kmcf
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Post by kmcf on Jan 31, 2008 14:24:39 GMT
Your entry regarding BF Plantin, and its loss in 1917 minesweeping as HMD Plantin was read with interest.
Your entry listed only one survivor - Alex Mair. This is not accurate. The boat was skippered by John Wood, who was lost with two of his sons, John and William. However, His eldest son, James, survived, having been in the wheelhouse, was thrown clear of the explosion.
Could you please amend your text accordingly to reflect this fact.
James Wood's youngest sister is still alive, and, along with other family members, would like to see a true record of the event posted on your site.
More information can be made available.
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Post by Glenn on Feb 3, 2008 20:11:03 GMT
Yes kmcf - the text has been amended. Thanks for pointing out that error. Any more information on PLANTIN would be most welcome and shared accordingly on this site.
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Post by John Crawford on Aug 18, 2008 16:10:31 GMT
Glenn
Alexander Mair 'Brither' 'Alenger' - according to most stories about the HMD Plantin there was only one survivor, the above post would appear to have dispelled that myth. There was some doubt as to whether Alenger (who was my wife's grandad) was on the Plantin at the time of the incident. I believe he was but am still researching to get some proof positive. His niece - Peggy - was married to Joe Wilson who told me just before he died that he did not think that Alenger was on the boat when she was lost.
If I get any further information on the subject I will let you know.
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Post by Glenn on Aug 23, 2008 7:55:26 GMT
Thanks for the input John - any news on developments would be appreciated.
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Post by Wightspirit on Oct 7, 2011 13:07:17 GMT
That's interesting concerning possibly more than one survivor. Admiralty records include reports from the Senior Naval Officer, Western Patrol (National Archives ref ADM137/595) and from the Commander in Charge, Naval Base, Poole, (under the same reference) which state, 'The Skipper and 8 ratings were blown up with the vessel and only the 2nd Hand was saved. No bodies have been recovered.' The name of the survivor is not given. It is possible he was James Wood, and it is also possible that Alexander Mair/Alenger was not on board when Plantin blew up. He is not listed among the casualties. For those interested, references at the National Archives are: ADM137/595 and ADM137/1292 (11 pages A3 concerning various reports of the incident) and BT110/386 (Transcript of Register giving the vessel's specifications). Interestingly, this lists the owners in 1912 as being John Wood senior and James Wood, address listed as both of 310 Portknockie, and Alexander Mair senior and Alexander Mair junior of 10 and 488 Portknockie respectively.
Does anyone have a photo of the Plantin?
Dave W
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