"Sinbad – The Dog Behind the Legend" Topic
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| Tango01 | 24 Oct 2019 8:45 p.m. PST |
"Throughout the centuries many ships have had mascots – cats, dogs, monkeys, parrots – and during World War II there were a profusion of them. Many were adopted as part of the ship's crew, but somehow none ever achieved Sinbad's stature or lasting fame. His fame extended to sailors of all countries whose ships plied the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea and spread ashore to American cities far inland. It all started on a winter's evening in late 1937, Blackie and his friend Ed Maillard returned from Liberty to the Cutter Campbell in Staten Island, New York. Blackie was carrying a small gym bag. Quietly, the two men made their way down to the berthing area, trying not to attract any attention because the bag held a husky black and tan mutt with white eyebrows. The next morning barking alerted the other men to what Blackie brought aboard. Named "Sinbad" by the Campbell's salty crew, he quickly became one of them…"
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Armand
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| athun25 | 25 Oct 2019 6:07 a.m. PST |
Another fun article. Thanks, Tango! |
| Tango01 | 25 Oct 2019 11:52 a.m. PST |
A votre service mon cher ami!. (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
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