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Monday November 16, 2020 Volume 54, Issue 23
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Remembrance Day 2020
Remembrance Day was observed differently this year, with formal public gatherings reduced in size and the focus shifted toward individual
acts of remembrance and virtual events. Small contingents of CAF members still attended ceremonies on November 11, 2020 at the Halifax
Grand Parade Square, seen here, at the Sailors’ Memorial in Point Pleasant Park, and elsewhere. A number of RCN ships also held ceremonies
at sea, including HMCS Toronto in European waters and HMCS Summerside in the Caribbean.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
2 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
While the course was held in a unique location,
recruits were still put through all the physical and
mental challenges that are to be expected from a BMQ
course.
AVR OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING
Group photo of students and staff after completion of the Atlantic de-
centralized BMQ course on November 4 in Shearwater.
AVR OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING
New naval recruits graduate from
De-Centralized BMQ course
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
The Royal Canadian Navy’s newest crop of sail- sure off the CAF’s central Leadership and Recruit
ors have cleared one of the first milestones of their School in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec.
military careers, graduating from the Atlantic LCdr Smith described this initial run as a suc-
de-centralized Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) cess, and added his kudos to the many organiza-
course during a ceremony at 12 Wing Shearwater on tions who began working months ago to ensure the
November 4. course could be held safely while still delivering
“It’s a very solid feeling. I feel very proud of my the full training serial that would normally be
accomplishments today,” said S3(R) Judah Charles offered to BMQ candidates. Support from 12 Wing
of Toronto, who’ll soon begin training to become a Shearwater, BAdm, TEME, PSP Halifax and others Students wore masks and were separated into smaller
Sonar Operator. His family moved to Canada from was key, he said. cohorts early in the course, until quarantine periods
Trinidad eight years ago, and he said he’s been con- Extensive planning was put in place to keep could be completed to ensure no risk of COVID-19
sidering a Canadian Armed Forces career for years. students, instructors and others safe through the 10- transmission.
AVR OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING
Now 22 years old, the allure of job security and week period, limiting potential COVID-19 exposure
education opportunities, coupled with the chance to as much as possible. Recruits and instructors were
serve his country, won him over. initially segregated into groups of 10, wore masks,
Despite the extra complications of COVID-19 and weren’t in contact with anyone outside of their
health precautions, experiencing BMQ in the Hal- small cohort through the first 14 days. Once cleared
ifax area, which allowed for ship tours and other medically, the entire group was then able to come
Navy-centric activities, added to the excitement, together as a larger platoon, though outside contact
he said. with the students remained restricted through the
“I’ve always wanted to join the Navy and come to entire course in order to maintain a safe and healthy
the East Coast, so this was perfect for me and I got a training environment. Contingency plans were also
real preview of what my future is going to hopefully in place in the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infec-
look like.” tion during a course, but this has yet to occur.
A total of 37 recruits graduated from the east coast “We’ll review everything and look at the details
BMQ, with LCdr Paul Smith, Acting Commandant afterward for improvements, but I’m extremely
of Naval Fleet School (Atlantic), awarding each of proud of our staff and how they’ve managed this
them their graduation certificates. situation. The cohorting model seemed to work
“This is a big day for this group. You can still very well for us.”
see the smiles through the masks. They’ve made The cohort will now get to take a breath, get
it through a big step in their training and they’re reunited with friends and family, and reflect on
excited about it,” LCdr Smith said before addressing their accomplishments before continuing on to their
the graduates. trades training. S3(R) Tristan Thiessen said he was
This was the first of the new de-centralized BMQs looking forward to a good cup of coffee and to share
to be completed on the east coast; a similar course his experience with his family.
was held for naval recruits on the west coast and “The most important thing I’ve learned at BMQ is
wrapped up in late October. The initiative began as putting aside individualism and working with oth- LCdr Paul Smith, Acting Commandant of Naval Fleet
a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and operation- ers as a team. With teamwork, you can accomplish School (Atlantic) speaks at the Graduation Ceremony,
al pause that occurred across the CAF beginning in greater tasks that are larger than yourself,” he said. which was held with few people in attendance, but live
March, with the goal of staying on top of Fleet per- “I feel pride to wear the uniform...knowing that streamed online for family and friends to tune in.
sonnel requirements while also taking some pres- I’ve gained a large family I belong to and can rely on.” AVR OLIVIA MAINVILLE, 12 WING IMAGING
TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 3
Members of Fleet Diving Unit(Atlantic) will be supporting the Christmas Daddies Telethon and giving back to their
community during the annual Navy Divers’ Run on December 5.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
FDU(A) gears up for annual run to support
Christmas Daddies
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
Members of Fleet Diving Unit (At- to make this event happen,” said LCdr the telethon in 1983, the men and wom- and other important items for less
lantic) are getting set to continue a Neville Lockyer, FDU(A)’s Command- en of FDU(A) have brought in more fortunate children in our area, with
long-running tradition that focuses on ing Officer. than $313,000 in donations through the distribution handled by The Salvation
fitness, camaraderie, and giving back “We’ve been working hard to find Navy Divers’ Run. Previous iterations Army. According to the organizers,
to the community. ways to do our jobs in the face of have taken place through the streets of the telethon was able to help 14,000
Despite the continuing challenges COVID and accomplish all that we HRM, from Halifax to Truro, and even Maritime children with funds raised
presented by COVID-19, the annual would normally accomplish, while across Halifax Harbour as a swim- from last year’s event.
