Family trees for the MacNeils of Balevullin, and the MacCallums (of Tiree) who captained ships during WWII
Family trees of the MacNeils of Balevulin and the MacCallums (of Tiree). Donald Archie MacCallum was captain of “SS Designer”, and Donald MacCallum was captain of the “Baron Inchcape” (internet photo included). Also internet photo of the ship “Huntsman” and a list of the fate of ships of the Harrison Line, with other internet pages about the Harrison Line Shipping Co.
Newspaper article about new book “Survival against the odds” and its author, Donald J MacLeod.
Newspaper article “Scotland`s Forgotten Heroes” about a forthcoming new book “Survival against the odds” and its author Donald J MacLeod (Harris and Aberdeen). The book tells the story about the story of Petty Officer Donald MacKinnon who survived the Russian Convoys of World War II, and other seamen of the western isles. Includes colour photo of the author and black & white photo of Donald MacKinnon and his sister Rachel during the war.
Book “Never Forget, Nor Forgive” by the captain of HMS Sturdy.
Softback book by the captain of HMS Sturdy, which was wrecked off Sandaig during the second world war. The book recalls Captain George Cooper`s experiences at sea, particularly during his time as a Japanese prisoner of war. Signed by the author.
Letter to Sarah MacLean, Barrapol from Donald MacLeod, Aberdeeen, 2008, re Tiree captains who died during WWII
Letter to Sarah MacLean Barrapol from Donald MacLeod, Aberdeen, 10 Sept 2008, re Tiree captains who died during WWII. Includes summaries of seamen from Tiree and other Hebridean islands who died in service.
Letter to Sarah MacLean, Barrapol from Donald MacLeod, Aberdeen, 2009, re Tiree seamen present at German attack on convoy of ships bound for Russia in 1942.
Letter to Sarah MacLean, Barrapol from Donald MacLeod, Aberdeen, 14 Jan 2009, re Tiree seamen who were present at German attack on convoy PQ18 bound for Russia during 12-16 Sept 1942. Includes Captain Hugh MacLean of Tiree, who was awarded the DSC for bravery during the attack whilst serving on the SS Dan-y-Bryn. Also includes details of decorated seamen from other Hebridean islands and a photocopied page from “The War in Pictures, Fourth Year” (Oldham Press, London) describing the battle.
Copied account by Donald MacLeod of Lewis of Tiree men lost during the world wars.
Account of men from Tiree lost during WWI and WWII.
Three obituaries for Captain John Campbell of Coll.
Three obituaries for Captain John Campbell of Coll (1852-1921).
Copy of the master`s certificate of Captain John Campbell of Coll.
Master`s certificate issued in May 1884 of Captain John Campbell of Coll, master of SS Hebrides.
Copy of a sepia photograph of Captain John Cambell of Coll around 1889.
Captain John Cambell of Coll, master of the SS Hebrides, possibly on his wedding day around 1889.
Copy of a sepia photograph of Captain John Cambell of Coll and two others in the 1910s.
Captain John Cambell of Coll and two other officers at the stern of SS Hebrides in the 1910s.
