Captain Bill Nelson MBE, RN - RIP

Discussion in 'Memorials & Cemeteries' started by Antipodean Andy, May 24, 2009.

  1. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Just watched the wonderful Michael Palin in his Around The World In 20 Years during which he searches for the crew of the dhow he travelled on from Dubai to India in the late 80s while filming Around The World in 80 Days. He spoke to the former Dubai harbour master who, at 86, I figured had to be RN or MN during the war. This is what I've found so far:

    Gulfnews: Former harbour master and maritime expert dies

     
  2. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Ooh, here's a good history including an account of his torpedoing and time in a lifeboat:

    www.thecatenians.com/files/4C164DC6-8FBA-4BFA-AC74-9BC0016E8E93.aspx/P38-42InMemoriam.pdf

    Hugh, do you have anything further on SS Trevilley and her survivors?
     
  3. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    One of his children has done the family tree !!

    JOSHUA PARSONS
     
  4. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Good find, Annie.
     

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