HMCS Terra Nova

Mr. Bathurst recalls embarking from the port of Halifax and remembers the emotions felt by the sailors in seeing the support of all the people as they bid farewell.

Having participated in Persian Gulf operations, Mr. Bathurst looks back on the past 25 years and expresses his thoughts on the significance it played as part of Canada’s history.

Mr. Bathurst shares a tradition exercised on board ship on Christmas Day and the activities shared amongst the sailors to make it an enjoyable occasion at sea.

Mr. Bathurst speaks of the generosity of Canadians providing entertainment, gifts and thousands of letters to the sailors while at sea in the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Bathurst speaks of his involvement in improving morale by changing up hours of duty in respect to watch rotation.

Mr. Bathurst provides details of his day to day activities in keeping the administration of the ship in order.

Mr. Bathurst speaks about preparing to take part in the Persian Gulf War as executive officer of the HMCS Terra Nova.