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Team Work of Cooks
Mr. Hynes explains the process amongst the teams of cooks and bakers and how they ensured that everyone was getting fed properly.
Extreme Heat Upon Arrival in Qatar
Mr. Hynes describes in detail the feeling of getting off the plane in Qatar and experiencing extreme heat conditions..
Getting the Call
Mr. Hynes shares his experience in getting chosen to be part of the contingent of cooks that would take part in the Persian Gulf War.
Sights of the Oil Fires in the Distance
Realizing the burning oil fires were close, Mr. Mellor describes the sights from on board the ship with the smell and foggy surroundings.
Responsibilities as part of Engineering Department
Mr. Mellor provides detail on his role on board ship and the detailed routine of the entire engineering department.
Uniqueness of the HMCS Athabaskan
Mr. Mellor describes unique aspects of being part of the crew of the HMCS Athabaskan and interpretations some sailors had for the work that they did.
Excitement of Going to War
After confirming his part in the Persian Gulf War, Mr. Mellor shares the sense of excitement felt gearing up and getting ready to go to sea.
From Rumours to Reality
Mr. Mellor shares the story of how he first heard of a contingent going to the Persian Gulf and steps he took to ensure he would be a part of it.
The Story of the Great Pumpkin
As sailors became a bit homesick, an elaborate act of morale was exercised when a huge pumpkin was flown above the ships acknowledging Halloween.
Recognition from the People of Kuwait
Vice Admiral Miller expresses his personal feelings of how lucky we are to be Canadians and the show of respect given to them by the people of Kuwait in respect to getting their country back.
Every Sailor Came Back Home
Vice Admiral Millers speaks of the pride he has for the success of the deployment to the Persian Gulf and the fact that every sailor came back home.
Ship’s Intake Clogged with Sea Snakes
Vice Admiral talks about the risk divers took to untangle deadly, poisonous sea snakes from the ship’s intake and the risk of death if one got bitten.
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