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.
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.
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.
Lifeboat and Rescue
Mr. Blackmore describes being on the lifeboat, the conditions of the sea and his subsequent rescue. The boat that found them stumbled across them on a voyage. They had begun rowing back to Newfoundland when they were rescued.
Merchant Navy Men Carry On
Mr. Blackmore describes those who served in the Merchant Navy. He talks about the quality and impact of the service provided by the Merchant Navy and how it affected the war effort.