Possibly take on board HMCS PATHFINDER, STAR’s tender. McFetrick was CO from June 1942 to February 1944. CPO Walter “Pop” Carey went on to become a Sea Cadet officer at RCSCC LION after the war. I wonder if the sailor identified as H. Sager is actually Herb Seager.

Five Restigouche Class destroyer escorts (Gatineau, St. Croix, Restigouche, Kootenay & Terra Nova) of the 5th Canadian Escort Squadron and three Prestonian Class frigates (Buckingham, Cap de la Madelaine & Lauzon) of the 9th Canadian Escort Squadron alongside STAR from 23 to 25 August 1959 following the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway on 26 June 1959. Prior to that, the maximum size of ships that could enter the lakes was restricted to 82 metres or 269 feet by the locks of the Lachine Canal.

Please join us for our 2026/27 Season Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:30

Branch 622 RCL King St. Stoney Creek, Ontario

Guest Speakers from ONTARIO SHIPYARDS

Mr. Shaun Padula, President and CEO along with

Mr. Ted Kirkpatrick, V/P Business Development & Government Relations

 Ontario Shipyards has graciously donated the cost of the luncheon, so there is no fee.

RSVP as soon as possible to hna@hamiltonnaval.ca to confirm your attendance and no later than Friday, September 25^th.