To all Rotarians,
This email was sent by Ben Whiting, looking for some information. If you can provide some information, please let Sandy Freeman know so that a response can be arranged.
Hello. I am working on a history project on the small corvettes of the Second World War, particularly those named after British Columbia places. Often service clubs in towns and cities tried to support the crews of ships, to make their life on board more bearable as they fought in the frigid waters of the Battle of the Atlantic. One such flower class corvette was "H.M.C.S. New Westminster". Is it possible that the Royal City Rotary may have helped out with blankets, warm clothes, etc? Is there an archives, or history for the Royal City Rotary which may have some information on this ship and her officers and crew? As an example in other research, I have come across many references to the service clubs of Chilliwack assisting the men of the corvette "H.M.C.S. Chilliwack" as they adopted their namesake. Any suggestions you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.............. Ben
Ben Whiting, Lt. (Ret)
Ben Whiting, Lt. (Ret)