Action Stations Part 3 of 6

Continued... Good aerial view of large supply fleet after leaving port. INT dialogue scene in meeting of Canadian naval officers & supply ship captains re planning supply route - Admiral Sir Francis Austin introduced as Commodore of mission - “All these things are for the safety of the convoy, anybody who breaks them endangers the whole convoy...they may avenge somebody’s death but they have no chance of protection...I’m all for protection, I hear the escorts are all for revenge” people laugh. Lt. Horncastle of HMS Witherington introduced - senior escort - says supply ships should keep out of escorts way if they see black pennant raised to signify attack on sub. Meeting adjourned. 10:00:48 Crews at docks on morning of convoy mission. New Corvette HMS Port Arthur inspected by Vice Admiral ?, Chief of Naval Staff - crew at attention - Admiral makes speech on deck - “Remember, the U-boat is your prey. Destroy them, or they will destroy us...Good luck to you all and good hunting”. Continued... WWII; WW2 Shipping;