September The September presentation given by member Edward Parry was somewhat different to the normal detailed ship reviews – it was a selection of video clips which covered many aspects of the merchant navy from years ago port ports from around the world.. In brief these included •Liverpool Sea School training cadets in 1964(Blue Funnel line) •OCL Containership Ships – …
Isle of Wight – September
September For the meeting held on 26 September last we were pleased to welcome Jeremy Thomas who presented his well illustrated and thoroughly researched talk on the WW1 German cruiser SMS Emden. A little know campaign of a maverick cruiser that wreaked havoc among allied shipping from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. Her quick getaway from a kill relied …
Merseyside – August 2024
August 2024 It was with great that we welcomed our own branch member Philip Welsh to our August 2024 meeting. Philip’s presentation was yet another of many he has gave in the past about the Cammell Laird Shipbuilders at Birkenhead. This time he talked about the 1964 to 1977 era. Both Phil’s commentary and fantastic slides were of very high …
Haven Ports – August 2024
August 2024 Our what is now annual summer event happened on Sunday 11th August. Members and guests met at “The Shipwreck” from Noon onwards, at a social gathering. Liaison officer for local transport societies Martyn Hunt attended and we welcomed Peter and Christine Ives from East Kent branch, whose yacht was stabled in the nearby Marina. They brought along their …
Bedford – August 2024
August 2024 For our August meeting Alan Moorhouse gave his latest presentation Voyagers across the Seas a selection of 90 ships seen in European and North American seas and ports. Vessels seen, in crisp images, included a wide variety of ships from Tugs to Tankers with many of his main interest Cruise Ships. Included in the show were images taken …
DORSET BRANCH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS 2024/25
DORSET BRANCH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS 2024/25WSS Dorset Branch send best wishes to all members. We broadcast our speakers and their presentations via Zoom – so you could enjoy all of our events programme in addition to your local branch meetings. The attached pdf outlines our September 2024 to May 2025 programme, to view it click this link Dorset Zoom Meetings 2024/25