Quick Introduction

[Pedagog]

Hi all, my name is Caroline.

Whilst not ex-MN myself my father was MN (BP).

I am involved in Sea Cadets and have recently become involved with the MNA setting up a local branch in Barnsley.

[Tony Morcom]

Welcome to the site Caroline Thanks for stopping by to introduce yourself. It is to be hoped that you enjoy the content here which is as varied as the members. Good luck with the Barnsley MNA.

[Pedagog]

Thank you Tony

[Ron B Manderson]

welcome to the site Pedagog.
As long as you have an interest, this the site for you.
Enjoy as we do
Ron the batcave
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[Keith at Tregenna]

I am certain tha Chairman and members of my local branch: The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch Will extend Fraternal Greetings as soon as possible, I will ensure that they are aware etc before the next meeting and am certain will wish you all the best.

Regards.

Keith.

[Bob Sendall]

Welcome from the sunny Meridian Isle of El Hierro!

Barnsley, I used to live just north of Barnsley in Clayton West, small world.

[Keith at Tregenna]

The town of Barnsley has a long association with the Merchant Navy, especially the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, through its affiliation with the RFA Fort Victoria.

Out of interest looked up SS BARNSLEY:

Completed June 1876

Wrecked at Ilha do Maio, Cape Verde on passage St Vincent for Cape Verde.

LINK: ss BARNSLEY built by John Elder & Co Govan Clydebuilt Ships Database

And:

HMS Magnet (formerly the Barnsley) was a British Bayonet Class boom defence vessel of 530 tons displacement launched in 1938. HMS Magnet had a top speed of 11.5 knots and was armed with a 3-inch anti-aircraft gun.

K.