Mk 2 Carrier water can

[Robert Bergeron]

Looking to identify all variations of the 1 and 2 Gal Canadian POW cans used on Canadian MkI and MKII Carriers .

From left to right in the pictures :

1 Gal oil can ( Green )
2 Gal water can (white )
2 Gal water can ( Grey )
2 x 2 Gal water cans ( white )
2 Gal Petrol marked ( naphta ) can ( Red )
3x 2 Gal Petrol cans first and second ones marked '' petrol '' ( green )

Calling on all collectors/curators :

Are there any other Canadian variations not pictured ?

Thanks.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Are there any other Canadian variations not pictured ?

Thanks.

1 gal. OIL can, brown with white print and I bet there's brown 2 gal. PETROL cans.

And a 2 gal. can marked KEROSENE, black print on white if I recall.

[Lynn Eades]

Naptha is different from Petrol. It is (was) non leaded gas (white spirits). It would be used for stoves, lamps etc.

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

I was generously gifted this 2 gallon container, dated 1943 at the recent FMVA Odessa meet. Painted grey with white lettering, in great condition.

Peter


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[Robert Bergeron]

Thanks Peter , this adds to our knowledge base greatly . Grey with white lettering , just like a water can . Awesome . Thanks .

[super dave]

A interesting 1 gallon Water can I picked up a while back.

[Ed Storey]

That is a very interesting can. It may not have been for potable water like the 2 Gallon cans.

[Robert Bergeron]

I concur with Ed. Very interesting Dave !

Keep them coming.

The knowledge base is expanding.