CONVERSATIONS DISCUSSING LIFE IN THE ROYAL NAVY FROM 1953-65; WORKING ON THE OIL RIGS FROM 1965-70; AT THAT POINT MOVING TO CANADA AND WORKING AT ISLAND COPPER MINE IN PORT HARDY, BC FROM 1972-94; AND BEYOND...
2.08.2011
HMS Drake (shore establishment) - February 8, 1958 to May 2, 1958
Doing the usual barracks stuff. Work parties - painting, sweeping etc.
Most of the guys in barracks would be R.A. (ration allowance). This means they used to get extra money and live ashore.
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