Was a long-ago family member of yours part of an historic event

even as an onlooker?

It is family lore that one of my disreputable female, London born and raised ancestors could easily have been a victim of Jack the Ripper.

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SaorUladh · 31-35, M

My great grandfather was in the Royal Navy and served at the Battle of Jutland in WW1.

rinkydinkydoink · M

@SaorUladh

I've heard of that but am now going to google that famous battle for additional details 👊

rinkydinkydoink · M

@SaorUladh

!! Very important indeed -

SaorUladh · 31-35, M

@rinkydinkydoink
It's definitely worth reading about. The ship he was on was called HMS Warrior. It was badly damaged and eventually sank.