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Submariners: underhanded, unfair, and damned un-English?
Few know the longstanding link between the submarine community and the Jolly Roger. As with most Royal Canadian Navy traditions, this one traces its origin to the British, more precisely, to comments made by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson. He referred to the advent of submarine warfare as ‘underhanded, unfair, and damned un-English’ and argued that enemy submariners should be hanged as pirates upon capture.
Volume 68, Issue 38, September 25, 2023
Defence on the Dock returns, Author invokes tears of truth, hope for reconciliation, Great things ahead for RCN Sail! Submariners: underhanded, unfair, and damned un-English? Read the full edition here:
Dans l’édition de cette semaine de #LookoutNavyNews : La défense sur le quai revient, L’auteur invoque des larmes de vérité, l’espoir d’une réconciliation, De grandes choses à venir pour la Marine royale du Canada ! Les sous-mariniers : sournois, injustes et sacrément peu anglais ? Lire l’édition complète ici :
Defence on the Dock returns to Ogden Point
Open-house-style and family-friendly, CFB Esquimalt’s signature event gives Vancouver Island a glimpse into life in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and on the base, offering the public a chance to meet members of the Defence Team while interacting with various displays and presentations.
