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HMCS CORNWALLIS
Photos Submitted by Robert Berbeck

HMCS Cornwallis, Terra Nova 2/60,
Assault Course, 1960

Bob says "I think our divsional PO took the photos and sold copies to those who wanted them. It is only our division (Terra Nova) in the shots".

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Robert Berbeck says: "In the background on the Bay there used to be a very long jetty (dock) where we did boat drill. The Frigates used to come in there and take recruits to sea for the day. I know we had to jump off into the water on one ocassion. I believe it wasn't long after we left that they started to tear the dock down".

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Robert Berbeck is on his way up the wall.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

This is Joe Broadfoot from Texada Island coming out.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

The "Smoke House" (Tear Gas?).

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Bob says: "I believe three actually made it across the pond without falling in. They jumped in or were thrown in as it was mid-July 1960 and it was hot out".

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Group from Terra Nova 2/60 Division after completing the assault course.
Fourth from left in back row is Peter L'Heureux; 6th from left (standing slightly behind) is Don Marleau. Can you identify anyone else?

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Back row, 1st left is Tiny Madsen.
Front row, from left: Don Campbell; Cliff Hall; in the middle is Johnson. Can you identify anyone else?

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Back row, 1st left is Len Ethier; 4th from left is Robert Berbeck.
Sitting in front is the class captain and I believe his last name was Lloyd. Can you identify anyone else?

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Back row, 4th from left is John White; 4th from right is Cicconi; 2nd from right is Briggs.
Front Row, 4th from right is Murray David; far right is Wayne Chute. Can you identify anyone else?

Royal Canadian Navy : HMCS Cornwallis : assault course, 1960.

Safety was always high on the list but we did NOT need this ambulance!

Email Robert Berbeck.


Can you provide names, details or corrections?
Please email Charlie Dobie.


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