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1. Frederick Cornwall VELLA [1]
Hi Listers, Can anyone help with more information on an ancestor, Frederick Cornwall VELLA. I found reference to him on the National Archives website. His date of birth was 10th May 1904 and if I have interpreted the information correctly he was awarded the Atlantic Star Medal and ribbon and the War Medal (for service during WW2 ?) There was a number under his name: 1018911. I don't know if he was in the Merchant Navy or the Royal Navy. I would appreciate any help. Regards, Dawn in Sweden --
2. Re: [Mar] Unknown Ships/Location [1]
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:12:20 -0000, "David Asprey" wrote: >Someone else asked about the vessel in the left foreground. She is >undoubtedly a "Saint" class Admiralty tug from 1918-1919. I would put my >money on SAINT BREOCK (built in Hong Kong and renamed from SAINT JAMES in >1920) which was deployed as dockyard tug on the China Station between the >wars. Indeed the photo I have has a similar, though not identical, >background. > > >David Asprey Thanks David To anyone
3. Re: Ship "Ines Javea" [1]
Bob Sanders" asked: Does anyone have any knowledge of this ship (Ines Javea) which was in port in UK in 1881 ? From the LDS microfiche of vessels enumerated, 1881 for Pembrokeshire Vessel: Ines Jabea, Enumerated: Milford Haven, Official Number: none, Homeport: Javea Spain, Master: Vincet Moll, Tonnage: 120, Description: Brigantine Foreign Trade There was a crew of eight: master and two officers, and 5 ABs. Spelling of the ship's name and the master's name varied. Ottawa
4. US built escort carrier, 1944 [1]
A friend of mine, who was evacuated to Canada during the War (see my posting "DUCHESS OF BEDFORD"), was offered the option in 1944 of either waiting for the re-introduction of liner crossings of the Atlantic, or going home immediately aboard an RN escort carrier, escorting a homeward-bound convoy. He chose the latter, of course, and sailed on her from NY in mid July 1944. For the purposes of the voyage, he and the dozen other boys who accompanied him were rated as temporary midshipmen. He can't remember t
5. SHIPS [1]
Hi looking for two Ships please if anyone has any info on them. FOAM and OCEAN Ocean could have something else in the front of the name Ocean.I'm not to sure. I think they are HMS Navy Ships. Noeline in Brisbane
6. Re: [Mar] SS Dunedin [1]
Good morning Bob, There was a small steam fishing vessel DUNEDIN , 1910, registered in Macduff , Scotland. Sorry can't find a "S.S. DUNEDIN" sailing in WW2. There were however. M.V. DUNEDIN STAR ,1936, Union Cold Storage Co (Blue Star Line) which sank 29thth November 1942 after stricking a submerged object. M.V. PORT DUNEDIN , 1925, Port Line Ltd., scrapped 1962. Regards, John, John D. Stevenson, Blue skies, N F3/4 , 7C . Edinburgh. johndee.ships@btinternet.com : > Again looking for assistance for a n
7. RE: [Mar] Nautical terms/ various ship names - Barque CLAN BUCHANAN 1907/08 [1]
2 I think SLINGING - attaching slings to the brickettes 3 CAREENING means heeling. They used to clean the bottoms of sailing ships by careening them - laying on one beam to clean the other 4 Wind from dead ahead - on the nose - I call it a dead noser 6 Possibly trying to avoid some tax in the next financial year? - she was British 8 Burlapping may have been to protect the stanchions from the cargo or vice versa, or both. 9 SEIZINGS are bindings on ropes, etc - twine tightly rapped and tied around a rope's
