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Cedric H Ashton MBE (1910-2001) – Artist, Musician, Sailor

Date, John C., RANVR (Rtd) · Sep 8, 2001 ·

In the company of Cedric Ashton one covers a tranquillity of life – artist, musician, sailor and a man’s man of capital ship dimensions! Cedric spent his teenage years in ...

X-Lighters in WWI and at Gallipoli

Francis, Richard · Sep 8, 2001 ·

Particulars: Displacement 200 tons Dimensions 105ft 6″ x 21 x 7ft 6″ Guns Unarmed (The crew may have had side arms for self-defence or covering fire on the beaches) Machinery ...

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The Battle of the Atlantic – Western Approaches Command

Gregory, Mackenzie J. · Sep 8, 2001 ·

One of the crucial decisions made during the Battle of the Atlantic was to relocate the Western Approaches Command on the 7th of February, 1941 from Plymouth to Liverpool. Admiral ...

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Carrier Flying – the Greatest Sport

van Gelder, Commander John RAN (Rtd) · Jun 8, 2001 ·

Some time ago, whilst having a drink in the bar of the local yacht club, I met a man whom I had never met before. In general conversation on learning ...

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I-52 – Japan’s Golden Submarine – Sunk in the Atlantic in 1944

Gregory, Mackenzie J. · Jun 8, 2001 ·

I-52, the Japanese submarine, was one of three Type C3 submarines that were built over 1943/1944. This class designed as cargo carriers were huge boats, 356.5 feet long, with a ...

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