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31st July 1970 Black Tot Day

Posted on August 2, 2014 by irishroverpei

July 31 st 1970 ended a tradition that had last over 300 years. The issue of a tot of rum was a daily ration to the all serving members once having reached the age of twenty. The familiar sound each … 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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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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Which Side Officer???

Posted on November 9, 2013 by irishroverpei

The French policeman stops this car and asks the Submariner if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, he admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married in the morning to a Frenchman, and that … Continue reading →

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HMS Cockade

Posted on October 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

Over the last few weeks I have received many visits to my web page/blog about HMS Cockade. I have decide to re-post several photos from my Cockade days that some of you may remember of the ship or maybe recognize … Continue reading →

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Rum Issue in the Royal Navy

Posted on December 9, 2011 by irishroverpei

I have been reading some of the comments about women serving in British Submarines. Some are just plain silly, some make sense, but the one that caught my attention was this. The RN Submarine service always was and remains a … Continue reading →

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