Nicci Pugh; A British Hospital Ship at War. Nicci, a veteran Naval Nursing Sister will base the talk on her book ‘White Ship – Red Crosses’, which is a fascinating, comprehensive account of the work of the medical teams and crew aboard the British Hospital Ship SS Uganda during the Falklands War in 1982. Included will be the hasty transformation of the ship from a cruise liner at Devonport Docks as well as maps and many unseen photos. A story told with empathy and compassion, giving a sense of the camaraderie between those on board and the importance for the veterans of their links to the Falklands islands. Nicci will include comparisons to current conflicts ensuring this talk will be an interesting and enjoyable one.
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