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HMS Conway 1859-1974 (downloadable product)
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£36.80
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| Foreword by HRH, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Written by Alfie Windsor. |
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This book is the first comprehensive review of Conway’s history, operation, organisation, and daily life, in the context of the shipping industry’s evolving needs. Illustrated by over 260 pictures, it describes events from opening day in 1859 to closure in 1974; Life afloat on the River Mersey. How the wooden walled man of war narrowly avoided being sunk by Luftwaffe bombs during the Merseyside blitz. The idyllic years on the Menai Strait at Bangor and Plas Newyyd. The terrible loss of the Ship in 1953,a national controversy, is comprehensively and authoritatively explained for the first time. The yearsashore and events leading up to closure complete this extensive chronology.Old Conways’ fascinating reminiscences of people, places and daily routine bring these events to life. The incredible responsibilities and freedoms they enjoyed contrast markedly with today’s risk averse society.This book will be of interest to “They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters”,to maritime researchers and historians, indeed to anyone with an interest in the sea, but especially to Old Conways, their families and friends.  DOWNLOAD NOTE - When purchasing a paid eBook you will get the download link at the checkout page.
- Each download entitles the user to two unlock codes. Should you require the eBook on more than one computer please contact info@emailws.com for network details and prices.
eBook Frequently Asked Questions >> 1 Introduction
2 1857–59 The Founding
3 1859–60 Captain C Powell
4 1860–62 Captain A Royer RN
5 1862–71 Captain R Mowll RN
6 1871–81 Captain E Franklin RN
7 A Tour of the Ship
8 1881–1903 Lt. A T Millar RN FRGS FRAS
9 1903–27 Captain H Broadbent RNR
10 1927–34 Commander F Richardson DSC RN
11 1934 Commander M Douglas RD RNR
12 1934 Captain T Goddard RD RNR
13 1939–41 The Merseyside Blitz
14 1941 From Mersey to Menai
15 1941 Bangor A New Beginning
16 1941–49 Bangor-Daily Routine
17 1941–49 The Bangor Years
18 1945–48 A Time For Difficult Decisions
19 1949 Through the Swellies
20 1949 A Tour of the Shore Base
21 1949-50 Opening The Shore Base and Change of Command
22 1949-53 Ship and Shore
23 1953 The Loss of the Ship
24 Two Bridges Too Far
25 1953 Recovery
26 1953 Under Canvas
27 1953-6 The End of the Ship
28 1953 A Tour of the Camp
29 1954–63 Camp Daily Routine
30 1954–63 Camp Years
31 1964 Another Rebirth
32 1964 A Tour of the Stone Frigate
33 1964–68 Stone Frigate Daily Routine
34 1964–68 Stone Frigate Years
35 1965–69 New Hands on the Tiller
36 1970–73 The Final Years
37 A Sea Change
38 1972–73 The Fight Against Closure
39 1974 The Last Hurrah
40 Thursday 11th July 1974 : Paying Off Day
41 1982 Old Conways and The Falklands Campaign
42 A Proud Tradition Continues Appendices
A Glossary
B Ship’s Log HMS Conway
C Ship’s Log HMS Winchester
D Ship’s Log HMS Nile
E Gold Medal Winners
F Numbers of Cadets
G Tops and Terms
H A Career At Sea
I Loss of the Ship – Supporting Papers
J Captain Superintendents and Headmaster To read the eBook, you need to install our eBook Reader (see http://www.witherbyseamanship.com/product/ebook-reader.htm).
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"It is obvious that you have done a wonderful job. I naturally turned to the bit with which I had some particular concern, the move to Bangor, and in the process came on the photo on page 108, only to realise that the cadet who is second from the right was me!" J. Fairweather (39-41)
"Sincere congratulations on a most professional job." G. Haskins (40-43)
"I am pleased to say that my copy of HMS Conway has arrived, congratulations on what must have been a mammoth task. Well done." B. Wilson (46-48)
"I'd like to add my thanks to Alfie for his splendid book. Now I see how good it is I've ordered a second copy. Well done Alfie." DG. Williams (49-51)
"A great book, lots of illuminating reading, which will take many hours of enjoyable study to full absorb." K. Spawforth (52-53)
"I am pleased to say that my copy of HMS Conway has arrived, congratulations on what must have been a mammoth task. Well done." B. Wilson(46-48)
"Wonderful job! I'm glad some of my stuff was of use." S. Cammack (51-53)
"A comprehensive and readable account, thanks for an excellent memento that'll take front line on the book shelf." G Spearing (59-61)
"I was stunned by the weight of it! It's a big book, chock full of interesting stuff and superb photographs, as well as a glossary of Conway lingo at the
back which had me laughing out loud several times. The Loss of the Ship was a heartbreaking read, even for me who was never on the Old Ship. Thank you Alfie. You have done a superb job. If any of you out there have not yet ordered a copy, don't hesitate any more. It's a superb publication which you won't regret shelling out for." I. Mcrae (61-63)
"It is without doubt a magnificent effort, and Alfie should be justifiably proud of his achievement. The attention to detail is fantastic, I cannot begin to imagine how many
hours must have gone into collating and making sense of all the information." T. Coates (61-63) |
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