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. A Copenhagen porcelain wall plate with holes for suspension on the reverse. On a blue ground, a printed portrait of a schooner under sail inscribed 'STA SCHOONER 1968 MALCOLM MILLER 1980'. On the reverse is inscribed 'THE STA MARINE PLATE
1980
National Maritime Museum

. Box for a plate made of white card with the maker's information printed on the outer surfaces.
1980
National Maritime Museum

. Box for a plate made of white card with the maker's information printed on the outer surfaces.
1980
National Maritime Museum

. Hudson Bay Company point blanket. Three and a half point all wool blanket, predominantly cream with navy blue, red, yellow and green bands. Three and a half blue lines at one corner, with a manufacturer's label.
1980
National Maritime Museum

. Women's knickers lace edged at the top and legs. 'Invincible' embroidered on front in black.
1980
National Maritime Museum

Agamemnon(1865); Passenger/cargo vessel. Scale: 1:96. A modern exhibition style full hull model of the iron screw steamer ‘Agamemnon’ (1865). Built by Scott of Greenock and launched 1865, it measured 309 feet in length by 38 feet in the beam a
1980
National Maritime Museum

Canoe knife. Canoe knife. The blades of these items were supplied as trade goods from 1715 and the Indians added their own handles. They were used for light woodwork such as making snowshoes and canoes.
1980
National Maritime Museum

Frideborg(1866); Cargo vessel. Scale: 1:64. Waterline scenic model of the 'Frideborg' (1866), a Finnish cargo barquentine. Model is decked, equipped and fully rigged with sails furled. It is inscribed with the name ‘Frideborg’ on the
Circa 1980
National Maritime Museum

Galloway Princess(1980); Passenger/cargo vessel; Vehicle ferry. Scale: 1:200. A model of the passenger and vehicle ferry, 'Galloway Princess' (1980), which was built by Harland & Wolff for Sealink’s Stranraer to Larne/Belfast service.
1980
National Maritime Museum

House flag, Hudson Bay Co.. A Hudson Bay Company ensign. A British Red Ensign with the white letters 'HB C' in the fly. The flag is made of nylon fabric and it is machine sewn with the design printed. A rope and toggle is attached. Founded by F
1980
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Army and Navy Under-Officers Association. Medal commemorating the Army and Navy Under-Officers Association. Obverse: Trophies of armour and arms around an anchor. Star and two darts of lightning above. Inscription: (left) 'UN
1980
National Maritime Museum

Titanic II gramphone record. Gramophone Record 'Titanic II' in original packaging. Contains interviews with survivors and related people, whose names are printed near the top of the cover. Made by Vantage Recording Company, 1 Palmer Square, Suit
1980
National Maritime Museum

'Dawn with the Island of Zembra'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be il
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Entry into the Grand Harbour'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship wa
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Execution of Mad Dog Lola in Méchéria' [Mecheria]. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United Sta
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Flares above the ship'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Heading into the gale'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'In railway compartment'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'In the lifeboat'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Marching up the mountains at Constantine'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs wer
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Men rowing'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-th
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'On Paddington station'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Oppie'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship the 'Empire Guillemo
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Passing Cape Bon'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Ship sinking'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Survivors in the dawn'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The dance at the Royal British Hotel'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The de-lousing machine'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The lifeboat amongst the wreckage'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His sh
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The Mate at the tiller'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Under the canvas at night'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship was s
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Westward bound convoy breaking up at sunset'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between Decembe
1980s
National Maritime Museum

. silk, black
1980s
National Maritime Museum

390 Controller. This small electronic display unit is designed for use on the deck of a yacht, where it gives a readout from the navigational systems housed below decks. It was used aboard the racing yacht 'Maiden', which took part in the Whitbr
circa 1989
National Maritime Museum

AK-47 Assault Rifle Type 56. AK-47 assault rifle. Wooden stock and pistol grip with steel barrel and steel curved magazine. The magazine takes 30 rounds of ammunition. It is fitted with high front sights and a tangent rear leaf sight. The gun is gas oper
early 1980s
National Maritime Museum

AK-47 Assault Rifle Type 56. Firing pin for the AK-47 assault rifle.
early 1980s
National Maritime Museum

In the lifeboats. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-spot
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man on the deck of a ship, seen from behind. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be i
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man peeling potatoes. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man resting. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In the 1980s, Cook
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man smoking a pipe. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In the 1980s,
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man standing on the deck of a ship, seen from behind. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man standing on the deck of a ship. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Pen stand containing inkwell and desk diary. A pen stand that also holds a desk diary and an ink well. The desk diary, pen stand and inkwell are covered in chromium. All 3 parts are set on a black plinth.
Pre 1980
National Maritime Museum

Prisoners sitting by a bonfire. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated wi
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Scene on the deck of a ship. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Scene on the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In t
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Standing man, seen from behind. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated wi
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Three men on the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945.
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Two women with fruit basket. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Wave. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-spot drawings co
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Harold Abner Veck J13081,
Died 2 January 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private Bernard Joseph J/8276, Royal Fusiliers
Died 7 January 1980
Lives of the First World War

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Walter Behm. Crew Chief, 4th Fighter Group. Walter Behm was crew chief of WD-I which was flown by both Capt. Robert Mabie and Maj. George Carpenter.
Died 15 January 1980
American Air Museum

Private Frederick George Mynott 52406, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 7 February 1980
Lives of the First World War

