A slightly fuzzy image of Hitler's yacht Grille, in the Coal Dock at West Hartlepool just after the war. She remained in the port until 1946 when she sold to a Canadian buyer.
Donor : Mrs. Maureen Ledington
Location
Work on the harbour and dock at West Hartlepool began in January 1845. When opened on 1st June 1847 it covered an area of 8 acres. Among the earliest businesses to set up here were the shipbuilders Irvine and Pile, and Lauder’s timber yard and sawmill. The docks also provided refuge and shelter to a vast number of ships during gales. The first ship to enter the dock was the barque Prince, commanded by Captain Black, from Jersey.
More detail »An image believed to be of the yacht Grille leaving Hartlepool in 1946, bound for Genoa. Local Hartlepool man Tom Illingworth served as Bosun on this voyage.
More detail »A selection of photographs and documents kindly shared with this project by Mrs. Maureen Ledington.
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