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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The story of the wreck of the Admiralty's SS Rosa at North Landing, Flamborough in 1930. Just helped the BBC with this: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Story behind the Flamborough shipwreck revealed at low tide

The Royal Navy's SS Rosa sank off North Landing, on the East Yorkshire coast, in 1930.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The story of the wreck of the Admiralty's SS Rosa at North Landing, Flamborough in 1930. Just helped the BBC with this: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Story behind the Flamborough shipwreck revealed at low tide

The Royal Navy's SS Rosa sank off North Landing, on the East Yorkshire coast, in 1930.

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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did A Hull Ship Attack New York? Maritime historian Dr Robb Robinson of the Uni of Hull tells the fascinating tale of a bold action by HMS Rose. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5cmz6ke3 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My take on HMS Rose, built by Blaydes in Hull, and played key role in driving George Washington out of New York during American Revolution. Its replica was used in 'Master and Commander' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean': www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nFh...

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Did A Hull Ship Attack New York? Dr Robb Robinson

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

BBC have re-released Kick Murphy Papers. Letters sent home by young Hull sailor from a sailing ship in the 1890s. Pleased to have been involved in this. Have a listen: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hull boy who sailed the world and the mystery of his fateful voyage

Letters discovered in a suitcase tell the story of Michael "Kick" Murphy's time at sea in the 1890s.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A battered suitcase of letters uncovered the remarkable story of Michael "Kick" Murphy, a Victorian Hull teenager who sailed around the world in the 1890s. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hull boy who sailed the world and the mystery of his fateful voyage

Letters discovered in a suitcase tell the story of Michael "Kick" Murphy's time at sea in the 1890s.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

BBC have re-released Kick Murphy Papers. Letters sent home by young Hull sailor from a sailing ship in the 1890s. Pleased to have been involved in this. Have a listen: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hull boy who sailed the world and the mystery of his fateful voyage

Letters discovered in a suitcase tell the story of Michael "Kick" Murphy's time at sea in the 1890s.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

BBC Sounds have launched this piece I made with them to coincide with the move of the Arctic Corsair. Is about about the history of the port of Hull and its docks, Here is the link: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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How building docks helped Hull punch at a global weight

Hull's first dock was dug with pickaxes and wheelbarrows but helped drive the Industrial Revolution.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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How building docks helped Hull punch at a global weight

Hull's first dock was dug with pickaxes and wheelbarrows but helped drive the Industrial Revolution.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Terrier Tuesday. Two photos of our Bella who passed away last year aged seventeen.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Saw anti whaling ship Bandero, being held in Reykjavik yesterday. Operated by conservationist action group, the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, it was boarded by the Icelandic Coast Guard after allegedly entering Iceland's 12-mile territorial waters, apparently heading for Icelandic whaling vessel.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The latest bi-monthly lunch of City of Hull AC old athletes in the Duke of Cumberland, Cottingham. A good time was had by all. Interesting to think that our club - formerly known as Hull Harriers - held its second ever event, a paper chase, from the Duke of Cumberland back in autumn 1882.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Photographs from opening of the excellent 'Reuben Chappell, Master of Masts' exhibition at Goole Museum. Dr Alex Ombler, one of my old students, curated the exhibition. Really worth a visit if you like a combination of art and all things maritime. Excellent documentary to watch there as well.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Dave Ainsworth, Robb Robinson, John Devaney and Pete Blowers, on the way to our marshalling positions near Ferriby Foreshore for the last City of Hull AC Champagne League Race of the 2026 season.

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Ticia Verveer @ticiaverveer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The remains of what is believed to be a Roman port have been dug up on land behind a woman's home in Brough, East Yorkshire.

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Remains of Roman port found behind woman's home in East Yorkshire

The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.

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Angus Young @angusyoung61.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

New weekend long read on the ancient country lane being transformed by our 21st century thirst for energy. New subscribers always welcome. aqyoung61.substack.com/p/a-journey-...

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A journey through time and into the future

From arable farms to wind farms

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Sad state of Poplar Farm. Known to many people from across UK and beyond who pass by when travelling along National Cycle Highway One between Cottingham and Beverley, East Yorkshire. Working farm until sold a few years ago; part of historic fabric of area. Place seems unprotected and vandalised.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The BBC have just republished as part of the Hidden East Yorkshire series, a short piece I made with David Reeves back in 2014 about the role of Beverley Shipyard, Cook, Welton and Gemmell in the Great War. Have a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Hidden East Yorkshire - The shipyard nine miles from the sea - BBC Sounds

Cook, Welton and Gemmell turned Beverley into an unlikely WWI shipbuilding hub.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Hidden East Yorkshire - The shipyard nine miles from the sea - BBC Sounds

Cook, Welton and Gemmell turned Beverley into an unlikely WWI shipbuilding hub.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Some of Yorkshire's most important and fascinating summer maritime events surround Goole's bicentenary celebrations. Products of civic society, locals, library and museum staff. Exhibition of remarkable Goole-born pierhead painter Reuben Chappell now open: www.goole200.org.uk/event/reuben...

