Submarine Lost!
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“You seem to have some mighty good intelligence goin’ on there, Barnes.” The Canadian winked and reached for the briefcase he had carefully set down on the seat next to him. The SEAL had noticed he had not let the case out of his sight since their meeting back on the base. Unlocking it, Cookie slid out a photograph, handing it over to Stu who immediately recognized it as a satellite image from a spy bird. Seeing TACSAT-4 in the ID section printed on the photo, he realized that someone must be calling in a lot of favours to get their hands on this stuff. The image showed part of an industrial area in what appeared to be a small city, although he could not be sure as the photo did not extend much outside of a few blocks. “What am I looking at?” “See that building?” Cookie jabbed a toothpick he’d taken from the small jar on the table at the image. “Looks like a warehouse. Maybe a small factory?” “That’s where they were holding him as of twenty-four hours ago.” Cookie reached into the briefcase and took out another photo. “This one is of the surrounding area.” The SEAL reached for the glossy sheet of paper and nearly dropped it as his eyes focused on the image. “You have got to be kidding!” Stu sputtered; an incredulous look on his face. “I wish I was,” the submariner answered quietly. Ensign Stewart Cunningham carefully looked over the image. Someone had written descriptions and directions on parts of the photo, identifying the building as being located in the city of Yelizovo on the Kamchatka Peninsula. That piece of land, which jutted out into the Barents Sea on Russia’s west coast, was also the site of one of that country’s largest and most secure submarine bases.
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Finally in active service, Canada’s Victoria class SSKs had been derided in the press, the House of Commons, and by more than a few navy “experts.” Now, one of the submarines will either prove them all wrong or be destroyed trying. A plan approved by China’s leaders to gain control of the Pacific Ocean for their newly enlarged navy could bring the world to the brink of war. Involving the kidnapping of a Canadian submariner, they are betting on Chinese control of global financial markets to ensure there will be no reprisals. A Canadian submarine, a CSIS agent, and a group of friends and former enemies however, stand in their way. Commander Rene Bourgeois is proud of his command and her crew, but when HMCS Victoria stumbles upon the Chinese plot, the skills of her captain and crew will be tested to the breaking point. One wrong move could spell doom for the boat and, along with it, the Royal Canadian Navy’s future hopes for a submarine service. www.submarinelost.com.
About the Author
Daniel Lloyd Little was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, during the height of the Cold War. He showed a great interest in military subjects early in life and in later years, studied military history, and travelled throughout North America, visiting historic sites and museums. Daniel now resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia.