Penwith Lodge No.8538 of Cornwall Freemasons

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25/05/2025

43 Years ago today.

The Atlantic Conveyor was hit by Exocet Missiles, resulting in the loss of life and operational capability which has been well documented over the years.

Cornish Freemason, W.Bro Nick Martin PPJGW, was on board as a serving Royal Naval Chief Petty Officer Airman (Aircraft Handler).
As the conflict erupted, CPOA(AH) Martin was instrumental in converting Atlantic Conveyor into an Aircraft Carrier; deploying onboard as the Ships Flight Deck Officer (FDO.)

W.Bro Nick will not accept the moniker of "Hero", however, his actions, in the face of his own demise, on this ill fated day, warranted him to be Mentioned in Despatches - the full citation and other eyewitness accounts detailing the extent of his bravery can be viewed in the pictures.

Nick continued to serve his country after leaving the Royal Navy, by playing a part in training future generations of Aircraft Handlers, as a member of staff for the Motor Transport Section at the RN School of Aircraft Handling (SAH); now called the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations (RNSFDO). He also served terms as Mayor of Helston in Cornwall, and is still the Naval liaison, plus very active member of the Aircraft Handlers Association.
W.Bro Nick was initiated into Penwith Lodge No 8538 in 1984 and has remained a committed Mason ever since, by being a member of several Craft Lodges and Progressive Orders. He holds the Provincial rank of Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden.

Members of Penwith have attended Nicks Presentations on the Conflict, created by the expertise of Martin Brockman and narrated by Nick himself.

Pictures and citation are from various sources, provided by W.Bro Nick Martin and W.Bro Martin Brockman in 2022.

15/05/2025

A sweltering but fantastic meeting at Penwith Lodge this evening to raise Bro Louie to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.

Well done Louie for answering the questions in an exemplary manner!
And huge thanks to all the brethren attending to help in offices!!

Pictured: W.Bro Ant (SD, Mem Off & proposer), Bro Louie, W.Bro Alan (WM & Seconder)

08/05/2025

Penwith are proud to have been represented by our IPM, parading the Lodge Banner, at the South West Provinces of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset VE Day service at Exeter Cathedral today.

22/08/2024

Penwith Lodge and the Hayle Masonic Management Committee were honoured today to host brethren from Cotehele Lodge at the Hayle Masonic Complex, for a short respite on their epic 120 mile trek from Lands End back to Calstock, raising funds for Penhaligons Friends.