Ships'n'Sailors

[captain kong]

FAREWELL TO BOB FAIRLEY

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Today I recieved the very sad news of our old friend and shipmate Bob Fairley, He has passed over the Bar. I recieved the sad news from Malcom on Vancouver Island. Bob lived in Ontario. Canada.

Bob Fairlie has crossed the bar. His daughter informed me of his passing, on Thursday. Bob was a veteran of the Second World War, and a man who
was proud of his participation in those exciting days, particularly serving on
the Murmansk run. Bob left the sea in the early fifties, married and emigrated to Canada, where he and his wife raised a family. He was also a member of the Canadian Merchant Seamans Assoociation, and it was when he came to Victoria to attend their general meeting that I got to meet him, having got to know him on the old Sailors Home site. Captain Kong and Ernie Higham recently hosted him at the Eldonian - see photos on the ships gallery thread,
and Ron Manderson did the same last year when Bob visited Merseyside.
So, those of us lucky enough to have enjoyed his company, however briefly,
can look back on it with a smile, as Bob had an a dry sense of humour that
really cracked you up.
So, let us all raise a glass to a fine man. Cheers Bob.

Ernie and I met up with Bob just over two weeks ago in the Eldonian Club and I posted his photos on the Gallery, It was a great pleasure to have met him, he always had a good sence of humour and kept us entertained with his jokes, sadly no more. It was a great shock to hear the news.
Bob served on the Russian Convoys during World War 2.
All the best Bob on your new venture. Cheers.

1, Bob with me and Ernie, 2, Bob with a fellow Russian Convoy Veteran,
3. Bob and his mate from Wallasey. three weeks ago.

[bangorreg]

Hi Brian.
Very sad to read that your friend and shipmate has passed away.
Regards Reg.

[captain kong]

A SAILOR DIED TODAY
He was getting old and skinny
and his hair was falling fast
and he sat around the alehouse
telling stories about the past.

of a war that he had fought in
and the deeds that he had done
in his exploits with his buddies
heroes everyone

and tho`sometimes to his neighbours
his tales became a joke
all his buddies listened
for they knew whereof he spoke

But we`ll here his tales no longer
for old Bob has passed away
and the worlds a little poorer
for a sailor died today.

He wont be mourned by many
just his children and his wife
for he lived a very ordinary
very quiet sort of life

He held a job and raised a family
quietly going on his way
and the world won`t note his passing
tho` a Sailor died today

[kevin]

Kong - excellent, thank you.
I'm sure Bob would be thrilled.

[kevin]

Hi chaps,
Not that I think you'll miss me or anything, but off to Brittany tomorrow (if I ever get the car and roofbox loaded) so won't be posting for a couple of weeks.
Adieu,
Kevin

[Paddy]

Have a nice time

[kevin]

Back again. Rather wet and I've now got gills behaind my ears and webs between my fingers and toes.
Going MUCH further south next year!

[brian daley]

Is it me or does anyone else seem to think all the sailors have gone AWOL.?
I have'nt been too active of late because I have been having setbacks in my recovery (consultant said I had to have another op) so I have not been feeling too bright.But, I miss the banter that usually takes place here. I am awaiting the next chapter of Far Kinnell and look forward to some more cyber duelling between Cap'n Kong and his arch nemesis The Glasser!
I'll just have a stroll round the poop deck,might bump into someone we know...........see you at No 5 hatch later,
BrianD

[Norm NZ]

They'll all be 'tucked-up' in their hammocks by now Brian! where you should be at this time -o-day! OK for me , my days is only just started!!!Cheers , and look after yourself!

[pablo42]

Hi Brian, where did you go when you were at sea? Did you have a regular run or wherever you were sent? Where was the place you used to look forward to?

[captain kong]

Hi Brian, Been busy in and out of hospital. I have to have an Op. on the 1st of October for the shoulder injury caused by the attack by the Big Bull Sea Elephant when I was on the Antarctic continent in March.
The bones have now healed and I now have to have the ligaments and tendons stitched.
All that because I got too near his cows, surely he didnt think I could fancy one of those, they stink something `orrible, a bit like Port Boat Mary in Sydney. I was hoping to go back to South Georgia in October when the season opens again to help with the salvage of the old Hull trawler that was abandoned there, a five month trip. but the injuries prevent me from going,.
I had a chat with the Glasse when I was at the Vindi re union, and so when he gets over the writers cramp I will have to have him destroyed again.
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Here is a Pathe News link, it may bring back some memories to anyone who did the Cape run, it is the `Windsor Castle` built in Lairds, Birkenhead.
also a few other ships. it is silent but very interesting
Click on the Icon for FULL SCREEN much beter to watch!
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=74945

[bangorreg]

Hi BrianD Think you should get back asap, Captian Kong is out of control.
Reg

[brian daley]

I came across this in one of my old books, a patriotic poster from WW11. Seamen were wanted in those days..................if only........,well we can dream can't we?

[pablo42]

I came across this in one of my old books, a patriotic poster from WW11. Seamen were wanted in those days..................if only........,well we can dream can't we?

And their pay stopped when their feet hit the water. What price heroism.

[captain kong]

HENRY LARSEN 　
QUEST TV(Channel 38 Freeview) and SKY TV Channel 167
Mighty Ships Henry Larson

The Henry Larsen is one of the Canadian Coast Guard's icebreakers; join her as she sets sail for a seven-day mission to patrol the treacherous North Atlantic.

Tues 3rd Nov. @2100
Weds.4th Nov. @1400 and 2200