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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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Remembering My Old Shipmates

Posted on December 17, 2013 by irishroverpei

Thinking of all my old shipmates at this special time of year. I will tip a glass of Irish to you this Christmas day. How many days did we spend away from families and loved ones at Christmas whilst in … Continue reading →

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