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Born in India amidst the era of British rule, and with his father as Superintendent of the British Foreign Office, Bernie Baldwin’s childhood experiences were, to say the least, out of the ordinary.
From the banks of Calcutta’s seaport on the Hooghly River to the shores of Melbourne, Norfolk Island, then on to Sydney Harbour, the call of the sea echoed softly across the span of my grandfather’s 91 years of life.
It was said of The Baldwin family that “saltwater flowed in their veins”, with several generations of skilled mariners.
On his mother’s side, descended from Dr William Carey, there was also a strong call of a different kind.
Life at sea was not for Bernie however, despite his father’s wishes. And yet, the call
of the sea continued to influence and draw him, in unexpected ways.
This is my Grandpa’s story, compiled from his memoirs, handwritten letters, an oral history interview, notes From his own Bible, and the Baldwin family Bible.
From the banks of Calcutta’s seaport on the Hooghly River to the shores of Melbourne, Norfolk Island, then on to Sydney Harbour, the call of the sea echoed softly across the span of my grandfather’s 91 years of life.
It was said of The Baldwin family that “saltwater flowed in their veins”, with several generations of skilled mariners.
On his mother’s side, descended from Dr William Carey, there was also a strong call of a different kind.
Life at sea was not for Bernie however, despite his father’s wishes. And yet, the call
of the sea continued to influence and draw him, in unexpected ways.
This is my Grandpa’s story, compiled from his memoirs, handwritten letters, an oral history interview, notes From his own Bible, and the Baldwin family Bible.
Caractéristiques et détails
- Catégorie principale: Biographies et mémoires
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Format choisi: Format paysage, 25×20 cm
# de pages: 104 - Date de publication: févr 20, 2018
- Langue English
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Kaye Pearce
North Nowra, NSW, Australia
