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Tag Archives: Birkenhead
Inscription of Birkenhead Memorial plaque
The Story of HMS Birkenhead, the ‘Birkenhead Drill’ and the origins of ‘women and children first’. On 7 January 1852, HMS Birkenhead, under the command of Captain Robert Salmond, began a fateful voyage to South Africa. The ship, built at … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Liverpool, Memorials and Monuments, On This Day, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation, United Kingdom
Tagged Birkenhead, Birkenhead Drill, HMS Birkenhead, Liverpool, Merseyside, Troopship
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Loving Liverpool (11) The Final Say?
The final say? This is the final post in my “Loving Liverpool” series that covers my recent trip. And what a ride it has been. I returned from the city with over 2000 images and even when I look at … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Liverpool, Personal, Transportation, United Kingdom, World War 2
Tagged Birkenhead, ferry, Liverpool, Merseyside, Museum of the Moon, ship, World War Two
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