Nova Scotia Archives
The Royal Navy in Nova Scotia Waters
"One of the warships in Halifax Harbour, NS, 15 June 1939"
The Southampton class cruisers, HMS Glasgow and HMS Southampton were moored at Pier 21. They were escort ships for SS Empress of Britain taking King George VI and Queen Elizabeth home after their Royal Visit to North America, 1939.
Date: 1939
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Navy: Ships: Warships