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    The Lusitania was an ocean liner that was sunk by a German U-boat, killing around 1,200 people. To this day, it remains one of the most famous civilian liner disasters in the world.

    HMCS Oakville history, page 2

    HMCS Oakville history, page 3

    HMCS Oakville history - photograph, reverse of 3rd page

    "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945

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    Note on photo: Couple of stokers assisting Alex Parr, our chief E.R.A. in cleaning and servicing our anchor winch.

    HMCS Oakville original upper deck - short fo'c's'le.

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    HMSC Oakville history, page 1

    Photo taken by "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb. Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945.

    Corvettes, acting as antisubmarine warships, were used by Canada's navy to escort merchant ship convoys carrying men and supplies through the Atlantic. Their function was to detect and destroy the Ge

    HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board.

    HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board.

    Dr. Lorne A. Lyon member of the 75th Battalion returning home.

    The S/S Virginian was launched in 1904 in Glasgow, with passenger accommodation of: 346 first class, 286 second class, and 1000 steerage. She was scrapped in 1955 in Trieste. Printed on the front: Al

    Ronnie Brooman, age 7 stands on board the Cayuga.

Oakville Beaver, 8 Sep 2010, p. 30     Bronte's Harbour Days