Navy Divers’ Run, in support of the still abiding by all the risk mitigation ming event. To support Christmas Daddies and
Christmas Daddies Telethon, will still measures and staying safe. As divers, “We’re an extremely busy group of the Navy Divers’ Run, visit:
be taking place this holiday season. we have no problem facing a challenge, people, but this is one of the ways each https://ca.gofundme.com/f/navy-div-
FDU(A) personnel will be running a and this is just another challenge.” year that we can come together, do ers-50K
total of 50 kilometres on December With the divers staying close to something good for others, and have The 57th Annual Christmas Daddies
5, completing laps around the unit’s their home base for the run itself, they some fun and enjoy the camaraderie at Telethon will be broadcast on Decem-
main building in Shearwater, rather also had to think outside of the box the same time,” LCdr Lockyer said. ber 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on CTV,
than taking the event out into the com- in terms of donations, and reaching “It’s a great event for us. It’s a wor- with a livestream on the web at:
munity as usual. members of the community to encour- thy cause, we’re helping out families https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/.
“There are a handful of activities age them to contribute to the fundrais- and kids, and it feels good to be in-
we do as a unit that really mean a lot er. The unit has established a Go Fund volved, so we wanted to make sure we
to us, and that we wanted to hold on Me page for donations and will be do- could continue that this year.”
to this year. This is one of them, so we ing the majority of canvassing virtu- Money raised for Christmas Daddies
came up with some responsible ways ally. Since first getting involved with is used to provide toys, gifts, food
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On November, 2, PO1 (ret’d) Steven Hatton was presented with the Sacrifice Medal by RAdm
Brian Santarpia, Commander MARLANT and JTFA. PO1 (ret’d) Hatton deployed on several
overseas missions including Op APOLLO, Op DANACA, and Op ATHENA. He recently retired
after a 30-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces. The Sacrifice Medal was created to provide
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Armed Forces and those who work with them who have been wounded or killed under honour-
able circumstances as a direct result of a hostile action or action intended for a hostile force. This
honour replaces the Wound Stripe.
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
5 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Remembering the fallen, 75 years later
By Virginia Beaton
Trident Staff
Flight Lieutenant Frank Dotten
was just 22 years old when he was
killed when his plane crashed during
a bombing run over Nuremberg on
March 17, 1945.
Seventy-five years later, Ervan
Gould, F/Lt Dotten’s nephew, re-
ceived a framed gravestone rubbing
from the gravesite of the uncle he
never had the chance to meet.
“We made this happen,” said Tim
Friese, a colleague and friend of
Gould. During a presentation held
in the gallery of the Halifax Seaport
farmers Market on Saturday, Novem-
ber 7, Friese described the events that
led up to the presentation.
A history buff who volunteers with
the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust
and The Memory Project, Friese had
researched the location of the grave
with help from the Commonwealth
War Graves Commission, 576 Squad-
ron of the Royal Air Force, and a
business owner who lived near the
Durnbach War Cemetery where F/
Tim Friese (left) and Ervan Gould stand beside the gravestone rubbing created in honour of
Lt Dotten was buried. The business
Gould’s uncle, F/Lt Frank Dotten.
owner made the gravestone rubbing
LANE FARGUSON, MANAGER MEDIA RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION, HALIFAX PORT AUTHORITY
and mailed it to Friese, who then had
it framed for the presentation.
Gould, together with a group of
friends from Halifax Port Authority, for Ervan Gould, in honour of the native of Hants County, Nova Scotia, able to visit the cemetery in Germany
watched as Friese showed a series of occasion. joined the RCAF during the war and where F/Lt Dotten was buried, which
photos and documents depicting F/Lt After the event, Gould said he was was flying with 576 Squadron of the was a source of sadness, said Gould.
Dotten’s military career. completely surprised to receive the Royal Air Force when he was killed. “My uncle’s name is on the headstone
Among them was a record that indi- gravesite rubbing as a memento. It was a shattering experience for his of my grandparent’s graves in Selma,
cated all the sorties F/Lt Dotten had When his colleagues and friends had family, he noted. “My grandfather had in Hants County.”
flown, a photo of him from November invited him to the presentation, “I joined the Canadian Army during the Now that Gould has the framed
1944 with his crew from 576 Squad- didn’t know why or what to expect,” First World War. He was only 17 but he headstone from his uncle’s final rest-
ron, and a photo from the visitation he stated. lied about his age to get in. He never ing place, he says, “I will appreciate
book at the cemetery, showing where Gould grew up hearing stories talked about his war experiences.” this for the rest of my life.”
a local resident had signed the book about his uncle. F/Lt Dotten was a Nobody in Gould’s family was ever
Former RCN sailor finds purpose in his artwork
By The Steel Spirit
Ken Muir has always had a love of landscapes that inspire him and
for water. Ken served 14 years in most of those photos include water.
the Royal Canadian Navy. He was He’s not entirely sure how long it
predominantly stationed in Halifax takes for him to paint his pieces, as he
and was posted to more than 10 ships just entirely enjoys getting lost in the
during his years there. Three of his time it takes to create them. “Halifax
favourite ships were Athabaskan, has always held a strong place in my
Assiniboine, and Halifax, upon which heart. I feel comfortable and at home
he was one of the Plank Owners there,” he says. Instagram@kenny.
(original crew). Ken was in the Navy muir
from 1983 to 1996. When asked about Artwork submissions by Military
his time spent in the navy, he admits & First Responder Services. The Steel
he had some great times and not so Spirit is always looking for new and
great times, but that he misses it emerging artists with and without
every day. experience, from every background
Ken has enjoyed delving more into and every age.
painting as the years have passed. He For more information or if you
had done artwork in high school, but would like to be involved, please
didn’t pick up the paint brush again visit: www.thesteelspirit.ca Ken Muir Ken Muir’s landscape paintings
until age 55. He loves to take photos SUBMITTED often are inspired by photos he
has taken.
SUBMITTED
6 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The Corvette HMCS Shawinigan was sunk in the Cabot Strait in
November of 1944.
