Sagas of the Early Days. the Sea-dogs Go Ashore
Northern Star · Saturday 28 December 1946 · page 7
NOT a few of these "sea-dogs" closed their well-served sea-calling only to perform further praiseworthy work ashore. One such was Captain George Richard Easton, who forsook the sea, and quitted the quarter-deck of the schooner "Margaret and Mary," in 1853, to become first pilot at Ballina, a post that he continued to occupy for several years—until the time of his retirement…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Christmas Cheer From Wrecked Ship
Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 December 1946 · page 5
LONDON, Friday: Walmer life-boatmen spent Christmas Eve afloat over the Goodwin Sands but did not miss good cheer…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Xmas Turkey Off Wreck
Northern Star · Saturday 28 December 1946 · page 1
LONDON, Friday (AAP).â Walmer lifeboatmen spent Christmas Eve afloat over the Goodwin Sands, but did not…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →