My aunt married a Belgian fisherman in Penzance and moved to Oostende after the war. His name was Robert Delbol. His father Robert Richard Delbol was killed on 7 DEC 1940 either at Newlyn or between Oostende and Newlyn. His death is registered at Penzance but I have never found where he might be buried.
@@kernow62 What a wonderful bit of additonal history and background you have shared with us. I will hold onto the names you have provided and if I come across them in my research I will reach out to you. Thank you very much @kernow62 👍
Around 40 years ago, I was told by an actual eye witness that a street in Penzance was machine gunned by a low flying German plane and the damage to a chimney was still visible from the street. I can't remember the name of the street, but it was one of those between Taroveor Road and Bread Street. Assuming the owners knew about the story the damage might still be there.
Interesting video. Can I ask a question or perhapes you could point me in the right direction. Researching St Ives Fishing register at Kresen Kernow I saw a entery dated in the harbor register "boat lost 21 Dec 1940 under Admiralty Service RNCS" Any clues to find out what it was doing??? Many thanks
Hello S Lloyd - Many thanks for your interest in the history of the local area. I have carried out a little research into your question but cannot find any information on RNCS nor a boat (Navy or Civilian) that went missing on this date or any dates two days either side of yours. Double check your information but you have to look at the assumptions. 1) If the boat was "lost at Sea" within the immediate area (Approx.10 Miles from the coast of St Ives) then the St Ives lifeboat would have gone out to salvage / rescue any survivors (this still happened during the war). 2) If there was survivors they would have been brought ashore and the local constabulary would have logged it in their logbook (PC Rowlands) If you are down St Ives I suggest dropping into the Life Boat House and asking them about their historical callouts (Sennen used to have boards up with all the call outs back to the war). If they are not sure then contact the RNLI Head Office in Poole (they have an archive & library). Also check out another document in Kresen Kernow (War diary, Cornwall County Constabulary - The Air Raid Incidents Diary CC/POL/68/4) Very good read and you might find police attended. As I said, double check your information and let me know how you get on.
There might be some origin to Kernow there. You will have to trace your family tree and see what you find. "My Herritage" seems to be the best from my experience. 👍
Thanks that was brilliant !
thank you,great stuff,very informative and enjoyable.
What a fantastic documentary. Thanks very much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating video, thanks.
I loved the video
My aunt married a Belgian fisherman in Penzance and moved to Oostende after the war. His name was Robert Delbol. His father Robert Richard Delbol was killed on 7 DEC 1940 either at Newlyn or between Oostende and Newlyn. His death is registered at Penzance but I have never found where he might be buried.
@@kernow62 What a wonderful bit of additonal history and background you have shared with us. I will hold onto the names you have provided and if I come across them in my research I will reach out to you. Thank you very much @kernow62 👍
Brilliant video mate 1st class
Around 40 years ago, I was told by an actual eye witness that a street in Penzance was machine gunned by a low flying German plane and the damage to a chimney was still visible from the street. I can't remember the name of the street, but it was one of those between Taroveor Road and Bread Street. Assuming the owners knew about the story the damage might still be there.
Fascinating video. Subscibed.
Interesting video.
Can I ask a question or perhapes you could point me in the right direction.
Researching St Ives Fishing register at Kresen Kernow I saw a entery dated in the harbor register "boat lost 21 Dec 1940 under Admiralty Service RNCS"
Any clues to find out what it was doing???
Many thanks
Hello S Lloyd - Many thanks for your interest in the history of the local area. I have carried out a little research into your question but cannot find any information on RNCS nor a boat (Navy or Civilian) that went missing on this date or any dates two days either side of yours. Double check your information but you have to look at the assumptions.
1) If the boat was "lost at Sea" within the immediate area (Approx.10 Miles from the coast of St Ives) then the St Ives lifeboat would have gone out to salvage / rescue any survivors (this still happened during the war).
2) If there was survivors they would have been brought ashore and the local constabulary would have logged it in their logbook (PC Rowlands)
If you are down St Ives I suggest dropping into the Life Boat House and asking them about their historical callouts (Sennen used to have boards up with all the call outs back to the war). If they are not sure then contact the RNLI Head Office in Poole (they have an archive & library).
Also check out another document in Kresen Kernow (War diary, Cornwall County Constabulary - The Air Raid Incidents Diary CC/POL/68/4) Very good read and you might find police attended.
As I said, double check your information and let me know how you get on.
@@reviewthepast never thought of RNLI etc.
Will do and recheck.
Thanks for the help👍
Ooops I got it wrong!
Boat name was "Family"
It was recorded in the harbour masters log on Dec 21st 1945.
Lost on admiralty service.
No other details.
My Grandmother told me that one of the explosions flattened her garden shed on the hill :-( at Reading Lane Terrace
Thank you for that bit of information John. I will find where you mean and see which bombing it could have been. 👍
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Lister street Falmouth comes to mind
My mums maden name is newlyn she was born 1943 in eltham
There might be some origin to Kernow there. You will have to trace your family tree and see what you find. "My Herritage" seems to be the best from my experience. 👍