On a river in South Wales is a forgotten ship with a heroic past. I find out more about LV72's important mission and uncertain future. whatchrisdoes@gmail.com
I've often wondered. Now I know. Some of the Mulberry modules were floated from Port Talbot. On the Morfa Beach side of the tidal harbour, there are some Mulberry remains. What a shame LV 72 is not yet restored. Many thanks for this informative video.
She is going to be there in station for years to come even after I’m long gone but I do see her every day I travel on the M4 she makes me smile and a little sad because she has been left and well the lady deserves something more than just left rotting away Nice one Chris
Hopefully she’ll get a second life in some shape or form, it’s just a real shame that she’s rotting at such a rapid rate. Thanks so much for watching this.
Very interesting, knew a lady who had 2 uncles on the vessel at the landings, long gone now. The days of manned vessels, also long gone. That's progress for you.
Thanks for your comment Catherine and for watching the film. Fascinating that you have a link to the ship and its time at the landings. You're right, progress in technology does not always go hand in hand with progress for humanity. Diolch eto!
When she was stationed at the English and Welsh grounds men from my village would row down at Christmas to give the crew cakes and food…they would have a few drinks before rowing back on the next tide to Pill, Somerset.. one of them is still alive and nearly 100 and the boat is also still with us which they rowed down in! I work with one of his sons so I’ll ask him to make sure I’ve got it correct.
Thanks so much for watching this. I believe the ships had a maximum of five crew at one time. Must be quite daunting to be a tow boat in the middle of the sea with no method of getting anywhere yourself. Happy New Year!
You are welcome, Chris. Thank You for responding. I had wondered about what that would be like. Especially at night. I have been studying WW II on and off since the fifth grade. There are an endless number of stories, and lessons from those stories to learn. Thank you for adding to my lessons. Happy New Year to you as well!
A real hero on our doorstep. Excellent film.
Very interesting story.
Thank you for watching, Alan!
Well done on making this short film about LV72. Very informative and interesting.
Thanks so much for watching.
hi Chris thanks for the video and sharing on the lv72 group,,, cheers lyndon
Thanks again, Lyndon!
another excellent production Chris.
Diolch, John. Very much appreciated indeed.
Your videos never fail to amaze me
Sending love my good man
Thank you my man, very much appreciate your kind words and support!
Great research and filming 👍. I’ve long wondered about that vessel. Thanks.
Thank you, Wynford. Been really enjoying your films too. Keep up the excellent work.
Your work gets better and better, m8. Loved this.
tnx m9!!1
Well done Chris! I never knew about this, thank you for your dedication and research.
Thank you for watching, Rob and for your continued support.
I've often wondered. Now I know. Some of the Mulberry modules were floated from Port Talbot. On the Morfa Beach side of the tidal harbour, there are some Mulberry remains. What a shame LV 72 is not yet restored. Many thanks for this informative video.
Thank you for watching this, Charles and for the extra info. Much appreciated!
She is going to be there in station for years to come even after I’m long gone but I do see her every day I travel on the M4 she makes me smile and a little sad because she has been left and well the lady deserves something more than just left rotting away
Nice one Chris
Hopefully she’ll get a second life in some shape or form, it’s just a real shame that she’s rotting at such a rapid rate. Thanks so much for watching this.
They also served, who simply marked a safe passge. "Your lamp is a light for my ship in the darkness.'Thank you, Chris
Well done Chris, your presentation was very professional.
I really appreciate you checking this out, Clive!
Great video thank you very much 👍👍👍👍
Thanks, Richard. I’m really glad you enjoyed.
Well done Chris, another interesting video.
Thanks you for watching. Much appreciated!
Very interesting, knew a lady who had 2 uncles on the vessel at the landings, long gone now. The days of manned vessels, also long gone. That's progress for you.
Thanks for your comment Catherine and for watching the film. Fascinating that you have a link to the ship and its time at the landings. You're right, progress in technology does not always go hand in hand with progress for humanity. Diolch eto!
@@whatchrisdoes My late husband worked for Trinity House, on Light vessels.
When she was stationed at the English and Welsh grounds men from my village would row down at Christmas to give the crew cakes and food…they would have a few drinks before rowing back on the next tide to Pill, Somerset.. one of them is still alive and nearly 100 and the boat is also still with us which they rowed down in!
I work with one of his sons so I’ll ask him to make sure I’ve got it correct.
Many thanks for this. Such a wonderful insight into the life of the ship and the people around it. Diolch yn fawr!
Excellent production. Thank you for making and sharing this film. Did these ships have any crew?
Thanks so much for watching this. I believe the ships had a maximum of five crew at one time. Must be quite daunting to be a tow boat in the middle of the sea with no method of getting anywhere yourself. Happy New Year!
You are welcome, Chris. Thank You for responding. I had wondered about what that would be like. Especially at night. I have been studying WW II on and off since the fifth grade. There are an endless number of stories, and lessons from those stories to learn. Thank you for adding to my lessons.
Happy New Year to you as well!
Da iawn Chris!
Diolch! I appreciate you watching this.
To be fair it's worthy of restoring and putting into a museum rather than just leaving it there
And I remember her well being towed up the river in 1973
What a unique and quite a sad experience to see her on what was probably her last ever journey.
She’ll be on station even after I’m long gone
Such as shame
I know her well