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Memories of the 6th Canadian Submarine Squadron
In late 1965 I was nearing the end of my time with the 6th Squadron and would soon be returning to the UK. I recall a couple of items we had aboard in those far of times. One crew member had … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged 1965, Alcide, Catherine, Fresh air in a can. memories, Halifax., Voice of an Angel
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Promotion Time 2
My second book covered the eleven years I served in the Royal Navy. Starting on 15th March 1955 when I entered through the gates of HMS Ganges, the Royal Navy’s Boy Seamen training establishment located in the village of Shotley, … Continue reading
Posted in author of lily & Me, family, HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged Alcide, Amphion, Australia, Boy Seaman, Cockade, Eastbourne, Hong Kong, Otter, Taciturn. Ganges
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January 18th 1967 arrived at Pier 21 Halifax NS.
Pier 21 is today a museum to commemorate the thousands of immigrants that landed here to begin a new life in Canada. I was one of the last immigrants to arrive at Pier 21 on the 18th January 1967. It … Continue reading
Posted in family, Prince Edward Island, Uncategorized, veterans
Tagged Alcide, ary, British Auto garage., dartmouth, Janu, Pier 21, RCN, snowy day, Submarines, trunk, winter
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The Lighter Side of Submarine Life.
The photo is HM/SM Aurochs en-route to Adelaide Australia in 1956. The Skull and Cross Bones, a submarine symbol stemming from the 1st WW when a British Admiral stated that submainers were pirates and should be hung if caught. He … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged Alcide, Auroches, Joking, Mc Sporron, Nuclear submarine built in 1947 r, salty tales, usa
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Memories of Life in a Submarine
It is strange as we grow old we seem to dwell more and more in the past. I often go back to my time in submarines. Mostly it was good, mostly uneventful, and most importantly water tight!. Today, I have … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged Alcide, Alliance, Amphion, Dolphin, head/toilet, Otter, royal navy, Submarines, Taciturn, Totem/Dakar
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More Mediocre Arsenal
Another mediocre performance by the Gunners against Liverpool. If I’m to be honest here then Liverpool should have won. They dominated most of the game, took the lead late in the first half and Arsenal equalized a minute later. In … Continue reading
Christmas Card from 1964
It is at this time of year that my thoughts return to a Christmas past. I remember my first Christmas in Canada in 1964 and how different it was from my homeland of Ireland. The biggest difference I recall was … Continue reading
Posted in family, HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged Alcide, angels, baby jesus, cards, carols, Christmas, lights, songs, submarine, tall ships, tree
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Happy Canada Day – 150 Years of Confederation
I first landed on this beautiful shore in January 1964 via the Royal Navy submarine HMS Alcide. After serving for two years with the 6th Canadian Submarine Squadron based out of Halifax I returned home to Ireland in 1966. I … Continue reading
Posted in family, HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged 50 years, Alcide, citizenship 1975, confederation, Halifax., happy birthday, my Canada, submarine.6thSqrdn
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Chapter Nine – Below the North Atlantic
Chapter Nine Below the North Atlantic The Royal Navy nuclear submarine HMS Alcide was silently cruising at five hundred feet approximately six hundred miles off the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. The First Lieutenant was in the control room; he … Continue reading
Posted in author of lily & Me, family, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged Alcide, decoys, depth, Irani, Kilo class, North Atlantic, nuclear submarine.torpedo, steer speed.course
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