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HMCS Stadacona. A Question of Security?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by irishroverpei

On the weekend I had an opportunity to visit my old stomping grounds from the 1960’s. HMCS Stadacona was then and is today the largest Naval/military base on the East Coast. In my days with the 6th Canadian Submarine Squadron … Continue reading →

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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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