Expedition: Canada was a test run for ShipShape. It allowed the crew to visit, film and conduct first-hand research on a number of key ships and museums across the country’s east coast, most notably HMCS Haida and HMCS Sackville. It also allowed for a brief cross-border excursion to see USS The Sullivans and more at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum.
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The key ships
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Live from USS The Sullivans
During the trip, Drachinifel and Dr Alex Clarke talked live with those looking to restore The Sullivans about what happened to the ship, and what came next.
This provided an opportunity both to debunk some rumours, and provide an update on her current state. It also acted as a fundraiser for the Buffalo Naval Museum, helping significantly in their efforts to fund her restoration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtZ8slvEwNI
Live from HMCS Haida
From the deck of HMCAS Haida, Dr Alex Clarke explains what it means to finally meet the one true love of his live to Drachinifel.
In addition, questions are taken and answers given about this last survivor of the legendary WW2 Tribal Class Destroyers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov-emUcdnHE&t=123s
Live from HMCS Sackville
Drachinifel and Dr Alex Clarke talk with Art, Sackvilles Chief-of-Ship about her history, operation, restoration and current state.
This includes vertical triple expansion engines, a look at the reality of camouflage patterns for a Flower Class Corvette, and how Hollywood has a habit of dulling things down…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERVdQm4qa0s
On Social Media
A Special Set of Medals
Exploring regimental museums in Ottawa, John Bull uncovers a forgotten set of medals that meant an awful lot to one of Canada’s greatest ice skating heroes.
In regimental museums you'll see medals. It's easy to see them just as objects. They're not. They're often the last record of a precious memory.
Let me tell you a story about these medals, and why they were more precious to a Canadian figureskater than her Olympic gold medal. /1 pic.twitter.com/cqafC1uv1g
— John Bull (@garius) June 15, 2022
The Danger of Hedgehogs
On HMCS Sackville, Dr Alex and Drachinifel discuss hedgehogs of the lethal variety.
So me & @Drachinifel finish the day talking Hedgehogs & #ASW in #WWII together…thank you again to wonderful crew of @HMCSSACKVILLE1, to you & everyone who would like to please join us at the Henry House, Halifax, tonight at 19:00hrs #NavHistCan22 #Naval #History #Fun pic.twitter.com/hhZxbULRu9
— Dr Alexander Clarke (@AC_NavalHistory) June 8, 2022