Mr. Boicey reflects on comrades both living and lost at sea, and discusses the fact that, although many had had no familiarity with the sea, they became first class sailors.
Escorting Convoys on the Triangle Run
Mr. Boicey names the ports and describes the convoy routes where his vessel,
HMCS Nanaimo, patrolled in an effort to protect Allied shipping on what he calls The Triangle Run.
Saved By A Clerical Error
Mr. Boicey describes being held back from boarding HMCS Ville Du Quebec, because a mistake had been made in his paperwork. Shortly thereafter she was sunk.
Bad Outbreak of Boils
Mr. Brown describes how a bad outbreak of boils after service aboard the HMS Belfast led to a charge of “absent from duty” and a confinement to barracks for 14 days, with a surprising outcome.
Reasons for joining the Navy
Mr. Brown shares his story about the desire to join the navy and his chance to go to sea.