Lancaster Vessel Disappears

(News item in Lancaster Guardian and Observer, 17 December 1948) Hope has almost been abandoned for the safety of the five members of the crew of the Lancaster owned motor vessel, the 180 tons coaster 'River Loyne', which has been missing for the past 10 days, after leaving Penmaenmawr, North Wales, for Liverpool, with a … Continue reading Lancaster Vessel Disappears

Glasson Dock, Lancashire

Nestled on the River Lune estuary, a mere five miles southwest of Lancaster, lies the charming village of Glasson Dock. Once a bustling port, Glasson Dock's story is intertwined with the ebb and flow of trade, shipbuilding, and the vital role it played in connecting Lancaster to the wider world. The key to its initial … Continue reading Glasson Dock, Lancashire