Established in 1923, the Gunnery School at the Halifax Dockyard trained officers and sailors in naval gunnery.

The facility contained a range of naval guns, some of which are seen here. The large weapons in the background (centre right) are likely 6-inch guns from HMCS Aurora, which had been taken out of service in 1922 due to budget cutbacks. The school also trained members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Marine Section. "Whale Island" refers to the home of HMS Excellent, the Royal Navy's gunnery training establishment in Portsmouth, England.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19750559-009_p23