Comments for Celt Photographic

Comment on HMS Nabob by John Donovan

John Donovan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:31:16 +0000

My late father Leslie Donovan was a TAG in 852 Squadron. He was aboard HMS Nabob. What a surprise to see him in that picture of the Squadron Dance. Fantastic. Thank You

Comment on Caught in the act! by Alex C

Alex C — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:24:20 +0000

Yay, I’ve been able to catch up on your blog finally. Christmas Cake and Sleeping Beauties are still redirecting me but all the others (from Death Ray onwards) seem to be back to normal.

I’m sure Anna will love you for this shot when she’s older

Comment on HMS Nabob by Lynda

Lynda — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:28:24 +0000

My grandfather, who has passed away now, also served on the HMS Nabob. Rev Robert Blair. He became a Minister after the war because he felt that he must have been saved for something. Peace to you. Peace to your family.

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:47:30 +0000

James, thank you for your comment. I am always searching for more images, and may have a few more in my possession that I have missed. I will add them soon.

Quoting from my main source of information ( “Nabob” The first Canadian-Manned Aircraft Carrier , by Betty Warrilow. ISBN 0-9693438-0-9 . Published in Canada by Escort Carriers Association. c/o Curator Percy Warrilow, R.R. #Owen sound, Ontario, N4K 5N8 . Printed by Stan Brown Printers Ltd, Owen sound, Ontario ) ;-

Melrose, David, A-5395, AB; Roman Catholic: next of kin: Father, Collingwood, Ontario; ****; D>D>22:08:44. David was born 16th february, 1919, at Leith, Scotland; was a sailor on the Great lakes in Canada prior to joining Nabob.

Don Mc Neille wrote: “I was aquainted with David Melrose. How this came about I cannot remember but we used to talk together whwen we met. I was able to identify David when he was brought up from below in a blanket and placed in a casket…

In 1970 my wife and I had a trip home [to Scotland]…{At the cemettery where the Nabob men are buried} we were able to find all the members of the ship. David was facing the cross…

david’s siter, Mary (Melrose) Ford, Terrace , BC, was a child at the time of his death. Her search for her brother’s friends and shipmates has been very helpful in this history’s research”

James, It is significant that your message comes at this time. Today is the 11:11:11, and in one hour I will be standing in silence, remembering all those who have given their lives in order that we enjoy the freedoms they earned to this day. I can only pray that mankind will find a peaceful way of resolving our differeneces, and that the world becomes a more tolerant place. Please let us learn the lessons of history.

Comment on HMS Nabob by jim

jim — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:20:18 +0000

my uncle was lost aboard the nabob he is buried in scotland David MELROSE jr he is remembered on the cenotapah of his home town collingwood ont. canada any crew pics available thanks

Comment on Cwm Clydach Walk by Alex C

Alex C — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:45:44 +0000

Beautiful

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by maureen teulier

maureen teulier — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:01:48 +0000

Thanks John. According to his records, he wasn’t in Yeovilton at that time, so it probably isn’t him. Thank you for the RN suggestion.

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:46:43 +0000

Linsay. my e-mail is celtphotographic@hotmail.co.uk

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:34:45 +0000

Hello Ben/John

I have found a picture of a Ken Taylor. Any chance Ben this is your father??
Lindsay

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:21:58 +0000

Hi John,

How can I upload a pic to you. I would like to send you one, that will show you how amazing either one of us are here to exchange emails.

regards
Lindsay

Comment on Walking the Worm by Alex C

Alex C — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:18:55 +0000

Cool, don’t know when that will be but I’ll look forward to it.
And Mat pointed out I forgot to halve the 8th as the Welsh is only on my mother’s side, therefore I’m just a 16th. That’s equal to the 16th Romanian on my dad’s side. Still worthy though I think.

P.s. Love the new WordPress theme. It’s heaps better for your photographs

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:23:24 +0000

Hi Lindsay. My condolences to you on the passing of your father. There are but a handful of ex-HMS Nabob survivors left. Their memories are precious, and the part they played in earning the freedoms we have today is immeasurable.

If you come across and further information or photographs they would be very much appreciated.

With regards John

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:16:45 +0000

Hi Maureen, I’ve just checked the original which has a date noted of August 1943. There is a site with Royal Navy archives which may be helpful: there may be a cost involved though.I wish you luck in your hunt for more information.

Comment on Team Merriman by Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:45:06 +0000

Love these pics John, beautiful children and lovely shots. Congratulations to everyone.
I like the new look site too.

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by maureen teulier

maureen teulier — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:53:21 +0000

Do you have the date for this photo? I’m sorting my late father’s photos (RAF/RNAS) and, although he wasn’t stationed at Hms
Heron, someone resembles him, middle row, 6th from right Can’t see the details when enlarging
Regards

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:33:52 +0000

Thanks for putting this together . Unfortunately I’m writing this one week after my father’s passing. My father Frank Kenyon was on the Nabob as well and in the last few years shared his experiences, esp. around the day it was torpedoed.

I appreciate all this info and will share pics, stories when I have it more organized.
Thanks again for this info. it is great to read especially at this time.

Comment on Walking the Worm by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:02:23 +0000

I always knew that you have a lot of good stock in you! When you are home next we will walk the Worm together.

Comment on Walking the Worm by Alex C

Alex C — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:03:18 +0000

I was just about to ask where the rest of the pictures are but I see this is a WIP!

Seeing these pictures really makes me want to “walk the worm”. I must put it on my list of Life Ambitions!

I just found out something really interesting – I have always loved Wales and the Welsh language and basically anything Welsh in general, have even recently been thinking of Welsh names for if we have a baby boy some day. Anyway, I’ve wondered at this “connection” I seem to have and amazingly, I’ve just been speaking to my mum on skype and she randomly informed me my great grandmother (her mum’s mum) was Welsh, from Merthyr Tydfil! She claims she has told me in the past but I don’t remember. How cool is that? I can claim to be an 8th Welsh. I feel like a long lost piece of jigsaw has just fallen into place

Comment on Irina by Alex C

Alex C — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:33:06 +0000

Wow, beautiful Irina, you look amazing!

Comment on 23rd October 2011 by Alex C

Alex C — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:13:15 +0000

Good job your security cameras were fully functioning, doesn’t look as if there were any eye witnesses on the scene!

Comment on Day Two – 21st October 2011 by Alex C

Alex C — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:51:34 +0000

Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful

Comment on The price of Photography by Alex C

Alex C — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:55:55 +0000

Love it

Comment on Chris, Irina & Anna by John Kav

John Kav — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:35:07 +0000

It is interesting, especially if most of it is in Russian!

Comment on Chris, Irina & Anna by Alex C

Alex C — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:57:33 +0000

Ahhhh, of course. I never have been very good at baby/little person speak

Comment on Chris, Irina & Anna by John Kav

John Kav — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:25:43 +0000

No, it’s Anna for John!