A letter written by C. Blowers to his daughter, Mrs Hilda Thompson in 1914; describing the capture of the S.S. VANDYCK by the Germans.

A letter written by C. Blowers to his daughter, Mrs Hilda Thompson in 1914; describing the capture of the S.S. VANDYCK by the Germans. The letter is 8 pages long and is in a very fragile condition. Item also includes a second, later letter from Mrs. Hilda Thompson describing the circumstances by which it was donated; finally there is also a newspaper cutting outlining the event described within the letter.

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ID:	AGC/B/31
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1914-1968
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	1 folder: 8 sheets
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A letter written by C. Blowers to his daughter, Mrs Hilda Thompson in 1914; describing the capture of the S.S. VANDYCK by the Germans.

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