The renowned ‘Great storm’ of November 1703 hit the west coast of England, resulting in ships being driven ashore or,[…]
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Sailing By: Tales from our oceans, seas, coasts and inland waterways
Collecting 'tales of sail' from around the world to link with modern-day sailors
The renowned ‘Great storm’ of November 1703 hit the west coast of England, resulting in ships being driven ashore or,[…]
Read moreIn this extract by Daniel Defoe, he reflects on the town of Plymouth, noting its importance as a safe anchorage[…]
Read moreMany ships have been lost off the westernmost rocks of the Isles of Scilly, one of the most well known[…]
Read moreDespite reports to the contrary, members of the OGA Sou b’Sou’West Cruise in Company, representing four OGA areas, have reached[…]
Read moreFour naval ships and over 1300 men were lost on the dangerous rocks and reefs around the Isles of Scilly[…]
Read moreOGA Solent Member Ben Collins reflects on Journey’s End for the OGA Sou’ by Sou’West Cruise in 2017. Some called[…]
Read moreBeing philosophical, and deferring to common sense, the decision has been made by the OGA Cruise in Company Sou’ by[…]
Read moreIn 1854 a group of Cornish fishermen left for Australia, to seek their fortune, sailing their 37′ open Mounts Bay[…]
Read moreIn these two short snippets from the Pathé film archive, we see nine Newlyn fishermen petition the Minister of Health[…]
Read moreAfter a day of racing in Plymouth, the OGA Sou’by Sou’West fleet continues on passage westward, some return to Dartmouth,[…]
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