name) to serve the #RCN in WW2, Korea, & the Cold War. She decommissioned in 1962. #TinCanCanucks #kindlebook buff.ly/2WRadCO, #paperback buff.ly/3CAllMB #NavalHistory
Looking northwest at HMCS Iroquois (DDH 280) at North River Pier 88 of New York Cruise Terminal.
#OTD in 1970 #HMCSIroquois (DDG 280) was launched at Sorel, QC. She was the first of her class and served the #RCN until 2015. The 280s were groundbreaking #COGOG ships built in Canada. #TinCanCanucks #kindlebook buff.ly/2WRadCO, #paperback buff.ly/3CAllMB #NavalHistory
HMCS Vancouver (F6A)
#OTD in 1936 #HMCSVancouver (F6A) was decommissioned. She was one of two WW1 vintage S-class destroyers which served the #RCN from 1928. Built by Thornycroft she was, with #HMCSSkeena, a key part of Canada’s west coast naval defence throughout the early 1930s. #TinCanCanucks #NavalHistory
Amazon review for Tin Can Canucks
Thinking of a #Christmas gift for a current or former Canadian sailor in your life? Could I humbly suggest #TinCanCanucks ( #kindlebook buff.ly/2WRadCO, #paperback buff.ly/3CAllMB ). The reviews look good! 👍😎
My books: #TinCanCanucks #kindlebook buff.ly/2WRadCO, #paperback buff.ly/3CAllMB; #BeforeTheCrash #kindlebook buff.ly/3p2yMKg, #paperback buff.ly/4eALYhE; #TheBirdAndTheLeaf #kindlebook buff.ly/4eAWOEu #paperback buff.ly/3XRUdiT. Pick one up & enjoy!
