No. 104 April 2013

IINSIDENSIDE FalklandsFalklands nnewsews ReferendumReferendum peoplepeople ppoliticsolitics oiloil aandnd mmineralsinerals conservationconservation fi sshinghing ttourismourism Editorial by FIA Chair Alan Huckle Falkland Islands he referendum on Falkland Islands in 1833 T10-11 March will be is simply not true. We Association an opportunity for the merely invited – politely Newsletter Falkland Islanders to – the Argentine military indicate, in a democratic garrison, which had been Published by: and independently present for only a few The Falkland Islands monitored plebiscite, months, to leave. There Association, whether they wish to was no Argentine civilian Falkland House, remain a UK Overseas population as such. London Territory. Similarly, the Argentine SW1H OBH The result should Government accuses send a fi rm signal the UK Government of Tel 0845 260 4884 to the Argentine militarising the region. ISSN 0262-9399 Government that the This ignores their own Falkland Islanders will illegal act of aggression Edited by: not countenance any in 1982. The British Sharon Jaf ray negotiations on a future military presence on the Stanley transfer of sovereignty Islands is solely there, Falkland Islands to Argentina. defensively, to deter Tel 00 500 52739 The Argentine Government has found against any future such threat. And against [email protected] it diffi cult to respond to the calling of a the Argentine Government’s assertion that referendum. Foreign Minister Timerman’s we are breaching the nuclear weapons- Editorial Committee visit to the UK last month was inept and free provisions of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, Ms Cindy Buxton (Chair) badly handled. His refusal to meet the the UK Government has had to remind Mr David Tatham CMG Foreign Secretary if Falkland Island people that we ratifi ed the protocols to Mr David Ainslie representatives were present merely the Treaty in 1969 and continue to honour Mrs M Christie alienated British public opinion and pointed their provisions. Mr Saul Pitaluga up to the Argentine media and people The referendum has given the Falkland the futility and lack of diplomatic fi nesse Islanders an opportunity to explain Advertising: in their Government’s approach to the their position to a wider international Full page £250 issue. The Argentine Government belittles audience. Visits to the Islands by media Half page £125 the Falkland Islanders and betrays their representatives from South America (and Quarter page £65 own lack of true democratic values when by a US Congressional delegation) will Eighth page £35 they try to present the issue as a bilateral have shown them how very British the Short insert £3 per line sovereignty dispute in which the Islanders Islands are. The media invasion to cover can have no say. the referendum will allow the Islanders WEBSITE Contrast this with the UK Government’s to make their voice heard – and the position that bases itself fi rmly on Islands’ elected representatives will take www.i association.com the Falkland Islanders’ right to self- the message to key capitals in the region determination, as enshrined in the UN and elsewhere. We can only hope that the Release of copyright charter – a democratic right to determine Argentine will listen to, rather than continue their own future and not to be bullied by to ignore, the voice of democracy in action. The Editorial Committee the Argentine Government which seeks to The Falkland Islanders have much to releases all copyrights deny their right to speak as a people. talk to the Argentine Government about on the content of So, the Argentine Government distorts in terms of regional and mutual co- the Falkland Islands the truth with its own version of history. operation. It is a shame that this Argentine Newsletter except on The Argentine claim that the British Administration refuses to do so. pictures, cartoons and expelled an Argentine population from the maps. Other publications are invited to quote r Colin Roberts CVO has been freely. Mappointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Howevever, we ask that Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. quotations are made in He will succeed Mr Nigel Robert context and the Falkand Haywood CVO, who will be transferring to Islands Newsletter another Diplomatic Service appointment. acknowledged as the Mr Roberts will take up his appointment source. during April 2014. Mr Roberts joined the FCO in 1989. He is currently Director for For further information Eastern Europe and Central Asia having turn to the inside back he Falklands Islands has issued a served as Director for the Overseas page or alternatively Tset of four stamps and a souvenir Territories from 2008-2012. His FCO contact the Editor Sharon sheet to mark the 2013 Falkland Islands career has covered a wide range of roles Jaf ray (contact details referendum. including European Union affairs, security above). The stamps, with values of 3p, 40p, policy, Eastern Europe and the Far East 75p and £1.76 are each printed in a as well as the Overseas Territories. different colour and feature an image Mr Roberts said he was delighted PRINTED BY: of a hand inserting a vote into a ballot to be appointed. “I am a great admirer Platinum Press Ltd box which carries a design showing the of the achievements of the people of Tel 0844 880 4722 the Falkland Islands. I look forward to www.PlatinumPressLimited.co.uk islands. The accompanying souvenir sheet has the same design, along with working with the community and their the actual question which will be asked elected representatives for a secure and in the referendum: prosperous future.”

2 Referendum on political status Do you wish the Falklands to retain their current political status as an Overseas ES Territory of the United Kingdom?YYES

The community gathers on Ross Road after Sunday’s rally Picture (copyright) Tony Chater inety-two per cent of the 1,650 While the referendum count in our long history there could be no Npeople registered turned out took place in the Town Hall under misinterpretation about the Islanders to vote on March 10 and 11 with a the watchful eye of independent relationship with Britain. whopping 99.8 per cent answering international observers, revellers “It is a relationship that has evolved yes to the question, “Do you wish the gathered at the festively lit Whale over centuries, and one that we are Falkland Islands to retain their current Bone Arch to await the outcome. The proud to maintain. We have moved political status as an Overseas result was never in doubt but with far beyond our colonial past. Ours is a Territory of the United Kingdom? typical patriotic pride the Islanders modern relationship, based on mutual Only three people opted to vote were hopeful for a high ‘yes’ vote , respect and democratic values,” said ‘No’. at least in the nineties. Their wish MLA Short. The community worked together was granted and the 99.8 per cent in The referendum had been held throughout the weekend to back favour announcement was greeted not because there were any doubts up the offi cial message to the world with great roars of appreciation across about who we are, and what future we that they are happy with their current the Islands. desire, but to show the world just how political status with events in and Head of the International very certain we are about it, he said, around Stanley. Observation Mission Brad Smith adding: “That is exactly what we have Journalists arriving on Saturday said it was their fi nding that the done,” he said. were greeted with the word YES referendum process had been, “free “With a resounding majority we have marked out in 4x4 vehicles on the and fair, refl ecting the democratic will announced to the world that we are Camber between the names of of the voters of the Falkland Islands.” content with our current status, and former Falklands protection ships He said the mission had concluded that we have no wish to be governed Barracouta and Beagle. The main that the voting process was executed by Argentina. In doing so we have event on Sunday was a rally through in accordance with international dispelled the myths that Argentina the town starting at the west end of standards and local law.” tries to cultivate: we do not exist under the harbour with a giant ‘Y’ shaped by Ten international observers from the yoke of a colonial power, neither approximately 400 vehicles snaking North and South America and New are we held here against our wishes, down the Murrell road and Two Sisters Zealand observed static polling nor are we an implanted population track. stations in Stanley, Goose Green, illegally occupying these Islands.” Led by horse riders bearing Union Port Howard and Fox Bay and Prime Minister David Cameron has and Falklands fl ags, the colourful trailed mobile polling stations in East called on Argentina to respect the and already celebratory procession and West Falklands, as well as four wishes of the people of the Falkland proceeded through town before outlying islands to observe the voting Islands after the overwhelming vote gathering on Ross Road by Victory process. for the territory to stay British. Mr Green for a group photograph. Addressing the press on Tuesday Cameron said Argentina should take Motorbikes, quads, bicycles and even morning MLA Gavin Short said: “I am “careful note” of the referendum result a vintage Morris Minor car and Ford proud, both of our people, and of our and that Britain would always be there County tractor joined the hundreds of community for last night our country to “defend the Falkland Islanders.” decorated 4x4s in what has to be one made its voice heard.” S Jaffray of the biggest community events in He said a clear message had been Falklands history. sent to the world and for the fi rst time More pictures on page 22