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic:
November
By CPO1 (Ret’d) Pat Devenish,
Canadian Naval Memorial Trust
November 6, 1940 - HMCS Otta- chantman Lisieux lost along with 12 Two torpedoes struck the ore carrier RCN would provide landing craft and
wa in consort with HMS Harvester of her 29 crew. and of a crew of 43, just 15 survive. Just more corvettes over the course of the
operating off Ireland sink the Italian 10 days prior, Rose Castle had been next few days and weeks as convoys
submarine Faa di Bruno. Initially November 25, 1941 - The Canadian the target of another submarine, U-69, sailed from England to supply the new
attacked on the surface by gunfire collier Proteus with a crew of 58 is lost but when she fired her last torpedo, it front. It would be the end of March
from both vessels, the submarine dove in the Caribbean Sea for no apparent turned out to be a dud and Castle Rose 1943 before the last of 17 Canadian
and over five hours, nine separate reason. Postwar record searches in the survived only to be lost days later. corvettes would leave the Mediterra-
attacks utilizing over 80 depth charges U-boat archives indicate no submarine nean for the UK to rejoin EGs within
were made by Ottawa and Harvest- in this area in this timeframe. Inter- November 3, 1942 - In the early the Mid Ocean Escort Force. So began
er. Though no evidence confirmed a estingly, of the four ships of the class; morning hours, the Canadian mer- a bitter six-month campaign which
sinking, both Captains were confident Proteus, Cyclops, Nereus and finally chantman Chr. J. Kampmann in Con- would see the surrender of a quarter
of success and left the area to rejoin in Jupiter, Jupiter is converted into the voy TAG-18 was struck by two stern million German and Italian troops in
their escort duties. Recent investiga- very first US aircraft carrier USS fired torpedoes from U-160 and is sunk Tunisia and eventually the Axis’ final
tions of wartime records confirm the Langley. As a footnote, sister ships northwest of Grenada in the southern defeat in Africa.
sinking by the Admiralty though the Cyclops and Nereus disappeared in the Caribbean with a loss of 19 of her 27
Italian navy still considers the sub- First World War and Second World crew. The eight crew are picked up by November 12, 1942 - Just after
marine “…lost on an undefined date War respectively, also in a similar the destroyer USS Lea. midnight and into the 13th, in the icy
between 31 October 1940 and 5 Janu- area with at least one theory claiming waters off Massachusetts Bay, the
ary 1941…” This is the first sinking the ships were taken by the Bermuda November 8, 1942 - Five RCN cor- Canadian fishing schooner Lillian E.
of an enemy submarine by Canadian Triangle. vettes; HMC Ships Louisburg, Prescott, Kerr is stricken and sunk in a collision
naval forces. Woodstock, Weyburn and Lunenburg with Alcoa Pilot, a ship in a small con-
November 2, 1942 - Laying at along with HMS Nasturtium comprise voy that had recently departed Halifax.
November 27, 1940 - Not by enemy anchor off Bell Island, Newfoundland part of the initial support for the land- Just one crew member survived and
forces but by Mother Nature’s awe- awaiting a convoy, the Canadian mer- ings of Allied troops at Vichy-French was picked up by the MV Cyrus Field
some power in the form of a North chantman Rose Castle is torpedoed and held Algiers, Oran and Casablanca only to later succumb to exposure.
Atlantic gale is the Canadian mer- sunk by U-518 early in the morning. commencing Operation TORCH. The
7 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
November 3, 1943 - The 12,000 ton to Murmansk. Although this trip is to escape a trap set up by the RCN and USCGC Sassafras found herself alone
US freighter Volunteer, loaded with uneventful, the next one with convoy RCMP at a point on the New Bruns- awaiting ferry Burgeo for the crossing
ammunition and magnesium wallows JW55B in December is punctuated by wick coast where they were to pick up from Port aux Basques, NL to Sydney,
in Bedford Basin inland of Halifax several U-boat attacks and highlighted the escapees. This is one of the few U NS. When Burgeo departed Port aux
harbour with a rapidly spreading fire by the sinking of the German heavy boat sinkings where there were survi- Basques in the fog in the morning, she
aboard. Fear of a repeat explosion cruiser Scharnhorst by the Royal vors; 17 from a crew of 55. failed to make contact with Shawin-
of 1917 when 2,000 people are killed Navy. Although not directly involved, igan and sailed on unescorted arriving
heighten the efforts of those involved the crews of Iroquois, Huron and November 12, 1944 -Dispatched safely in Sydney that evening. It was
in extinguishing the fire. Although Haida are witness to one of the great based on ‘Ultra’ intelligence, A Force not until Burgeo’s master explained
the fire spreads to a hold containing naval battles of the North Atlantic; comprising HMCS Algonquin, in con- to the local RCN detachment his
small arms ammunition, disaster is Battle of Cape North. sort with two RN cruisers; HMS Kent inability to contact Shawinigan that a
thwarted by nothing less than shear and HMS Bellona as well as destroyers search commences. In the three days
bravery and courage on the part of the November 20, 1943 - While on HM Ships Myng, Verulam and Zambe- following, only flotsam and six bodies
naval fire party and tug crews. With convoy escort duties northeast of si sink two German minesweepers; were found as HMCS Shawinigan was
fires burning and ammunition explod- the Azores, the corvettes HMC Ships M-416 and M-427, two freighters and declared lost with all hands (85) in the
ing below decks, Volunteer is towed to Snowberry and Calgary in conjunction 4 submarine chasers after attack- Cabot Strait.
a point off McNab’s Island and delib- with frigate HMS Nene sink U-536. ing a German convoy off Norway’s
erately sunk on a sand bar almost 12 Interesting, U-536 was on the return southwest coast. Algonquin herself is
hours later averting disaster. portion of Operation KIEBITZ, an credited with three of the sub chasers
unsuccessful attempt to rescue sever- and one merchant vessel.
