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Wartime Navy Pride and the Royal Canadian Submarine Deal
Article recalls Royal Navy traditions and the RCN fondness for the rum tot. It notes Canada will lease four Upholder-class submarines from Britain for 750 million over eight years, with the first due in 2000, replacing Oberon-class boats. It highlights the RCN’s WW II expansion, its convoy escort role, and HMCS Chippawa in Winnipeg awaiting a new “ship” by 2000.
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Britain
Royal Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
Canada
RCN
Defence
Paul Hellyer
Art Eggleton
Eggleton
Atlantic
Winston Churchill
Prairie Provinces
Chippawa
Winnipeg