Distinguished Service Medal GV, 1915 Star Trio (mounted as worn). Star named K.12223 H Brassington D.S.M. STO.1.RN. Pair named K.12223 H Brassington L.STO RN. and DSM named K.12223 H Brassington STO 1CL HM Submarine E11. DSM L/G 13th Sept 1915 for service in Submarines in the Sea of Marmora. Born Kentish Town, London. His copied service papers show that he was 'Slightly Wounded HMS Foyle sunk after hitting a mine 15th March 1917', later spending 7 days in the cells for being absent. Short History: The E11 passed through the Dardanelles on the night of 18 May. Surfacing off the town of Gallipoli, Lieut-Cmdr Martin Nasmith captured a Turkish sailing vessel and lashed it to the conning tower to act as a disguise. However, this ruse failed to attract any targets, so after several days he abandoned it. Travelling up the Sea of Marmara, he sank a gunboat and several other small craft on 23 May. The following day, near the port of Rodosto, E11 encountered the Turkish transport Nagara, laden with ammunition. Aboard the transport was an American journalist Raymond Swing, from the Chicago Daily News. Nasmith sank the ship after it was abandoned by the crew and passengers. Nasmith sank another transport and forced one aground before being driven away from the shore by some Turkish cavalry. On 25 May 1915 E11 reached Constantinople/Istanbul. Nasmith was searching for the German warships SMS Goeben and SMS Breslau, when he surfaced at 12:40, he sighted the elderly transport Stamboul lying alongside the Tophane Arsenal. Nasmith's first torpedo ran in a circle and nearly struck the E11, however the second torpedo hit Stamboul. Under fire from shore-based artillery, E11 dived to make her escape. Caught in the strong Bosphorus current, E11 was out of control for 20 minutes until she settled on the bottom near the Maiden's Tower. Stamboul failed to sink, but was beached at Harem. E11's attack on Constantinople, the first by an enemy vessel in 100 years, had an enormous impact on Turkish morale, causing a panic in the city and compelling Goeben to shift to a safer mooring. E11 returned to the Bosphorus approaches on 27 May and sank more ships, but running short of torpedoes and with mounting mechanical problems, Nasmith headed home on 5 June. On his return passage through the Dardanelles he encountered another transport which, despite his vulnerable position and the poor state of the submarine, he attacked and sank with his final two torpedoes. Passing through the Narrows near Çanakkale, E11 snagged a moored mine. Nasmith had to tow the mine out of the straits before he was able to disentangle the submarine. On E11's first tour, eleven ships were sunk or disabled. For this successful tour Nasmith was awarded the Victoria Cross, the third submarine commander to receive the award during the Dardanelles Campaign. E11 was on her second tour when, on 6 August it successfully torpedoed the Turkish torpedo cruiser Peyk-i evket. Two days later 8th August 1915 as a new British landing was underway at Suvla, E11 torpedoed the antiquated Turkish pre-dreadnought battleship Barbaros Hayreddin off Bulair at the northern entrance to the Dardanelles. The ship sank with the loss of 21 officers and 237 men. Barbaros Hayreddin was one of two Ottoman battleships sunk during the campaign. Visiting Constantinople again, E11 sank a Black Sea collier as it was preparing to unload — a significant blow as coal was the main fuel source and supplies were scarce. Moving into the Gulf of Izmir, on the night of 20th August, E11's first officer, Lieutenant Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, swam ashore and blew up a section of the Constantinople–Baghdad railway line, a feat for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Navigating Officer Lieutenant Robert Brown was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order. A reservist from the Merchant Navy, Brown had famously been born rounding the Cape Horn on the SS John Gambles, the sister ship to the more famous Cutty Sark. E11 made three tours of the Sea of Marmara and sank in total 27 steamers and 58 smaller vessels. With small photo. (4) VF
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Registration : RX04 UFY Chassis Number : WDB9702572K881309 Engine Number : 90691500353523 Odometer reading : 73,000 miles Estimate : £40,000 - £44,000 The Mercedes-Benz Atego is a range of lightweight general-purpose rigid truck manufactured from 1997. Designated 970, it is available in weights of 7.5 to 16 tonnes and is powered by a straight four or six-cylinder engine. Originally, all straight-engined rigids by Mercedes-Benz were marketed as Atego however, from 2005 Atego models over 18 tonnes were renamed Mercedes-Benz Axor. This Mercedes-Benz Atego horsebox is a superb vehicle and is particularly versatile. The storage area to the rear is able to accommodate two horses. The passenger area is fully equipped with soft seating area, beds, cooker, sink with granite worktops, toilet and shower facilities. There are ample storage facilities throughout and both areas are fitted with heating and air conditioning. The quality of this vehicle really does need to be seen to be fully appreciated. The 6,370cc diesel engine runs well and we are advised this livestock carrier drives with no known faults. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a test certificate valid until 27th November 2015, it should be noted that the gross weight of this vehicle is 11,990kg and therefore can only be driven with an HGV licence.
Railway Interest - A Victorian mahogany combined washstand, mirror and cupboard, the folding front opening to reveal a ware washbowl and tap and with mirror above. Width 21 ins, height 66 ins. CONDITION REPORT: This piece is in generally reasonable order. The top gallery is in good condition as is the mirrored front which hinges forward as it should. The sides of the piece are all in good condition with no significant breaks or damage. The front sink unit hinges forward as it should. It has been later painted inside with white paint which is beginning to show signs of age. The basin appears to be in good order with no significant damage simply old crazing. The sink is marked "North Western Railway, London". The soap dispensers are intact although one has a small hairline crack. The metalwork is original, tarnished and dirty. The front of the piece is in good condition and the knob handles original. This has the Brittania emblem on the sink with London, North Western, Railway surrounding
Max Mosscrop (Contemporary) ''Sink I, II, III'', Triptych Signed, inscribed and dated 1995, verso, 10cm by 20cm together with a mid 20th century nocturne river landscape with buildings, a conte crayon drawing by Turk Trajan ''Lightening'', a style of David Mac collage, a still life of a shell and lizard by M.B. Moore, ''Ten Trees'' by Stanley Moore, ''Abstract'' by G. Keddie and two photographic prints etc, various other sizes (a collection) Provenance for Max Mosscrop: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, circa 1990
An 8ft by 14ft Summer House by Hodgson's, fully insulated, double glazed and fitted with a sink, dimmer lights and six twin sockets. Please note: this Lot is offered off site, viewing is restricted but appointments can be made through our Auctioneer William McNab. The removal of the above Lot is the responsibility of the purchaser to be organised with the vendor once full payment has been taken.
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