Nicci Pugh; A British Hospital Ship at War. Nicci, a local sailor, who has lived and worked in Cornwall all her life is an ex-RCYC member now RNSA, who learnt to sail on the Helford before her time in the Navy as a Nursing Sister. Nicci 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, Uganda was moored in the Fal near Smugglers after the hostilities. The story gives 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 maps and many unseen photos and make comparisons to current conflicts ensuring this talk will be an interesting and enjoyable one.
Supper is at 19.00 and costs approximatly £10.00, the talk starts at 20.00 and finishes soon after 21.00. Both the RCYC and the CA SW Section welcome guests so please do come along to both the supper and talk or just to the talk.
Supper must be booked or there will not be enough food! Please book by emailing south_west@cruising.org.uk or ringing 07818 002624.