Royal Navy Corvette: HMS Calypso (1883-1922), and HMCS Cabot, Royal Naval Reserve, Newfoundland Division

Royal Naval Reserve, Newfoundland Division At the turn of the century, Newfoundland did not have a standing military force. They had many cadet groups, such as the Church Lads Brigade (CLB) and the Catholic Cadet Corps (CCC), but none of these were sanctioned protection groups. In 1902 the decision was made to change this, and … Read more

Artillery preserved in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John’s, and HMCS Cabot

Artillery preserved in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3191528) Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, c1886. For all official data concerning the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, please click on the link to their website: Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery Website The aim of this website is to locate, identify and document … Read more