How one ship and her Colnesider crew joined the Royal Navy to serve in WW1
She was fitted out at Forrestts of Wivenhoe in 1903
He served in the Royal Naval Reserve in WW1, was awarded the DSO and commanded the SY Vanessa
Ernie Vince's fascinating memories of a life on the water
Converted for service in 1915 and used for chasing submarines under the command of RNR Lieutenant Ernest Brady, later, Captain Brady RNR
She worked on the River Colne