November 15, 1943 -HMC Ships al U boat commanders from a prison
Huron, Iroquois and Haida sail from camp near Bowmanville, Ontario at November 25, 1944 - HMCS
England escorting convoy JW54A the end of September. They were lucky Shawinigan initially in company with
Preparing
for the worst
Members of HMCS Winnipeg participate in damage control scenarios during Ex-
ercise KEEN SWORD as part of Operation PROJECTION-NEON in the Asia-Pa-
cific region on November 3.
S1 VALERIE LECLAIR, MARPAC IMAGING
Army cadets accepting Summerside tests
new members new tech
By 3036 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
A crewmember aboard HMCS Summerside launches a PUMA, a Maritime Miniature
Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) during Operation CARIBBE off the coast of
The 3036 Sackville Lions RCEME Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Jamaica on November 6, 2020.
will be accepting new youth between the ages of 12-18 to join the cadet LT SHEILA THAM, PAO
corps. New cadets are welcome to email us to set up a registration and
information phone call: cadets3036@gmail.com. There are no registra-
tion fees. For more information, email: cadets3036@gmail.com or go to
Facebook.com/cadets3036
8 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
‘Til We
Meet Again
concert
The Stadacona Band of the Royal
Canadian Navy performing the pre-re-
corded ‘Til We Meet Again concert at
St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax,
October 2020. This Remembrance Day
concert was streamed via the CFB
Halifax Facebook Page on November 11,
2020, and remains available for viewing
on demand.
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BASE PAO
When disaster was averted aboard the SS Volunteer
By CPO1 (Ret’d) Patrick Devenish,
Canadian Naval Memorial Trust
During the war years, Halifax gained tons, carried a mixed cargo which It was now 6:50 a.m. The fire had the consent of the vessel’s master he
many claims to fame: “Canada’s front included 500 tons of light ammuni- spread to No. 3 hold, which contained ventured to the upper decks he won-
line city”, “...probably the most im- tion, 2,000 drums of magnesium, 1,800 light ammunition. Volunteer’s crew, dered what he and his crew could do
portant port in the world...” and under tons of howitzer ammunition and an aware that their senior officers were on their own.
censor’s orders “An east coast Canadi- unknown amount of depth charges incapacitated, took to lifeboats and be- Except for two of the crew, the ship
an port”. These from the likes of British and dynamite packed in crates. She gan abandoning ship. Unbeknownst to had been abandoned and all lifeboats
Admirals, to authors and reporters. arrived with her crew late in the the crew, their SOS had indeed gotten were gone. Although foamite had
For the duration of almost six years of afternoon of November 2, 1943 to await through, and Turple Head immedi- been connected and was pouring into
war and immediately following, Hali- orders to join a convoy. Not entirely ately dispatched an armed launch to Volunteer’s Engine Room, no one had
fax became a major distribution point uncommon at this time, the senior investigate the problem. ventured below to see what effect, if
for war materials and foodstuffs for the crew members had ‘let their hair Now two hours after the fire had any, it was having on the fire. Rob-
war effort in Europe. Halifax’s Bed- down’ and engaged in a drunken all started, the report was made to the ertson himself was forced to don an
ford Basin was the ideal anchorage for night poker binge. Dockyard Commander; Cdr Owen oxygen mask and asbestos hood and
ships awaiting sufficient numbers to Just after 5:00 a.m., a stoker at- Conner Struan Robertson, by the Duty through smoke and steam, climb down
form convoys for the arduous Atlantic tempted to raise steam in one of the Port Defence Officer: “Volunteer is into the stokehold. At least, he deter-
crossings. The ships, and therefore the ship’s two boilers. Whether through on fire in Bedford Basin, sir. She’s mined the fire was out in the Engine
city, became a cross section of national- carelessness, or the victim of unfor- carrying enough ammunition to sink Room but judging by the extreme heat
ities and classes of people from around tunate circumstances, as the stoker the city”. While Robertson gathered permeating from the after bulkhead, it
the world. It was said that the most turned the fuel on to the igniter on his handful of men on his launch, he was likely that a serious fire was rag-
majestic sight was the recurring one of the boiler front, it ignited with such was informed that the city fire mar- ing in No. 3 hold and with the inten-
a convoy slipping out of the harbour. force that a small explosion ensued, shal had been warned and the fire- sity of the heat, the fire in the Engine
The city of Halifax maintained an rupturing the fuel supply lines and boat Rouille had arrived on the scene Room could reflash at any moment.
elaborate contingency plan in the spouting burning fuel into the stoke- pumping foamite into the stokehold. Knowing that freighters never sailed
event of German air attack as well as hold. Running screaming from the It was as the 36-year-old Command- without a manifest, Cdr Robertson
a web of submarine nets and guard Engine Room, he raised the alarm er sped in his launch toward the then dared to return to the master’s
posts at either side of the harbour and sought assistance. At the same elderly freighter hanging under a cabin to seek the ship’s stowage plan.
approaches. Still, ships were mined time, the Second Officer reported shadow of smoke that he realized he The Master, however stated that none
and torpedoed just off shore and it to the master’s cabin. It was at this and his handful of men would have of his men were aboard during loading
was not unusual for the booms of point that the crew realized they were to prevent an explosion which threat- and he wasn’t cooperative in allowing
depth charges to be heard by all from on their own until assistance from ened to blow much of Halifax off the this ‘foreigner’ free access, prompting
Halifax’s downtown. Fear of a repeat ashore arrived. The vessel’s senior map of Nova Scotia. Cdr Robertson’s response: “I’m going
of the 1917 explosion played constantly members were obviously drunk and With three boats on the scene; the to search your cabins until I find it.
