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within occupation Wireless Operator
HMCS Prince Rupert
Mr. Irwin describes joining HMCS Prince Rupert and his shipboard duties.
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.
No surrender
Mr. McVicar talks about Japan's refusal to surrender, and life in the Tropics with scorpions and malaria.