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CN199 the Golden Hind


CN199 the Golden Hind



    johntar tt10
    Jul 25 2009 09:01 AM
    Think it was in Oban when asked by the Harbour master if this was the only Golden Hind, Duncy replied "Nay nay Drake had wan too".
    this is where aussie humour's different bloke, it took us 10 mins to work that'n out. lol

    young ronnie
    Jul 25 2009 09:57 AM
    There was a similar story told John,I think I read it in Tommy Ralston's book "My Captains",about him trying to get a link call through in the days of Oban Radio,and having one helluva job.After spelling out the boat's name several times and the operator keeping telling him he couldn't make him out,Duncy finally shouted "Drake had fuc*in' one"...needless to say that came through loud and clear! She could go like a train with the 132 Kelvin in her that one.Kai had her at the prawns up here for a while in the late 70s
    Heard that one when I was still at school Ronnie.. Dunky was making a link call through Oban Radio when the wireless operator asked if she was the only Golden Hind, Dunky said sarcastically, "Ah believe a fulla called Drake had wan".
    That's the way ma faither heard it onyway. I wonder if onybody that actually heard it is still alive?
    So many stories aboot DD... and sing! could sing Wonderful World on the friday concerts better than Satchmo...
    One helluva guy, a REAL legend, no a cardboard cutoot the wey they are noo! The Hind's fo'c'stle was better than the Pavilion some setterday nights in Boisdale...   :D :D :D