Interview with Colonel Brian Mylchreest given the title 'Diamonds are Forever' about his family history
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Date(s): 1 August 2008
Creator(s): Peel Heritage Trust
Scope & Content: Clive Alford of Peel Heritage Trust introduces this interview recorded at the home of Colonel Brian Mylchreest, Ballagarey House, Glen Vine, Isle of Man.
Col. Brian Mylchreest talks to Bill Quine and Vic Bates about the history of the Mylchreest family name in the Isle of Man; types of boats sailing out of Peel including the 'Peveril', a cutter; his grandfather and great uncles sailing to Australia; great uncle Tom coming back from Australia and living at Ballaspit, Patrick; great uncle John staying in Australia and becoming Cairns harbourmaster; Mylchreest Street in Cairns; Miss Queensland, of Mylchreest descent; grandfather's shares in three Peel boats, including the 'Phoebe'; his book, 'The Diamond King'; how 'Graves' Yard' (now site of Peel Power Station) employed about 70 people; Henry Graves and Josh Thomas Johnnie, sail makers; Henry Maddrell Graves, carpenter; ships made from steel; Peel ships made of wood imported from Ireland; fishing industry decline in the mid-19th century as the tourist industry grew; grandfather apprenticed as a carpenter at the Graves' yard; grandfather marrying a lead miner's daughter from Foxdale.
Language: English
Extent: 51 min. 32 sec.
Item name: compact disc
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 2014-0034
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