History of The Royal Canadian Navy - Pre-unification Senior Officers of The RCN

Pre-unification Senior Officers of The RCN

In August 1964 the position of Chief of the Naval Staff was formally abolished when amendments to the National Defence Act came into force. Responsibility for naval matters was split between the newly established Defence Staff in Ottawa and operational headquarters in Halifax (for the Atlantic fleet) and Esquimalt (for the Pacific fleet).

Flag Officer, Atlantic Coast

1. Rear Admiral Jeffrey V. Brock, 1963–1964
2. Rear Admiral William Landymore, 1964–1966

Flag Officer, Pacific Coast

1. Rear Admiral Mickey G. Stirling, 1964–1966
2. Rear Admiral John A. Charles, 1966–1969

Principal Naval Adviser, CFHQ

1. Vice Admiral Kenneth L Dyer, 1964–1966
2. Vice Admiral Ralph L. Hennessy, 1966–1968

Commander, Maritime Command

1. Rear Admiral William Landymore, 1966-1966
2. Rear Admiral J.C. O'Brien, 1966–1968