Antony Firth
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Archaeologist fascinated by all aspects of heritage in, on or relating to water. Posting in a personal capacity.
Great excursions too to barquentine Mercator …
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Great excursions too to barquentine Mercator …
… which was part of a session co-organised with colleagues from Drassm on development-led archaeology and marine planning, which drew a good crowd
October 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
… which was part of a session co-organised with colleagues from Drassm on development-led archaeology and marine planning, which drew a good crowd
Main task was to present on Historic England’s MDE Heritage Accelerator project for Crown Estate OWEC programme historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
Accelerating Clean Energy Offshore | Historic England
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October 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Main task was to present on Historic England’s MDE Heritage Accelerator project for Crown Estate OWEC programme historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
Bearing in mind your post, I think this is his most poignant: www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Motor Launches
image: Two motor launches sailing in rough seas. The starboard side of the foremost vessel is partially obscured by waves.The cloudy sky appears heavy and the light suggests evening.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Bearing in mind your post, I think this is his most poignant: www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Skipper was war artist Geoffrey Allfree. Check out IWM Collections: www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Find an object | Imperial War Museums
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September 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Skipper was war artist Geoffrey Allfree. Check out IWM Collections: www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Open access article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Airship R.38/ZR-2 Lost in the Humber Estuary, August 1921: Significance, Engagement, and Survival
Airship R.38 was on its fourth trial flight before being fully handed over to the US Navy as ZR-2 when it crashed into the Humber just off the waterfront of Hull in August 1921. This project aimed ...
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August 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Open access article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A favourite quote!
August 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
A favourite quote!
Many thanks! Really appreciate your posts!
August 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Many thanks! Really appreciate your posts!
Altogether, 12 men were killed in the loss of HMS Falmouth - four in the initial attack and its aftermath, and eight when it was torpedoed under tow. The wreck is designated under Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
August 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Altogether, 12 men were killed in the loss of HMS Falmouth - four in the initial attack and its aftermath, and eight when it was torpedoed under tow. The wreck is designated under Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
Thanks for flagging! 3D model of ship and wreck is on Sketchfab here skfb.ly/RICO
HMS Falmouth - 3D model by Historic England (@historicengland)
HMS Falmouth was a Town Class light cruiser launched in 1910 and very active in the North Sea in WWI. At the Battle of Jutland, HMS Falmouth was the flagship of the 3rd Light Cruiser Squadron. In a fl...
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August 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Thanks for flagging! 3D model of ship and wreck is on Sketchfab here skfb.ly/RICO
Marine Data Analyst details: app.beapplied.com/apply/zdltz4...
Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator)
SummaryWe are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.Historic England have a fantastic opportu...
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August 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Technical Manager (MDE Heritage Accelerator)
SummaryWe are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.Historic England has a fantastic opportun...
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August 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Technical Manager details: app.beapplied.com/apply/xqssom...