Letter from G.W. Fox, Sketty, Swansea to the Sea Pilots, Swansea applying for reinstatement into the service. 3 Dec. 1937

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Swansea Pilotage Authority CollectionRISW SPA

Swansea Pilot Authority Pay Sheets, 1938-1951RISW SPA/1/hub

Swansea Pilotage Authority Papers, 1935-1941RISW SPA/2/hub

Invitation And Letters Of Acceptance And Decline, 1925RISW SPA/3/hub

Minutes Of The Swansea Pilotage AuthorityRISW SPA/4/hub

General Correspondence And PapersRISW SPA/5/hub

List from the Swansea Pilot Boat Company regarding the time and terms of the Relief of the Cutter. 18 April 1928RISW/SPA 94

Notes of the South Wales Sea Fisheries District Committee conference on the Pollution of Foreshore held at Swansea, with covering letter. 16 Oct. 1930RISW/SPA 95

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association to R. S. Bevan, Swansea regarding the boarding and landing rate. 26 May 1932RISW/SPA 96

Copy letter unsigned to Sir John H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association regarding a dispute with the T. & G.W. Union. [1932]RISW/SPA 97

Copy letter from C.W. Clements, Pilot House, Swansea to J.H. Inskip, Bristol regarding a dispute with the Great Western Railway. 13 Jan. 1933RISW/SPA 98

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association replying to above letter. 14 Jan. 1933RISW/SPA 99

Copy letter from C.W. Clements, Pilot House, Swansea to J.H. Inskip, Bristol regarding a dispute with the Great Western Railway. 17 Jan. 1933RISW/SPA 100

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association regarding a dispute with the Great Western Railway. 18 Jan. 1933RISW/SPA 101

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association asking for suggestions for revisions of rules to be considered at the next conference. 18 Jan. 1933RISW/SPA 102

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association, Bristol to unknown regarding the 'Seven Points Policy'. 6 Feb. 1934RISW/SPA 103

Copy letter from Messrs Nippon Yusen Kaisha, London regarding safety at sea. 7 Feb. 1934RISW/SPA 104

Copy letter from D. Jones, Richards Turpin (Shipping) Ltd. regarding a letter sent by Messrs Nippon Yusen Kaisha. 12 Feb. 1934RISW/SPA 105

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.J. Evans, Sea Pilot House, Swansea regarding a copy letter from Messrs Nippon Yusen Kaisha. 13 Feb. 1934RISW/SPA 106

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain F.E. Wright, Sea Pilot House, Swansea regarding S.S. British Councillor and S.S. Gastelu and criticism of their handling by Captain Harris. 7 May 1934RISW/SPA 107

Letter from F. Wright, Pilot in Charge, Pilot House, Swansea to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the dock masters complaint of the handlers of S.S. Gastelu. 8 May 1934RISW/SPA 108

Letter from W. Nayan, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to regarding the docking of S.S. British Chemist and S.S. Dorset. 20 Nov. 1934RISW/SPA 109

Copy letter from J.T. Edmunds of behalf of H.W. Morgan, Great Western Railway, Swansea to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding reduced piloting charges for bunkers. 28 Dec. 1934RISW/SPA 110

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association, Bristol, to The Swansea Sea Pilots regarding allowances payable out of the Pilots' Benefit Fund. 10 Jan. 1935RISW/SPA 111

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association, Bristol to R.S. Bevan, Pilot House, Swansea regarding superannuation byelaws. 25 Jan. 1935RISW/SPA 112

Letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilots' Association, Bristol to J.G. Byrne, Pilot House, Swansea regarding a specila bunkering rate at Bristol. 25 Jan. 1935RISW/SPA 113

Letter from C.H. Grimshaw, Mercantile Marine Department, board of Trade, London to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding information on a visual signalling system for use on pilot ships. 4 Feb. 1935RISW/SPA 114

Letter from J. Stanley Harvey, Swansea to the Pilot in Charge, Swansea making an application for the post of solicitor to the Swansea Pilots. 18 March 1935RISW/SPA 115

Letter from H.W. morgan, Great western Railway, Swansea to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding an inquiry into the assault by Captain Luen on pilot Trevor jones. 20 March 1935RISW/SPA 116

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J. Rice, Swansea regarding a letter received from H.W. Morgan (see previous entry). 21March 1935RISW/SPA 117

Letter from B. Luen, Swansea Docks, to T.E. Jones, Swansea apologising for his assault and offering to pay for his medical treatment. 29 March 1935RISW/SPA 118

Letter from Pilot in Charge to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the case of Jones vs. Luen. 18 March 1935RISW/SPA 119

