Naval reserve service in World War I.
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
1966
Track ID
27590
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.124.A2
Original Tape ID
Summary
Naval reserve service in World War I.
William Hunter tells of life in the Royal Naval Reserve during the First World War. He was given many skilled tasks such as splicing tough wireless cable. His vessel engaged a German submarine, firing two shots before ramming the vessel and finally finishing her off with depth charges. He was also put in charge of a launch at Gibralter despite never having operated such a vessel before.
Item Subject/Person
Hunter, William
Recording Location
Baile/Àite - Tingwall
County - Shetland
Island - Shetland Mainland
Village/Place - Brunt Hamarsland
Item Location
County - Shetland
Item Location (outside Scotland)
Spain, Gibraltar
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good