Sparkies quiz

[Malcolm G]

Yes I recognise that - Graf Spee and it was summer of 1938.

A more 'friendly' visit than the others.

[Sparkie2182]

Quite so.

Graf Spee at Seven Sisters Waterfall....Geirangerfjorden....Norway.

[Sparkie2182]

What's the connection?

[Malcolm G]

#578 - I see a ‘Barrow’ in pics 1 and 2,
I cannot find a link to Nelson’s jacket, yet.

[Sparkie2182]

Very well done......

I was about to give the answer.....a very difficult question about a man of great interest to Sparkie.

I'll let you continue your research.....the result will be rewarding.

A Pacific Island and three Hollywood movies come into the picture too.

[Sparkie2182]

"Beep Beep"

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/eff93d9708fc0fa.jpeg

[NickJNZ]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

Very well done......

I was about to give the answer.....a very difficult question about a man of great interest to Sparkie.

I'll let you continue your research.....the result will be rewarding.

A Pacific Island and three Hollywood movies come into the picture too.

???? I cannot even begin to understand, can someone explain lease?

[Malcolm G]

So far;
The structure is a monument to Sir John Barrow near his birthplace at Hoad hill Ulverston.
He was 2nd secretary to the Admiralty at the time of Trafalgar.
He wrote the definitive account of the mutiny on the Bounty.
There are numerous worldwide locations named after him.
The coat of arms I do not recognise but the helm is surmounted by a barrow.
Now I’m stuck.

[Sparkie2182]

Answer......

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_...w,_1st_Baronet

https://ulverstoncouncil.org.uk/educ...row-1764-1848/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barrow_(historian)



Nelsons dress jacket....Barrow was the last man to shake Nelsons hand at Portsmouth before he boarded HMS Victory to sail to Trafalgar.

The Coat of Arms relates to the flag of Pitcairn Island.....the refuge of the Bounty mutineers.


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn_Islands

[Sparkie2182]

A 25inch section of armour plating from a Yamato Class battleship having met with a 16 inch shell from a Mk 7 Naval gun.

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/d1c6c9b5df28e3f.jpeg

[Sparkie2182]

Identify the ship.....

[Malcolm G]

The coat of arms is on the flag - bugger, I should have known that!

[NickJNZ]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

Identify the ship.....

USS Emory S Land

[Sparkie2182]

"i should have known that"

Quite so.




If you had been in the Navy as long as Able Seaman George Parker R.N.......you would probably have known that.

AB Parker joined the Royal Navy in 1916 at 15.....served through the first and second world wars.....at total of 43 years.

A "proper sailor"......

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/2ed00bab55cac15.jpeg

[Sparkie2182]

"USS Emory S Land"

Nope.

[NickJNZ]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

"USS Emory S Land"

Nope.

Must be Frank Cable then!

[Malcolm G]

#586 - number looks similar to USS L. Y. Spear (AS-36)

[NickJNZ]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

A 25inch section of armour plating from a Yamato Class battleship having met with a 16 inch shell from a Mk 7 Naval gun.

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/d1c6c9b5df28e3f.jpeg

An art ‘connoisseur’ would probably put a value on it!

[Sparkie2182]

"USS L. Y. Spear"

Correct

[Sparkie2182]

Two vessels to identify.......

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/2adaa1453981c8c.jpeg

[Sparkie2182]

"Swimming off L.A."

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/ffc60047c8c10b9.jpeg

[Malcolm G]

#595 - ex USS Olympia with the ex USS Becuna, (inboard).
Just showing is the bow of the barque Moshula.

[Sparkie2182]

Correct.

Identify the ship.

[Makko]

#598 - I'll take a guess at The World.
Rgds.
Dave

[Sparkie2182]

Try another, Dave.