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Cockleshell Heroes – The Final Witness, a new book by Quentin Rees
On the night of December 7,1942 ten British commandos set off in five wood and canvas canoes from a British submarine in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of occupied France. Their intent was to paddle 75 miles up the Gironde estuary and attack … Continue reading
Posted in History, Newbooks, Seastories
Tagged Bordeaux, British commandos, Cockleshell Heroes, Gironde estuary, Quentin Rees, Second World War
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Persistent Sheen – After 60 Years Princess Kathleen Still Leaking Oil off Alaskan coast
Sunken Canadian ship spewing oil off Alaskan coast: U.S. Coast Guard A storied Canadian steamship that offered luxury cruises for decades along the British Columbia coast, then served a crucial role during the Second World War transporting troops, supplies and … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged British Columbia, Canadian steamship, Princess Kathleen, Second World War
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PS Ryde – Mine-sweeper ship that defied the Germans on D-Day set to be scrapped
Not every historic vessel can be saved and not every historic vessel should be saved. The difficult question is deciding which are worthy of saving before they fall prey to the ravages of time or, in this case, the bureaucracy. A story from today’s Daily … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Mine-sweeper, Paddle Steamer Ryde, Second World War
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