3 Tribute to Sir Rex Hunt

Former Governor of the Falkland Islands David Tatham, delivered a moving tribute to Sir Rex Masterman Hunt at his funeral on November 23, at All Saints Church, Hutton Rudby, North Yorks The service was attended by military personnel, 1982 war veterans, politicians and dignitaries who joined Lady Mavis Hunt and family to pay their fi nal respects. A service was held on the same day in the Falkland Islands which was broadcast on radio and television to reach the entire population who had lost not only a former Governor who had guided them and been an inspiration through the toughest time of their lives, but a very dear friend. feel very honoured to be asked to Ispeak about Rex and I do so as Sir Rex Hunt outside of Government House a colleague, as a friend and as one who followed in his footsteps as a to Saigon and while he was there The Islanders were resolute in their governor of the Falkland Islands the government of South Vietnam rejection of the Argentine claim and as chairman of two Falklands collapsed in the face of the North to the Islands, and privately Rex related bodies back in London – the Vietnamese army. In his memoirs Rex sympathised with them. “Confl icts of Falkland Islands Association and the tells how, when he had shut down the interest were bound to arise” he wrote Shackleton Scholarship Fund. British Embassy – he was supposedly later “and I had previously determined Rex’s death has certainly not the last man out - he bequeathed that, if it ever reached the stage that passed unnoticed. It was reported on his house, his steward and a well- the FCO instructed me to pursue a the BBC, both radio and television stocked bar to the television journalist policy that I believed to be against news. The papers provided lengthy Sandy Gall, “so that he could await the best interests of the Falkland and sympathetic obituaries. What can the arrival of the communists in a Islanders, I should have no alternative I add to them? certain comfort”. It is clear that Rex but to resign.” They tell us that Rex Masterman and Mavis enjoyed their next post The scene steadily darkened during Hunt was born on 29 June 1926 in in Malaysia where he was deputy to 1981 and early 1982. None the less Yorkshire and educated at Coatham the High Commissioner. But it was no the invasion when it came was a School. In 1944 he joined the RAF preparation for what awaited him on surprise to Rex as to everyone else. straight from school and served in his posting to the Falkland Islands in Rex recounts how – on the afternoon India and Germany. He was deeply 1980. of the fi rst of April he received a proud of his time as a fi ghter pilot For Rex – as a former colonial telegram from the Foreign Offi ce and would be delighted that the service offi cer – promotion to Governor warning that an Argentine invasion RAF are represented here today. was the summit of ambition, even if was expected early the next morning: When he left the service he went to the Falklands scarcely compared in it ended with the bland remark: “You St Peter’s College Oxford and from scale with the 100,000 people he had will wish to make your dispositions there entered the Colonial Service. administered in his fi rst job as a junior accordingly”. No guidance, no He spent 10 years in Uganda ending district offi cer in Uganda. It is very encouragement: Rex must have had up as a district commissioner before clear that Rex loved the Falklands, the feeling that he, his tiny garrison of independence obliged him to fi nd a their people and their way of life, the marines and the Falkland Islanders new career. unspoilt landscape, the wildlife, not were entirely alone. Rex joined the Commonwealth to mention Government House his It was the next 24 hours – the Relations Offi ce in 1963 and had a new home, cosy and resembling, as night of the fi rst to second April and succession of small south east Asian Rex wrote, “a Yorkshire vicarage”. the following morning that gave Rex posts, Kuching, Jesselton, Brunei. He appreciated the clear air which his place in history. He was alone in He served in two large conventional allowed him to fl y the small Cessna command without any guidance from embassies in Turkey and Indonesia. aircraft which he had bought before home, yet he came through it with fl ying Then he joined us in the Foreign he came south. colours. There were all the routine but Offi ce Middle East Department as His deputy Dick Baker had written to essential steps to be taken to prepare assistant head in 1972. That was Rex before he came down, promising for a state of confl ict and Rex tells us when I fi rst met Rex – 40 years ago. a “tranquil but absorbing way of life”. how he had to look back to the 1939 He was older than the rest of us with It turned out that life was far from papers to see what these were. But his RAF and colonial experience, but tranquil. Rex was torn between his the key decision was how and how he was a novice where the Arab world loyalty to the British Government in far to resist the invaders. Rex was in was concerned. However he had not London, for whom the dispute with no doubt that the Argentines must be been with us long when he remarked Argentina was an embarrassment resisted, but he was also conscious that he did not know how he would and his responsibility to the people that he should not needlessly sacrifi ce get along with Arabs, but he certainly of the Islands, whose governor he the young marines, many of them little liked Arabists. We decided he was was. Politically Rex was isolated: the older than his own son Tony. defi nitely one of us and indeed he Foreign Offi ce expected him to bring In the event they repelled the fi rst brought a fresh eye to our various the Islanders on board and secure attack on Government House, but the problems. their acceptance of whatever terms arrival of Argentine armoured vehicles When Rex left us he was posted could be agreed with Argentina. made it clear that further resistance 4 Tribute to Sir Rex Hunt would be costly and without hope. the Islands shortly afterwards in greeting which Islanders reserve for Reluctantly Rex ordered the marines an RAF C130 transport. He found their own. Rex had certainly earned it. to lay down their arms. Rex handled Government House had become the Retirement did not end Rex’s the invaders with dignity and a sense force headquarters, swarming with connection with the Falklands. He of rightful outrage. He refused to shake troops and with army lorries parked visited, I think, seven times, usually hands with the commanding admiral on the lawn. Stanley was in a battered travelling as a lecturer on cruise liners, and insisted on driving to the airport state: roads, electricity supply, water, and was greatly encouraged by what in his full uniform. Throughout the housing – all were damaged or he found. In 1986 HMG had imposed invasion, Rex had been broadcasting scarcely workable in the middle of an a fi shery zone, as Rex had long urged to the Islanders and he fi nished one unusually cold winter. His precious them to do, and the income from it broadcast: “rest assured the British Cessna lay wrecked on Stanley had transformed the Islands economy will be back”. airport. Rex had to listen, comfort and and given an enormous boost to their He had no grounds for making this encourage Islanders while working development and self-confi dence. remark, except as he said “the deep with the military to clear up and Over the 30 years since 1982 it has conviction that the British public rebuild. become clear that the Islands have would recognise right from wrong and The Falkland Islands, scarcely indeed won the peace. At home would not let wrong prevail.” And so it visited before the confl ict, suddenly Rex continued to champion the proved. became a popular VIP destination. Falklands cause. He was chairman Rex returned home to fi nd himself Rex and Mavis had a succession of the Falkland Islands Association, the hero of the hour. The government of visitors, admirals, generals, air the UK/Falkland Islands Trust, the had been humiliated, the country felt marshals, ministers. But the most Shackleton Scholarship Fund,he humiliated, but his defence of GH memorable visitor must have been was Vice president of Falklands was the one ray of sunlight. Rex had Margaret Thatcher who came with Conservation. A keen golfer himself, judged it just right: the invaders had her husband Denis to see the Islands he even arranged training for the been given a bloody nose, none of the which she had saved and to receive Falklands golf team at Sunningdale. Marines had been killed and – as he the thanks of their people. The slow This is a record of public insisted, rightly, the war had begun on work of recovery, setbacks like the achievement. But everyone who the second of April. hospital fi re, progress like the decision met and knew him would agree He and Mavis returned to London to go ahead with an international that Rex was a lovely man: friendly, by way of Montevideo and he was airport at the Mount Pleasant Base approachable, humane,sensitive, received by ministers, by the Prime and the astonishingly swift building fun-loving. He was blessed with a Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and by programme which followed, are all happy marriage and family. In Mavis the Queen. He had a succession of charted in his account, readably and he had found a wonderful wife: loyal interviews, meetings and visits. He with his seasoning of gentle humour. and devoted she accompanied him in was the rallying point for Falkland Shining through all this are his all his postings and has cared for him Islanders in London: two councillors humanity and his astonishing energy. in his last years. To her, to Diana and were in exile with him, other supporters A new constitution was introduced Tony and to all Rex’s family we extend rallied to the offi ce of the Falkland in 1985 and the unlovely and unloved our deepest sympathy. Islands Committee where a dedicated title of “civil commissioner”, which Rex When the hour of trial came band of helpers, including Miss Sukey had carried since the confl ict, was on that April night of 1982, Rex Cameron who is here today, helped in replaced by the traditional “governor”. was courageous, competent, the public relations campaign. Rex and Mavis left the Islands in wise,steadfast. He will be remembered Rex was in the House of Commons October that year fortifi ed by the grant in British and Falklands history for the day after the Argentine surrender of the freedom of Stanley, and the last being quite simply the right man, in to hear the Prime Minister announce words of his book record the banner the right place, at the right time. in ringing tones: “What we have which the school children unfurled “Cometh the hour; cometh the man”. won, we hold” and he returned to as he left: “Thanks Che”. Che is the

