The archives are full of interesting or unexpected stories, some of which will be found here. Have a look at some of these, or browse the catalogue to see what else can be discovered in the collection.
Stories
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Captain Cossar: Clan Line Captain to Clan Line Commodore 1911-1953
Born in Dublin, the son of a military tailor, Arthur Robert Cossar had little interest in tailoring, but chose instead…
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The Capetown Castle Gold Bullion Theft 1965
The story begins in 1964, with Voyage 158, as the Union-Castle passenger ship Capetown Castle left Southampton. The ship was…
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Captain Holland and the Capetown Castle
The Master of the Capetown Castle at the time of the gold bullion theft had only been Master since August…
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One Dark and Stormy Night
Towards the end of January 1953, a dark and stormy night saw fierce gales lash the north western parts of…
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“In the highest traditions of the Merchant Navy”
On the 25th September 1962, Sir Nicholas Cayzer, Chairman of British and Commonwealth Shipping, presented a gold watch to 37-year-old…
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Clan Line’s Lascar Crews
Charles Cayzer had worked for only one shipping line, the British India Steam Navigation Company, prior to founding his own…
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The Cayzer Family Titles
In looking at the many titles held by members of the Cayzer Family, a question arises about the reasons that…
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Captain George Purssey Phillips: A Career in Clan Line 1897-1938
In mid-1935, Captain G. Purssey Phillips took charge of Clan Macpherson, the 21st and final Clan Line ship of his…
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Cayzers at Cove 1885 – 1918
Part 1: A Home for the Family 1885 – 1889 The village of Cove on the bank of Loch Long…
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Cayzers at Cove 1885 – 1918
Part 2: Provost to Politician 1889 – 1901 Over the late summer of 1889, the local press published three long…
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Cayzers at Cove 1885 – 1918
Part 3: Mamie moves in (1902-1918) For some years now, Sir Charles Cayzer had accumulated houses. In Scotland, Ralston and…
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The Reverend John Cayzer’s volume of Scott’s Bible
On the 1st January 1841, the congregation of the church at Shalom Chapel, Oval, Hackney presented their minister the Reverend…
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Cayzers at home
Ralston Sir Charles Cayzer bought Ralston House in 1890 and then proceeded, with the help of the architectural firm, J. &…