Merchant Navy Men Carry On

Interviewer: Tell me Mr. Blackmore, when you look back on the events of your coastal service and the merchant navy service that you gave up and down the coast of North America, do you think that the service that was done by the Merchant Navy then contributed significantly to the end of the war?
Oh definitely, yes.
Interviewer: Why is that?
Well, they kept the Merchant Navy going, go travel back and forth, and whatnot. Carried on the same as in peace time, like Merchant Navy men always do. During all wars. They carry on.
Interviewer: No matter what the risks, no matter what the dangers?
Well, the risks are there, and hopefully you don't hit the wrong situation.
Interviewer: Did your service, and in particular, the torpedoing of your vessel have a negative impact on you later in life? Did it affect you? Did you dream about it, or have nightmares?
Oh no, nothing like that no. No ill effects at all.