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The Abertay was a 599-ton steel screw, schooner rigged steamer. Owned by Bois et Chabois of Lorient and bound for Barry with a cargo of pit wood. Launched in 1888 by W. Simon & Company of Renfrew.


She had sailed from France thirty-six hours…

The Abertay was a 599-ton steel screw, schooner rigged steamer. Owned by Bois et Chabois of Lorient and bound for Barry with a cargo of pit wood. Launched in 1888 by W. Simon & Company of Renfrew.

She had sailed from France thirty-six hours…

Above Boscawen Circle.

An accordion band at 'Obby 'Oss in Padstow, 1982.

orignal lantern slide in colour

Across Mounts Bay

Head and shoulders, profile

Ada Branwell (small head shoulders) .

Ada Branwell (full length).

Adam in close up prior to joining HMS Conway

Adam Kerr who was a son of Mornie

Adam Kerr riding a bicycle possibly in the garden of Flagstaff Cottage, valley in the background.

Adam was also a painter

Adam off to HMS Conway with Dandy Dinmont terrier (expensive breed)