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Gold for War Goods
Mr. Goodyear describes a very high security voyage in which British gold bullion was transported to the United States in exchange for war material.
Witnessing Dunkirk
Mr. Goodyear describes the view of the French coast during the Dunkirk evacuation, and watching a torpedoed ship sink extremely quickly.
Protective Measures
Mr. Goodyear discusses several devices used to protect merchant ships: deck mounted guns, degaussing the hull, paravanes for mine sweeping, and finally balloons to deter Stuka dive bombers.
Quartermaster on the SS Northern Prince
Mr. Goodyear describes the path that led him from Newfoundland to New York to become quartermaster aboard the SS Northern Prince.
Back into Family Life
Mr. Vaillancourt reflects on his attitudes when returning home and getting back into civilian life.
The Good and the Bad
Mr. Vaillancourt expresses his feelings on the mission Haiti.
Bad Memories of Haiti
Mr. Vaillancourt speaks of the horrific conditions the Haitian people must live under.
Never Felt Threatened
Mr. Vaillancourt, as a peacekeeper, never felt fear.
Another Bad Place in the World
Mr. Vaillancourt expresses the frustration felt because he cannot make a difference.
The Level of Poverty
Mr. Vaillancourt describes what he witnessed and the degree of poverty among the Haitians.
An Island Once Under Dictatorship
Mr. Vaillancourt provides his opinion on the assistance military personnel provided to the Haitian people having little impact on improvements to their lifestyle.
The Smell Never Goes Away
Mr. Vaillancourt describes the smell that remains with him to this day and the devastating sights he witnessed during his tour.
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