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No: 15043 Contributor: Bill Sinclair Year: 1940

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SS Giralda Rescue Attempt

Attempted rescue of the crew of SS Giralda. The crew were all lost and their upturned lifeboat can be seen offshore.

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Picture added on 30 October 2008

Comments:

Whilst researching my family tree I believe my grandfather Jess Bradley was a fireman on this dreadful day can anyone confirm this or provide further information about my grandfather Jess Bradley?
Thank you

Added by George Jess Bradley on 15 November 2015

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