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Shipspotters all over the world => Site related news, functions and modules => Topic started by: kensmith on July 22, 2011, 11:12:18 AM

Title: Founder Member
Post by: kensmith on July 22, 2011, 11:12:18 AM

I have received news of the death of one of our founder members Jim Gallacher who sadly passed away on Mar 18th 2010.

Jim was a stalwart of the site in the early days, his membership number was 40 and his favourite place for ship photographs was Oshawa in Canada, his album is a tribute to his dedication for the site.

Jim was a merchant seaman of Scottish origin and was proud of his association with Shell Tankers, I have had many interesting telephone conversations with him over the years, unfortunately his health declined and his contributions to the site were less, but he was a valuable and supportive member and will be sadly missed.

Regards
Ken
Title: Re: Founder Member
Post by: Glenn Towler on July 22, 2011, 12:45:00 PM
Thanks Ken for this update, it is indeed sad news. 
Title: Re: Founder Member
Post by: Lanaud on July 23, 2011, 06:28:07 PM
Thanks for the info. I knew he was not that well but this is sad news. Used to email each other pretty often.

He will be missed. Rest in peace Jim! :'(