Letter from Pilot in Charge to Captain P.T. Yeates, King's Dock, Swansea congratulating him of his promotion. 29 March 1935RISW/SPA 120

Letter from P.T.A. Yeates, King's Dock, Swansea to J. Brice, Pilot House, Swansea thanking him for his letter of congratulations. 1 April 1935RISW/SPA 121

Letter from C.H. Grimshaw, Mercantile Marine Department, Board of Trade, Westminster to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the collision between S.S. Clan MacDougall and the Danish steamer Hjortholm in the Swansea entrance channel. 26 July 1935RISW/SPA 122

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.F. Bevan, Sea Pilot House, Swansea forwarding a copy of the previous letter. 30 July 1935RISW/SPA 123

Letter from V.H. Caine, Simpson Bros. Ltd., Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding docking arrangements for M.V. Strilingshire. 7 Aug. 1935RISW/SPA 124

Letter from H.D. Owen, Lloyds Bank Limited, Swansea to the Pilot in Charge, Swansea responding to a letter informing him that J.G. Byrne will in future sign cheques instead of C.Green. 9 Aug. 1935RISW/SPA 125

Letter from W.F. Bevan, Pilot in Charge to Lloyd's Bank, Ltd. informing him that J.G. Byrne will in future sign cheques. 9 Aug. 1935RISW/SPA 126

Letter from A.O. Richards, Britannia Steam Towing Co. Ltd., Swansea to Captain Cleaves, Swansea complaining of action taken when M.V. New Zealand Star was docking at Swansea. 3 Dec 1935RISW/SPA 127

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Piloage Authority to Captain W.H. Richards, Sea Pilot house, Swansea concerning a complaint regarding S.S. Nils Moller and the verification of the draft of vessels. 17 April 1936RISW/SPA 128

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.J. Evans, Sea pilt house, Swansea regarding the mooring of vessels on the western side of the Swansea harbour entrance between tidal hours. 8 June 1936RISW/SPA 129

Memorandum from W. Haydn, Great Western Railway, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to Sea Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the poor docking of S.S. British Commander and S.S. Gudrun. 22 July 1936RISW/SPA 130

Memorandum from W. Haydn, Great Western Railway, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to Sea Pilot in Charge, Swansea acknowledging receipt of a letter and criticising the actions of the pilots involved. 28 July 1936RISW/SPA 131

Letter from H.W. Morgan, Great Western Railway, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to Sea Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the behaviour of Pilot Pryce Jones at the docking of S.S. Bristol City. 27 Aug. 1936 {2 papers, originally Box 39/369]RISW/SPA 132

Copy letter from R.S. Bevan, Pilot in Charge, Swansea to H.W. Morgan, Dock Master's Office, Swansea explaining the problem at the docking. 29 Aug. 1936RISW/SPA 133

Copy letter from J.T. Edmunds, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning the marking of sewer outfall pipes at Mumbes Head. 7 Oct. 1936RISW/SPA 134

Letter from J.R. Heath, Borough Engineer's Department, Swansea to Councillor C. Hayward, Swansea concerning public lighting at Harding's Path. 10 Feb. 1937RISW/SPA 135

Copy letter from W.G. Mendus, Burgess and Co. Ltd., Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding docking arrangements. 28 April 1937RISW/SPA 136

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.F. Bevan, Sea Pilots House, Swansea accompanying a copy of the above letter. 30 AprilRISW/SPA 137

Copy letter from H.M. coastguard, Distrct Officer regarding the erection of datum post near Blackpill. 12 July 1937RISW/SPA 138

Letter from [Swansea Piloage Authority] to The District Officer, H.M. Coastgaurd, Swansea acknowledging receipt of a letter. 14 July 1937RISW/SPA 139

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain T.R. Screech, Swansea accompanying copies of letters. 14 July 1937RISW/SPA 140

Letter from Pilot in Charge to Captain Hayden, Dock Master's Office, Swansea requesting that pilots lock in first when practicable. 2 Oct. 1937RISW/SPA 141

Letter from N. Hayden, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots, Swansea in reply to the previous letter. 4 Oct. 1936RISW/SPA 142

Letter from N. Hayden, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to The Pilot Master, Swansea giving notice that vessels of a draft between 19-22 feet cannot be accepted. 1 Nov. 1937RISW/SPA 143

Letter from G.W. Fox, Sketty, Swansea to the Sea Pilots, Swansea applying for reinstatement into the service. 3 Dec. 1937RISW/SPA 144

