Thank you for reply, now I have a picture of the Amethyst 111,I am glad to hear he was not involved in the porthole misshap- build them tough in those days. Any idea's where I could find out the boats previous history. As my Grandfather was on her in 1916- only have his pay slip R.N.R from the Devonport Navel savings Bank ,so I would think the bout sailed from there, but its the where to ? and for what purpose. Thanks again Gwen