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Reuben Chappell: Master Of The Masts - Goole 200

This landmark exhibition celebrates the life and work of Reuben Chappell (1870-1940), the internationally recognised Goole-born artist.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Privileged to be presenting this talk on the largely forgotten but vital role of fishermen and the fishing industry on the maritime front line in the Great War at this year's Staithes Festival. Find out more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...

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Buy tickets – Speaker Robb Robinson - A Forgotten Navy: Fishermen, Fishing Vessels and the Great War at Sea – Staithes Village Memorial Hall

Speaker Robb Robinson - A Forgotten Navy: Fishermen, Fishing Vessels and the Great War at Sea – Staithes Village Memorial Hall, Sun 13 Sep 2026 - During the First World War, 3,000 fishing vessels were...

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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Reuben Chappell: Master Of The Masts - Goole 200

This landmark exhibition celebrates the life and work of Reuben Chappell (1870-1940), the internationally recognised Goole-born artist.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Talking of heatwaves, it is somewhat sobering to think this photograph was taken in the hot summer of 1976 when working at Capper Pass in Melton unloading railway wagons full of tin ore, probably from the Wheal Jane Mine in Cornwall. Had a beard back in those days. It was certainly warm that summer.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Kingston upon Hull and the recognition of US independence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyLE...

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What Role Did Hull Play In The Recognition Of The USA? Dr Robb Robinson

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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

What Role Did Hull Play In The Recognition Of The USA? On July 4th, here’s history boffin Dr Robb Robinson telling the tale of the Hull MP bang at the centre of American Independence. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4jvm2c62 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Akershus Fortress in Oslo. Construction started early 1290s. So much of Norway's history within its walls.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

El Nino current very much in the news. A hundred years ago the RRS William Scoresby left Hull on the first of its pathbreaking southern voyages. The work of the Scoresby and other ships in 1930s added much to our understanding of Pacific Ocean currents. Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino

A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.

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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Which Hull-Built Ship Was Once Commanded by Nelson? Trust maritime expert Dr Robb Robinson to find a link between our city, the great sea lord and Antigua. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ydmfvkay @hulllibraries.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino

A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

See my take on HMS Boreas, built by the Blaydes in Hull and commanded by Nelson in the West Indies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1GY...

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Which Hull-Built Ship Was Once Commanded by Nelson? Dr Robb Robinson

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

See my take on HMS Boreas, built by the Blaydes in Hull and commanded by Nelson in the West Indies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1GY...

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Which Hull-Built Ship Was Once Commanded by Nelson? Dr Robb Robinson

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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The line-up for our event at Humber Business Week is now confirmed. Join us next Weds 12-1 at Hull Truck for a lively and curious hour. Reserve your place here: tinyurl.com/yufbp62e @rosiemillard.bsky.social @paulsewell.bsky.social @hulllibraries.bsky.social

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Another glorious morning to be out and about biking through luxuriant greenery along on our local country tracks.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Listen to Claire Day talking about trawlermen's shore fashion in the 1950s to 1970s. My dad had one with trousers that had 24 inch bottoms: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8NM...

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CuriosityCast Ep.46 - Fishermen's Fashion With Claire Day

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Along the Cleveland Way between Staithes and Runswick Bay a couple of days ago.

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Have a look at this piece we did about identifying a well preserved and long lost shipwreck in the Baltic which turned out to be the brig Regard lost in 1852. Scandinavian divers found the wreck and I was able to help with identifying it from the shipping registers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRuS...

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How Did Ginger Beer Bottle Help Identify A Very Long Lost Hull Ship? Dr Robb Robinson

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Robb Robinson @robb51.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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How Did Ginger Beer Bottle Help Identify A Very Long Lost Hull Ship? Dr Robb Robinson

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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

How Did Ginger Beer Bottles Help Identify A Very Long Lost Hull Ship? Strap in as Dr Robb Robinson of the Uni of Hull brings us a complex tale of history, industry, discovery and fizzy drinks Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mrxunmvd @hulllibraries.bsky.social @uniofhull.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social

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