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A slightly fuzzy image of Hitler's yacht Grille, in the Coal Dock at West Hartlepool just after the war. She remained in the port until 1946 when she sold to a Canadian buyer.
Donor : Mrs. Maureen Ledington
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Coal DockWork on the harbour and dock at West Hartlepool began in January 1845. When opened on 1st June 1847 it covered an area of 8 acres. Among the earliest businesses to set up here were the shipbuilders Irvine and Pile, and Lauder’s timber yard and sawmill. The docks also provided refuge and shelter to a vast number of ships during gales. The first ship to enter the dock was the barque Prince, commanded by Captain Black, from Jersey.
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Hitler's Yacht 'Grille' (2)
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Donated by Derek Hinds/Tom IllingworthAn image believed to be of the yacht Grille leaving Hartlepool in 1946, bound for Genoa. Local Hartlepool man Tom Illingworth served as Bosun on this voyage.
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Ledington (Scurr) Family AlbumA selection of photographs and documents kindly shared with this project by Mrs. Maureen Ledington.
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