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Charcoal and pencil study sketch by Donald Cameron Mackay of an armed confrontation on the deck of a submarine

Item consists of a charcoal and pencil study sketch by D.C. Mackay in the early 1940s showing a two officers standing on the deck of a surfaced submarine, pointing pistols at an unarmed sailor. One figure is slumped onto the deck of the submarine. Two sailors on a vessel alongside point rifles at the submarine's deck gun operator, who recoils.

A selection of charcoal and pencil sketches by Donald Cameron Mackay

Item consists of a page with seven small charcoal and pencil sketches by D.C. Mackay, likely in the early 1940s. The first sketch shows a three-masted sailing vessel, fore and portside. The second sketch shows a portside view of a three-masted sailing vessel. The third sketch (marked "1.") is of Admiral [Edward] Boscawen at Louisbourg. The fourth sketch (marked "2.") is a rough map of Canada. The fifth sketch (marked "3." and captioned "IMP DEF, Port of sh detailed squadron") shows a rough portside sketch of a three-masted sailing vessel. The sixth sketch (marked "4." is a portrait of Provo Wallis. The seventh sketch (marked "5." and captioned "Ang German policy, fleet at Alexandria") shows a portside sketch of an unidentified vessel.

Facsimile of a pencil sketch by Donald Cameron Mackay of an officer angered by a sailor

Item consists of a facsimile of a pencil sketch by D.C. Mackay from the early 1940s of an officer dressing down an insubordinate sailor. The perspective appears to be from the corner of George Street and Brunswick Street in Halifax. An accompanying caption reads: "Like he said -- / 'Never salute an officer / with a cig in your mouth"

Charcoal and pencil drawing by Donald Cameron Mackay of HN Layard and Lt. Rowland making navigational observations aboard HMCS Restigouche

Item consists of a charcoal and pencil drawing by D.C. Mackay in the early 1940s of two officers making navigational observations while on convoy duty aboard HMCS Restigouche. One person is holding a pair of binoculars, while another uses navigational equipment. Mackay identifies the two men as HN (Hospitalman) Layard, and Lt. Rowland, of the Restigouche.

Pencil and ink silhouettes by Donald Cameron Mackay of seven allied ships

Item consists of seven small pencil and ink silhouette ship drawings by D.C. Mackay on India paper in the early 1940s. Ships depicted include RMS Aquitania, RMS Monarch of Bermuda/Queen of Bermuda, RMS Empress of Britain, RMS Empress of Australia, HMS Malaya, HMS Valiant, and HMS Enterprise. Includes tonnage and dimensions information.
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