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Atarah · 27-01-2004, 12:20

Hi, just found out that the Accrington was built in Nantes in 1855 and originally christened "Francois Arago" - but its name was changed when it was converted into an all-sail cutter - but ... think about it ......that must be where ARAGO STREET here in Accrington gets its name from eh?

Atarah

27-01-2004, 12:20	#10
Atarah Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACCRINGTON Posts: 2,358 Liked: 95 times Rep Power: 11529	SS Accrington Hi, just found out that the Accrington was built in Nantes in 1855 and originally christened "Francois Arago" - but its name was changed when it was converted into an all-sail cutter - but ... think about it ......that must be where ARAGO STREET here in Accrington gets its name from eh? Atarah