HMS Nubian was a Royal Navy Tribal class destroyer. Her bows were destroyed by a torpedo from a German destroyer on the night of 26-27 October 1916 off Folkestone during the Battle of Dover Strait. She was taken in tow and run ashore near Dover. This was the ship that Joseph Smith served on. Carol Lylyk Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Cook" <paver207@yahoo.co.uk> To: <ENG-LINCSGEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 1:04 PM Subject: [LIN] Letters by Joseph William SMITH - No 22 In the envelope with stamp. Stamped by Censor H.M.S.Nubian. No 6 Mess July 29th 1916 Dear Mother, Just a few lines in answer to yours which I received this morning. Thanks for the stamps, they will be very useful. We are having quite a lot of foggy weather now, and it does not suit our job very well. Yesterday we had the good luck to sink a mine. I am getting on pretty well with swimming now, we can go over the side nearly every night if we like. Got paid today, and shall send some money as soon as I get a registered letter. I am studying oil fuel strong now. I expect you will be getting some more letters returned now, because several have been lost. If you should find that little dictionery of mine any time, please send it, as the other is not much good. Shall remember you to Edith when I write her again. Glad to hear you are all well as it leaves me at present. Must close now with love to all, I remain, Your loving Son. Joe XXX ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LINCSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2112/4808 - Release Date: 02/13/12