It was great to meet Wyn, Jeff and Charles recently. Wyn is related by marriage to Les O'Connor who owned Seran between 1956 and 1958 and Jeff and Charles related to Les' business partner, Fred Davies. It was interesting to learn more of Les and Fred and their firm O'Connor and Davies of Llanelli and Port Talbot.
Les O'Connor kept Seran at Llannelli's North Dock from 1957. Only a year earlier, the dock was full of landing craft which their firm were maintaining for the Admiralty ready, if needed, for use during the Suez Crisis. A photo of Seran moored in North Dock in 1957 survives which was particularly interesting, as it shows the configuration of the wheelhouse which was modified to accommodate the twin Lister Blackstone FR3M's which were fitted at the same time and are still with Seran today. The superstructure remained unchanged until the mid 1980's.
Many thanks to Wyn, Jeff and Charles for taking the time to meet and add to the story!
Les O'Connor kept Seran at Llannelli's North Dock from 1957. Only a year earlier, the dock was full of landing craft which their firm were maintaining for the Admiralty ready, if needed, for use during the Suez Crisis. A photo of Seran moored in North Dock in 1957 survives which was particularly interesting, as it shows the configuration of the wheelhouse which was modified to accommodate the twin Lister Blackstone FR3M's which were fitted at the same time and are still with Seran today. The superstructure remained unchanged until the mid 1980's.
Many thanks to Wyn, Jeff and Charles for taking the time to meet and add to the story!
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