To the memory of a real hero Deane Wynne who has crossed the bar.
Deane was president of the Deep Sea Rescue Tugs Association.
He went to sea during the war at 17 years old.
He sailed on old Norwegian tramps as a stoker and worked his way up to be an engineer
because that's how the scowegians do it.
Eventually he ended up on the Deep Sea Rescue Tugs who were responsible
for the salvage of around 300 ships which were
repaired and sailed again bringing badly needed cargoes to keep the battle going.
He was in his mid eighties and his heart called it a day and rang down FWE.
Finished with engines Deane. Time to call it a day.
Time for a stiff drink to remove the thoughts of today.
Joe Collins.