I just found this today with reference to the "Battle of May Island"
http://heritage.caledonianmercury.com/2 ... -on/002973?
A life afloat
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Re: A life afloat
How fascinating. Now I understand John Winton's reference in "Down the Hatch."
If I ain't here, I'm in Bilston, scoffing decent chips at last!!!!