The jetty and sea wall lined with Islanders bidding Sir Rex farewell as he left the Falklands in 1985

5 News - people Falklands photography n exhibition of Falklands photo- Agraphs resulting from a Facebook photography competition launched in July by the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust (FIMT) can now be viewed at the museum. Assistant Manager Andrea Barlow who organised the competition said she had been inspired by the amount of wonderful amateur photographers there were in the Islands and wanted to give them the opportunity to show off their skills whilst at the same time, share the beauty of the Islands with visitors. Five categories were cho- sen: Portraits, The Natural World, Maritime, Landscapes and Falkland’s Heritage.” On Facebook the public was invited to ‘like’ their favourite pictures with the aim that the most appreciated photo- graphs would win. Mrs Barlow said: “The competition took off and some wonderful photographs were submit- Jess McPhee’s striking image of San Carlos jetty ted but sadly we have limited space and couldn’t print them all.” The youngest photographer was Shaun East (9 years old) with an eye- catching photo of a red anemone. His sister, Carly East also features as does Jess McPhee who is now in college studying (not surprisingly) photography: “They are our under 18 photographers. Our over 18s feature people like Petra Gilding, Nick Bonner and Donald Betts to name but a few,” said Mrs Barlow. The voting system has continued throughout the tourist season with visitors and the public voting for their favourite picture on display so that eventually an overall winner will be determined. Because of the overall success of the competition it is likely to be run annually in a similar format. Check out the Dark Room for a weekly competition and Falkland Is- Left: Lisa Pole-Evans’ picture lands Pictures on FaceBook to see of her daughter Emma. Above: hundreds of Falklands images. Albatross by Ross James

