The Ocean Ranger certainly figures prominently as one of Canada's songworthy disasters, for sure. My friend Kevin Firth, a singer songwriter originally from Manchester UK, worked as a diver recovering remains, personal effects, etc. from the Ocean Ranger. He has written a very compelling song about the tragedy that probably can't be touched by the average armchair historical bard. He recorded it on a CD project a few years back. Some of his crewmates also died in the salvage operation. I will hunt down the CD and post lyric / link if interested. Michael Burton Singer-Songwriter-Boatbuilder Prince Rupert, BC windhugger@yahoo.ca
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