Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1989 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 color photograph.
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The HMCS Esquimalt Memorial Association was formed in memory of HMCS Esquimalt, the last Canadian warship lost during WWII near Halifax harbour on April 16, 1945. Between 1989 and 2011 the Association hosted yearly services at the HMCS Esquimalt memorial cairn on the anniversary of the ship's sinking. The services are now jointly hosted by the RCN and Township.
Repository
Archival history
Donated to Esquimalt Municipal Archives, Accession v990-018
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Esquimalt Memorial Cairn Ceremony, April 10, 1989. Foreground: L-R Esquimalt Mayor, Ron Warder, Capt. Beckett, Base Commander and Ernie Cassels, M.C. Background: unidentified individuals
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
There are no restrictions on access to these records.
Conditions governing reproduction
Researchers are responsible for observing Canadian copyright regulations.
Language of material
English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Good