Tag Archives: USN

Roll Out The Barrels!!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

“Roll out the barrel we’ll have a barrel of fun”, was an old wartime favourite pub singalong, those of you in my age category will fondly  remember it.   In the photos I have posted today you will see the USS … Continue reading →

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A Story to Remember

Posted on November 6, 2012 by irishroverpei

This story records what was probably the most frightening two minutes of my life. A Submariner’s Story (Sinking to Crush depth) It was a 0400 hrs on a Thursday morning in early April 1964. The day arrived just like a … Continue reading →

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A Small World

Posted on August 3, 2012 by irishroverpei

It is indeed a small world. Yesterday with out friends Carl and Jan we took a drive to Murray Harbour where we enjoyed a great lunch. Across the road at church bazaar, I saw an elderly man getting out of … Continue reading →

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On The Beach

Posted on May 27, 2011 by irishroverpei

No, this is not about the book (On the Beach) authored by Nevil Shute nor is the scene in the photo taken in Australia. Its Cavendish beach on 26th May 2011, a lovely warm and sunny day. Linda and I … Continue reading →

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