The Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust wants to trace decsendants of Capt William Grant Branthwaite born Whitehaven 1877 & William John Branthwaite born London 1900. Both served the GSNC, William Grant as captain of the Royal Eagle in the 1930's. Any info as to their approx dates of death and where they might have been living would be helpful. Info to john@jsteer.fsworld.co.uk
These pictures have been supplied by John Steer and are shown by kind permission of Gerald Attwell of Southend on Sea.
They show Capt Bill Branthwaite on the bridge of PS Royal Eagle.
The Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust wants to trace decsendants of Capt William Grant Branthwaite born Whitehaven 1877 & William John Branthwaite born London 1900. Both served the GSNC, William Grant as captain of the Royal Eagle in the 1930's. Any info as to their approx dates of death and where they might have been living would be helpful. Info to john@jsteer.fsworld.co.uk