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New book “Chariots of War” published

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:31:27 +0000

The most technical book ever published covering the Italian and British wartime operations based on accounts of the men involved now available. Forward by HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. On sale through The Underwater Heritage Trust for £29.95 plus P&P. Order Online, Also available from Eden Camp Museum and Amazon UK.

New Publication available

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:28:43 +0000

Gino Birindelli’s wartime experiences translated into English for the first time and now on sale from The Underwater Heritage Trust at just £5.00 inc P&P. Details on how to order will be available shortly.

Chariots in Thailand

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:26:59 +0000

Report that the Mark II Chariots that attacked Phuket Harbour in 1944 have been located have circulated in the local press. We have not received substantial evidence that this is a fact and our specialist wonder how the metal has survived after 63 years.

German Chariots

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:36 +0000

We have just discovered that a German Unit was formed in 1944 and carried out one mission using five of the Caproni type Italian chariots.

Memorial Cairn

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:23:10 +0000

Beside Loch Chairnbawn on the North West Coast of Scotland, Near Kylesku, Unveiled 10 April 1993. Photos, map and more details to follow shortly…

The World’s Largest Chairot display unveiled

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:21:46 +0000

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh unveiled our chariots display in November 2002.

The Latest Project

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:07:53 +0000

The Trust has taken on the task of building a replica “Sleeping Beauty”, a motorised Submersible Canoe (MSC). First built in 1942 and used by a contingent of the SOE that subsequently became the Special Boat Service (SBS). We are very interested in locating anyone or member of their family involved with this craft.

Welcome to our new website

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:24:06 +0000

Welcome to the new Underwater Heritage Trust website, we are currently adding content to the site, so please check back for updates!