The Chief Executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, Commodore Malcolm Williams, has spoken to BBC Radio Sussex about the unfortunate cancellation of the service to recognise the sacrifice of the Merchant Navy, planned for Tuesday 17 October.
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SS Polvena 1904-1917 British cargo vessel, SS Polvena, was built in 1904 by J. C. Tecklenborg, Geestemünde. At the time of her loss, the Polvena was owned by J. Herron & Co., Liverpool.
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Society’s Silver Medal and Aneroid Barometer to James, Mace of the smack Acceptor of Grimsby, for rescuing the Captain and 18 crew of the Samarang of Newcastle ‘waterlogged’off the Dogger Bank on 15th October 1881. Silver Medals and pecuniary award was also made to James Jamieson, the apprentice.
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SS W. M. Barkley (1898-1917) W. M. Barkley was a British cargo ship that was built in 1898 by the Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon. At the time of her loss a century ago, she was owned by Guinness A. Son & Co. Ltd., Dublin.
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The Mayor of Chichester, Councillor Peter Evans, has visited the Society’s headquarters to help launch its annual Christmas Card Appeal in support of seafarers in need across the UK.
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SS Bostonian (1896-1917) British cargo vessel, SS Bostonian, was built in 1896 by William Gray & Co. Ltd., Sunderland. At the time of her loss during WW1, the steamer of 5,736 tonnes was owned by Leyland Frederick & Co. Ltd., Liverpool.
Read MoreMerchant seamen braved storms and German submarines during the First World War but a service to recognise their sacrifice has been defeated by a six-foot wide stretch of tarmac. The only national event for the merchant navy and fishing fleet during the war’s centenary commemorations has been cancelled after the City of London was accused […]
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SS Toledo (1880-1917) SS Toledo was a British passenger and cargo vessel built in 1880 by Barclay, Curle & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 1,222 tonnes was owned by Leith, Hull & Hamburg Line.
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Outstanding acts of skill and gallantry have been recognised this week at a national awards ceremony held in London. Two merchant ship Captains and an RLNI lifeguard were given awards in recognition of their outstanding acts of skill and gallantry for saving lives at sea. The national Skill and Gallantry Awards, now in their 166th […]
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SS Almora (1899-1917) British cargo vessel, SS Almora, was built in 1899 by Henderson D. & W. & Co. Ltd., Meadowside. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 4,385 tonnes was owned by Houlder, Middleton & Co., London. On 2 October 1917, the Almora was travelling on a voyage from […]
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