1st April 2026:
Emperor of India Bell Found
The bell from Cosens’ paddle steamer Emperor of India has turned up in a house clearance in Southbourne of a property owned by the estate of the granddaughter of a
April 2026 Updated 5th April:
More Weymouth Mariners
Looking through copies of the Dorset Echo from days gone by provides a fascinating insight into the ups, downs and other vagaries about Weymouth and its nautical community. The dominant
31st March 2026:
Don’t miss KC’s only planned trip to Totnes in 2026
Join Kingswear Castle on Tuesday 8th September 2026 for her only planned sailing to Totnes this year. Kingswear Castle will depart Dartmouth at 3.30pm, call at Totnes 5.15pm, due back
31st March 1957:
Cdr Johnston DSC RN (Rtd)
Following the departure of Captain Baker at the end of the 1956 season, Cosens appointed Cdr T Johnston to become their Bournemouth manager in March 1957 to take his place.