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Mr. Nordlund describes the operation at sea with the magnetic minesweeper and how mines were detected and detonated.

Mr. Nordlund provides detail as to the configuration of a convoy and its’ purpose at sea.

Mr. Nordlund recalls his service on the North Atlantic on convoy escort and the degree of roughness at sea.

Mr. Nordlund speaks about his responsibility as skipper during barge duty on the landing craft and the injury he received while unloading the barge.

Mr. Nordlund compares the ships icing up similar to an iceberg and how the men dealt with these conditions.

Mr. Nordlund speaks about his enjoyment onboard the HMCS Kootenay, a passenger boat used to pick up people and escort submarines back to port.