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Our Purpose in the Persian Gulf
Mr. Snell provides his insight into the reasons for Canadian sailors going to the Persian Gulf in support of the UN resolution.
Mail Always a Huge Morale Booster
Mr. Snell speaks about the thousands of letters and packages received on board the HMCS Athabaskan and the huge lift it gave sailors.
Celebrating Christmas with a Duet
Mr. Snell tells of the memorable time at sea during Christmas when he was given the opportunity to sing a duet with Captain Miller.
Always in a State of Readiness
Mr. Snell describes the roles and responsibility of his position on board ship, including always being in a state of readiness to assist others.
Rigorous Sea Training as well as Downtime.
As the HMCS Athabaskan crew sail towards the Persian Gulf, Mr. Snell speaks about the day to day routine on the ship and the opportunity to meet the gully gully man.
Chosen as Part of the Persian Gulf Contingent
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.
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.
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