The Mystery Ships of Nova Scotia in the First World War by John N. Grant
n 1917, a small fleet of six schooners sailed from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland ports as live bait for German U-boats.
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The Yankee Privateer by Derek Yetman
A story of adventure, betrayal, and resilience in Newfoundland set against the backdrop of the historical events of the American War of Independence.
Refuge in the Black Deck: The Story of Ordinary Seaman Nicola Peffers by Nicola Peffers
he HMCS Winnipeg is a frigate in the Canadian Navy, and it is also the ship that Ordinary Seaman (OS) Nicola Peffers served aboard for approximately two years, starting in 2009. Fresh out of marine electrical training, she boards ship … Continue reading
War at Sea by Ken Smith
Seventy years. Yes, it has been 70 years – practically an entire generation – since the end of WWII and, as well, the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. A battle that started just a few hours after the … Continue reading