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.
Photocopy of wartime leaflet “War Emergency – Information and Instructions”
Photocopy of leaflet distributed to all households and institutions during World War II advising precautions and actions to take during emergencies. Original held with Balemartine School Admissions Register 2009.56.1.
HM Armed Forces Veteran badge belonging to Wing Commander Bryn Lewis who was a Metereological Observer of Halifax 518 Squadron based on Tiree during WWII.
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.
Master copy of “A Guide to RAF Tiree” in loose A4 format (see 2009.5.1)
Roll of Honour 1939-1945
Document listing the names, ranks, military force and postings, of people of Tiree that died serving their country during World War II. Includes 5-page addendum and foreward by the Duke of Argyll (see 2020.1.80)
Newspaper article “Bell`s last journey has a familiar ring about it”
Newspaper article about the ship`s bell from HMS Tiree being given to the Isle of Tiree by members of the Royal Naval Association during a visit to the island in May 1995. Photograph of Allan Snowden holding the bell inscribed “HMS Tiree 1941”, plus Lt Cdr Fred Stickland and Lt Peter Duck looking on.
Newspaper article “Historic bell tolls on Isle of Tiree”
Newspaper article about the ships bell from HMS Tiree being donated to the Isle of Tiree by members of the Royal Naval Association during a visit to the island in May 1995. Photograph of 10 members of the RNA arriving at Heylipol Church with the bell.
Admiralty charts from the Board of Enquiry into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy
Copies of 5 charts pertaining to the Board of Enquiry (Nov. 1940) into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy on the shore at Sandaig on 30 October 1940. From originals held at the National Archives, Kew.