8. Radio Officers in WWII [1]
My father was a radio officer with the Merchant Navy during WWII. I am presently trying to transcribe his diary from 1941-42. He has just signed off the Empire Bronze and (working for the Marconi Co.) was asked to "volunteer" to be the sole radio operator on a small ship (692 gross t.) which would be taking supplies to Turkey then on to the Red Sea area. It is difficult to make out the name of the two sister ships involved. They left Glasgow in December 1941 in convoy. The names look like "Silvinis" and "Ca
9. screw steam ship Valhalla [1]
Hi does anyone know of the the screw steam ship Valhalla that was involved in a collison with a schooner yacht called May Fly in July 1882. My family member was drowned in that collision and would love to know more about both boats and the collision. Michele check out my name interests here http://groups.msn.com/MicheleCantwellsFamilyHistory/_whatsnew.msnw -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo
10. Brig LINDEMAN [1]
I would appreciate any thoughts/suggestions related to my continuing search for a brig called the Lindeman from the 1790s and/or details related to a mutiny that resulted in the death of the captain, Thomas Walker, and possibly a subsequent trial of the mutineers. Known details, skimpy though they are, were outlined in my posting of 15 January 2005. I am unaccustomed to research in the maritime subject area and, therefore, am receptive to whatever ideas can be offered. I already have unsuccessfully queri
11. Researching Kew (BT 164) [1]
Just finished rereading the captioned informative and efficient treatise vital to my visit to Kew. I have been searching for an illusive grandfather, Michael O'Brien. Michael was born cicra, 1847.His marriage certificate in 1872 describes his occupation as sailor. I have reviewed over 40 LDS films of ACLs and other sources and have not found a hide nor hair of him.Apparently, on 7th August,1874 according to the New Ross ,Wexford harbourmaster' s log he gave up a maritime career to become an assistant pilot
12. HMS ASIA 1859? [1]
My supposed gt grandfathers Royal Navy service record includes 'ASIA March 1859' Does anyone know if this was a ship or the place? One interpretation would be that he was on repair steam ship Volcano in Asia, specifically, China for the 1859 campaign. Thanks all Dick Fowler -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 21/03/05
13. Re: [Mar] ANN (E) MILNE [1]
Hello Shirley. Many thanks for your message and for looking that up for me. My forebears arrive in 1849 and I have the Passenger List from PROV. Cheers, Bob in Melbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley Gaunt" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 2:14 AM Subject: Re: [Mar] ANN (E) MILNE > Hi Bob, > > Not managed to locate an image for you, but did find "Ann Milne" arrivals in > Victoria. > There were two = May 1849 + Jan 1853. > The passenger list
14. Thrunscoe, Zylpha, North Briton [1]
The good people of the MRA have hit a bit of a jackpot in the search for my wayward Grandfather. They have found him on three crew lists, which are winging their way here as I write. I have the details of the first one, thanks to the kindness of John Stevenson, but I would be grateful if anyone can give me an idea of what trades the others are likely to have been engaged in. They are: Thrunscoe O.N. 106653 in 1898. Zylpha O.N. 102873 in 1898. The latter crew list has his previous ship as North Briton O.