on the minds of all city residents. More incapable of effective action. Rouille, the Navy tug James Battle My men are armed. If you try to inter-
than once, the unthinkable almost Because the port was new to Volun- with William Cody of the National fere, they will shoot.” As if on cue, a
became reality. In April of 1942, the teer’s crew, they were unfamiliar with Harbour Board’s fire department series of explosions rocked the ship.
steamship Trongate, loaded with signaling procedures and inadvertent- aboard, and Cdr Robertson’s launch, The fire had now reached No. 3 hold
explosives, caught fire and had to be ly signaled on the incorrect frequency. Cdr Robertson along with Cody, made and several cases of the light ammuni-
sunk by a warship’s gunfire in the At the same time, the Second Officer his way to the master’s cabin to get an tion had gone off. It was as he searched
middle of the harbour. In August 1943, attempted to use a signal lamp aimed initial report. Recalled Cdr Robertson: the Chief Officer’s cabin finding the
a damaged tanker leaked thousands at what he thought was Turple Head “Bottles, some empty, some half-filled, cargo sheet that Cdr Robertson’s worst
of gallons of aviation fuel and until it but was in fact a deserted warehouse. were everywhere. Poker chips were fears became reality. In the ‘tween
had dispersed days later, the city lived Much time passed before the Second scattered about the deck and the Mas- decks of No. 3 hold were drums of
in fear of the potential holocaust. Officer recognized their error and di- ter, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer highly combustible magnesium, crates
The worst fear, however, was nearly rected the radio operator to the proper were pretty drunk.” Technically, Cdr of ammunition, and bales of tobacco.
realized aboard the US freighter SS frequency but operators on shore Robertson had no authority on board, The deck led forward down either
Volunteer in the early morning hours of found the message so garbled that it but he also realized that quick effec-
November 3, 1943. took another 20 minutes to decipher it. tive action must be taken and without (Continued on Page 9)
The SS Volunteer, displacing 12,000
9 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 side of the Engine Room to No. 2 hold, who, after receiving a quick brief from co bales. Eventually, something gave complished what they had come to do where the bulk of the magnesium and Robertson, approached Volunteer’s and an earth shattering explosion and were taken off in a launch which light ammunition was stored above Master. Reciting US Navy regulations sent everyone reeling. Although the brought Harbour Department person- with the heavy howitzer ammunition that stripped an incapable captain of immediate danger in No. 3 hold was nel on board to look after any further below. authority, LCdr Stanley took com- lessened, heat and explosive vapours emergencies. Meanwhile, on deck, Cody had mand of Volunteer and turned control still threatened to set off No. 2 hold. Just as well, LCdr Stanley, USN, convinced the three senior officers to of all firefighting operations over to Topside, the crew of Rouille, unaware stayed on Volunteer. Roughly one leave the masters cabin in the hope Robertson. of the reason for the explosion and hour after his ship had been beached, that the brisk morning air would help During the exchange on decks, therefore fearing Volunteer was about Volunteer’s Master again came on sober them up. When Cdr Robertson several muted booms signaled that the to blow, cast off their tow lines and deck shouting commands. This time arrived, he told the group that their fire had now spread to No. 2 hold and headed for shore. Until Cdr Robertson he demanded that Volunteer be only hope was to flood No. 3 hold, the ship was ablaze the entire length of was able to regain control, the burn- beached so that the holds might flood stopping the first link in the potential- the midships superstructure below the ing freighter wallowed lazily in the and quench the fires! ly catastrophic chain reaction. Vol- main deck. In order to vent pockets of approaches from Bedford Basin to the unteer’s Master, however, had other trapped fumes, side hatches for No. 3 Narrows. Under tow again by Rouille Although introduced in April 1941 ideas. More time was lost as it became hold were opened, causing exploding and two tugs, Robertson determined it to prevent such incidents, Order in necessary to have Naval Control send ammunition to pose another hazard to prudent that he investigate the situ- Council PC 2385, The Merchant Sea- out the US Naval Liaison Officer to those on deck. It was at this point that ation in No.2 hold prior to transiting man Order, still greatly restricted the wrestle control of the ship. Cdr Robertson realized that the only the ship through Halifax harbour. powers of Canadian representatives in As Cdr Robertson and Cody directed hope of averting disaster was to take Surprisingly, he found that although regards to the removal of foreign per- their crews to set up more firefighting Volunteer under tow and scuttle her there was thick smoke, the heat was sonnel from their own vessels. Unless hoses and flooding hoses, all sense in a dip in the seabed off Meagher’s not overly intense and there was no there was an immediate life threatening of reality on the part of Volunteer’s Beach. The trick was to accomplish evidence of cordite fumes. Spirits were situation, authorities had their hands Master vanished as the trio went down this before the munitions on board raised as Volunteer made her way tied. Eventually, Volunteer’s crew were to the ship’s saloon for a conference sent them and half the city to oblivion. slowly through the harbour while Cdr sent home and the ship salvaged and and another drink. It was shortly after While some members of Cdr Rob- Robertson and his men kept the fires returned to its owners. The rest of the this that the Master and Chief Engi- ertson’s crew began stacking bales of on board in check. story is shrouded in obscurity. What, neer stated they were going to inspect tobacco around the magnesium drums Just before 4:00 p.m., now over eight if any, action was taken by US au- the Engine Room. Cdr Robertson, to prevent them from being punctured hours since the fire began, Volunteer thorities, is unknown. What became of knowing the intensity of the heat from by whizzing .303 ammunition, others was nudged into position off Maughers the three officers is unknown. What is his own trip down, had two of his men began cutting holes in the deck above Beach on the south point of McNab’s known is that a hastily planned evolu- guard the hatch with orders to use No. 3 hold to allow intentional explo- Island. As Cdr Robertson sent his men tion coordinated by a small number of whatever force they deemed necessary sions to relieve the buildup of explo- down to open the sea cocks, Volun- individuals who displayed nothing shy to prevent anyone from entering. A sive vapours. Using a borrowed rifle, teer began to settle and shortly after of sheer bravery and courage prevented confrontation was avoided with the Cdr Robertson began firing into the 4:00pm, she beached on the bottom. an incident which would have dwarfed timely arrival of LCdr Stanley, USN, magnesium drums through the tobac- Cdr Robertson and his men had ac- the 1917 explosion of the Mont Blanc.
