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Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 16 Oct 2006 14:59

One of my rellies was a 'Coal Whipper'.....any suggestions as to what that meant??? Kathlyn

Willow

Willow Report 16 Oct 2006 15:03

Hi A coal whipper unloaded coal from ships using baskets http://rmhh(.)co(.)uk/occup/c2.html

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 16 Oct 2006 15:18

I googled and found............ Coal Whipper Unloaded coal from ships using baskets Reg

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 16 Oct 2006 15:37

Many thanks for that info. I shall have to remember to Google in future, it seems amazing what it will tell you. Kathlyn