my father is still with us - he was on the on the covette HMCS Trillium, actually the first one launched in Canada but ran aground on sea trial so second in service ,
always mid ocean escort Newfoundland to Londonderry return, until last HX convoy in 1945. can't imagine why he every enjoyed boating so much.
his brothers and cousins Bombers ,Hong Kong, Merchant Marine. Dieppe North Africa Italy Normandy and Holland.
while their fathers who survived the first gas attack at Ypers,, Passendale, and Vimy waited at home
We are have been so lucky,