10 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Chicken corn chowder
By Ed Keating
Cook, Juno Catering
Here is an easy recipe to keep you warm this winter.
INGREDIENTS:
1lb diced cooked chicken 2 Tbsp butter
1 10 oz can of corn, or frozen corn 2 Tbsp flour
1 10 oz can creamed corn 2 cups chicken stock
2 peeled and diced potatoes 1 cup milk or cream
1 small diced onion 1 tsp dried basil
4 strips chopped bacon Salt and pepper
2 stalks diced celery
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot over medium heat, saute bacon for 3-5 minutes.
Add butter, celery, onions and potatoes and cook till tender.
Add flour and stir for 2-3 minutes, then slowly add in chicken stock, con-
stantly stirring to remove any lumps.
Add chicken, corn, creamed corn and milk/cream.
Reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes. Season with basil, salt, and
pepper to taste.
Addictions Awareness
Week 2020
By Madison Walsh, MPH, P.Dt.,
PSP Halifax Health Promotion Specialist
National Addictions Awareness significantly impacting their
Week (NAAW) provides an oppor- well-being and ability to focus
A spooky good time tunity for Canadians to learn more
about addiction prevention, talk
about treatment and recovery, and
•
on recovery.
Can lead to a cycle of be-
haviours and attitudes that
highlight solutions to help address isolate and marginalize peo-
On October 30, CFB Halifax hosted a special Halloween-themed Dress with a Differ- the harms of substance abuse. ple who use substances.
ence. Here are a few photos from Base Administration’s Halloween Costume Contest, This year, NAAW is from Novem- • Stigma discourages people
which featured mimes, superheroes, goddesses, anthropomorphic bananas, and other ber 22 to 28. The theme is Change from seeking help, affects
fun, frightening characters. Begins with Me, putting the focus the quality of and access to
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BASE PAO
on the efforts and actions of indi- healthcare services, and af-
viduals – that means you! It is im- fects treatment accessibility.
portant for each and every individ-
ual to play their part in reducing What can you do to help?
the stigma surrounding substance • Change your language. Re-
Creating a healthy workplace abuse, and creating a supportive
environment.
member that substance use
is a medical condition, and
should be treated as such.
What is stigma? Shift your language to more
October 30 marked the end of Canada’s of utmost importance in 2020, especially
• Stigma is any attitude, belief, accurately reflect the nature
Healthy Workplace Month. Cultivating with the many diverse stressors related
or behaviour that discrimi- of the health condition, using
a thriving, healthy work environment is to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the CFB
nates against people. words that respect the dignity
Halifax Base Commander, Capt(N) Sean
• Often emerges as derogatory of people who use substances.
Williams, fostering a healthy workforce
language that shames and • Stop using stigmatizing slang,
is a top priority: he says he’s committed
belittles people. such as “addict”, “druggie”,
to creating opportunities and eliminating
• Common examples include “clean/dirty”, etc.
barriers to a healthy, safe and sustain-
equating a person’s identity • When promoting your activ-
able workplace. He looks forward to
with substance abuse, belit- ities related to NAAW on so-
consulting with you – our Defence com-
tling a person’s value based cial media, use the hashtags
munity – to know more about your unique
on their use of substances, #ChangeBeginsWithMe
experiences in order to identify ways of
and dehumanizing a person #StigmaEndsWithMe, and
bettering existing healthy workplace
through labels. #NAAW to create more
practices. For Capt(N) Williams, a key
engagement and encourage
step towards physical fitness and mental
What are the effects of stigma? your friends to participate.
well-being is year-round cycling, which
• Studies have shown that
he’s been practicing throughout his career
drug and alcohol abuse dis- Visit https://www.ccsa.ca/na-
in the CAF and has kept up now that he’s
orders are among the most tional-addictions-awareness-week
living in Halifax. You may see him biking
stigmatized conditions. for more information.
in and around the Stadacona Base – rain,
• Stigma has devastating
snow or shine!
effects on individuals with
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BASE PAO
substance abuse disorders,11 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Sports & Fitness
Former sailor has Invictus hopes after Soldier On event
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
LS (Ret’d) Danielle Lidstone was re- One thing that helps, she added, is
leased from the CAF four years ago due reconnecting with other veterans and
to complications from a herniated disc people who have had similar experi-
in her back, and since that time, there’s ences, which is why attending a recent
been something missing in her life. Soldier On archery event held in Hants
She joined the Navy in 1999 and County was such a positive and heal-
planned for a 30 year career, only to ing experience. The small group was
have those plans cut short a little more introduced to competitive archery, a
than halfway through. low impact sport that’s easy on certain
“It can be very difficult after we injuries, and enjoyed a day of socially
release, especially for people who have distanced activities and getting to know
a significant amount of time in the mil- each other.
itary and who have devoted their life to “It’s not just the job aspect when you
it,” she said. release, you lose the camaraderie, all
“I had a real sense of loss. There was your friends in the military, and you
kind of a grieving period for my Forces lose that feeling of being part of some-
career.” thing bigger than yourself,” she said.
“Just being down there last weekend
with other members – we all have inju-
ries, we have mental health issues, we
can talk and laugh about it, and some of
that feeling starts to come back.”
