Tag Archives: Amphion

Life in a British Submarine circa 1960

Posted on January 31, 2017 by irishroverpei

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 →

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Promotion Time 2

Posted on December 3, 2016 by irishroverpei

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 →

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Memories of Life in a Submarine

Posted on March 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

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 →

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HM/SM Alliance

Posted on May 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

Prince William, who is Commodore-in-Chief for Submarines, visited HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, Hampshire.  The Alliance has just completed a Seven million pounds sterling restoration and is the only surviving British World War Two submarine. … Continue reading →

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A Short Story

Posted on August 26, 2011 by irishroverpei

My Austin Seven and Me.(circa 1960) (not exactly as illustrated) In the nineteen fifties and sixties I prided myself, as most boys did, in recognizing the many individual makes and models of cars on the road. Today it is all … Continue reading →

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Correct Answer!!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by irishroverpei

Well done Brad you are correct! The normal type of life ring will not fit through any of the submarine hatches, hence the horseshoe shape. Of course submariners being who they are, usually tell people it was for good luck!!! … Continue reading →

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Waiting for an Answer????

Posted on May 25, 2011 by irishroverpei

Two days ago I posed the question, why was the life ring in the submarine photo not round like the usual life rings. Surely someone out there can make a guess, Stop monkeying around and think!!!!!! As before, no current … Continue reading →

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Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 23, 2011 by irishroverpei

Good morning everyone, today I have a test to see how smart you are???? In the attached photo you will see a Horseshoe shaped life ring. The photo is of the HM/Submarine Amphion’s crew, handsome lot! My question is why … Continue reading →

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