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Handcuffed to a Mailbag!
Because of problems with mail delivery Vice Admiral tells a humorous story of how a petty officer was handcuffed to the mailbag ensuring that it would arrive to the sailors on board ship.
Protecting Sailors Against Potential Enemy Attack
Vice Admiral Miller explains the procedures given in protecting our Canadian sailors against attack in respect to gas, chemical attacks and disease.
US Admiral Requests Assistance of the Athabaskan
Vice Admiral Miller shares the story of how our Canadian Ship, Athabaskan, provided assistance after an American ship was hit by a mine off Kuwait city.
Operations and Departments of a Ship
Vice Admiral Miller gives a detailed review of responsibilities of all six departments on the ship and daily operations that have to be continuously monitored and exercised.
A Sailor’s Workday
While working many hours on board ship, Vice Admiral Miller explains the routines used to give sailors a break from the long and gruelling shifts encountered at sea.
Rules of Engagement at Sea
Vice Admiral Miller explains the significance of rules of engagement while at sea and the restrictions placed on the sailors should they be in harm’s way.
Task Commander’s Responsibility
Vice Admiral Miller shares the responsibilities he played on board the ship and the types of duties the task force organized.
Canadian Ships in the Persian Gulf
Vice-Admiral Miller discusses the contribution made by the Navy in the Persian Gulf War, a truly remarkable experience.
A Turning Point in History
Having participated in Persian Gulf operations, Mr. Bathurst looks back on the past 25 years and expresses his thoughts on the significance it played as part of Canada’s history.
Making Christmas Day Enjoyable
Mr. Bathurst shares a tradition exercised on board ship on Christmas Day and the activities shared amongst the sailors to make it an enjoyable occasion at sea.
Generosity of Others Boosted Morale
Mr. Bathurst speaks of the generosity of Canadians providing entertainment, gifts and thousands of letters to the sailors while at sea in the Persian Gulf.
Changing up the Watch Rotation System
Mr. Bathurst speaks of his involvement in improving morale by changing up hours of duty in respect to watch rotation.
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