Creating a comprehensive list of Canadian Merchant Navy units from 1899 to 2024, along with their online associations and resources, involves covering a broad period and various organizations. Here's an overview:
Canadian Merchant Navy Units and Organizations
1. Early Period (1899 - 1918)
- Canadian Merchant Marine: Operated during the early 20th century and through WWI.
- Association: No specific online association for this early period.
- Canadian Transport Company: Managed various vessels in the early 1900s.
- Online Resources: Historical records and company archives may be available through maritime museums and historical societies.
2. Interwar Period (1918 - 1939)
- Canadian National Steamships: A significant player in Canadian shipping.
- Online Resources: [Canadian National Railway Historical Association](https://www.cnrha.ca)
- Canadian Pacific Steamships: Operated international and domestic routes.
- Online Resources: [Canadian Pacific Railway Historical Association](https://www.cprha.org)
3. World War II Era (1939 - 1945)
- Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Auxiliary Units: Included Merchant Navy units during WWII.
- Association: [Merchant Navy Commemorative Association](https://www.merchantnavy.ca)
- Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association (CMNVA): Represented veterans during and after WWII.
- Online Resources: [Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association](https://www.merchantnavy.ca)
- Fisheries and Marine Service: Provided support during wartime.
- Online Resources: Historical details might be found in government archives or maritime museums.
4. Post-War to Present (1945 - 2024)
- Canadian Shipowners Association: Represents contemporary shipping companies.
- Online Resources: [Shipping Federation of Canada](https://www.shippingfederation.ca)
- Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia: Represents the shipping community in BC.
- Online Resources: [Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia](https://www.chamberofshipping.com)
- Canadian Marine Advisory Council: Focuses on marine safety and regulations.
- Online Resources: [Canadian Marine Advisory Council](https://www.cmac-ccam.gc.ca)
- Canada’s Merchant Navy Memorial: Dedicated to those who served in the Merchant Navy.
- Online Resources: [Canada's Merchant Navy Memorial](https://www.naval-memorial.ca)
Additional Resources
- Maritime Museum of British Columbia: Offers extensive historical records and exhibitions.
- Online Resources: [Maritime Museum of British Columbia](https://mmbc.bc.ca)
- National Archives of Canada: Contains historical records related to the Canadian Merchant Navy.
- Online Resources: [Library and Archives Canada](https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca)
- Canadian War Museum: Provides information on Canada's military history, including the Merchant Navy.
- Online Resources: [Canadian War Museum](https://www.warmuseum.ca)
These resources cover the main periods and organizations associated with the Canadian Merchant Navy. For more detailed information, particularly on smaller or less-known units, historical records and specialized maritime archives would be beneficial.