Tag: Second World War

Wartime Life Jackets Donated by Author to Maritime Museum of British Columbia

More than eighty years after the Second World War, two life jackets worn by the late Maurice Atkins have been donated to the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in Victoria, B.C. Both artifacts were originally gifted to author Dan Black who conducted several interviews with Mr. Atkins during the research phase of his 2025 book … Continue reading "Wartime Life Jackets Donated by Author to Maritime Museum of British Columbia"

Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press

Early Reviews for Oceans of Fate “The challenge when writing about a ship is not just to find personal stories but to weave them into a compelling narrative that keeps the reader turning the pages…. Black has done a meticulous job of unearthing diaries, journals, and personal letters and photographs of both crews and passengers, … Continue reading "Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press"