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Little known History of WW 2
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
Posted in Belfast Social History, military, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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Bygone Days
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
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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No Room at the Inn
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
Posted in family, vehicles
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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We Will Remember those who went down to the sea in ships
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
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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Which Side Officer???
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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Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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HMS Cockade
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
Posted in HMS Cockade, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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A Story to Remember
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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Tagged Far East, Formosa Strait, French Indo China, Korean War, RN, Submarine Alcide, USN, White Ensign.
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A Small World
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
Posted in family, HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged Far East, Formosa Strait, French Indo China, Korean War, RN, Submarine Alcide, USN, White Ensign.
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