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to The Pilot Section Master, Swansea asking that sea pilots be instructed to extend their time of leaving the roads as much as possible. 6 Dec. 1937RISW/SPA 145

Copy letter from R. Came, Simpson Brothers Ltd., Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding problems at the docking of S.S. Hertford. 21 Jan. 1938RISW/SPA 146

Letter from W. Haydn, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to The Pilot master, Swansea criticising Pilot G. Byrne's handling of the sailing of S.S. Star. 31 Jan. 1938RISW/SPA 147

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain M. Mitchell, Pilot House, Swansea responding to the above letter. 31 Jan. 1938RISW/SPA 148

Letter from T.B. Lloyd, Master of the M.V. Lucerna, Avonmouth to The Pilot Master, Swansea informing him that his vessel will be leaving on Sunday and asking for a Swansea Pilot to relive the Avon Pilot at Barry Roads. 11 March 1938RISW/SPA 149

Letter from W. Haydn, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to The Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the docking of S.S. Deerpooland criticising the behaviour of Pilot L. Watkins. 15 March 1938RISW/SPA 150

Letter from W Haydn, dock Master's Office, Swansea to The Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the behaviour of Pilot L. Watkins. 21 March 1938RISW/SPA 151

Letter from G.R. Jenkins, Preston to the Swansea Sea Pilots thanking them for their courtesy and assistance. 12 April 1938RISW/SPA 152

Letter from J.S. Edmunds, Dock Manager's Office, Port Talbot to Captain Bevan thanking the Sea Pilots for their congratulations on his new appointment. 1 June 1938RISW/SPA 153

Notes regarding an interview with Sir J.H. Inskip, Secretary of the United Kingdom Pilots' Association. 8 June 1938RISW/SPA 154

Notes of a Meeting held at the Mercantile Marine Department, Board of Trade, Westminster. 15 June 1938RISW/SPA 155

Copy letter from Clifford Gibbons on behalf of P.H. Coward & sons, Swansea to S. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority requesting that Sea Pilots ask the Captains permission before blowing for outside boatsmen. 10 June 1938RISW/SPA 156

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain R.S. Bevan regarding the above letter. 13 June 1938RISW/SPA 157

Letter from W. Haydn, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to The Pilot in Charge, Swansea complaining that Captain Chapman had brought S.S. Clan Buchanan into the channel late. 30 June 1938RISW/SPA 158

Letter from Pilot Master, Swansea to Mr & Mrs H.W. Baxter, Swansea expressing the Pilots sympathy on the death of Captain Brinley Connick. 5 Aug. 1938RISW/SPA 159

Letter from James G. Byrne, Sketty, Swansea to Captain Clement, Sea Pilot House, Swansea informing of his formal resignation from the Pilots Service. 21 Oct. 1938RISW/SPA 160

Letter from W.C. Watkins, Sketty, Swansea to Captain W. Clement. Sea Pilot House, Swansea informing of hid resignation from the Pilots Service. 26 Oct. 1938RISW/SPA 161

Letter from W.H. Richards, Swansea to Captain W. Clement, Sea pilot House, Swansea informing of his resignation from the Pilots Service. 28 Nov. 1938RISW/SPA 162

Letter from W. F. Bevan, Pilot house, Swansea to Harry [W.H. Watkins] expressing regret at his resignation. 8 Dec. 1938RISW/SPA 163

Letter from Harry [W.H. Watkins], Swansea to Bill [W.F. Bevan] thanking him for his letter. 9 Dec. 1938RISW/SPA 164

Letter from Houlder Brothers &co, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning the docking of S.S. Elstree Grange. 16 Dec. 1938RISW/SPA 165

Conference Report, 1939 1939RISW/SPA 166

Letter from F.W. Rawlinson, The Royal Merchant Navy School to Swansea Sea Pilots asking for a continuation of the Swansea Sea Pilot's Annual subscription. 27 Jan. 1939RISW/SPA 167

Letter from W.J. Evans, Pilot in charge to Bristol Channel Pilots Association enclosing a form of indemnity. 2 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 168

Letter from D. Edgar Morris, Bristol Channel Pilots Association concerning the rounding up of finances of the defunct association. 2 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 169

Letter from F.W. Rawlinson, The Royal Merchant Navy School to W.J. Evans Pilot House, Swansea regarding a two year subscription and enclosing a receipt. 7 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 170

Letter from Houlder Brothers & co., Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning the docking of S.S. Montreal City. 13 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 171

Letter from J.J. Thompson, the Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to E.G. Byrnes, Swansea informing him that since leaving the Sea Service and joining the Sea Pilots he is no longer eligible for full membership. 24 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 172

