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Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.

End of War Reaction

End of War Reaction

Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.

Receiving Distress Calls

Receiving Distress Calls

Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.

The Poor Guys Were Dying

The Poor Guys Were Dying

Mr. Irwin describes the probable sinking of a German submarine, and a very emotional description of dying sailors rescued after the torpedoing of a British warship.

A Visit to London

A Visit to London

Mr. Irwin describes visiting London, seeing St. Paul’s Cathedral and saluting their Royal Highnesses, the King and Queen.

Depth Charges

Depth Charges

Mr. Irwin describes the armaments aboard his frigate, in particular anti-submarine weaponry

Wireless Operator Training

Wireless Operator Training

Mr. Irwin describes, in detail, training to be a wireless operator.

HMCS Prince Rupert

HMCS Prince Rupert

Mr. Irwin describes joining HMCS Prince Rupert and his shipboard duties.

A Soup Bowl Full of Rum

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.’

Receiving Messages

Receiving Messages

Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.

We Never got any Privileges

We Never got any Privileges

Mr. Yeadon compares the treatment of the Canadian Armed Forces vs. the Merchant Navy with respect to post-war benefits, particularly since merchant service had begun, in many cases, long before active military service.

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