The old fort at Port Louis by Petra Gilding

6 News - Politics Young Islanders take up politics Spreading the word alkland Islander Krysteen Ormond F(23) attended the Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2012 in December and returned with her interest in politics augmented and urges other young people to take advantage of the experience if the chance arises. Fellow Islander Stacy Bragger also made the journey to London for the CYP which is jointly hosted by CPA UK and the CPA, as part of both organisations’ commitment to engaging young people in politics, parliament and the Commonwealth. Krysteen also took part in a delegation of young people who joined Falklands Assembly Members at the C24 in New York earlier this year. “What I found most exciting was speaking to representatives from countries that have their own Youth Parliaments or Youth Assemblies that actually take an active role in legislation and lobbying. They are not ‘model UN’ style bodies, they are quite literally assemblies made up of young people, MLAs Ian Hansen and Jan Cheek, Ed Miliband MP, Falkland Islands representing constituencies and once Government representative Sukey Cameron and Michael Poole at the they have agreed on bills and legislature, Party Conferences in the UK in September. Picture Guspix.com it’s passed to the offi cial parliaments The General Secretary of the Labour Party, Ian McNicoll made a point of and/or assemblies and heard again. thanking the Falkland Islands representatives for their 24 years of support The idea that young people could be for the Labour Party Conference while visiting the stand. basically writing bills about issues that affect us and our future is just amazing,” she said. Hardtalking MLA Jan Cheek ssembly Member Jan Cheek took Aup the challenge of spreading the Falklands message on Hardtalk, one of the toughest interview programmes within the British media on December 12 MLA Cheek said she had watched the programme many times and knew it would be exactly what it said: hard talk, but thought it would be well worth doing because it is watched and heard world- wide. “I knew, whatever the questions, I could get some of our messages out there.” “It is fairly intense as it is recorded in a single take of around 23 minutes and Mark Simmonds MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories, MLA Jan Cheek, you are not given the questions in ad- Prime Minister David Cameron, MLA Sharon Halford and His Excellency vance,” MLA Cheek said, adding, “you have to think on your feet and it is impor- the Governor Nigel Haywood tant not to be irritated when they seem eaders of British Overseas No 10 was very pleasant. The Prime to be going over the same ground.” LTerritories including Falklands Minister, she said made a point of As well as the message of Islander’s Assembly members met with the talking to everyone and was clearly right to self determination and the fact Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street well briefed on the issues affecting that Argentina ignores that and want on December 5. each territory. only one outcome, MLA Cheek was MLAs Cheek and Halford were MLA Cheek said it was a signifi cant also able to get in examples of their ag- fi rst for Overseas Delegation leaders gressive attempts to isolate the Islands in London attending the Overseas physically and economically. The inter- Territories Joint Ministerial Council to be received by the Prime Minister view concluded with MLA Cheek stress- which met for the fi rst time to drive and it was a clear demonstration of ing that Falklands representatives had forward implementation of the White support. MLA Halford, added that handed the Argentine delegation at the Paper: The Overseas Territories: the Prime Minister had reiterated the C24 in June, a letter offering to discuss Security, Success and Sustainability. governments support for the Falkland matters of mutual interest, which they MLA Cheek said she thought the Islands and the Islanders right to totally ignored. meetings went well and the visit to determine their own future. 7 8 News Polar medal for Ted Clapp ong time member of the Falkland Hope Bay, a major FIDS sledging LIslands Association, and friend of survey base of 19 wintering men and the Falklands, Ted Clapp has been some 60 husky dogs.” awarded the Polar Medal for his Se- There he acted as second radio condment Service to the Falkland Is- operator and as a general assistant lands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) and dog handler and made one depot from 1957 to 1961. laying sledge trip and a longer survey Mr Clapp, sailed from Southamp- sledging trip down the Grahamland ton on board RRS John Biscoe in late East Coast and up onto the Plateau. October 1957 and arrived in Stanley He took the nine dog team ‘The Coun- in late November. He was scheduled ties’ as his own. MBE for Phyl to sail south, on board John Biscoe, During the winter of 1959 he was he only Falkland Islander to fi gure in to winter at Argentine Islands as ‘Ra- asked to stay a further winter and Tthis year’s New Year’s Honours List dio Op’ but on arrival at Port Stanley move to a team to establish a new was recently retired Director of Mineral and on a request from Lt J Wynne- base, ‘T’, on Adelaide Island during Resources, Phyllis Mary Rendell, who Edwards RN he was temporarily as- 1960. Mr Clapp said: “I agreed but re- was awarded an MBE for, “services to signed to the Royal Naval Survey minded FIDS HQ that I was still in the Falkland Islands interests.” Party B to act as Wireless Operator RN on secondment, I heard no more.” A pupil at Darwin Boarding School and assistant Coxswain, aboard the After an abortive attempt to reach during her early school years, Mrs RNSP 25 foot survey launch for inde- Adelaide Island on board MV Kis- Rendell completed her education at pendent survey off the Grahamland ta Dan, Mr Clapp was made Base boarding school in Derbyshire and Coast from Anvers Island south to Leader of a small party of six men Goldsmith’s College, London. After Ferrin Head, and to establish a refuge and landed at the Old BGLE hut (and qualifying as a teacher in England, anchorage at the old BGLE base on RNSP refuge) with his dog team plus Mrs Rendell returned to the Falklands Winter Island within the Argentine Is- one other team: “We were tasked to to work in Stanley schools in the early lands group. carry out sledging survey and geo- seventies, also helping out at Darwin Having completed the assignment, Boarding School for a brief period. logical coastal surveys, and to lay out Having met and married Royal Marine some three months later he was an ice runway suitable for landing an Mike Rendell, (NP8901), Mrs Rendell placed ashore at the Dependencies Otter and a Beaver aircraft for an at- left the Islands with him to teach in the Scientifi c Station Base F, Argentine tempt to fl y us and our teams down UK and the Middle East. Islands. During the winter of 1958 he to Adelaide Island towards the end of Very soon after the liberation in 1982, acted as the Base Radio Operator at winter,” he explained. the Rendells returned to the Islands the station comprising 11 men. The attempt failed as one aircraft where Phyllis resumed her career in the During the late summer of 1958/59 was destroyed on landing. After government service, fi rst as a teacher, he took part in an abortive attempt to spending the winter (1960) doing as then in 1984 as Director of the Camp relieve Base ‘W’ on Detaille Island off much work as they could they were Education Department and fi nally, a few the Loubet Coast. He was fl own onto relieved by ship and he journeyed to years later in 1988, becoming Director base by helicopter from USS Ice- Stanley and then on to Montevideo of Education. breaker Edisto but eventually it was by RMS Darwin, and from there by It was while still Director of Education decided to close the base and instead BOAC ‘Comet’ to the UK. that Mrs Rendell began to be involved they dog sledged 25 miles to the sea He reported to HMS Drake, Ply- with oil exploration. The fi rst time was ice edge to meet up with the Edisto, mouth, on February 6, 1961 and was in 1995 as a representative from the RRS John Biscoe and the US Coast- discharged March 2, 1961 but trans- Islands in meetings held in Buenos guard Icebreaker Northwind. ferred to the RNSR Special List. Aires between the Argentine and British During the late summer of 1958/59 Clapp Point at 65.21S 64.01W was governments to discuss procedures Mr Clapp transferred, via RRS Shack- for the establishment of a joint area for named after Mr Clapp by the UK Ant- hydrocarbon explorations, then later in leton and RRS Biscoe, to Base D, arctic Place Names Committee. London, in 1996, in meetings between FIG and oil industry representatives interested in exploration in Falklands Dedication waters. Later that same year, having proved her abilities as a negotiator on the honoured Islands’ behalf and with her interest in oil exploration whetted, when the need arjorie Hayward was this year’s for a Director of Oil arose, Mrs Rendell Mrecipient of the Queens certifi cate rose to the challenge. She continued in and badge of honour in recognition that position, later renamed Director of of her dedicated work caring for the Mineral Resources and including fi ve elderly. years when she was also Director of His Excellency the Governor Nigel Agriculture, until retirement last year. In Haywood welcomed Mrs Hayward, and this capacity she has gained the respect a number of those she cared for, at a of the oil industry and ably overseen the reception at Government House in order fi rst stages of the development of what to celebrate her award with a formal seems set to become a major revenue presentation. source for the Falklands. Mr Haywood said Mrs Hayward Despite retiring from government had quietly assisted with the daily life service, Mrs Rendell has not given up routines of Stanley’s elderly population the service to this community for which she has been so justly rewarded. A for many years, and had secured long-serving Justice of the Peace, she seventeen nominations for her work. was recently appointed to the new role of Complaints Commissioner. 9 News - social

