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Bartering at Sea!
Mr. Polowin tells a humorous story of his exchange with sailors involving a bottle of Irish whiskey.
Serving our Country all Worthwhile
Mr. Polowin reflects on his service and shares the pride he has for his contribution to the war effort.
An Important Lesson in Life
Mr. Polowin shares a humorous story going to London with his buddies and forging friendships that have carried on throughout his lifetime.
Combat at Sea
Mr. Polowin describes naval battles in the English Channel.
Belief in Churchill’s Words
Mr. Polowin recalls listening to Winston Churchill and the impact his words had in respect to being, “The beginning of the end.”
I Knew Very Little About the Navy
Mr. Polowin recounts his decision to join the Navy, his initial training and the adventures on his first voyage.
They Were First Class Seamen
Mr. Boicey reflects on comrades both living and lost at sea, and discusses the fact that, although many had had no familiarity with the sea, they became first class sailors.
Escorting Convoys on the Triangle Run
Mr. Boicey names the ports and describes the convoy routes where his vessel, HMCS Nanaimo, patrolled in an effort to protect Allied shipping on what he calls The Triangle Run.
Saved By A Clerical Error
Mr. Boicey describes being held back from boarding HMCS Ville Du Quebec, because a mistake had been made in his paperwork. Shortly thereafter she was sunk.
Minesweeping
Mr. Andrews describes the technique used to sever mine cables and the dangers involved. He goes on to describe how the floated mines were detonated either by rifle or cannon fire.
Convoy Service
Mr. Andrews discusses the value of the Royal Navy in shepherding convoys in British waters against the threat of German submarines.
Sank in Two Minutes
Mr. Andrews describes being in a convoy aboard HMS Loch Maree and, for the first time, seeing a ship sink. He transfers to the minesweeper HMS John Barry, and two days later the Loch Maree is lost with all hands.
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