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“Mine Dismantling” Part 1 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was mentioned in a dispatch.
Assignment on HMS Prosperine
Mr. Sutherland became an officer in the navy and volunteers for mine disposal duties.
The Home Front
Mr. Sutherland talks about working with the Bank of Commerce in a small town in a two-man branch in Newcastle.
Good Food On Board Ship
Mr. White remembers the quality of the food on board HMCS Sioux.
A Co-operative Effort
Mr. White explains the role and effectiveness of the international navy that was assembled to patrol the waters off South Korea during the years of the war, 1950-53.
Chinese Forces Invade The South
Chinese forces, moving in through North Korea, invaded South Korea shortly after HMCS Sioux returned from the repair of their vessel in Japan.
Some Rough Water
Life aboard ship was not always smooth sailing, especially in stormy Pacific waters.
Shore Leave Excursions
Occasional shore leave took members of the crew of HMCS Sioux to some interesting places, including the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
New Duties
Mr. White recalls his first weeks in Korean waters.
Quick Response By R.C.N.
North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950. Within a week of that invasion, three destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy sailed from the West Coast for Korean waters.
Duties Aboard Ship
Mr. Treherne talks about duties on the aircraft plot.
Duties of a Captain’s Secretary
Mr. Treherne talks about acting as the captain’s sec.
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