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Petrolia crew recall epic Atlantic voyage and reunion
The HMCS Petrolia and its 105 crew served across convoy routes in the Battle of the Atlantic, safeguarding ships to Britain. After paying off on March 8, 1946, Petrolia inspired a reunion in Russell on September 3 to 5 with prairie hospitality, tours, a houseboat barbecue, and a chairlift ride at Asessippi Ski Hill for old seamen and families.
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England
Hitler
Europe
Britain
Atlantic
Mid Atlantic
Royal Canadian Navy
Belfast
Petrolia
MCS
War Assets Corporation
P. W. Sprague
Sprague
Ontario
Smart
Russell
Sth
Russell Inn
Miller Bison Ranch
Inglis
Lake of the Prairies
Asessippi
Asessippi Valley