Caption
In addition to the regular two-week camp, HMCS Acadia has a seven-week leadership course attended by about 75 cadets annually. This year these cadets formed a royal guard for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Discipline, skill and comradeship in sea cadet training prepare these young lads for a useful role as adult citizens of Canada. Whether their future lies with the Royal Canadian Navy or a career in civilian life, sea cadet summer at HMCS Acadia will not be soon forgotten.
Release Date
September 15, 1959
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Sea Cadets from over 100 corps east of Winnipeg receive summer training at HMCS Acadia in Sydney, Nova Scotia. First commissioned in 1956, this base welcomes over 2,000 sea cadets each year for a two-week period. Sailing, whaler-pulling, cutter races, swimming and rowing, round out their winter landside training in seamanship, rifle drill, naval history and related subjects. On Vancouver Island, where this photograph was taken, a similar camp, HMCS Quadra, [Comox, B.C.] accommodates approximately 1,000 cadets each year from Western Canada. ["Comox, B.C.," has been added to mat release in pen.]
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89501
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177120
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
These apprentice sailors may never have to display their sailing skill to save their lives at sea, but they will derive from their training knowledge that will give them hours of pleasure once they become "civilian" again.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89420
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177117
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
A taste of the sailor's life in cadets inspires many to make it their career. At 16 1/2 cadets are eligible for trade training in the regular navy. For cadets who wish to continue their education, several scholarships are offered.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89419
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177116
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
For centuries, the tying of knots and splicing of ropes has been an imperative part of every sailor's training. By summer's end you can be certain that these sea cadets will have no "granny" knots in their nautical know-how.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89416
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177114
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Competition is keen and proficiency is high in sports and seamanship. In each of the summer camps "Cock of the Walk" prizes are awarded to winning teams and individuals. The best all-round cadet receives the coveted "Captain's Prize".
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB89414
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177113
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #227: Summer Camp for Junior Salts: 2,000 Sea Cadets at HMCS Acadia
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
September 15, 1959
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
In addition to the regular two-week camp, HMCS Acadia has a seven-week leadership course attended by about 75 cadets annually. This year these cadets formed a royal guard for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Discipline, skill and comradeship in sea cadet training prepare these young lads for a useful role as adult citizens of Canada. Whether their future lies with the Royal Canadian Navy or a career in civilian life, sea cadet summer at HMCS Acadia will not be soon forgotten.
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