Hello Annie, We are on the same wavelength and I have been trawling through the losses for 1917 also but I don’t think it will be any of the above....
Thanks Annie. The frustrating thing is the above quote from various sources. I now need to find the name of that ship so we can connect the two....
Thanks for that Annie, I wonder which ship Kenneth MacPhail was on when he was torpedoed. I will try and find out. I challenge anybody not to be...
Hi Annie, You are right about the second worst peacetime disaster and yes not a lot of people seem to be aware of this tragedy. I think many...
Hello Cally, Do you by any chance have a photo of HMS SUFFOLK. Regards Hugh
The tragedy of HM Yacht IOLAIRE which struck the "Beasts of Holm" in the early hours of New Year's Day 1919 while carrying sailors home to the...
Post #24. Tanker BRANNAREN official number 1107 built in 1933 for the Royal Swedish Navy. 1977 renamed VOLCAN 1988 renamed TIMEX STAR As far as...
Ark royal iii Hello Keith, This picture is the third ship to bear the name ARK ROYAL having been laid down on 16th September 1935 at Cammell...
Another good set of line drawings, Keith. I note my old aircraft carrier HMS ARK ROYAL (RO9) is not there, do you have it? HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and her...
I have seen it a few times and always enjoyed it. Did Spencer Tracey get an oscar for his performance? Regards
Andy is right I think many are interested in the "Grey Funnel Line" Although I post mostly on the Merchant Navy as I believe them to be the...
Post #9 Cargo ship BELJEANNE built in 1926 for Christen Smith 1937 renamed RINGWOOD. 14th October 1940 sunk by German raider Orion. European crew...
I know some wartime merchant seamen veterans who are very active on a couple of maritime sites. Try the same post here: Ships Nostalgia I wish...
Yes, I am with you there Andy. I love to see a ship with a history. Regards Hugh
Many Happy Returns, Geoff. Hope you have a good one. :beer_yum: Regards Hugh
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Twickenham ferry & nora maersk Basic details of both ships posted in No#1. TWICKENHAM FERRY official number 163500 built in 1934 for the...
Welcome aboard, Gage. Regards Hugh
Hello Keith and all, The ship was called TARANAKI official number 149304 built in 1928 for Shaw Saville & Albion. She was broken up in 11.9.1963....
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