Hughie was here with us today and has now gone away for a few days. But will be staying with us again in about 10 days.

The only other interesting item is that the original ship was in fact the " Sovereign of the Seas" and the title was changed to Champion with the usual poetic licence !

Re the Black Ball line - the line was owned by William Baines of Liverpool - he really did have a captain Bully Forbes

The other famous line is that the sailors on Black Ball ships were known by their red topped boots.

may you always run before the wind

Jan L