Category Archives: Port and Transport

Dover Lifeboat Part I from 1837-1929

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Lorraine

Before Dover had its first lifeboat in 1837, working vessels such as hovellers or luggers, manned by concerned locals, would go to the assistance of vessels in distress. According to a report presented to the House of Commons, between 1833 … Continue reading →

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Crabble Tram Accident – 19 August 1917

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Lorraine

 The Crabble tram accident of 1917 remains one of the worst on record with 11 dead and 60 injured (figures taken from the coroner’s report), many seriously. This is the story. Crabble is a hamlet in the village of River. The village is … Continue reading →

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Harbour of Refuge Part II

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Lorraine

Harbour of Refuge – A truly national work that would enable the rendezvous in times of war of the entire national fleet and serving as a national harbour of refuge, so much needed in the interests of humanity … Dover, … Continue reading →

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Harbour of Refuge Part I

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Lorraine

Harbour of Refuge – A truly national work that would enable the rendezvous in times of war of the entire national fleet and serving as a national harbour of refuge, so much needed in the interests of humanity … Dover, … Continue reading →

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Cinque Ports Pilots – Part II

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Lorraine

On 14 September 1852 the Cinque Ports Pilots champion, the Lord Warden (1829-1852), Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), died –  see Cinque Ports Pilots Part I. The government lost no time, having rationalised pilotage, to do the same with the Admiralty Court. The … Continue reading →

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