Photo Gallery, Page Two
The H.M.C.S. Prince Robert
escorted us from Vancouver on our journey to Hong Kong. She returned at
war's end to monitor the surrender, and protect the Japanese soldiers.
Rfm. Reg Haley, E/29999, Nov. 21/43, age 27
Mr. Bird went to the trouble of locating a picture of the "Danae" for me which is
pictured here. The "Danae" went on to serve with distinction throughout the war
taking part in the Normandy Landing on "D Day".
The Awtea Photo courtesy Jim Faire
Converted from a cruise ship to a troop transport and outfitted with some guns,
the Awtea carried us from Vancouver,
to Pearl Harbour, Manila, and finally to Hong Kong.