Capt. W.T. Sampson, Naval Chief of Ordinance, has completed the list of merchant ships which may be depended upon in time of war to form an auxiliary navy. These ships comprise the pick of the ...

Early in 1942 I applied to join the Merchant Navy. 16years was the minimum age for deck hands and 16 for catering staff. I persuaded my mother to sign the necessary forms. In September 1942 I ...