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Andrew -
Who were you aboard in Kodiak in '84? White boat or black? I was XO of SWEETBRIER in Cordova 84-86 and CO FIREBUSH 89-92.
Jim
Dave -
Yup. I recognize the "angle" by the stern of the boat in the second picture, that's where Paul went "splash". But I don're recognize the street view. Is the fountain with the ship the front of the Princess?
I remember Paul's splash very wel…
Jim,
Were you there when Paul Perry rode his bike of the end of the dock? Not a moped a bicycle.
Dave Williams '73 and Jerry Brown '71, Hamilton, Bermuda Summer '72.
Lost my bearings. Is this the side by the road? Was Smatz's Cycle Shop to the right?
How was Will? Lady Jessica? Last saw Sir Harry & Lady Jessica in 1988.
Not any more. Check out where the old guard shack and house used to be!
Profile Information
- When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 1970-1972
- How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 2
- Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?
- Yes
- Were you an Officer?
- Yes
- If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)
- 1971 Summer crew - 2nd Mate
1971-1972 School year - 1st Lieutenant
1972 Summer crew - Executive Officer
- Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)
- Bermuda, Maine, Other
- If "Other", please advise.
- Charleston, SC fall '70 & '71. Bahamas spring 1972
- Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?
- No
- Tabor graduation year:
- 1972
- College attended and year graduated:
- Bucknell University 1976
- Do you currently work in the maritime field?
- Yes
- Current Occupation:
- U.S. Coast Guard retired as a Commander 1977-2000. State of Alaska 2000-present: Marine Highway System
- Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?
- 2002
- Do you own currently own a boat?
- 1990 22' Boston Whaler Revenge
- Favorite Tabor Boy moment
- All of them. Bermuda 5 times. Maine twice. Sailing with Cap Glaeser, Jay Parker, Roger Woodman, Matt Spicer, Ted Spaulding, Steve Goddard, Dave Williams, Jerry Brown, and my brother Bob '71. Jumping off the topsail yard in Nassau, Bahamas with R. Channing Reis - twice!
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Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 2:40am on August 31, 2008,
John D. Patten said… - Hi Jim,
It's been fun looking at all your old pictures. I remember you taking many of them but I never thought that I'd ever see them again. This site is a fantastic idea!
- At 6:25pm on April 4, 2008,
Jim Potdevin said…
- That was the same day Jock Wright came strutting down the dock like a sailor and tripped. I remember E.G. Marshall looking nautical and holding the wheel with one hand.
- At 6:21pm on April 4, 2008,
Joe Scott said… - Jim,
Do you remember when E.G. Marshall used Tabor Boy for his television show? I believe it was the "Defenders"
If I remember correctly it was at NewPort. My faith in television was forever changed when they nailed the cue cards to the dock and he had trouble reading them.
- At 5:17pm on April 4, 2008,
Joe Scott said…
- Hi Jim,
Sold the Ranger to a teacher that took it around the world.
Haven't been sailing since 83! Too busy working and raising a family. Did race the SORC while in college.
- At 4:29pm on April 4, 2008,
Joe Scott said…
- Hello Jim, Your photos bring back good memories
- At 4:09pm on April 4, 2008,
Roger F Woodman Jr said… - Hi Jim, I just saw this on the TA webset. I enjoyed your photos very much. If I can figure out how I'll try to add a few. Best to Tam and the girls.
P.S. Glad to see comments by Chan and "Flash"
- At 1:46pm on April 2, 2008,
Chan Reis said… - Pots!
What fun to connect with this mutual admiration society (I'm speaking, of course, of the Tabor Boy! I had lunch a few months ago with Dave Williams, and he looks great. Hope all is well with you, and family. Thank you for the Christmas card, and do hope we reciprocated. I'm dusting off the old photos, so stay tuned. All best.
- At 1:41pm on February 23, 2008,
Dave Williams said…
- Good memory. I forgot about Rocky. Sorry, had not visited the site for a while. Also changed email addresses since our more to MA.
- At 8:56pm on February 18, 2008,
Spencer Ash said… - Mr. Potdevin,
These pictures are excellent! I've always herd stories about the "old" Schooner days, and some of the pictures that you've posted really put them into perspective.
By the way, would you happen to know a guy who goes by the name of Barney. He was talking to me pretty recently about his experiences sailing the Tabor Boy in the 70's, and some of the things he was talking about were in your pictures.
Any ways, Thank you for posting them!
- At 2:54pm on January 31, 2008,
Peter A. Mello said…
- Jim;
Welcome aboard and thanks for posting this amazing portfolio of images.
Your images have made a huge contribution to The Tabor Boy Project and the story of this amazing ship and the lives that have been changed by her programs.
Thanks!
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