Photograph of Seaman Jack Encell of HMS Sturdy
Black & white photograph of Seaman Jack Encell in 1940. He was on board HMS Sturdy when it was wrecked on rocks at Sandaig in October 1940, with the loss of five lives. Donated by Mike Gibson in 2008.
Printed account by Greta Trevers of her experiences on Tiree during WWII where she served in the WAAF, and her return to Tiree and Oban in June 2010.
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Book “I Remember – Reminiscences of Donald Alistair MacLeod”
Autobiography of the life, travels and Tiree ancestry of Donald Alastair MacLeod (b 1918), whose grandparents came from Tiree. Donald emmigrated from Edinburgh to Patagonia in 1920 along with his extended family. Signed by the author with a message to David & Eileen, 13/07/2009.
Photograph of site of wreck of HMS Sturdy at Sandaig, taken in 2008
Colour photograph of the site of the wreck of HMS Sturdy that foundered on rocks at Sandaig in 1940 with the loss of five lives. Taken by the son of one of the victims.
Photograph of the graves of seamen from HMS Sturdy
Colour photographs of wreaths at the graves of the five seamen who died when the HMS Sturdy foundered on rocks off Sandaig in October 1940. Taken in 2008.
Photograph of Mr B Greenshields at the grave of F Greenshields at Soroby (2008)
Colour photograph of Mr B Greenshields at the grave of his father F Greenshields who was one of five seamen who died when HMS Sturdy foundered on rocks of Sandaig in Oct 1940.
Photogrpah of `the Sturdy Bell` (2008)
Colour photograph of `the Sturdy Bell` – a small ornate brass bell that either came from the ship or commemorates the wrecking of the HMS Sturdy which foundered on rocks off Sandaig in Oct 1940 with the loss of five lives.
Photograph of a brass plaque “HMS Sturdy, No.7, Springs”
Colour photograph (2008) of a brass plaque mounted on wood, that reads “HMS Sturdy, No.7, Springs”. HMS Sturdy foundered on rocks off Sandaig in Oct 1940 with the loss of five lives.
Collection of 23 photographs (2008) from a visit to the HMS Sturdy wreck site and sailors` graves.
Collection of 23 colour photographs taken in 2008 by B Greenshields, son of F Greenshields who was one of the five sailors who died while escaping HMS Sturdy when it foundered on rocks off Sandaig in October 1940. Includes gravestones at Soroby Cemetery, B Greenshields laying a wreath, site of wreck, “the Sturdy Bell”, Elean and David Allison holding the Sturdy Bell, Sturdy plaque, and view of Sandaig from the wreck site. Also a letter from B Greenshields to Polly and Duncan `Cèabhar` thanking them for their hospitality.
Guide to the Isle of Tiree, 1965
Short guide to the Island of Tiree. Published ca 1965. Edited and foreward by Mona MacDonald, Tiree. Used by Sheena Wilson, Moss, as she grew up during the 60s and 70s. Includes photos and advertisements. Also a letter from Sheena to An Iodhlann about the book.
