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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yesterday was incredible, finally seeing the plaque to #ThomasAlderson be unveiled on the site of Foley's Café, bombed by the Luftwaffe in August 1940. #bridlington #projects #wartime #georgecross #heroes #blitz #ww2 #plaque #memorial #yorkshire #unveiling #ceremony

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This Thursday an official unveiling will honour George Cross holder Thomas Alderson for what him and his team did during the Second World War bombing raids on #Bridlington. #thomasalderson #airraids #ww2 #alderson #history #georgecross #heroes #arp #foleyscafe #remembering

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Saw these at the corner of Queen Street/Manor Street in #Bridlington, a #postbox topper with #Lobster Capital on. These are really great and I do love seeing them when walking around, and it seems they're becoming more popular as more and more interesting ideas are knitted together.

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Attacked by U-boats, wrecked off the south coast of England, used as a hulk in Plymouth then renamed Arcadian and sent back to sea. Can you help me trace the history of this ship and those who sailed on her? #hmhsasturias #hospitalship #wwi #shipwreck #uboat #asturias #rmsp #liner #plymouth

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It's been a while since I did a blog post, so today I have written about shipwrecks of Cornwall, some of the wrecks, memorials and places visited during my research for an upcoming book. #cornwall #shipwrecks #history #research #cornishhistory disasters-shipwrecks.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The Shipwrecks of Cornwall

After the success of a number of books on lost ships, most recently Shipwrecks of the Solent, I was tasked with writing a similar one for th...

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When the Hera sank in 1914 killing 19 people, fifteen of the recovered bodies were laid head-to-foot instead of side-by-side, making this mass grave the longest grave in Britain. #shipwreck #cornwall #history #grave #churchyard #veryan #cornishcoast www.youtube.com/shorts/l_H_V...

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Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 94: The wreck of the Hera and Britain's longest grave.

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Really pleased to finally have all 31 published books in one photo, my next book is not due out until the end of the year so thought I'd do one of these now. #research #books #author #history #disasters #shipwrecks #military #navy #fiction #nonfiction #mysteries #archives #novels #railways

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Following on from my Facebook post about the Gibraltar Air Disaster, a video for my History Bites channel on YouTube. www.youtube.com/shorts/nizoV...

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Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 90: The Gibraltar Air Disaster

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

My lastest episode of History Bites is at the grave of Titanic quartermaster Robert Hitchens on the anniversary of the sinking. #titanic #aberdeen #shipwreck #history #anniversary #cemetery #grave www.youtube.com/shorts/sdSLb...

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Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 88: The Titanic's Quartermaster

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Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A delightful tour of one of the Queens of the sea. Thanks Richard - I’m fascinated with these historic ships. @wreckmasterjay #museums #museumfromhome #maritime #historicships mainlymuseums.com/post/1089/qu...

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Queen Mary – California

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Great work remembering those who lost their lives.

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Finally got all my #books together for the obligatory photograph of the front covers, also took a few pics of specific genres should anybody be interested. 29 books in total with genres on - #Shipwrecks #Titanic #Yorkshire History #Bridlington #History #Railway #disasters

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The latest episode of #History Bites looks at the war memorial at #EdinburghWaverley railway station. So many names it is hard to imaging them all being stood in front of you. #scottishhistory #scotland #warmemorial @britwarmemorial.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/Zmef3...

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Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 86: Edinburgh Waverley war memorial

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Today is publishing day! Titanic - The Movie Ships is out now and can be purchased either from myself direct or via this link. Please do leave a review of my books if you can it is really appreciated. #titanic #movieships #rmstitanic #QueenMary #raisethetitanic www.amazon.co.uk/Titanic-Movi...

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Titanic: The Movie Ships

Buy Titanic: The Movie Ships by Jones, Richard M. (ISBN: 9798275177855) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

It is always great to see my latest history page in the Bridlington Echo, this December's edition talks about William Becker and the 1917 Halifax explosion. #bridlingtonecho #halifaxexplosion1917 #bridlington #albertmedal #hero #author #blueplaque #history #ssmontblanc #halifax #newspaper

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Who was Norman Fowler? This is my mission at the moment to find out more about a young man who died on board a raft in the Atlantic after initially surviving the sinking of his ship, the Lulworth Hill. #sslulworthhill #normanfowler #shipwreck #merchantnavy #bridlington #eastyorkshire #survival

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

This December's edition of Ships Monthly has three parts dedicated to the #Titanic, one of which was written by myself talking about the ships of the Titanic story, a combination of 1912 and modern day vessels that have been instrumental in the history of this tragic yet iconic #liner.