The archery day was hosted by
Sgt(Ret’d) Steve Murgatroyd, a former
Invictus Games athlete who is now the
Archery Coach for Canada’s Invictus
Games team. He lost his leg in a motor-
cycle accident in 2015, and said Soldier
On and Invictus have provided him
with great opportunities to bounce
back from his injury in an exciting way
while staying connected to the military
community.
“I believe in paying it forward, so
it’s my pleasure to connect with other
members, introduce them to a sport
and welcome them to the Soldier On
family,” he said.
Eileen Du Plooy, Soldier On’s Re-
gional Coordinator for Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland, said the organization
is working to build its presence in the
Maritimes, hopefully leading to more of
these types of events in the future.
“This was an amazing opportunity to
The full group who attended the Soldier On event in Hants County.
get some of our members out to recon-
SUBMITTED
nect with peers and to enjoy a new skill
set,” she said. self, and she now has plans to continue ed both nationally and internationally
For LS(Ret’d) Lidstone, the experi- training in archery and work towards in taekwondo during her CAF career.
ence left her feeling reinvigorated and that goal, despite a fourth spinal sur- “I don’t call anything my end goal,
reconnected with likeminded people. gery scheduled in the near future. because there’s always more to be done,
LS(Ret’d) Danielle Lidstone participates Working with Sgt(Ret’d) Murgatroyd “I’m a very competitive person, so but Invictus is definitely the path that
in the Soldier On archery event hosted by also reintroduced her to the possibility getting back to that is an exciting no- I’m heading toward right now.”
Sgt(Ret’d) Steve Murgatroyd on October 10. of becoming an Invictus athlete her- tion,” she said, adding that she compet-
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By CFB Halifax Public Affairs
Physical fitness is an essential com- open, and members are responsible Fleet Gym Floor (Building D216) are also reminded to clean the equip-
ponent of operational readiness for for cleaning the showers after use. • Mondays, 12:15pm to 1:00 pm – ment after use. These facilities are not
our Canadian Armed Forces members, Access to the Fleet gym is by appoint- Tactical Athlete supported by PSP Halifax.
and contributes to the overall health ment only (online booking). Click here • Wednesdays, 12:15pm to 1:00 pm
and well-being of our entire Defence for online booking instructions. Any – Tactical Athlete UNIT MINI-GYMS
community, military and civilian units interested in booking Unit PT • Fridays, 12:15pm to 1:00 pm – Spin Over 10 units within CFB Halifax
members alike. or the gym floor can contact Fitness Stadacona Chapel (Building S7) currently house their own unit mini-
The global public health challenges Coordinator Briana Plante at Briana. • Tuesdays, 12:15pm to 1:00 pm – gyms. We encourage these units to
of 2020 have impacted how we are Plante@forces.gc.ca or 902-427-6335. Yoga/Range of Motion continue making use of these facilities
able to deliver health and physical Please note: Valid CAF/DND iden- • Thursdays, 12:15pm to 1:00 pm – for their health and physical fitness
fitness programming to our local De- tification is required for Dockyard Yoga/Range of Motion needs. These mini-gyms are the
fence community at CFB Halifax. De- access. Due to security restrictions, responsibility of the individual units
spite these challenges, the incredible retired Defence Team personnel, mem- VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES and are not supported by PSP Halifax.
team at PSP Halifax has been work- bers of the public and non-CAF/DND Pre-recorded workouts and work-
ing hard to ensure that our members family members are not permitted shops can be found on the CF Morale FORCE TESTING
maintain access to quality health entry onto Dockyard property. Please and Welfare Services YouTube chan- Force testing is now open to all CAF
and physical fitness programming, call 902-427-3524 for more information. nel. These virtual classes feature PSP members. Contact your Unit FORCE
whether working from home or in the instructors from Bases and Wings Coordinator to book a test. If you do
physical workplace. Please read on SHEARWATER GYM – across the country. You can also find not know your Unit FORCE Coordi-
for a list of current physical fitness BUILDING SH57 a more localized series of PSP Halifax nator, please contact Briana Plante,
programs and services on Base; new The Shearwater gym is current- instructor-led workouts through this CFB Halifax Fitness Coordinator at
in-person and online classes; and an ly open to CAF members and DND YouTube playlist. If CAF members Briana.Plante@forces.gc.ca / 902-427-
upcoming project that will bring addi- civilian/NPF employees weekdays sustain an injury during these videos, 6335 (CFB Halifax inquiries) or Mary.
tional physical fitness services to our from 6am - 7pm and, effective October please remember to fill out a CF98. Thompson@forces.gc.ca (Shearwater
Stadacona property. 31, Saturdays from 9am - 1pm. This Disclaimer: Participants who are inquiries until December 6). After
facility remains closed on Sundays. not CAF members recognize and December 6, please contact Ashley.
COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH Shower facilities are open, and mem- acknowledge that their age, health Stewart2@forces.gc.ca for Shearwater
MEASURES bers are responsible for cleaning status and physical fitness level are FORCE testing inquiries.
You’ll notice various public health the showers after use. Access to the unknown, and it is entirely up to each
measures in place when you enter Shearwater gym is by appointment individual to assess their ability to RECONDITIONING PROGRAM
any of our Base fitness facilities. only (online booking). Click here for participate in these virtual classes. All The Reconditioning Program con-
From directional floor labels to hand online booking instructions. Retired participants who are not CAF mem- tinues to operate at Stadacona, located
sanitizing stations, PSP Halifax and Defence Team personnel, members of bers are invited to consult the ‘Get in building S24A (the CANEX/Tim
other units responsible for mini-gyms the public and military families are Active Questionnaire’ of the Canadian Hortons/SISIP building). A maximum
have taken precautions to ensure all not permitted access to the Shearwa- Society of Exercise Physiology and its of two clients are permitted in the fa-
members remain safe. Many facilities ter gym at this time due to COVID-19 Reference Document. If you experi- cility at any given time in accordance
are operating at reduced capacity restrictions. Please call 902-720-1071 ence any pain or difficulty during the with public health measures.
