HMCS <em>Athabascan</em>

Mr. Snell explains the process he went through in becoming part of the crew on the HMCS Athabaskan and the work required in a short period of time before embarkment.

Realizing the burning oil fires were close, Mr. Mellor describes the sights from on board the ship with the smell and foggy surroundings.

Contrary to some media reports, everyone worked as a team and was focused on the duties at hand.