15. Re:LOCH TAY official no. 60468 [1]
The vessel in question is indeed Aitken, Lilburn & Co's Loch Tay. She was built in 1869 and stayed in company service between the UK and Australia until 1909. She was then hulked in Australian waters and survived as a hulk at Adelaide until broken up in the late 1950s. Malcolm Cooper
16. Re: [Mar] Official ship numbers [ Athel Line ] [1]
Thanks to Mary McLeod, I have tracked down the GSN website, and I now have the complete list of Athel Line Ships. Best Wishes, Raymond Forward
17. Re: [Mar] Steamship Meridio in 1891 [1]
Good afternoon, Further to Ted's "Guess" I'll have another one ! How about MERIDIA Steel screw steamer built 1888 by WE.Withy & Co, West Harlepool 2280GRT. 290ft L, 38ft B, 19ft D. Triple expansion steam engine by Blair & Co., Stockton. Well deck, one deck, five bulkheads. Owners : :H.Bucknall & Sons Port of Reg : London. "Answers on a postcard please " !!! Regards. John John D. Stevenson, Sunny spells, W F1/2, 11C Edinburgh. johndee.ships@btinternet.com > > Could this have been the MEREDDIO, 1,455 to
18. Finding Info on a Ship [1]
Hi, My Swiss ancestors came to America on the ship "Confederation". Arrived at the wharf's of Manhattan, New York on 23 April 1855. Departed from LeHavre, France. I am seeking information on this ship, such as type of ship, capt.'s name, etc., and also a picture or print of the ship, if possible. I think the ship is part of the Marine Union Line. I have searched high and low for info on this ship and you are my last hope. Any help would be appreciated. Let me know the costs. thanks, robe
19. Re: [Mar] SHIP OCEAN [1]
Noeline wrote > Hi everyone, I put up two ships the other day without years. Now the Ship > called "OCEAN " was on a Marriage certificate where their Occupation was > "H.M.S Ocean. His name was Henry BOUTTON, the Marriage,July 25, 1844 ,was > in Minster,County of Kent. Married:Sussanah MURRELL. > Officially, there was never a registration district of Minster, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/genuki/REG/ken.htm#shep makes clear that it was a sub-district of Sheppey. However it does appear as a registration dist
20. Duchess of Bedford now HMS Bulwark [1]
Hugh I have a sketch in a 1930's ship modelling magazine which shows the vessel that was used to partly clear the wreck. It is described as a former gunboat and is fitted with a large steam crane and grab. My own suspicion, given the shape of the hull is that it is in fact a redundant WWI monitor. I do not have a web site to publish on but would be glad to scan the sketch and send it to you (also to anyone else who is interested). I think that it is probably out of copyright by now and the mag
21. Fw: crew listing [1]
Forwarded - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Martin" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:05 AM Subject: crew listing >i never thought in my wildest dreams that i would be trying to trace crew >members , i trying to find where i can find list,s of interned German >merchant seamen and women , for a friend , honest , dates are vague but the >port is new york 1914 to 1918, and the company is north American lloyd ? >dave > ----- Original Message ---
22. Re: [Mar] DUCHESS OF BEDFORD [1]
I must admit I find this a fascinating story. Although there are a number of replies stating the action between the Duchess of Bedford and a U-Boat took place and that a U-Boat was sunk but no one has mentioned which U-Boat was sunk. I have looked at numerous references on this subject and the closest I can get is that on the morning of the 8 August 1942 U704, which had been part of Wolf-Pack 'Wolf' and had joined 'Steinbrinck' in an attempt to intercept the Sydney to Liverpool convoy SC94, missed the stea
23. HMS Ocean [1]
Speaking of HMS Ocean, carrier, has anyone got a line of a Warrant Gunner (T) Evans-Hendrick who served in her circa 1945? Ted, Ottawa
24. Duchess of Bedford [1]
I apologise for having let myself drift into dangerous waters and thereby offended anyone. In future I shall confine myself in safe harbours. By the way, I was chatting to an acquaintance today and he had heard from a local diver that the mud at the bottom of Queenboro Creek, just off Deadmans's Island, is full of bits from HMS Bulwark. Does anyone know of any official report on any 'clear up' operation? Hugh Gibbon
25. Re: [Mar] Radio Officers in WWII [1]
Hello Mary, The OCEAN BRONZE was a 8,149 gross ton 'Ocean' type oil tanker 483ft x 59.3ft, launched 19.8.1940 by Hawthorn, Leslie & Co, Newcastle for the Ministry of War Transport. 1946 sold to Anglo-American Oil Co renamed ESSO CADILLAC. 1956 Sold to Mariblanca Nav. S.A., (Chandris, England Ltd) renamed MARIBELLA II. 1959 scrapped at Osaka. Photos at http://visseraa.topcities.com/UK/id275.htm SCOTTISH MUSICIAN was a 6,999 g.t. tanker, 445ft x 57ft, built 1922 by Vickers Ltd, Barrow for Tankers Ltd,
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