Curious Canadian History

S6E3 A Century of Service: The Life of Nova Scotian Provo Wallis, Admiral of the Fleet


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One of the longest serving sailors in the history of the Royal Navy just happened to be born in Nova Scotia. Provo Wallis witnessed the transition from the age of sail to the age of steam while remaining in the navy for almost 100 years.

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