The sinking of the Provence II February 26th 1916 - fact vs fiction
Catherine Rousseau
- Regions:
- Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th October 2024
- Tagged:
- First World War | French Army | Submarine | Troop Ship
The troop ship Provence II was torpedoed on February 26th 1916 with the loss of over 900 men from the 3rd Colonial Infantry of the French army. The talk relates the events and discusses inconsistencies found in recent research. The results may shock you!
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I've a life long interest in archaeology and history and I am a graduate of the University of York. I have experience in excavation, guiding walks and speaking to groups. A former teacher with 25 years experience, I was the chair of local community archaeology groups. I have given talks at the East Lancashire Western Front Association. I am particularly interested in the industrial archaeology and social history of the area around Burnley, Lancashire, and the First World War.
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