Letter from R.W. Hickling, Navigators and General insurance Company to E.G. Byrne, Swansea enclosing two proposal forms for insurance. 25 Feb. 1939RISW/SPA 173

Receipt from W.J. E., Bristol Channel Pilots' Association paid to Swansea Sea Pilots. 1 March 1939RISW/SPA 174

Letter from Rees Griffiths on behalf of Franklin Thomas & Co, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning the docking of S.S. Olev. 17 March 1939RISW/SPA 175

Copy letter from W.J. Evans, Pilot in Charge to Captain Leun complaining that the outside dredger did not leave enough room for three steamers to pass. 3 April 1939RISW/SPA 176

Letter from the Air Raid Precautions Officer informing that the Royal Air Force would be unable to take part in the Black Out. 12 May 1939RISW/SPA 177

Letter from B.A. Luen, Dock master's Office, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots concerning the lack of co-operation of the Dredging craft. 6 April 1939RISW/SPA 178

Letter from B.A. Luen, Dock Master's Office, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots concerning signals from steamer to tug boats. 21 April 1939RISW/SPA 179

Notes of an informal meeting held at Cardiff Pilotage Office regarding compulsory pilotage. 26 May 1939RISW/SPA 180

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.J. Evans, Sea Pilot House, Swansea regarding Air Raid Precautions proposed Black Out. 6 June 1939RISW/SPA 181

Letter from Bruce Engvall, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots. Regarding the position of Vice Presidency. 9 June 1939RISW/SPA 182

Letter from A.K. Miller, Swansea to the Pilot Master concerning the ships papers of vessel Lucerna and Lumen. 10 June 1939RISW/SPA 183

Receipt for a parcel of ships papers from Lucerna. 10 June 1939RISW/SPA 184

Receipt for parcel of ships papers from Lumen. 10 June 1939RISW/SPA 185

Special notice issued by the Air Raid Precautions department of County Borough of Swansea regarding the Black Out. 15 June 1939RISW/SPA 186

Copy letter from W.J. Evans, Pilot House, Swansea to The Dock master, Swansea concerning small vessels calling at the King's Dock Jetty for their docking orders and the probability of an accident. 30 June 1939RISW/SPA 187

Letter from G.H. Hindass, Kent, to the United Kingdom Pilotage Authority, Swansea concerning an article written by D.J. Davies, Swansea Sea Pilot, published in the Pilot. 22 June 1939RISW/SPA 188

Copy of the article written by D.J. Davies titled 'Drifting Along'. [1939]RISW/SPA 189

Draft letter from J.S. Page, Station Officer, Mumbles, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots complaining about the behaviour of the pilots. 31 July 1939RISW/SPA 190

Note concerning Pantelis Greek regarding previous letter. 31 July 1939RISW/SPA 191

Letter from J.S. Page, Station Officer, Mumbles, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots complaining about the behaviour of the pilots. 31 July 1939RISW/SPA 192

Admiralty Notices to Mariners. 19 Aug. 1939RISW/SPA 193

Notice from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea regarding the Air Raid Precautions warning agreement. 28 Aug. 1939RISW/SPA 194

Receipt signed by 19 pilots acknowledging having instructions regarding lights at King's dock locks issued by Swansea Port Emergency Committee. 6 Sept. 1939RISW/SPA 195

List of pilots and crew of Pilot Boats to whom gas masks have been issued. -Sept. 1939RISW/SPA 196

Letter from R.J. Bevan, Pilot Master to S.C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning a meeting of the Sea Pilots to discuss changes in terms of employment. 12 Oct. 1939RISW/SPA 197

Receipt for payment of death benefit in respect of W.J. Davies, deceased. 27 Oct. 1939RISW/SPA 198

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain R.S. Bevan, Pilot House Swansea giving an extract of a letter from Messrs. Coast Lines Ltd. 24 Nov. 1939RISW/SPA 199

Letter from Swansea Pilotage Authority to Sir John H. Inskip, Bristol asking his opinion on a pilotage question. 1 Dec. 1939RISW/SPA 200

Reply from John H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilot's Association to C.E. Mock, Swansea to previous letter. 4 Dec. 1939RISW/SPA 201

Draft letter from Swansea Sea Pilots to the Liverpool Pilotage Service expressing sympathy to the service and the bereaved families on the loss of lives from the Pilot Cutter No.1. [1939]RISW/SPA 202

Reply from Arthur H. Evans, Liverpool Pilot's Association to R.S. Bevan, Pilot House, Swansea to previous letter. 6 Dec. 1939RISW/SPA 203