information, led him to realise just how lacking his own knowledge was in certain respects. It was this realisation that soon evolved into an obsession, leading to the magnifi cent volume which was launched at Government House in mid November, and is now on sale exclusively at the Capstan Gift Shop. Much of the book is taken up with the records of every event run during a Christmas Sports from 1908 to 2011, both on horseback and on foot. In the case of the horse races, even the most obscure and rarely competed, like the race over 500 yards held in 1949 for jockeys born in the UK, we learn the names of the fi rst, second and third horses with their jockeys and often their owners. This meticulously researched information is supplemented by a host of photographs garnered from many local collections. Here again, Patrick’s obsession for accuracy is in evidence as in many cases even random bystanders are identifi ed. There is also Patrick’s well- researched history of the Sports Association, which is rightly described Above: Patrick Watts MBE presents a copy of his book to Sheila as “fascinating” by no less a person Hadden, the fi rst lady to win the Governor’s Cup in 1953 than Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, in a specially written foreword. or more than 40 years Islander compiling their entries for the Alistair In anticipation of the 100th FPatrick Watts has commentated and Jane Cameron Local History Christmas sports meeting scheduled on every Christmas meeting of the Competition would contact him for to be held on December 26, 27 and Stanley Sports Association, bar facts and fi gures about Falklands 28 2012 the book has empty tables to one, and as a result of his extensive horse racing and in the introduction to be completed so making it a complete knowledge of the sport and its history his long-awaited book: The Christmas record. However due to heavy and he is always the fi rst port of call for Sports, a History of the Stanley Sports at times torrential rain leading up to anyone wishing to either settle an Association 1908-2012, Patrick Christmas the meeting was cancelled argument or fi nd out more. describes how his efforts to provide due to a waterlogged course and is In particular, school children interested youngsters with accurate now to be held in December 2013. Falklands Museum looks to the future he Falklands Islands is clearly approached like-minded friends, fi rst general meeting on 30 January, Tlooking to the future with confi dence including former Governor David now faces a number of priority tasks, and ambition, and a newly-formed group Tatham, to start bringing the initiative to including promoting the organisation of heritage enthusiasts based in the UK reality. and inviting membership, developing a is doing its best to support the people of With the Friends now formally website and seeking charitable status. the Islands in conserving and promoting established with a constitution, the Applications for membership are knowledge of their history. Society’s Chairman, former Falklands already being welcomed. Forms The Friends of the Falkland Islands Governor Donald Lamont, said he detailing the objectives of the society, Museum and the Jane Cameron was delighted to be invited by David the benefi ts of membership and the National Archives – “FIMA, Friends” for Tatham to take over from him the task various categories – which may cost short – was formally established at the of leading this exciting initiative. Within as little as £15 per year – are available end of January. It will work closely with the Falklands, the initiative has been from the Membership Secretary, Dr both the Stanley Museum and the Jane greeted warmly. Museum Manager Stephen Palmer, at email palmers@ Cameron National Archives by building Leona Roberts said: “The group has the fi ntry.plus.com. support internationally that will help both potential to be of enormous importance. Chairman Donald Lamont, said, institutions to present their collections to A wealth of knowledge and experience “There could hardly be a more the public, and help acquire historical exists among our supporters and I important time to emphasise the value artefacts from around the world that believe that FIMA Friends can do much of conserving and presenting the rich would have a natural home in the to help us achieve our goal of protecting history of the Falkland Islands. The Falklands. and promoting the heritage of the aim of the Friends will be to support The initiative is the brainchild of Islands.” the Museum and National Trust and prominent Falklands philatelist Stefan Archivist Tansy Bishop said the day- the Jane Cameron National Archives in Heijtz. Noting that the museum was to-day operating cost of the Archives their vital work. We invite anyone with an about to move into a new and much are covered by the Falkland Islands interest in Falklands history – whether in more appropriate centre in Stanley’s Government, but FIMA Friends funding the Islands, the UK or elsewhere in the historic dockyard, and that the Archives would speed up the ability to make items world - to join us.” were becoming an increasingly available for viewing. The FIMA Friends Graham Bound valuable asset for researchers, Stefan committee, which was appointed at the

10 Fishing No such thing as a free lunch Seabird Observer for the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department, Graham Parker takes a look at the interaction between seabirds and the Falklands fi shing industry oth seabirds and fi shing vessels Bcomb the rich seas around the Falkland Islands to earn a living. For the seabirds the food they fi nd supports the vast and globally important wildlife populations that the Falklands are famous for. For the fi shermen their catch contributes signifi cantly to the economy of the Islands and puts delicious seafood on plates around the world. The Falklands fi shing industry is well established and diverse, with a Toothfi sh long-liner, squid jiggers and trawling for squid, skate and other fi sh. Seabirds interact with fi shing vessels at sea as waste generated Sea birds gather en-masse around a trawler at work from processing catches and baited hooks present foraging opportunities. development of bird scaring lines, mortality in the trawl fi shery need to Long-lining can have a negative commonly called tori-lines, to deter be found. relationship with seabirds as birds birds from warp cables where birds Fortunately the fi shing industry has can drown due to swallowing baited can become entangled, and SAST- been working with the FIFD to trial hooks. Fortunately this is no longer FIFD studies showed this reduced a promising new method to reduce the case in the Falkland Islands as mortality signifi cantly. Tori-lines were seabird mortality in the trawl fi shery. Consolidated Fisheries Limited, along introduced in fi nfi sh trawl fi sheries One particular company has been with the Falkland Island Fisheries in 2004. Falklands Conservation very pro-active in constructing and Department (FIFD), and Falkland maintained seabird observer effort installing a new method proposed by Conservation (FC) took action to until 2008 (with FIFD assistance) and the FIFD. address seabird mortalities on long- then FIFD assumed the responsibility Trials of this new system are being line vessels. A suite of mitigation of monitoring seabird interactions with conducted in 2013 and if the method measures resulted from these efforts fi nfi sh trawl vessels. proves successful it will be a great and seabird mortality was dramatically Whilst a very large reduction in the relief to all involved. A signifi cant part reduced from 2002 on and since 2007 number of seabirds killed per year of the design process involves fi nding zero seabird mortalities have been was achieved when tori-lines became a system that is as practicable as recorded in the long-line fi shery. a licence requirement, the estimated possible for fi shermen at the same The trawl fi shery had historically seabird mortality from FC and FIFD time as being effective for preventing been thought to have very few data still averages more than 500 seabird mortality. If this new method problems with seabird mortality. seabirds per annum. Importantly is not effective future work will focus But the Falklands Conservation these are minimum estimates as on discard management, the root Seabirds at Sea Team (SAST) it is known some corpses become cause of seabirds attending vessels. conducted research in the early dislodged from fi shing gear, or birds By working alongside the fi shing 2000s and estimated a minimum of can suffer injuries ultimately resulting industry and supportive NGOs such 1,500 seabirds, mostly Black-browed in death, so they are not included in as Falkland Conservation the FIFD albatross, were killed per year in the mortality estimates. It is clear that can continue to be proud of their fi nfi sh trawl fi shery. further methods to reduce seabird reputation as a progressive and SAST and FIFD cooperated on the responsibly managed fi shery.