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The front cover for the upcoming book on the ships used in the Titanic movies has been released today. Official publishing date is 1 December 2025. #titanic #movieships #rmstitanic #history #maritimehistory #oceanliner #author #books #publishing #historical #maritime #research #anighttoremember

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today marks 100 years since the loss of the #M1, during a routine training exercise in the English Channel, when the Swedish ship #Vidar collided with her while submerged and sank with all 69 crew. #royalnavy #submarine #remembrance #lestweforget #navalhistory #maritimehistory #shipwreck

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

My latest article on Mainly Museums talks about the Yorkshire Wolds Railway highlighting the remarkable work the volunteers here do to preserve our railway heritage. #yorkshirewoldsrailway #railway #heritage #yorkshire #ywr #railwayhistory #volunteers #trains mainlymuseums.com/post/1397/th...

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The Yorkshire Wolds Railway

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Well the books are finally here! After several years of working hard I can now finally announce the release of my 28th book, Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster. #hullparagon #paragon27 #author #publishing #history #books #railcrash #raildisaster #railwayhistory #Hull #yorkshire

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Another 25 year anniversary, this time for a rail crash that simply should not have been allowed to happen. A broken rail brought train off the tracks at Hatfield in Hertfordshire. #Hatfieldrailcrash #hatfield #raildisaster #remembering #anniversary #railwayhistory

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Today after several years of hard work I can now announce that the release date for Paragon '27 - The Hull Rail Disaster is going to be 3 November 2025. #paragon27 #hullrailcrash #hull #hullparagon #withernsea #history #disasters #railcrash #traincrash #railways #eastyorkshire

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Final push for any information on the story of the SS Lulworth Hill and the rescue by HMS Rapid of the two survivors. Please message or email if you can help in any way. #navalhistory #maritimehistory #lulworthhill #ww2 #rescue #hmsrapid #leonardodavinci #georgemedal #writing

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Very pleased to announce that I will be featured in October's edition of Ships Monthly where I have written about five shipwrecks of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. #shipsmonthly #shipwrecks #royalnavy #hmshood #hmsarkroyal #hmsbarham #hmsprinceofwales #hmsroyaloak #ww2 #magazine

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

My 27th book released today! The Titanic Fleet tells you the story of the ships involved in the story of the Titanic in 1912. #rmstitanic #titanic #amberley #olympic #britannic #whitestarline #cunardline #liners #ships #maritimehistory #history #richardmjones #author #releaseday

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Another day, another two talks...... starting with my very popular #Shipwrecks of the #RoyalNavy for Gosport Heritage Open Days, then in the later afternoon I entertained the residents of a c care home with the history of #Pirates

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Episode 82 of History Bites is at the site of the 1915 rail disaster at Quintinshill that killed over 200 people, most of the soldiers heading to the trenches. #quintinshill #gretnagreen #railcrash #railwayhistory #wwi #tragedy #history #memorial #plaque youtube.com/shorts/ymyDf...

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Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 82: The Quintinshill Rail Disaster

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Today I will be at Gosport Museum doing two talks for #GosportHeritageOpenDays. At 1230 I will be hosting Against All Odds, missions by the #RoyalNavy that really should not not have worked......but they did! One of these was what happened to HMS #Campbeltown. #ww2 #gosport #museum

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

No idea why the delay but now the book is available to buy as from yesterday. Don't forget there is a launch event where I will speak about the two books on 17th September. #titanic #book #author #shipwreck #wreck @whoi.edu @nautilusint.org @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @thebookshop1933.bsky.social

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Really looking forward to Gosport Heritage Open Days, doing 5 talks in three days followed by a book launch so not a bad week! #ghods #gosportheritageopendays #gosport #hampshire #freeevents #history #titanic #royalnavy #shipwrecks #hovercraft #alverbank #gosportmuseum #gosporthub #heritage

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

After a lot of research and many hours of hard work I am very pleased to launch TWO books on the Titanic to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the wreck. #booklaunch #titanic #history #dives #discovery #anniversary #rmstitanic #shipwrecks #author #writing #TitanicFleet #books

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

No sooner has one project ended then another one begins. I am now researching the air disasters of Great Britain that in many ways have been very much forgotten. If you can help in any way then please get in touch #airdisasters #aircrash #author #research #history #disasters

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

An image from Dundee when I paid a visit to HMS Unicorn, a warship built in Chatham in 1824 and which was brought here in the 1870s to be used as a training ship. #dundee #scotland #historic #museumship #navalhistory #hmsunicorn #unicorn #warship #museum

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Share with all those who love learning about the Titanic, for I have TWO books about to be released in time for the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the wreck. #author #research #titanic #books #launch #release #history #penandsword #amberley #publishing #rmstitanic

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Richard M. Jones @wreckmasterjay.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Another project completed, Yorkshire Railway Disasters was launched at the Yorkshire Wolds Railway and I would like to say a huge thanks to Katy and her team for making this happen. #yorkshirewoldsrailway #yorkshire #railway #disasters #book #launch #richardmjones #disasters #memorials #history

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