Letter from Registrar General, London to Swansea Sea Pilots, Swansea regarding the service of Commander Y. Mc L. Cleeves. 13 Feb. 1940RISW/SPA 204

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J. Rice, Pilot Master, Swansea accompanying General Notes regarding Salvage. 24 Feb. 1940RISW/SPA 205

Letter from John H. Inskip, United Kingdon Pilots' Association giving notice of the next Annual conference of the Association. 28 March 1940RISW/SPA 206

Letter from Edward Griffiin, The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to E.G. Byrne, Pilot house, Swansea regarding ameeting of the Pilots. 11 June 1940RISW/SPA 207

An amendment to an Area Memorandum from Vice Admiral W. Tomkinson, Cardiff. 2 June 1940RISW/SPA 208

Copy Memorandum from Flag Officer in Charge, Cardiff to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding instructions for examination of ships. 4 June 1940RISW/SPA 209

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.J. Evans enclosing a copy letter from Percival, Captain in Charge, Royal Naval Base, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the transport of persons between shore and ships in Swansea Bay, 11 June 1940. 13 June 1940RISW/SPA 210

Letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding a meeting as to extending precautions to prevent enemy aircraft locating the port. 25 June 1940RISW/SPA 211

Letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the dredged channel lighting. 27 June 1940RISW/SPA 212

Letter from The Flag Officer in Charge, Cardiff to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding alterations to Navigation Lights. 30 June 1940RISW/SPA 213

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea to Captain W.J. Evans, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding alterations to Navigation Lights. 1 July 1940RISW/SPA 214

Four copies of notes titled 'Bristol channel Lights'. [1940]RISW/SPA 215

Confidential letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.J. Evans, Pilot in Charge, Swansea enclosing a copy memorandum from Naval Control Service Officer H.M.S. Lucifer, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the Extinction of Navigational Lights, 16 July 1940 17 July 1940RISW/SPA 216

Two letters with envelope from Edward Griffin, Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to Captain E.G. Byrne regarding application forms for Sea Pilots. 19 and 23 July 1940RISW/SPA 217

Letter from E.H. Slater, Dock Master, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots regarding S.S. Penhale. 26 July 1940RISW/SPA 218

Letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the S.S. Penhale. 30 July 1940RISW/SPA 219

Two letters from H.W Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to Pilot in Charge, Swansea sending thanks from the Port Emergency Committee. 3 Aug. 1940RISW/SPA 220

Letter from Lawrence White, The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to Captain E.G. Byrne regarding the return of completed membership books. 20 Aug. 1940RISW/SPA 221

Letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manager's Office, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the preparations to be made in the event of evacuation of all civil personnel from the dock. 6 Sept. 1940RISW/SPA 222

Letter from Sidney C. Jenkins, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain T.R. Screech, Pilot Master, Swansea enclosing a copy letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Manger's Office, Swansea to S.C. Jenkins, regarding the immobilisation scheme and the evacuation of workmen, 7 Sept. 1940 9 Sept. 1940RISW/SPA 223

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S. Henson, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding a list of deductions to be made from the next pay for income tax. 8 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 224

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S.J. Hanson, Pilot Master, Swansea enclosing a copy letter from Fred A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Shipping Representative, Swansea Area to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding problems with docking of tankers, 9 Aug. 1941 9 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 225

Reply from S.J. Hanson, Pilot in Charge, Swansea to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to previous letter. 11 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 226

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S.J. Hanson, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding the license of Mr Angus MacInnes. 12 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 227

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the complaint of F.A. Rees and enclosing copies of letters received from Mr Rees, 12-16 Aug. 1941 18 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 228

Copy letter from A. Broadley, ministry of War Transport to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding payment and expenses of pilots. 21 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 229

Letter from H.S. Munn, Bristol Tanker Co. Ltd, Surrey to the Pilot Master, Swansea applying for a post as a Swansea Sea Pilot. 25 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 230

Copy letter from Vice Admiral W. Tomkinson, flag Officer in Charge, Cardiff to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding Bristol Channel Pilotage. 26 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 231

Letter from ministry of War Transport Shipping Representative to Captain S.J. Hanson, Swansea Pilotage Authority looking for support for Captain L. Hill as candidate for the post of pilot. 28 Aug. 1941RISW/SPA 232

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S.J. Hanson regarding 20 police passes for working pilots. 2 Sept. 1941RISW/SPA 233

Copy letter from Sea Pilot House, Swansea to Masters of the Pilot Cutter Roger Beck, Swansea regarding complaints of the neglect of pilots waiting to be landed. 19 Sept. 1941RISW/SPA 234

