P.Eng. + PMP. @WarshipsIFR contributor. Photographer. Mastodon: @sandymcclearn@canada.masto.host Bluesky: https://xitter.cf/t.co/hfVUFy2yF9
Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined April 2013
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FWIW, I'm putting this account on hiatus, & won't be posting from it or reading X going forward - both for my own mental health & to avoid enriching X's owner (the World's Most Expensive Prostitute) in any small way. If you want, follow me on Instagram, Mastodon, or LinkedIn.
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The new edition is now out and, as usual, it is packed with news, views and great pics, with a dash of history. The cover image is by @sandymcclearn of the @RoyalCanNavy frigate HMCS St. John's returning home to Halifax after a very busy deployment (see inside) on @NATO duties. Available as hard copy sundialmedia.escosubs.co.uk/… and also digital pocketmags.com/warships-inte…
ALT Front cover of the February 2026 edition of Warships IFR magazine, showing the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS St. John's. Photo: Sandy McClearn.
I will miss all the wonderful people I have met on this platform over the years, and I wish you all well.
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(Why WMEP? Cuz the individual in question successfully screws over entire countries for money.)
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As a reminder,
The US has had 46 presidents. Among them, there have been 91 criminal felony charges indicted. Those charges are distributed among the presidents as in the following list:
1/2
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We often hear about the 7 Wonders of the World, both ancient and modern.
But what about wonders of the Medieval Age?
Here are seven — and what happened to them... 🧵
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On this day, 55 years ago, HMCS Kootenay experienced a tragic explosion in its engine room during a routine full power trial. The incident claimed the lives of nine sailors and left many others with severe injuries. We will remember them.
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Today we remember Cpl Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who was murdered #OTD in 2014 while standing guard at the sacred Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
Credit to @CH_Cartoon for his powerful tribute.
@TheArgylls
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Engineers Nova Scotia shares the story of Nora Bernard, whose tireless fight for justice transformed the lives of many. Discover her powerful story and learn how her advocacy sparked a movement for change in Canada.
Read her story at engineersnovascotia.ca/news/…
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It’s time for Monday trivia! Can you name this device? Hint: not your usual Morse Key.
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BZ to Canada. An event we give coverage to in the next @WarshipsIFR A major aim was 'demystifying' the RCN at a time when major investment in its Fleet needs public support. Wouldn't it be great if the Royal Navy did the same sort of thing? Used to. For decades. Binned it.
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Our ship was looking rather glorious on the waterfront this morning with the fog and calm harbour.
Two views up the mainmast of #BluenoseII. #blackandwhitephotography @SailBluenoseII @gloucester2013 #schooner #sailing #sailingphotography @WoodenBoatMag #visitnovascotia #imagesofcanada
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Two photos with a long voyage in between: #HMCSMontreal left Halifax for #OpProjection in the snow & wind of March (L) and returned this morning on a nice sunny day (R). Taken through a dirty window, I elected to convert to black and white. @WarshipsIFR @IBallantyn @WarshipCam
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USS Mesa Verde alongside HMNB Devonport this afternoon as Storm Agnes breathes down the River Tamar.
Two photos with a long voyage in between: #HMCSMontreal left Halifax for #OpProjection in the snow & wind of March (L) and returned this morning on a nice sunny day (R). Taken through a dirty window, I elected to convert to black and white. @WarshipsIFR @IBallantyn @WarshipCam
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We're thrilled to announce Picton Castle will set sail from Lunenburg, NS, Canada, bound around the world, at 4:00pm on Wed May 10. Everyone is welcome to wish the ship and crew well and wave goodbye from the wharf at 174 Bluenose Drive. We’ll open the gate from 3:30pm onwards.
