Arthur Tippett b. 1903

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Title

Arthur Tippett b. 1903

Description

He was Carlene's 3rd. cousin once removed and was born in Trewellard, Pendeen on 30th March 1903.
He was a merchant seaman and on 3rd June 1923 was the 3rd. officer on board the S.S. Trevessa when the ship was sank off the coast of Australia. Eleven lives were lost at sea and after nearly 3 weeks the remaining crew arrived at Mauritius.
A book describing the events was written by the ships Captain, Cecil Foster, relating the events.
Also, see https://www.penwithlocalhistorygroup.co.uk/on-this-day/?id=305

Creator

From a photo album containing 6 "Stickyback" photos each 4.4x3 cms.
"Causewayhead 861"

Date

1910-1915

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

Print

Identifier

H.71