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12 News The Falkland Islands Journal for 2012 David Tatham CMG a former A very detailed history of aviation in lively collection of stories. There are Falkland Islands Governor the Islands is provided by the Chilean other articles on personalities: Clara and author of the Dictionary of author Alberto Fernandez, covering McKay (by Laura Lazo), Captain Falklands Biography reviews the the years up to 1982. A second article John Thain (by Scott Thain), Roderick latest Falkland Islands Journal will bring the story up to date. There Munro (by Carl Robinson) and is a lot of valuable detail here, but the the McGeorge Family (by Frédéric The Falkland Islands Journal (FIJ), author has not really used Falklands Madelin). There are also articles on edited by Professor Jim McAdam, or British material. With contributions particular settlements: Sorrel Pompert gets larger and larger and, I think, from the archives in Stanley, the two Robertson writes on Port Stephens; better and better. At 280 pages, this Fernandez articles would make an Thomas McGhie on Port North; is the largest issue yet with over thirty excellent basis for a brief book. Matthew Hansen on Main Point; and articles and this summary necessarily The thirtieth anniversary of the 1982 the North Arm School on their home omits some of the shorter ones. Confl ict is covered by several authors. settlement. And there is a history of Conventional history is represented Stephen Palmer has edited two the Opera and Dramatic Association by a study by Phil Stone of Commander documents which describe the voyage in Stanley by Kate Stenning and on Sulivan’s correspondence with of RMS Queen Elizabeth II, the fi rst sheep shearing at North Arm by Igan Charles Darwin about the geology is the diary of John Hewison, one of Kennedy. of the Islands: Sulivan, famous as a the ship’s offi cers and the second the In addition to these various themes, naval surveyor, is revealed as an acute report of Major Cockings, the military Mike Stammers produces a new observer of the rocks of the Falklands ships liaison offi cer on board during chapter of his Falklands bibliography; who helped Darwin write his paper the Confl ict. In a similar vein, Klaus Bob Headland reports on the South on the Islands’ geology. Phil has also Hahn and Bill Featherstone present Georgia Gazette; Peter Lapsley writes discovered a note on sheep farming the diary of Captain Harrison, master about his kelper father Air Marshall in the Islands, written by the geologist of the MV Baltic Ferry during the Lapsley. Albert-Friedrich Gruene Raymond Adie in 1951 which gives Confl ict. describes post-mistress Maude an interesting account of Falklands As always, family history is prominent Carey’s contacts with Buckingham agriculture in the tranquil days of the in the FIJ. I found two entries for the Palace over the 1935 Jubilee issue. mid-century. Edward Walsh continues Alastair Cameron Prize particularly All facets of Falklands life are here his studies of the church history of impressive. ‘My Dad in 1982’, by Max and anyone interested in the people Stanley with two articles, one on St Rowlands gives a vivid account of his of the Islands and their history will Mary’s Church and Christchurch and father Neil’s adventures as a spirited fi nd much to appreciate and enjoy. the second on the stained glass at 16 year-old during the Confl ict and The FIJ is available from Professor St Mary’s. He also has an account of Zoe Clifton gives a life history of her Jim McAdam, QUB Agri-Food and a luckless Irish immigrant’s journey father Stephen Clifton who, “used Biosciences Institute, Newforge Lane, from Cork to work for the FIC, drawn to drive ships around the islands Belfast, BT9 5PX, Northern Ireland. from the FIC letter books at their offi ce without any qualifi cations” –another The price is £12, which includes in Bishops Stortford. postage within the UK. Bikers respectfully drive to the wall Around 5,000 bikers descended on the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on October 6 in a mass act of remembrance for all the military and civilian lives lost in service to Great Britain. This was the fi fth year for the Ride to the Wall (RTTW) which is the biggest regular event at the Arboretum. Among the bikers was Falklands veteran Andrew Weston (RN) who said the venue held a special place in his life. “I was using the event to re-visit the South Atlantic Medal Memorial after being at its dedication earlier in the year,” he said. The service of remembrance was conducted by the Reverend Michael Brotherton MBE, Chaplain for RTTW 2012 who during his eulogy, talked a lot about the war in 1982 as he had visited the Islands himself in 1985, Andrew said. Later as Andrew walked around Thousands of bikers the bikes, he was delighted to see gather at the National a bike fl ying a Falkland Islands fl ag Memorial Arboretum and the and kindly took the opportunity to Falklands fl ag makes an apperarance share it with FIA Newsletter readers. Pictures Andrew Weston

13 Parades and memorials Visiting veterans applauded n the evening of November 10, the three civilian ladies also killed. he describes as a magnifi cent facility. Oa visiting group of sixty veterans Enunciated clearly at an even pace Colonel Davies also took the oppor- of the 1982 war and local veterans, by a variety of Falkland Islands resi- tunity to thank the two visiting mem- including former members of the De- dents, this recital of so many names, bers of the British Parliament present: fence Force gathered at the Libera- some well-known and others perhaps Kevan Jones and Mark Lancaster for tion Memorial on Ross Road. known only to close friends, former the support given to Falklands veter- To the stirring accompaniment of comrades and family, took some time, ans by governments of both parties the band of the Royal Marines Scot- giving the listeners ample opportunity during the last ten years. Referring in land resplendent in their best blues to refl ect not only on just how many particular to the permission granted to and white pith helmets, the veterans lives were sacrifi ced for our freedom, SAMA members to obtain indulgence showed that the intervening 30 years but also on the pain associated with fl ights when visiting the Islands, and had done nothing to diminish their each loss, whether of a high ranking the granting of concessionary rates military bearing and marching ability. British offi cer or a humble Hong Kong in this anniversary year, he said that Rightly, at the end of the ceremony laundry man. SAMA was the only military veterans as they marched past the Memorial, At the reception in the Town Hall association that had been granted where HRH the Duke of Kent, the following the parade, MLA Mike Sum- these important privileges. Governor and the Commander British mers addressed the veterans’ party. Addressing himself directly to the Forces South Atlantic Islands took the He stressed that their presence was visiting party of veterans, all of whom salute, they were roundly applauded not only welcome, but also extremely were returning to the Falklands for the by all present. important for us, as he hoped that it fi rst time since 1982, Colonel Davies As always, the service, which was would be for them. urged them to talk to locals and en- led by the Rev Dr Richard Hines, was In reply, founding member of SAMA joy the hospitality offered. “At times, moving, but for the veterans and for 82, Lt Col (Retd.) Tony Davies OBE coming back might be hard and there many locals too, the most moving spoke warmly of the friendly and kind could be tears, but that was all part of part may have come just before the reception that SAMA members had the healing process and there was no traditional two minutes silence, when always received in the Islands from shame in it,” he said. the names of all those members of Islanders and particularly gave thanks The Remembrance Sunday parade the British Forces who died were to all involved in the establishment to the Cross of Sacrifi ce, which fol- read out, together with the names of and running of Liberty Lodge, which lowed the annual thanksgiving service in the Cathedral, took place in warm, sunny and virtually windless condi- tions. Graced once again by the presence of HRH the Duke of Kent, who laid a wreath on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, the parade was swelled by visiting veterans, armed detachments of Her Majesty’s Forces, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and uniformed youth groups. Wreaths were also laid by His Excellency the Governor, Mr Nigel Haywood, the Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands Brigadier Bill Aldridge, MLA Dick Sawle and representatives of associations and private individuals. John Fowler Pictures Violet Clarke

