Tag Archives: aircraft carrier

Canadian Submarines Future

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irishroverpei

As a retired submariner I despair every time I hear negative attitudes from Government and their using the deficits as their excuse. There failure to keep updating the RCN is a crime. The four British Upholder classes that we bought … Continue reading →

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My Last Royal Navy Ship.

Posted on May 11, 2016 by irishroverpei

A Proud Moment Back in 1989 I sailed with the Royal Navy for the last time. I was very fortunate to be assigned the duty as escort officer to fifty Sea-Army and Air Cadets aboard HMS Ark Royal. The Ark … Continue reading →

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The New Queen Elizabeth

Posted on February 18, 2016 by irishroverpei

“Let’s put on a great show for HMS Queen Elizabeth’s arrival” The Navy’s senior sailor wants the debut of HMS Queen Elizabeth in her home of Portsmouth next year to become an iconic moment seared into the city’s – and … Continue reading →

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The Royal Navy of the 21st Century

Posted on November 30, 2014 by irishroverpei

I name this ship… after myself’: Queen uses bottle of WHISKY to officially name giant 65,000-tonne vessel that is the Royal Navy’s great white hope HMS Queen Elizabeth was officially named by the monarch at ceremony in Rosyth Dockyard, Fife … Continue reading →

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Is Big Better????

Posted on July 10, 2014 by irishroverpei

I’m quite amazed at the size of the Royal Navy’s new Aircraft Carrier,(HMS Queen Elizabeth) to date the biggest ship ever built for the Royal Navy. I’m not an expert on carriers, indeed I only ever sailed in one way … Continue reading →

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Another Review!!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by irishroverpei

I have managed to find another possible market for my book “The Royal Navy & Me”. It has been accepted into the ranks of other books about the Royal Navy. Maritime Books (Specialist Publisher of Books on the Royal Navy) … Continue reading →

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Little known History of WW 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

There are many great stories about the Second World War, but how many include the Republic of Ireland??The answer to that question is almost none. Yet Ireland played a very crucial and important role, de Valera guided his nation through … Continue reading →

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Bygone Days

Posted on November 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

Perhaps it is the depressing feeling of a Monday morning that is making me feel a little sad today. No reason to really, after all every day for me is a weekend day!! I think it has something to do … Continue reading →

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No Room at the Inn

Posted on November 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

Having moved into our new home we set about clearing the garage floor to make room for my soon to arrive Mini Cooper convertible. However, in the mean time, Linda’s motorcycle collection grew to two bikes. Two bikes take up … Continue reading →

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We Will Remember those who went down to the sea in ships

Posted on November 11, 2013 by irishroverpei

I just came across this interesting naval version of the poem “In Flanders Fields” it is certainly worth sharing on this special day. IN WATERS DEEP In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young … Continue reading →

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