INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-20 is dated 22nd September 2023, the 109th anniversary of the disaster just off my Dutch coast. Next year it will be ten years ago that about 1,000 Members gathered in Chatham, at the Dockyard for the Centennial, the one and till now the only Remembrance Ceremony…
The Livebait Squadron Bulletin 19 – 22nd September 2022
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-19 is dated 22nd September 2022, the 108th anniversary of the disaster just off my Dutch coast. And already 8 years ago a lot of our Members, about 1,000, gathered in Chatham, at the Dockyard for the Centennial, the one and till now the only Remembrance Ceremony…
Bulletin 18 – Christmas 2021
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-18 is dated 24th December 2021, Christmas Eve. Last September I wrote ‘At this time it seems the hardest (covid)times have passed’. This proves to have been wishful thinking. At this moment here in the Netherlands we again find us in a lockdown, just like Christmas last…
The Live Bait Squadron Bulletin 17 – 22nd September 2021
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-17 is dated 22nd September 2021, a special day for us all, exactly 107 years after the disaster off the Dutch Coast. Today we remember the men on the three cruisers, they are not forgotten. A fine day perhaps to view the documentary again https://www.dutchmaritimeproductions.com/portfolio-item/live-bait-squadron/. Enjoy!! At…
The Live Bait Squadron Bulletin 16 – Christmas 2019
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-16 is dated 26 rd December 2019, Boxing Day. It took some time to write it because I have good news for you all, and needed this confirmed. In this Bulletin I have sad news too, and I welcome some new Members. If you wish to view…
The Live Bait Squadron Bulletin 15 – Easter 2018
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-15 is dated 1st April 2018, Easter Sunday. It is the first Bulletin of this year. It is my intention to keep on writing Bulletins as long as new Members arrive, and as long as I trace interesting items for all my readers. I am certain this…
The Live Bait Squadron Society Bulletin 14 – 22 September 2017
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, This Bulletin-14 is dated 22 September 2017, exactly 103 years after the disaster off the Dutch Coast. Today we remember the men on the three cruisers, they are not forgotten. You and me are still here to remember them. This Bulletin is the second in 2017. As long…
The Live Bait Squadron Society Bulletin 13
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, You all have been very patient but your patience has been rewarded, here it is, Bulletin 13. It was worthwhile waiting for it. This Bulletin has a lot of good news. Just read it, and I am sure you agree. We start with news about the cruisers. Very…
An amazing and wonderful, never to expect surprise
Dear all, Some time ago Colonel James I R Phillips, the British Defense Attaché for The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg sent me a letter. I quote: ‘Dear Mr van der Linden, I have been asked bij the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to inform you in strict confidence that he proposes to…
The Live Bait Squadron Bulletin 12
INTRODUCTION, BY YOUR VIRTUAL CHAIRMAN Dear all, And here it is, Bulletin 12, published 22 September. Indeed, a remarkable day. A day that means a lot to hundreds, perhaps even thousands of readers. Today 102 years ago a terrible disaster took place just off the Dutch coast, with an enormous impact on many, many families.…