to ensure physical distancing can for more information. exercises presented in PSP’s virtual
be maintained, and access to these classes, it is recommended that you MORE EXISTING FITNESS FACIL-
spaces is limited to Defence Team REMINDER: stop and consult a healthcare provider. ITIES AND RECREATION AREAS
personnel only. We thank you for FREE GYM MEMBERSHIPS FOR AT YOUR (SANITIZED) FINGER-
your continued adherence to all pub- DND CIVILIAN AND NPF EM- EXISTING ‘MINI-GYMS’ HO- TIPS
lic health measures when accessing PLOYEES TEL-STYLE GYM FACILITIES CFB Halifax is home to a variety
facilities on Base. DND civilian and NPF employees AT JUNO TOWER AND TRIBUTE of fitness and sport facilities and
are no longer required to purchase TOWER outdoor recreation areas that can be
FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECRE- a paid membership in order to use Hotel-style gym facilities exist enjoyed by our local Defence commu-
ATION CENTRE HOURS OF OP- the Fleet and Shearwater gym at Juno Tower and Tribute Tower, nity. Usage of all indoor and outdoor
ERATION - FLEET (HMC DOCK- facilities. Pre-booking online and accessible 24/7 to residents of both recreation facilities is based on avail-
YARD) GYM - BUILDING D216 the presentation of valid DND identi- accommodation towers as well as ability and the status of provincial/
The Fleet gym is currently open to fication is all that is needed to access their guests. To gain access, please federal public health restrictions/
CAF members and DND civilian/NPF these facilities. visit the front desk at each location guidelines. For the health and safe-
employees weekdays from where you’ll be provided a key. Due ty of our members and neighboring
6am - 6:30pm and closed on week- NEW INDOOR FITNESS CLASSES to current public health restrictions, communities, members of the public
ends. Member capacity within each Beginning November 2, CAF Mem- Juno Tower’s facility has a capacity of and military family members are cur-
designated fitness area/room is based bers and DND civilians can register three members, with Tribute Tow- rently not permitted access to most of
on physical distancing measurements, online for the following fitness classes er’s facility able to accommodate two these facilities.
allowing six feet in any given direc- on BookKing. members at a time. While custodial
tion per person. Shower facilities are staff do clean these facilities, members (Continued on Page 13)13 TRIDENT NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Indoor Fitness and Outdoor Fitness and
Available to: Available to:
Sport Facilities Sport Facilities
Fleet (Dockyard) gym Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
902-427-3524 employees
Ball fields (Shearwater and
Shearwater gym and pool Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF Windsor Park)
Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
902-720-1071 employees Craig Hayden, Facility Coor-
employees
dinator
Shearwater arena Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF 902-720-2160
902-720-1078 employees
CFB Halifax Curling Club Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
902-455-1444 employees
Porteous Field and running
Halifax Forum Arena track (Stadacona)
Isaac Habib, Fleet Sports 6.5 hours of ice time available to CAF mem- Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
Craig Hayden, Facility Coor-
Coordinator bers each week. employees
dinator
902-427-1469 902-720-2160
Free access for CAF squash team members
Cole Harbour Place squash
with presentation of valid CAF identification.
courts
One court at a time available for a maximum
Isaac Habib, Fleet Sports Coor-
of 3 players. Call Isaac Habib, Fleet Sports
dinator 902-427-1469
Coordinator, for more information.
The Centennial Pool remains closed at this Hartlen Point Golf Course
Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
time, however the Shearwater pool is open for (Eastern Passage)
employees
Centennial Pool lane swims. Click here for hours of operation. 902-465-4653
1970 Gottingen Street Serving CAF members and DND civilian/NPF
employees permitted access to lane swims.
Online booking is required.
UPCOMING PROJECT: TEMPO- ty Operations (RPOS(H)) infrastruc- ized fitness facility, to be construct- um area for basketball, volleyball,
RARY FITNESS FACILITY AT ture plan was developed to address ed in the same location as the now badminton and ball hockey; an area
STADACONA the short, medium and long-term demolished STADPLEX gym. Mod- for cardio machines and weights;
When the decision was made to fitness needs of our Base population. elled after a similar facility at CFB locker rooms with showers and
close the Stadacona Fitness, Sports Borden, this 1250 square metre space washrooms; a reception office with
and Recreation Centre (STADPLEX) We are currently entering the will be heated and air-conditioned, DWAN workstations for fitness and
in 2018, a comprehensive Real Proper- design phase for a temporary, winter- and will include an open gymnasi- sports instructors; and a storage
room for equipment. Considerably
more compact than the original
STADPLEX gym, this temporary fa-
cility will have a maximum capacity
of approximately 134 members; this
capacity will be reduced as required
if physical distancing measures are
still in effect upon final construc-
tion. The facility design is scheduled
for completion by May 2021, with the
construction timeline to be con-
firmed. The structure will remain in
place until a permanent replacement
facility is approved, funded and
constructed.
FEEDBACK
We continue listening to the
feedback, concerns and recom-
mendations raised by our Defence
community and will remain commit-
ted to pursuing creative solutions
that maximize your ability to access
health and physical fitness program-
ming on Base, especially given the
ongoing challenges of operating in a
pandemic environment. If you would
like to provide feedback on the
current health and physical fitness
services offered at CFB Halifax,
please contact Jason Price, Shearwa-
ter Fitness, Sports and Recreation
The temporary winterized fitness facility will be modelled after a similar Manager at 902-720-1069 or Ashley
facility at CFB Borden. Stewart, Acting Fleet Fitness, Sports
SUBMITTED and Recreation Manager at 902-427-
3525.You can also read
