Monthly Archives: July 2016

HMS ‘Alliance’ visits Lundy.

Posted on 29/07/2016 by Tango Alpha

During the month of April 1967, the submarine HMS ‘Alliance’ was operating in home waters in the South of England and for a day or two anchored off Lundy. One submariner, whose name is unknown, came ashore and probably spent … Continue reading →

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Two Bideford-built schooners of the Nineteenth Century.

Posted on 12/07/2016 by Tango Alpha

“Buzz” was contacted in June by Roger Banfield of Scilly seeking information on the schooner “Vivid”, built in Bideford in 1851 (see Shipping Notes 136, July edition). Mr. Banfield undertakes maritime history research for his own interest, and also in … Continue reading →

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