I found a reference for my Uncle Arthur who sailed on the Romford in 1903,the Master Henderson gow describes him as a `Willing and obedient lad`has anyone for a picture of the Romford anywhere?
Photo and some info on 'Romford' at www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?97117
(Click on small thumbnail picture. It will appear as a larger thumbnail - click on that again for large picture).
Thank you,how interesting to see the Ropner connection.I met the current Lord Ropner at the arden show at Harropgate a few years ago.A really pleasant chap,we made a site visit to try and place a gazebo somewhere in his grounds.his house had the old company house flag flying outside the main entrance
anyone who sailed on the Willesden or the Windsor in the mid 50,s 1953-1957
alastair kerr, my nick name in july 1953 when I joined the Beaconsfield for my first trip was Monavin after the that horse won the national that year,
anyone remeber me
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