Special send-off marks final Scillonian III voyage
The Scillonian III started carrying passengers in 1977 and is making its last voyage on Sunday.
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During World War II, U.S. Navy sailor Vernon Shaw mailed Evelyn Holland an engagement ring; after more than 60 years of marriage, she and their daughter donated his letters and uniform to a Navy museum
Discover the touching story of WWII sailor Vernon Shaw, who mailed an engagement ring to his love, Evelyn Holland. Their correspondence and over 60 years of marriage culminated in a heartfelt donation to the Navy museum, preserving their wartime romance for future generations.
Hawaii’s USS Arizona is still leaking oil more than 80 years after Pearl Harbour; researchers found its chemical makeup varies by leak point, with an estimated 600,000 gallons still aboard
A recent study reveals that the USS Arizona continues to leak oil more than 80 years after its sinking, with unique chemical compositions at various leak points and an estimated 600,000 gallons of oil remaining onboard. This research prompts critical considerations for managing other WWII shipwrecks.
English singer Adele once said her £5.99 million West Sussex mansion gave her the creeps; 14 years later, its owner claims her comments are still driving buyers away
Adele's former home, a £5.99 million Grade II-listed mansion in West Sussex, has reportedly struggled to find a buyer after the singer described parts of
Greenpeace placed boulders weighing up to 2 tonnes on England’s North Sea seabed; it says the barrier blocks bottom trawling across 116 sq km
Greenpeace UK has placed boulders on the North Sea seabed to stop bottom trawling across 116 sq km, aiming to protect harbour porpoises. This action follows the release of Blue Planet III and highlights the need for stricter fishing regulations in marine protected areas.
In 1944, Canadian Captain W. E. Duggan Gray lost his engraved silver flask in France; fellow soldier James McCorriston kept it and returned it nearly 48 years later
Discover the remarkable story of how a silver flask, lost by Canadian Captain W.E. Duggan Gray in 1944 during WWII, was returned 48 years later by fellow soldier James McCorriston, showcasing the enduring power of memories and connections forged in battle.