Ted Sandle
Edward Anthony George Sandle
Ted was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, moving to the Isle of Wight at the age of nine with his father. He spent his working life as a radio operator, which at that time used Morse code.
Years at sea with the Merchant Navy until 1964 was followed by time working at the Diplomatic Wireless Service. He returned to the Isle of Wight to work at the Niton Radio Station.
He then made his way back the sea, working for Sealink as a Radio operator on cross-channel ferries. Ted has spent his later years doing lots of volunteer work.
Years at sea with the Merchant Navy until 1964 was followed by time working at the Diplomatic Wireless Service. He returned to the Isle of Wight to work at the Niton Radio Station.
He then made his way back the sea, working for Sealink as a Radio operator on cross-channel ferries. Ted has spent his later years doing lots of volunteer work.
Family life
Born: 1938
Kingston-upon-Thames
Working life
Merchant Navy as a Radio Officer until 1964
Diplomatic Wireless Service for seven years
Marine radio operator for the Post Office at Niton Radio Station for 7-8 years
Radio operator on cross-channel ferries (British Rail, who owned Sealink)
Diplomatic Wireless Service for seven years
Marine radio operator for the Post Office at Niton Radio Station for 7-8 years
Radio operator on cross-channel ferries (British Rail, who owned Sealink)
Full interview
Conducted: Lisa Kerley on 29th November, 2018 at his home in Newport.
Read the interview transcript
Ted Sandle's audio clips​
