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Idwal Jones
1911 ~ 1974
A Classic Blue Funnel Postcard
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Idwal, from Llyshyfryd, Rhiw, like his father William Jones, went away on the Blue Funnel Line. His father, who was a ship's carpenter, was tragically killed on the Glaucus at Swansea in November 1930. He wrote a letter to Idwal, only days before his accident. The Letter |
Idwal's first ship the Teucer, 1929-31.
His Seaman's National Insurance Card
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Christmas card to his wife from the Sarpedon |
Idwal's Vaccination Card
 Ajax 1931-33 |
 Menelaus 1933-35 |
 Sarpedon 1935-39 |
Peisander 1940
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Betty his wife was very concerned about him, when she hadn't heard from him for a while. But letters to Blue Funnel drew a blank, because of the secrecy that had to be maintained about ship movements at times of war. Idwal arrived home safely a few weeks after the last letter. ********** |
Meny thanks to Mrs E Jones, Idwal's daughter for lending us this fascinating collection.
