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My first day in the Royal Navy at HMS Ganges!
On this day 15th March 1955, Sixty Five years ago, my first day in the Royal Navy! On arrival in Ipswitch carriage doors flew open to discharge their eager cargo. We had arrived. Several Petty Officer Instructors from Ganges were … Continue reading
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March 14th 1955 Heading to HMS Ganges.
Sixty Five years ago today. 14th March 1955. These are my memories of the two days that forever changed my life for the better. Joining the Royal Navy. Stepping off the bus, I turned onto High Street at a brisk … Continue reading
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More on the Cadet Program.
The recent courts martial of a commanding officer of the Charlottetown Army Corps caused me to think of my own time in the program. I served for twelve years as CO of the Summerside Sea Cadet Corps and then created … Continue reading
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The Royal Navy and Me
The Royal Navy and Me Posted on January 31st 2020 by irishroverpei This is a story told through the eyes of a young sailor who joined the Royal Navy in 1955 as a Boy Seaman 2nd class, the absolute lowest … Continue reading
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Salty Sailor Tales from the Mess Deck!
The most popular time to hear the most outlandish tales aboard ship happened at Tot time (rum issue). Some were almost believable others less so. There was the story told by an officers steward. On my last ship there was … Continue reading
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HMS Dolphin, submarine base.
”The land mark that has graced Gosport since the early 1950s is to be decommissioned. I hate to use the word obsolete! Because that word also applies to me. I first ascended the 100ft tower of water in the summer … Continue reading
Cadet Instructor Cadre
I note that the former Commanding Officer Todd Bannister of the Charlottetown Army Cadet Corps has pleaded guilty to the latest charges of sexual misconduct. The fact these incidents occur comes as no surprise to me. I served twelve years … Continue reading
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Madrien Ferris – Wearing her late husbands medals!
I was sad to read of the passing of Madrien Ferris, on 27th December 2019. I didnt know her well, only met her once in the 1980s when she was a local NDP candidate in Charlottetown. My next encounter came … Continue reading
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Community Service or Veterans
Where do I begin? This is very tricky, and perhaps from the public’s point of view not easy to fault the legion for providing community service. Equally difficult to explain to veterans why the legion feels they can use the … Continue reading
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Christmas in Auckland 1956.
Auckland Christmas 1956 Posted on 12th December 2019 by irishroverpei Christmas 1956, Auckland New Zealand We tied up outboard of HMS Consort in the city of Auckland on the evening of 23rd December 1956. Danny and I were off duty … Continue reading
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