Royal Canadian Navy :
HMCS Magnificent, 1955.
Edward John Vokey, wearing an HMCS Shearwater, cap tally.
Edward John Vokey (right), with friend, seemingly aboard SS Pasteur, which in the 1950's was a troop ship attached to the French military. What is puzzling about this photo is the background which is drawn in. Possibly a stage set or museum display?
Edward John Vokey (centre?), with two friends, seemingly aboard SS Pasteur, which in the 1950's was a troop ship attached to the French military. What is puzzling about this photo is the background which is drawn in. Possibly a stage set or museum display?
HMCS Magnificent, unknown sailor on flight deck. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
HMCS Magnificent, unknown sailors at stern of the ship. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
Men on HMCS Magnificent flight deck attending to a damaged aircraft. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
Unknown sailors probably ashore, with houses in the background. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
HMCS Magnificent, sunbathing sailor. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
HMCS Magnificent, sunbathing sailors. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
HMCS Magnificent, unknown sailor ashore. Tropical whites indicate a foreign port. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
HMCS Magnificent, unknown sailor with two children. Tropical whites indicate a foreign port. Photo print is dated December, 1955.
Thanks to Debbie Ann Vokey for these photos.
Can you provide names, details or corrections?
Please email Charlie Dobie.