Mr Rogers gives us an idea of what it was like towing ships.
Voyage to Hong Kong
Mr. Treherne recalls getting word the atomic bomb had dropped in Japan.
Heading for the Pacific
Mr. Treherne recalls doing work ups on the HMCS Ontario.
Back to Canada
Mr. Treherne recalls being sent back to Canada the day before D-Day
Battle of the Sharnhorst (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Treherne discusses how the convoy gradually takes over the Sharnhorst
Battle of the Sharnhorst (Part 2 of 3)
Mr. Treherne recalls their attempts to intercept the Sharnhorst off the coast of Norway
Battle of the Sharnhorst (Part 1 of 3)
Mr. Treherne recalls a scuffle between some navy cruisers and the Scharnhorst.
Torpedoed Part 2 of 2
Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.
Torpedoed Part 1 of 2
Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.
“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2
Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 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 nominated for the George Medal.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 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 nominated for the George Medal.