Canteener Esme Margaret Ryland Chavasse , French Red Cross
Died 19 February 1980
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Anthony McInerney. Bombardier, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 1 March 1980
American Air Museum

Musician George Hill 595, Royal Marines Band - HMS IRON DUKE
Died 8 March 1980
Lives of the First World War

Edwin Mosscrop ,
Died 14 March 1980
Lives of the First World War

First Lieutenant Herman Graf. Co-Pilot, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 19 March 1980
American Air Museum

First Lieutenant Montgomery Givens. Pilot, 388th Bomb Group. Shot down in a frontal attack by fighters on the return from a mission to Klein Machnow, Berlin on 6 Mar 1944, B-17G #42-31135 'Suzy Sagtitz' crashed near Schoonebekerveld, Holland. Pr
Died 1 April 1980
American Air Museum

Private Leslie Charles Kimberlin 246764, Royal Engineers
Died 16 April 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private First Class William Adams. MOS 237, Teletype Operator, 384th Bomb Group. Promoted from Private to Private First Class on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #48 dated 1 March 1945.
Died 14 May 1980
American Air Museum

Gunner Benjamin Stroud 58392, Royal Field Artillery
Died 7 June 1980
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Reginald Arthur Savory, M.C. , 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs
Died 14 June 1980
Lives of the First World War

Staff Nurse Nellie Alfreda Pike , Australian Army Nursing Service
Died 15 June 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private John Paton Laurie 7244, Honourable Artillery Company
Died 23 June 1980
Lives of the First World War

Bronington (1953). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the lower deck and hold as fitted for Bronington (1953), a Ton class coastal minesweeper. The plan includes alterations from 1965, 1967, 1969 at Rosyth and 1980 at Chatham.
July 1980
National Maritime Museum

Corporal John Elisha Grimshaw VC 2609, The Lancashire Fusiliers
Died 20 July 1980
Lives of the First World War

Company Quarter Master Serjeant Harold Ernest Tice 25433, East Surrey Regiment
Died 25 July 1980
Lives of the First World War

Brigadier General Ezekiel Napier. Commanding Officer, 489th Bomb Group. AM
Died 11 August 1980
American Air Museum

Virginia Irwin. , . In (her own?) words from her standard biography after the war for the St Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Virginia Irwin joined the Post-Dispatch staff in 1932 as a file clerk in the reference room. Soon she was contributing small articles
Died 19 August 1980
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Donald Vulgamore. Fighter Pilot, 361st Fighter Group.
Died 20 August 1980
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey VC , Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Died 24 August 1980
Lives of the First World War

Sergeant (Technician Fourth Grade) Milton Schlueter. Tail Gunner, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 26 August 1980
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel William O'Regan. Fighter Pilot, 4th Fighter Group. Joined RAFVR, service pilot training, shipped overseas to ETO, OTU training, assigned to 71S, transfer to 334th FS, 4th FG, 334 FS 16-9-42 / 7-10-43, Designated Flight Commander B
Died 10 October 1980
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Harold Edward Leslie Mellersh , East Lancashire Regiment
Died 14 October 1980
Lives of the First World War

Major Wilmot Smyth Caulfeild , Leinster Regiment
Died 2 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Corporal Theodore William Henry Veale VC 564359, Labour Corps
Died 6 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private John Moyney VC 7708, Irish Guards
Died 10 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Richard Cotton Carline ,
Died 18 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Edmund John Bowen ,
Died 19 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Nursing Sister Nellie Claire McCurdy, ARRC later Fisher , Canadian Army Medical Corps
Died 23 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Colonel Arthur Pierce. Commander - 466th Bomb Group, 466th Bomb Group. Between 31 March 1942 and 1 February 1943, Pierce was promoted 4 times, from 1LT to full Colonel. BRIGADIER GENERAL ARTHUR J. PIERCE Retired June 01,1966 Died November 28,1980
Died 28 November 1980
American Air Museum

Private Nachum Gutman J/5224, Royal Fusiliers
Died 28 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private Frederick William James Luke Fitzwalter 818, Devonshire Regiment
Died 30 November 1980
Lives of the First World War

Major Vance Elliott. Group Surgeon, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 1 December 1980
American Air Museum

Nurse Florence Oppenheimer , Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service
Died 4 December 1980
Lives of the First World War

Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade) Vern Rhoades. Radio Operator, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 5 December 1980
American Air Museum

Temporary Lieutenant John Reginald Noble Graham VC , attached to the Machine Gun Corps
Died 6 December 1980
Lives of the First World War

Brigadier General Frederic Gray. Commanding Officer, 78th Fighter Group. Frederic C. Gray was born in 1911 near Palestine, Texas. He attended Rising Star High School and graduated in 1931 from Abilene Christian College with a bachelor of arts degree. Af
Died 7 December 1980
American Air Museum

Serjeant William Thomas Patch WR/126977, Royal Engineers
Died 12 December 1980
Lives of the First World War

Gunner George E Horn 317439, Royal Garrison Artillery
Died 23 December 1980
Lives of the First World War

Captain Adrian Poletti. Chaplain, 306th Bomb Group The Reich Wreckers. Catholic. He married about seventy soldiers of the 306th and attached units. He was ordained a priest on 28 April 1934. He was assigned to the 306th on 08 October 1942. Presidentia
Died 24 December 1980
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Francis Edward Spurway , Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
Died 30 December 1980
Lives of the First World War