This section brings together the approximately 700 objects and photographs used in Canada's Naval History. Use this section to directly access objects and photographs grouped by type, as shown below, or use the search function above to search through them by title.

"Crossing the Line" Certificate, SS Stanley Park

David McMillan received this certificate following his crossing of the equator in the SS Stanley Park on 13 December 1944.

As is typical of such certificates, it identifies the date and location of the crossing, in this case north of Brazil. The certificate also bears the signatures of "Neptunus Rex" (King Neptune) and the ship's master, or captain. Aside from the illustrations at the top of the page, the certificate is quite plain; other examples, especially in peacetime, were much more ornate.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19860141-020