Letter from Cliff, Sea Pilot House, Swansea to Sid [Sidney C. Jenkins] regarding informing him of an obstruction in the channel. 22 Sept. 1941RISW/SPA 235

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S.J. Hanson, Pilot Master, Swansea giving advanced information for Bristol Channel Pilots. 22 Sept. 1941RISW/SPA 236

Letter from Frank Wright, Sketty, Swansea to The Sea Pilots, Swansea thanking them for their expression of sympathy. 25 Sept. 1941RISW/SPA 237

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain S.J. Hanson, Pilot master, Swansea regarding Bristol Channel Pilotage. 4 Oct. 1941RISW/SPA 238

Letter from A. Rice, Harbour Pilot, Swansea to Swansea Sea Pilots thanking them for the appointment of his son Captain A. Rice. 7 Oct. 1941RISW/SPA 239

Letter from F.G. Knott, Port Talbot Pilotage Authority to Captain Hanson, Swansea Sea Pilots thanking them for their expression of sympathy on the death of Pilot G.C. Fairweather. 6 Nov. 1941RISW/SPA 240

Copy letter from A. Braodley, Ministry of War Transport to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding a byelaw. 11 Nov. 1941RISW/SPA 241

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.F. Bevan, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning pilots income tax earnings. 10 April 1942RISW/SPA 242

Two copy letters from J.H. Inskip, Bristol to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority giving his legal opinion on an order by the flag Officer, Cardiff. 27 May and 3 June 1942RISW/SPA 243

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain Pryce J. Jones, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding regulations for the replacement of rubber boots. 7 Sept. 1942RISW/SPA 244

Letter from W. N. Morris, Pilotage Office, Cardiff to The Swansea Pilots asking their representatives to attend a meeting at Cardiff. 9 Sept. 1942RISW/SPA 245

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain Pryce J. Jones, Pilot Master, Swansea notifying him of a Wreck Buoy over the wrecked dredger. 19 Sept. 1942RISW/SPA 246

Copy letter from Fred A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Swansea to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the non docking of the tanker George W. McKnight. 29 Sept. 1942RISW/SPA 247

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Section Master, Swansea informing of arrangement for the repair of a bridge between the King and Prince Docks. 22 Oct. 1942RISW/SPA 248

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea confirming a telephone conversation. 2 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 249

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding the position of the R.A.F. Mooring Buoy at Mumbles. 7 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 250

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding a signal from the Naval Base concerning shaded lights being visible from a salvage vessel. 13 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 251

Letter and a copy from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding the definition of territorial limits. 16 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 252

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding the signing of pilotage forms. 17 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 253

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea requesting that pilots insert on their pilotage cards the gross tonnage of the vessel. 17 Nov. 1942RISW/SPA 254

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding Emergency Powers (Defence) Navigation Order No. 17.1942 3 Dec. 1942RISW/SPA 255

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea regarding priority travel permits. 3 Dec. 1942RISW/SPA 256

Copy letter from Pilot Master to Secretary, Trinity House, Tower Hill, London requesting that the Swansea Sea Pilots be issued with Deep Sea Pilotage Certificates. 11 Dec. 1942RISW/SPA 257

Letter from [S.C. Jenkins] to The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union giving details of the death of Captain James George Chapman. 16 Dec. 1942RISW/SPA 258

Letter from Lawrence White, The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to Sidney C. Jenkins, Sea Pilot House, Swansea stating that regulations prevent Mrs Chapman, widow receiving a widow's pension. 24 Dec. 1942RISW/SPA 259

Letter from Pilot in Charge to L.White, Bristol Channel Secretary, Navigators and Engineer Officers Union, Cardiff regarding payments of members. 4 Feb. 1943RISW/SPA 260

Two letters from S.S. Stephens. Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea confirming a telephone conversation regarding firing practice. 9 Feb. 1943RISW/SPA 261

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning the use of clothing coupons for pilots' uniforms. 2 March 1943RISW/SPA 262

Letter from Lawrence White, The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union, Cardiff to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding arrangements for the payments of subscribers. 5 March 1943RISW/SPA 263

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea enclosing a copy letter from F.A. Rees, Ministry of war Transport, Shipping Representative, Swansea concerning problems relating to the docking of S.S. Fort Yale, 8 march 1943 9 March 1943RISW/SPA 264

Letter from SS. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning the implications of Navigation order No. 17. 25 March 1943RISW/SPA 265

Letter from SS. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning arrangements for pilots' income tax. 27 March 1943RISW/SPA 266

