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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 $β€”says something about its resale $ I guess; but at least 1 more person will get a chance to read it now!

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The Royal Canadian Navy St. Laurent-class destroyer HMCS Fraser (DDH 233) underway during exercise Distant Drum, in 1983.

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

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HMCS Iroquois in 1942

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

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Looking northwest at HMCS Iroquois (DDH 280) at North River Pier 88 of New York Cruise Terminal.

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

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HMCS Vancouver (F6A)

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

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Amazon review for Tin Can Canucks

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! πŸ‘πŸ˜Ž

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Tin-Can Canucks: A Century of Canadian Destroyers eBook : Campbell, S. D.: Amazon.ca: Books Tin-Can Canucks: A Century of Canadian Destroyers eBook : Campbell, S. D.: Amazon.ca: Books

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!

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