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Codfish, Cruisers & Courage: The Rnr's Newfoundland Division, 1916-22: As the Canadian Navy Celebrates Its Centennial Birthday, It is an Oft Overlooked Fact That Newfoundland Remained an Independent Colony Until 1949. As Such, Her Fledgling Navy has Its Own Unique History (Feature) (Reprint)

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  • Title: Codfish, Cruisers & Courage: The Rnr's Newfoundland Division, 1916-22: As the Canadian Navy Celebrates Its Centennial Birthday, It is an Oft Overlooked Fact That Newfoundland Remained an Independent Colony Until 1949. As Such, Her Fledgling Navy has Its Own Unique History (Feature) (Reprint)
  • Author : Esprit De Corps
  • Release Date : January 01, 2011
  • Genre: History,Books,Professional & Technical,Engineering,
  • Pages : * pages
  • Size : 89 KB

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~ Part Two ~ The largest number of Newfoundland reservists served in auxiliary ships. These were the trawlers, drifters, paddleboats, and yachts requisitioned by the Admiralty. In 1912 the Admiralty had investigated the use of trawlers to sweep for mines. Trawlers had evolved over the years for the fishery in the North Sea and off Iceland, resulting in a sturdy seaworthy craft. The experiment was successful. The Admiralty consequently requisitioned a number of trawlers and later had them built specifically for the navy. These small ships were used for minesweeping, laying nets to protect harbours, and to prevent submarines using the Channel. They were used to spot submarines, and also in convoy duty. Although these trawlers were the fishing boats of the North Sea and quite different from the type of fishing craft to which a Newfoundlander was accustomed, these men adapted and served well on these ships. But there was a toll to be paid: more than 30 Newfoundlanders were lost in this arm of the navy. Equally important to the war effort were the DAMS--defensively armed merchant ships--on which Newfoundlanders served as gunners and deckhands. More than 20 lost their lives. These vessels formed Britain's lifeline by carrying cargo from all parts of the world. Armed to repel submarines and enemy raiders, they supplied Allied fighting forces in France and Belgium, the Mediterranean to Salonika, Mesopotamia, as well as Africa and to India.


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