Penarth Captain Rescues Vanderbilts off South America
Acts of heroism at home and abroad are chronicled in a small collection of papers relating to William Henry Bevan, a Penarth merchant navy Captain.. Read More →
First World War
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'I hope to have a good passage' - llythrau busnes Capten Daniel Jenkins, 1902-11 Talk
24/10/20182:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Glamorgan Archives, Leckwith, Cardiff.
Join Dr David Jenkins as he discusses the life of sea Captain Daniel Jenkins, as described in his letters.
N.B. This event will be held in Welsh. Simultaneous translation will be available but must be booked in advance
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