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Ground Fire and Good Fortune
Mr. Hosegood talks about bombing rail yards, being shot at, and not being able to see what was going on.
Lost Crews
Mr. Hosegood remembers the crews that didn’t make the journey home.
Standing Up for the Crew
Mr. Hosegood tells of the only time he disobeyed the orders of his Captain.
Why The Navy?
Mr. Irwin describes his reason for enlisting and basic training.
Receiving Messages
Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.
Nor’easter
Mr. Irwin gives an excellent account of riding out a Nor’easter.
Layout of a Convoy
Mr. Irwin gives a detailed description of the layout and protection of a convoy.
A Soup Bowl Full of Rum
Mr. Irwin describes events on board HMCS Prince Rupert on VE Day and having to wait until dropping anchor in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia to ‘splice the main brace.’
HMCS Prince Rupert
Mr. Irwin describes joining HMCS Prince Rupert and his shipboard duties.
Wireless Operator Training
Mr. Irwin describes, in detail, training to be a wireless operator.
Depth Charges
Mr. Irwin describes the armaments aboard his frigate, in particular anti-submarine weaponry
A Visit to London
Mr. Irwin describes visiting London, seeing St. Paul’s Cathedral and saluting their Royal Highnesses, the King and Queen.
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