Antiques Roadshow Last Night.

[10ClarionSt]

I don't know if anyone watched this episode, which showed items and stories related to the early days of WW2. One of the items shown was a tankard that had been found in the wreckage of HMS Hardy, when it was salvaged from a Norwegian fjord in 1973. The tankard belonged to the captain, who died in the action. A friend of mine, Rolf Monteith, served on HMS Hardy. Some may remember that I posted a video of him on here some time ago, this one;

At the age of 95,Rolf is still actively remembering his fallen colleagues. He met Princess Anne last week in Plymouth on Merchant Navy Day, when she unveiled a memorial on Plymouth Hoe, to all those lost in the Merchant Navy. Rolf is a very engaging person. Please watch his video if you have the time. TIA.

[Peter Pedant]

The merchant seamen didht have a very good war
When the ship was captured, those that survived were interned in camps but not POW camps and werent protected by the geneva convention.

and on release, no compo and no war pensions

[MWG14]

Yes, my wife and I watched last evening's episode and thought it particularly interesting.

[Mamyalynne]

I watched your video by Rolfe last time.


Antiques Roadshow had some very moving memories.