Hello. I would just like to inform the group that there is a facebook page where folk who remember the schooners "Sir Winston Churchill" and Malcolm Miller" can connect with old friends, or find out more about these sail traininships . Just search for "Sir Winston Churchill & Malcolm Miller" or...
I am researching the history of my grandfather who was in the Royal Navy Patrol Service in Lowestoft from august 40 to december 41. First as stoker, then as Petty Officer.
I have got the records from the archives, and it says that he was on three boats: Southern foam, Sposa, and Bodo
(bodo is...
60t Crane unloading Contractors Equipment on to the river bank, this to build a new tidal screen at Weaver Sluices on the Manchester Ship Canal, the two tugs are MSC Mallard, MSC Merlin.
Lots to see, bottom R, Pelican Crane, spare lock gates, Traffic Tugs, Dredger, Tug and barge just left dredger, Shell tank on Crane Berth, De-masting Crane, 65' lock ready for coaster going wrong way. Tug Job just behind.