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within occupation Radio Operator
Premonition of an Attack
Mr. White recalls a night in the South Pacific when the second mate changed the ships course, thinking a sub might be waiting for them. He then explains why ships couldn't stop to pick up mariners in the water.
Coffin Corner
Mr. White describes 'coffin corner', and recalls an instance when a nearby ship hit a sub and the hunt and destruction that ensued.
Dead or Alive?
Mr. White recalls being seasick on his first watch and how he was told by the chief operator of the ship that "There is no 'sick' on this ship!."
No Recognition
Mr. White recalls how the service of the Merchant Navy wasn't recognized after the war.
Food to Child Amputees
Mr. Chaisson recalls giving away his food to child amputees in Inchon, and realizing how much harder life was for people there, than people in Canada.