14 Parades and memorials

460 Port Troop with WO2 Jim Bowie and his son Band of the Royal Marines Scotland march to B-Slip Stuart on either side of the renewed plaque 460 Port Troop honour Harold ort Troops, Islanders and mem- During their deployment they a plaque on B Slip to mark the Regi- Pbers of the Band of the Royal Ma- worked ship to shore operations often ment’s efforts during the war. rines Scotland all made their way to B under heavy fi re from Argentine air- 17 years later his son, WO2 Stu- Slip on Ross Road East on Novem- craft which led to Sir Galahad and Sir art Bowie who is currently serving ber 6, to mark the 30th anniversary Tristram being hit. with 460 Port troops arranged for the of 17 Port and Maritime Regiment’s Between 1982 and 1984 more than weathered plaque to be replaced and involvement in the Falklands War a million tons of cargo passed across the occasion appropriately remem- and for a memorial service for Harold B Slip and throughout that period and bered. “Harold was instrumental in Rowlands and a plaque re-dedication beyond, Harold Rowlands then the assisting my father in the 1995 dedi- also at B-Slip. Government’s Financial Secretary, cation and his nephew Robert Row- In 1982, 116 soldiers from the regi- provided food, shelter, hot beverages lands has provided me with the same ment were deployed to the Falklands and on occasion something a little support with the planning of the 30th with the Task Force on six ships in- stronger for the Port Troop soldiers. dedication,” WO2 Bowie said. A serv- cluding the Sir Galahad and Sir Tris- In 1995 WO2 Jim Bowie who was ice at Christ Church Cathedral also tram. the quay foreman at the time unveiled took place on Tuesday.

Visiting, resident, serving and retired, Royal Marines, gathered at their own dedicated monument on Ross Road on November 12, for a brief wreath-laying ceremony, before attending the reception for 1982 veterans held in Gov- ernment House. The occasion was organised by Paul Adey, who had brought the wreath with him from the UK. This being a proper ‘Royal’ occasion, there were toasts, to Her Majesty the Queen, the Corps and, particularly poignantly in this anniversary week, to “absent friends.” Naturally, since the Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy, the beverage of choice for the toasts was rum, thoughtfully provided by Lillian ‘Ginge’ Kidd.

15 Royal Visit

HRH the Duke of Kent with FIDF Captain Derek Clarke Photographing the Rockhoppper penguins at Pebble at the Cross of Sacrifi ce Picture V Clarke Island Picture A White The Duke of Kent visits Islands is Royal Highness, the Duke in Stanley Cottage. Jacqui Jennings and Allan White and Hof Kent spent fi ve days in the Visits were also made by the Duke tour guide Ken Berntsen the Duke’s Islands in early November as part of to the Oil Yard, King Edward VII party which included his Excellency the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Memorial Hospital, to the Community the Governor Nigel Haywood and Mrs HM the Queen. School and to the Infant and Junior Haywood set off with a wildlife check- The Duke carried out a busy School where pupils also had the list which was enthusiastically fi lled in. programme of events, including laying opportunity to meet the royal visitor. Inevitably it was the Rockhopper wreaths on behalf of Her Majesty at His Royal Highness took a short penguins which won the Duke’s affec- Blue Beach Cemetery, San Carlos, break from his ceremonial duties to tion and his photograph collection will the 1982 Liberation Monument and enjoy the wildlife and hospitality of have increased considerably as the the Cross of Sacrifi ce in Stanley. Pebble Island on West Falkland on captivating antics of the smallest but As President of the War Graves Friday and Saturday. arguably best loved of the Falklands Commission, the Duke inspected Despite the adverse weather con- penguins kept him clicking away while war graves in the Stanley Cemetery ditions which included winds of over battling to stay upright in the gale force and also unveiled commemorative 40 knots, the Duke travelled to Peb- winds. Before departing by helicopter plaques marking the opening of the ble by helicopter following the service the following morning the entire party Historic Dockyard Museum Project at Blue Beach cemetery and after a braved even stronger winds to pay (see below) and the opening of the warming lunch, undertook a tour of their respects at the HMS Coventry new Falkland Islands Environmental the east end of the island. memorial, before continuing with a Research Institute currently housed Escorted by Pebble Lodge owners very busy schedule. S Jaffray

ne hundred and seventy years on from the crea- Otion of the Government Dockyard as the base for the development of the new town of Stanley, the re- development of the area was offi cially marked by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the old Black- smith Shop, by His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. Museum manager Leona Roberts explained to the gathering of guests and dignitaries that the Dockyard Project is dedicated to preserving the unique Kelper way of life and so rather suitably the plaque is housed in one of Stanley oldest listed buildings where its his- toric importance will be protected. Mrs Roberts said the redeveloped Dockyard will be- come a physical centre for Stanley and help fulfi l the Falkland Island Government’s aim for a usable and at- tractive waterfront area which will benefi t the commu- nity, preserve heritage, provide exhibition space and reach out to the tens of thousand visitors our small town receives every year.

The Duke chats to Ronnie Clarke, the last blacksmith to have worked in the shop before it closed in 1993

