The Thames Looking Towards St Pauls by Graeme Lothian
one of three British ships that failed to navigate the narrow channel
None among Rackams crew Were more resolute or ready to board or undertake anything that was hazardous
Image size 40 inches x 31 inches (102cm x 79cm)
David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. (AP) REG515 The Thames Looking Towards StDHM1391AP. David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. Leading 30th Corps assault across the Seine at Vernon, 43rd Wessex Division gained an initial foothold on the east bank. Heroic efforts however by the Royal Engineers of 71st, 72nd and 73rd Field Companies, succeeded in constructing a Class 9 Bailey bridge (David, shown left) and a Second Class 40 bridge (Goliath, shown right) Despite constant enemy fire this amazing