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These are just a few of the many stories that can be told of the brave peoplewho went to war. May we always remember and respect their dedication inserving their country and saving our freedom.Questions to think and write about:1. How old was Christopher Cobb when he went to war?2. What made the splashing sound that Mr. Cobb heard?3. What were the names of the men who went overseas on the Duchess ofRichmond? What year did they leave home?4. What made the loud whistling sound that Mr. George Decker and hisfriends heard?5. What did one man eat for his first meal on the base in England?6. In what war did Richard Hynes die? What was the name of the battle?
The Souvenir Turtle ShellSometimes, ships sailing across the Atlantic Ocean were caught in gale forcewinds. On other crossings, they moved very slowly because the winds weretoo light.In the fall of 1926, a three-masted Danish schooner under the command ofCaptain Dam was on its way to Joe Batt's Arm. The vessel, Astra, wasscheduled to pick up a load of dry cod at the premises of Mr. Levi Perry. Thetrip took longer than usual because there was almost no wind.One day while the Astra drifted along, the crew discovered a large sea turtlesleeping on top of the water. They captured the turtle, killed it and ate themeat. Soon, all that remained was the shell. The wind was still light and thecrew became bored. To pass the time, a sailor named William Yaksomandecided to turn the shell into a wall-hanging. He carefully cleaned the breastportion of the shell and made letters out of 'tea lead'. Tea lead is similar toaluminum foil. In those days it was used to line tea chests.When the Astra finally arrived in Joe Batt's Arm, Mr. Walter Ludlow helpedload her for the return trip. Before setting sail again, Yaksoman gave the turtleshell to Mr. Ludlow as a keepsake.The turtle shell. Notice the date (1926), name of the ship (Astra),and the word "Velkommen", which means welcome.
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- Page 8 and 9: A Brush with DeathYears ago, medica
- Page 10 and 11: A Remarkable NurseOne well-known re
- Page 12 and 13: Dealing with emergencies in those d
- Page 14 and 15: Looking back on her life, Nurse Col
- Page 16 and 17: The Disappearance of Bill HurleyOn
- Page 18 and 19: In later years, two youthful boysA
- Page 20 and 21: Stories of World War TwoMr. Gregory
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- Page 30 and 31: Schooner LifeBefore roads connected
- Page 32 and 33: days. Coming back was the same way.
- Page 34 and 35: the name of Saunders up in Herring
- Page 36 and 37: The McKenna family business has sto
- Page 38 and 39: southern end of Change Islands. Dur
- Page 40 and 41: The Newfoundland PonyWhen people ta
- Page 42 and 43: "Prince" poses for a photo while ta
- Page 44 and 45: The original St. Patrick's Church,
- Page 46 and 47: group would go over the hills behin
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- Page 50 and 51: Green ribbon around neck: Believed
- Page 52 and 53: Removing the soundbone,or "splittin
- Page 54 and 55: Yaffling and piling dry cod.Lifting
- Page 56 and 57: 'Number Two' fish was not as good.
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- Page 60 and 61: ShipwrecksWhen a schooner or other
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- Page 64 and 65: The Dominion and AlarmMany sealing
- Page 66 and 67: Tragedy at the IceThe seal hunt is
- Page 68 and 69: time they made it, they found nothi
- Page 70 and 71: Jumping Ship on Fogo IslandOn Octob
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These are just a few <strong>of</strong> the many stories that can be told <strong>of</strong> the brave peoplewho went to war. May we always remember and respect their dedication inserving their country and saving our freedom.Questions to think and write about:1. How old was Christopher Cobb when he went to war?2. What made the splashing sound that Mr. Cobb heard?3. What were the names <strong>of</strong> the men who went overseas on the Duchess <strong>of</strong>Richmond? What year did they leave home?4. What made the loud whistling sound that Mr. George Decker and hisfriends heard?5. What did one man eat for his first meal on the base in England?6. In what war did Richard Hynes die? What was the name <strong>of</strong> the battle?
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