Rowley Murphy's 1943 drawing shows HMCS Prince Robert readying to sail through the Panama Canal for the Mediterranean theatre.

After west coast patrols and service alongside American ships in the Aleutian Islands, the versatile Prince Robert underwent yet another transformation to become the Royal Canadian Navy's only anti-aircraft cruiser, designed to help protect other ships against enemy airplanes. The two other "Prince" ships, Prince David and Prince Henry, were also modified at Esquimalt and Vancouver, becoming Infantry Landing Ships to carry troops and landing craft for amphibious assaults.

HMCS Prince Robert Alongside Pier # 1
Drawn by Rowley Murphy in 1943
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-2389