Letter from SS. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning income tax. 10 April 1943RISW/SPA 267

Letter from SS. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning income tax. 12 April 1943RISW/SPA 268

Letter from Pilot House, Swansea to Sir John Inskip, Bristol concerning the implications of Navigation Order No. 17. 15 April 1943RISW/SPA 269

Copy letter from F.A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Shipping Representative regarding Pilotage Navigation order No. 17. 28 April 1943RISW/SPA 270

Swansea Pilotage Authority list of amounts (of tax) collected at source, 1 Nov. 1942-30 April 1943. 1943RISW/SPA 271

Letter of thanks from Howard Cundell, Croyden to Captain Bevan and the Swansea Sea Pilots. 17 May 1943RISW/SPA 272

Letter from W.L. Bevan to Commander Howard Cundell, Croyden in reply to previous letter. 21 May 1943RISW/SPA 273

Letter from D.G. Jones and G.W. Fox to Swansea Pilot Boat Co. Ltd., Swansea making an application for a fortnight's leave with pay. 8 July 1943RISW/SPA 274

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain T.R. Screech, Pilot Master, Swansea asking for information about the docking of S.S. Empire Coleridge. 15 July 1943RISW/SPA 275

Letter from William Hughes, Llanelly to the Swansea Sea Pilots to accompanying a memorandum sent to Sir J.H. Inskip. 27 July 1943RISW/SPA 276

Letter from E.N. Slater, Dock master, Swansea to Captain Price Jones, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning vessels passing the dredgers when docking. 28 Aug. 1943RISW/SPA 277

Copy letter from J.H. Inskip, United Kingdom Pilot's Association to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning pilots and home guard duties. 2 Sept. 1943RISW/SPA 278

Two copies of a list of instructions for piloting vessels into Swansea Harbour issued by N.C.S.O. 11 Sept. 1943RISW/SPA 279

Copy letter from H.W. Morgan, Dock Master's Office, Swansea concerning dredging signals. 8 Oct. 1943RISW/SPA 280

Copy letter from B.H. Heun, Dock Master's Office, Swansea regarding docking of Mount Kyllene. 11 Oct. 1943RISW/SPA 281

Copy letter from Captain C.S. Inglis, Royal Naval Base, Swansea concerning a collision between Swansea Pilot Boat Roger Beck and M.B. Edenvale. 12 Oct. 1943RISW/SPA 282

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning the docking of S.S. Mount Kyllene. 22 Oct. 1943RISW/SPA 283

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot master, Swansea concerning the docking of Philander C. Knox and the poor Pilotage service. 23 Oct. 1943RISW/SPA 284

Tow copies of a letter from C.S. Inglis, Captain in Charge, Royal Navy Base, Swansea regarding A.R.P. orders for ships proceeding to Bristol Channel ports, with a covering letter from S.S. Stephens to Captain J.R. Sydeny. 3 Nov. 1943RISW/SPA 285

Letter from S.S Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning A.R.P. Gas Training. 5 Nov. 1943RISW/SPA 286

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot Master, Swansea concerning the docking of tankers Conastoga, Murfreesboro and Samoset. 11 Nov. 1943RISW/SPA 287

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot master, Swansea enclosing two copies of a letter from W. Vernon Beard, Swansea General and Eye Hospital. 20 Dec. 1943RISW/SPA 288

Copy letter from Temperley, Tilly and Hayward, West Hartlepool to Messrs. Gilbert, Robertson & co., Cardiff concerning compensation for assistance in salvaging the Yearby. 1 Dec. 1943RISW/SPA 289

Copy letter from Ivor Williams on behalf of Messrs. Gilbert, Robertson & co., Cardiff concerning compensation for assistance in salvaging the Yearby. 3 Dec. 1943RISW/SPA 290

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Swansea informing him that wreck no. 49 has been removed. 9 Dec. 1943RISW/SPA 291

Letter from Pilot in Charge to The Navigators & Engineer Officers Union enclosing a cheque. 6 Jan. 1943RISW/SPA 292

Bundle of letters between Lawrence White, Bristol Channel Secretary and Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the insurance of pilots. 7 Jan. 24 Feb. 1943RISW/SPA 293

Letter from F. Miller, The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding the death of Captain J.G. Byrne. 7 Jan. 1944RISW/SPA 294

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot Master, Swansea inviting all pilots to a lecture by Bruce Belfrage. 7 Jan. 1944RISW/SPA 295

Copy letter from Captain C.S. Inglis, Naval Base to Captain Slater, Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning the movement of ships from anchorage to docks. 11 Jan. 1944RISW/SPA 296

