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Hi Mac

I have tried to get any other information on my mothers plaque with no luck, the only thing I found out definitely was that it was not commissioned by the British Navy.

I am still trying to found out information and will keep you posted.

Regards
Pat Underlin

Pat,

Thank you, that is a very handsome plaque indeed, and looks professionally made.  
But then in any ship's complement, there are many very clever sailors and artisans.

I have long said to my four children, give me about 10 sailors with whom I have served, and we will achieve absolutely anything.

Given the passage of time since the Plate action, it is probably unlikely you will be lucky enough to track down the one who made your plaque, or anyone who served in the ship at that time who is able to enlighten you further.

Having said that, I am a great subscriber to sheer persistence, it often wins out in the long haul, I am continually suprised how, someone, some where, will come out of the blue to give me the final piece in a jigsaw I am trying to put together.

We will put the picture of your plaque up on AHOY, lets hope some one sees it and gives us the story on it Pat.

Thank you again, and best wishes.

Mac.

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