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… places in England and Scotland. In March 1958, he met Pat in Lossiemouth, Scotland at a dance in Elgin. After leaving the airstaion and UK, … the UK to form up a squadron and embark on the Aircraft Carrier. They got married in Sheffield (without prior permission) then Datta joined … was sent to Lossiemouth Scotland. Met Chief Petty Officer Saungikar while he was training in Scotland. After three years of long distance …
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… Post boarded the Volendam in Rotterdam with four children in tow. Kees (Keith) 15; Afke (Anne) 10; Betty 8 and Auke (John) 5 anxiously … Once on board and ready for life boat drill I panicked and wanted off (so my Mother later told me) I needed to retrieve my handkerchief I had left behind at Pakes (grandad) in Veenwouden. Keith, Anne, with …
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… of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: August 24, 1951 Age on Arrival: 30 The following is a story written by Vincenzo and Rita’s daughter … Lucianna Caccioppoli-Marskell, which was published in a local book about immigrants "In Search Of A Better Life..." What was he thinking of … and waved "Arrivaderci" to his sacred Vesuvio and to his family that had gathered on the shore to bid farewell to a brave son and soldier. …
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… the difference. The ship was motionless, the throb of the engine that had accompanied us for the past eight days had ceased. The North … all was tranquil. We had arrived. Our cabin did not have a port hole, so I quickly dressed and headed up to the deck. What I discovered was a … with ice and there was snow on the ground. Our ship lay anchored off shore. Behind us I could see the narrow entrance to the harbour …
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… be doing to help the war effort. There were choices like factories, government office jobs, land army, the military and more. I decided to join the Royal Air Force and after some tests was asked if I would like to become a Radar Operator. I said … interesting, and I did. I was sent on a 6 week course to learn all about it. One drawback was that you could not go over your notes in the …
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… "I was just a toddler of about 2 years of age when we landed in Halifax. My parents long ago told … when the ship landed in Halifax, I was fast asleep in my room (deck). Well, this ship sounded a foghorn and all went out on deck to see Canada. Everyone was …
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… The Museum would like to hear from anyone with a story related to Canadian immigration. Personal and family experiences of immigration are an important part of everything we do, and you can help the Story Collection grow by sharing yours. Criteria for … story meets the Museum’s mandate: “explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of …
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… Children January 22, 1952 - Zuiderkruis After a tearful good-bye to friends and neighbors in our little hometown of Ens in the … and plenty. Even young children knew that! But to a ten year old who had never traveled much, the first leg of the trip, driving across the … dresses and my brothers wore knitted shorts and sweaters as well. Mom’s hands were never idle! On the enclosed picture, the younger …