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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.’
Layout of a Convoy
Mr. Irwin gives a detailed description of the layout and protection of a convoy.
Nor’easter
Mr. Irwin gives an excellent account of riding out a Nor’easter.
Receiving Messages
Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.
Why The Navy?
Mr. Irwin describes his reason for enlisting and basic training.
War - A Great Life Experience
Mr. Jervis expresses his pride in the Canadian navy’s participation in the Second World War, and states his service was one of the greatest experiences in his lifetime.
HMS Uganda
The Uganda was brought back because of political reasons.
Join the Navy to See the World
Mr. Jervis talks about the excitement he felt when deciding to join the navy and the opportunities it provided.
Sinking of the Scharnhorst
Mr. Brown describes his time in the Arctic Ocean when their British fleet sank the Scharnhorst..
Aircraft Carriers
Mr. Brown explains one of the differences between the American and British carriers.
The Value of Marriage
Mr. Brown speaks about meeting the love of his life during the war and how, after 59 years, they still hold a strong bond of marriage.
Skiing in Russia
Mr. Brown shares a humourous adventure of skiing in Russia and how he accidentally skied through a group of British officers watching his performance.
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