Dreadnoughts and the Royal Navy In the early 20th century, Britain’s naval fleet was seen as one of the foundations of its empire, and a reflection of the country’s power and wealth. As Britain was […]
A little background information about Sir William Henry May My father, Job William Seaburne May, was born in Holland in 1805, and was the son of Admiral May of the Dutch Navy, who was also a […]
Edward Noble Price was born in Hornsey on 7th March 1851. He did not follow his father’s footsteps in trade, but instead enlisted in the Royal Navy, joining as a midshipman in 1864. He continued […]
The following was taken from a file my father had – The following I believe is perhaps from a speech given at maybe a submariners reunion. The contents are factual based on a John Grant, […]
Commander Hugh Seaburne May, R.N (Rtd) Born August 23 1920, son of Captain Archibald Seaburne May M.V.O. RN and Grandson of Admiral of the Fleet, Sir William Henry May, G.C.B. G.C.V.O Educated Ampleforth College 1932 […]
Captain Archibald Seaburne May, M.V.O. O.B.E. R.N (Rtd) Born June 29th 1885, younger son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Henry May, G.C.B. G.C.V.O. Entered the Royal Navy in January 15th 1900 Married […]
The following I have reprinted from my father files regarding the surrender at the end of World War 11. of a German U boat “U 889” of the coast of Nova Scotia. From….. The […]
This is a fascinating interview that I found in the Saltspring Archives. It relates to an interview of Desmond Crofton by Lillian Horsdal on August 23rd 1972. The interview covers the period when the Crofton […]
The Bronze Lion (Dutch: Bronzen Leeuw) is a high Royal Dutch award, intended for servicemen who have shown extreme bravery and leadership in battle favouring The Netherlands; in some special cases it can however be […]
Dedicated to Flight Officer Bernard McGouran For his contribution as an Bomb Aimer during WWII as a member of Crew 81 434 Squadron – The “Bluenose” Squadron. Nov/Dec 1942 Contacted local recruitment […]
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