A 200th Anniversary plaque was presented to Captain Clarence and the crew of the MV Edinburgh in appreciation of the tireless support they have given to Tristan da Cunha.

200th Anniversary Plaque presented to the Edinburgh crew

Report and photos from Administrator Alex Mitham

On the 15th September 2016, The Chief Islander Ian Lavarello, Conrad Glass and I went across to the MV Edinburgh to present a plaque to Captain Clarence and the crew of the Edinburgh. To mark the 200th Anniversary, the community felt it was only fitting to show their appreciation for all the years of tireless support the crew has given to Tristan da Cunha.

From their ongoing assistance to the community, medevac transfers, their skilled rescue of the Oliva crew, their support on marine conservation matters, to their obvious (and renowned) fishing expertise, Captain Clarence and the crew have shown unbelievable kindness and generosity to Tristan over so many years. They are firmly a part of the remotest inhabited community in the world.

On a personal note it has not only been an honour to sail with the Edinburgh, but a privilege to witness the professionalism, dedication and commitment of the crew. As the plaque states - As the ocean is never full of water, so is the heart never full of love; thank you, god bless and safe sailing.

Photos show:
Above: Captain Clarence with Alex Mitham
on the bridge of MV Edinburgh;
Right: Chief Islander Ian Lavarello
presenting Captain Clarence with the plaque;
Below: The plaque.