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Sinking of the Livingston
Mr. Blackmore describes the sinking of the Livingston and how he found a dory and a life boat. He also speaks about how they rescued sailors in the water.
Description of the Livingston
Mr. Blackmore describes the Livingston, the ship on which he was torpedoed. He details the impact of the torpedo as well as her sinking.
Surviving a Torpedo Attack
Mr. Blackmore describes surviving his ship going down and how he escaped in a life boat. He was a victim of a torpedo attack while freighting coal from Canada to Newfoundland on November 2, 1941.
Overnight Honeymoon
Mr. Pike recalls being called back to the ship, the morning after being married.
Sub Nets and Sleeping Fully Clothed
Mr. Pike describes the purpose of sub nets at the mouth of a harbor. Recalling torpedoed in a harbor without nets, he explains how seaman were rarely out of uniform while at sea.
One Overboard and One Burial Per Day
Mr. Pike recalls events from his service aboard the hospital ship Lady Nelson. He first describes how shell-shocked patients regularly escaped their ward and jumped overboard. He then explains how a body was prepared for burial at sea, and a quick service was performed.
Severely Injured - No Memory
Mr. Pike recalls being terribly injured, but with no memory how. He describes how his fractures were so bad that doctors were unable to operate, for fear of doing more damage than good.
Explosive Cargo and a Near Miss
Mr. Pike describes how a ship could sink or explode if torpedoed, depending on how it was hit and the type of cargo. He then recalls how he transferred off the Bic Island, days before it was torpedoed, while transporting munitions.
Convoy Attacks - Men in the Water
Mr. Pike explains how ships could be sunk in a convoy without other ships knowing, and describes how hard it was to not stop and help sailors in the water.
Manoeuvres at Sea
Mr. Pike explains some details as to how ships would travel and manoeuver. He describes a Master's sealed orders, dragging fog buoys, and turning as a part of a tight convoy.
Able Bodied Seaman
Mr. Pike describes some of the skills required of an able bodied seaman. Recalling how the officer on his first ship tested his rigging abilities.
Manning Pool
Mr. Pike explains the purpose of the manning pool, describing why and how he was only in it for a minute. He also recalls how the bureaucratic rules surrounding the manning pool, forced a friend to be stuck on a lifeboat.
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