Receipt from The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union addressed to Captain C.F. David, Swansea. 18 Jan. 1944RISW/SPA 297

Copy letter from C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea to F.A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Shipping Representative giving Captain A. Geen's report on the docking of S.S. Robert Toombes and S.S. Florence Crittendon. -Feb. 1944RISW/SPA 298

Copy letter from F.A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Shipping Representative complaining in the delay in docking the tanker FortFetterman. 8 March 1944RISW/SPA 299

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain T.R. Screech, Pilot in Charge, Swansea asking for an explanation of the events reported in F.A. Rees' letter. 10 March 1944RISW/SPA 300

Copy letter from T.R. Screech, Pilot in Charge, Swansea to Swansea Pilotage Authority requesting a reconsideration of the Authority's decision not to appoint new pilots. 20 March 1944RISW/SPA 301

Letter from S.J.H., Pilot in Charge to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority concerning pilotage outside the Western Limits of the district. 19 May 1944RISW/SPA 302

Memorandum concerning Defence Regulations - Navigation Order No. 31, 1944. issued by Captain C.S. Inglis, Naval Officer in Charge. 30 May 1944RISW/SPA 303

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in charge, Swansea regarding copies of Swansea Public Transport Regulations. 3 June 1944RISW/SPA 304

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea concerning district pilotage. 5 June 1944RISW/SPA 305

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Pilot in Charge, Swansea asking him to prepare a scheme of work to satisfy the request from the Naval Base for a number of pilots to always be on the cutter both by day and night. 11 June 1944RISW/SPA 306

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea enclosing a copy letter from C.T. Bones of T.H. Couch Limited, Swansea concerning an incident involving West Cheswald, 14 June 1944. 20 June 1944RISW/SPA 307

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David regarding the Triennial Election, 1944. 15 June 1944RISW/SPA 308

Letter from The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea listing Swansea pilots whose insurance was due for renewal. 16 June 1944RISW/SPA 309

Letter from [C.F. David] to Navigators and Engineer Officers Union in reply to previous letter. 20 June 1944RISW/SPA 310

Letter to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority informing that the contents of Messrs T.H. Couch's letter have been brought to the attention of the pilots. 21 June 1944RISW/SPA 311

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea stating that three tugs were used in each case when docking 3 vessels. 24 June 1944RISW/SPA 312

Letter to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority in reply to previous letter. 27 June 1944RISW/SPA 313

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding S.S. James Ives, Frank Wiggins and Anthony Wayne. 27 June 1944RISW/SPA 314

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot in charge, Swansea calling an Emergency Meeting of the Authority regarding a complaint. 3 July 1944RISW/SPA 315

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Pilot in Charge, Swansea informing of the results of the Emergency Meeting. 10 July 1944RISW/SPA 316

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding a new scheme of work. 17 July 1944RISW/SPA 317

Copy letter from V.H.T. Came, on behalf of Simpson Brothers (Swansea) Ltd. to S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority expressing dissatisfaction with the pilots' explanation of the use of three tugs. 18 July 1944RISW/SPA 318

Two copies of a letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain J.R. Sydney, Swansea regarding the contents of V.H.T. Came's letter. 20 July 1944RISW/SPA 319

Copy letter from F.A. Rees, Ministry of War Transport, Shipping Representative regarding the appointment of pilots. 21 July 1944RISW/SPA 320

Copy letter from Pilot in charge to Swansea Pilotage Authority regarding the incidence of using three tugs. 26 July 1944RISW/SPA 321

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain A.S.J. Geen, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding a complaint from the Naval Base concerning the number of pilots on board a cutter. 3 Aug. 1944RISW/SPA 322

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain W.F. Bevan, Pilot in Charge, Swansea concerning a complaint regarding The Cabins. 26 Oct. 1944RISW/SPA 323

Letter from S.S. Stephens, Swansea Pilotage Authority to Captain T.R. Screech, Pilot in Charge, Swansea regarding a letter of appreciation for help by the pilots since D-Day., from F.A. Rees, ministry of War Transport. 16 Nov. 1944RISW/SPA 324

Memorandum from The Navigators and Engineer Officers Union to Captain C.F. David, Pilot in Charge asking him to amend his cheque. 15 Jan. 1944RISW/SPA 325

Bundle of miscellaneous letters relating to the Swansea Pilotage Authority. n.d. [1940s]RISW/SPA 326

Miscellaneous Papers Relating To Swansea Pilotage Authority, [1940s]RISW SPA/6/hub