Newsreels of Newlyn, Cornwall: 1937 and 1946
In these two short snippets from the Pathé film archive, we see nine Newlyn fishermen petition the Minister of Health at Westminster and a post-war… Read More »Newsreels of Newlyn, Cornwall: 1937 and 1946
OGA60 Falmouth bound
‘At last, wind behind us!’ is the caption for today’s cover photo. Taken by Nick Ward as he departed Plymouth sailing ‘Swift II’, a 30′… Read More »OGA60 Falmouth bound
OGA60 safe haven in Plymouth
Having been battered and bruised as they sailed towards Plymouth, some of the fleet turned back to take shelter in Dartmouth, Exmouth or Salcombe. Finally,… Read More »OGA60 safe haven in Plymouth
Red Trawlers of Brixham, 1933
This Pathé archive footage of the Brixham Regatta, 1933 opens with a title screen ‘The Red Trawlers of Brixham – famed in song and story… Read More »Red Trawlers of Brixham, 1933
OGA60 Plymouth bound
Today we bring extracts from several skippers’ logs as they attempted to reach Plymouth on Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 May. Severe storms battered the… Read More »OGA60 Plymouth bound
Sailing with Kings
Built by D&W Henderson of Partick, Glasgow for Prince Edward, crowned King Edward VII in 1902, ‘HMY Britannia’ was designed by the Scottish naval architect… Read More »Sailing with Kings
OGA60 fleet on passage for Plymouth
We bring the second part of Ben Collins’ report, along with an update on the fleet’s positions as they sail westward, departing Cowes Sunday 7… Read More »OGA60 fleet on passage for Plymouth
OOGA60: Westward ho!
Ben Collins, Solent member of the OGA sailed ‘Little Stint’ across the Solent to meet up with the RBC60 fleet in Cowes for the party… Read More »OOGA60: Westward ho!
Swept to the Isle of Wight from Helford Haven, 1703
The renowned ‘Great storm’ of November 1703 hit the east and west coasts of England, resulting in ships being driven ashore and, in many cases,… Read More »Swept to the Isle of Wight from Helford Haven, 1703