CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Over the years there have been some wonderful images and stories of mascots and animal companions - many of these are featured in the Creature Comforts section. Good Companions, however, is devoted to some very special characters whose stories merit extra attention.
Percy was a groundhog notable for his adventurous and amusing escapades while mascot of, possibly, HMCS ASSINIBOINE.
O.D. (Ordinary Dog) Alice became very popular with the media during her reign as mascot of HMCS CAYUGA during the Korean conflict. The sheer volume of information and endearing images were a compelling reason for Alice to have her own page.
Tim Ryley's parrot was acquired in Nicaragua when HMS SHEARWATER was on a southern patrol in 1908. The antics of the much-loved bird were chronicled in Tim's journal of the voyage.
Please visit Creature Comforts and Creature Comforts Photo Album for more stories and images of mascots.
