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The North Atlantic could be very rough.
Mr. Bowen describes in very clear terms the violence wreaked by a North Atlantic storm, and the impact such storms had on a convoy.
Battle station or prison?
Mr. Bowen describes his action station, a small room directly above the screws, when his frigate was in a combat situation. He reflects on the fact that there would have been no escape had the vessel been torpedoed astern.
Women love a man in a Navy uniform.
Mr. Bowen discusses how shore leave was enhanced by the appeal of the Naval uniform to women.
Preparing to go to sea
Mr. Bowen describes his basic training and becoming a telegraphist. He describes a ‘novel’ approach to being taught Morse Code.
Blown Up With Gunfire
Mr. Fisk describes sweeping up and disabling German mines.
The Age of the Zoot Suiters
Mr. Fisk describes his call up and a clash with Zoot Suiters in Montreal.
Everybody's Doing It
Mr. Fisk discusses his reasons for enlisting.
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