16 Feature

A century since the Lady anchored ne hundred years ago in March The ship’s log book recorded at 6 Lady Elizabeth struck Uraine Rock O1913 the sailing ship Lady am both helmsmen being washed just off Volunteer Point and suffered Elizabeth owned by Nils Andreas from the steering wheel but being a six-foot break in the hull and keel Lydersen from Flosta limped into saved. Furthermore the steering along with a foot long hole. The ship Port Stanley and remains there as wheel was broken, the binnacle with began to sink but was able to get to a landmark and favourite photo steering compass was washed away, Stanley for repairs. opportunity with locals and tourists the rudder box was damaged, the A diver was brought from Uruguay alike. rudder bench was washed away, the who established that the keel was The 1,155 ton iron barque was built skylight to the main cabin was broken broken just under the middle mast by Robert Thompson Jr in Sunderland and a lot of water came into the cabin. and one of the plates was loose and for John Wilson as a replacement for The block for the rudder was put bending out. The ship was fl oating his 658 ton, 1869 built barque Lady back in position and the crew were only because of the concrete used for Elizabeth which sank off Rottnest able to steer using blocks and some ballast. Island, Western Australia in 1878. remaining parts of the steering wheel. The Lady Elizabeth was declared Having passed through the hands Log book entry: “7am: another wave unseaworthy because of the of two more owners, in 1906 the buried the entire ship from stern to damage and in June 1913, she was Lady Elizabeth was purchased front and washed the crew away from condemned and converted into a coal by the Norwegian company the blocks. The same wave washed hulk. She was sold to the Falkland Skibasaktieselskabet, for £3,250. four crew members; an offi cer and Islands Company Ltd for £1,000. The The company was managed by L. three able sailors overboard. One of Lady Elizabeth remained stationed Lydersen and the Lady Elizabeth was the sailors was seen in the wake, but there until February 17, 1936 when captained by Peter Julius Hoigh. it was impossible to do anything to his her mooring lines broke during a On December 4, 1912 the Lady rescue.” storm and she drifted to where she Elizabeth left Vancouver in Canada The log book also records that now lies in Whale Bone Cove. with a cargo of timber bound for several of the sails were completely The consistent cool climate must Delagoa Bay in South Africa. The destroyed. The ship was listing, but be given the credit for the ship being South Atlantic and especially the they managed to rig up a temporary so well preserved even though in waters around Cape Horn had always steering wheel but the ship had been stormy weather she is constantly been dreaded by seafarers, but at severely damaged and it was decided battered by the sea. According to the that time of year the best possible to put her into port of refuge in the book Maritime Archaeology the Lady conditions were expected. Falkland Islands. Elizabeth is the best preserved vessel On February 24 the Lady Elizabeth Fifteen miles outside Stanley, the of her type which does not serve any was met by a heavy storm off Cape purpose. Horn. A huge wave washed over the Top: The Lady Elizabeth in all her ship taking four crew members into glory. Below: now resting in Whale the sea. They were never seen again. Bone Cove

17 Oil No major concerns with impact study socio-economic impact study on that would require a willingness to Athe effects of an oil development take business risks there also existed project on the Falkland Islands the danger of a boom followed by a had not revealed any major new decline. concerns which had previously Other benefi ts suggested were, escaped attention Director of Mineral new stable sources of income, local Resources Stephen Luxton said training, the import of fresh products following a presentation by Plexus via oil fl ights and revenue available Regeneris senior consultant Energy Ltd on behalf of Rockhopper to develop the Camp. Plexus warned, Stuart Younger Exploration. however, that the industry might also The study in relation to draw labour from other industries Rockhopper Exploration’s Sea such as tourism and farming Planning ahead Lion development made 68 On the subject of accommodation; recommendations and addressed in the fi rst three years around 25 Stephen Nicol and Stuart Young- a number of issues, including the units would be required, however, er of economic development impact on employment, economic this would likely subside to 15 and consultants Regeneris have held development, accommodation, local later ten as things stabilised in the a series of open forum meetings business development, immigration, production phase. Plexus warned on the subject of the future impact infrastructure and culture. about the dangers of overbuilding of the oil and gas sector on the At the presentation Plexus accommodation units that might later Falkland Islands. representatives, Director Jay Wagner no longer be required. Speaking of onshore employees and consultant Susan Dowse, outlined Although the numbers of full time required by the industry, a number the benefi ts of the industry including a non-local onshore workers and of scenarios were offered. The fi rst possible additional £195 million paid families were likely to be small, in a scenario relating to the Sealion De- to the Falkland Islands Government place the size of the Falklands that velopment only, it was said might in tax and royalties after production might also affect certain services involve a peak of 200-250 jobs begins in 2017 plus an estimated including schooling and health Plexus with around 75 to 125 in the longer annual GDP of £275 million. advised. However at a meeting of term. Under a scenario of two Onshore employment requirements the Health and Medical Services more oil discoveries and continued during the production phase were committee Director David Jenkins had exploration, it was suggested that expected to be similar to that noted he did not anticipate any major there might be a peak of 500 new experienced during exploration diffi culties. jobs with 300 to 350 in the longer (around 75 both directly and indirectly Observations were also made by term. This they said might have related to the industry) although that Plexus about the impact on water a signifi cant impact on the Falk- would be higher by around 50 per resources, FIPASS and the potential lands in a number of areas. Should cent during the installation of the for infl ation. further gas discoveries occur there production facilities. The representatives noted there might be a peak of more than 500 Direct onshore opportunities might was a strong sense in the Falklands jobs which would also have a sig- include a range of positions related that oil development would be nifi cant impact on housing, health to administration, warehousing, dock positive although the FIG would face and education. and oil yard support transportation, challenges relating to regulations, It was suggested that potential catering IT and also accommodation strategic planning and infrastructure, benefi ts might include further job primarily through sub-contracting. however, they reassured the meeting opportunities, better pay, improved Mr Wagner noted that in order that FIG already had many things ‘in air and sea links, business opportu- to support the oil industry existing train’ ahead of the publication of the nities, improved facilities and extra businesses could be expanded or report. revenue for the Falkland Islands new ones created via international Plexus’ Susan Dowse, Andy Duffy Government. joint ventures if local funding was and Jay Wagner with Rockhopper On the downside problems could inadequate. While it was suggested representative Ken Humphrey occur in terms of an increase in the cost of living and accommoda- tion costs. There might also be an impact on tourism, and increased demand for workers related to oil and pressure on the construction sector. The pair also outlined the poten- tial impact on immigration, Stanley, employment, services and the Falkland Islands ‘way of life’. Following the presentation, mem- bers of the public were invited to write down their thoughts relating to such issues. Regeneris plan to report their fi ndings to the Falkland Islands Government in March 2013 and present the study in April 2013.

18 Falkland Islands Association news Sonia receives the Letters to the editor As a member of the FIA and co- organiser of the conference on Hunter-Christie award the Falklands confl ict held here nnouncing the winner of the annual Bill Hunter- at the University of Kent back in AChristie prize as Falklands student Sonia April, I was very interested to read Arkhipkina, Association Chairman Alan Huckle Harold Briley’s synopsis of the remarked that there was great faith in the youth of the event. I just thought it would be Islands. worth clarifying an issue which Sonia is studying medicine at Leeds University, and may arise from an unintentional received a collection of medical books from Mrs Merle inference in Harold’s piece. Celia Christie. Szusterman gave an excellent Russian-born Sonia was four-years old when her paper outlining the way various parents emigrated to work in the Islands as marine Argentine governments have used biologists. History, including putting their own The audience of politicians, veterans of 1982, and spin on various ‘facts’, ignoring supporters included a group of young Islanders who certain elements of the history are taking an increasingly high profi le and articulate altogether and generally ensuring role in presenting the Falklands case for self- that the story told suits their own determination internationally at the United Nations point of view. Prof Szusterman was and elsewhere, backed by a new booklet entitled “Our in no way supporting or furthering Islands, Our Home” outlining their views. those views, but highlighting and suggesting possible explanations for them. It struck me from looking at Harold’s piece that a reader might get the impression that she was undertaking some sort of propaganda exercise on behalf of the Argentine government, when nothing could be further from the case. Instead, it was a rigorous piece of academic work highlighting the many strange twists and turns of various Argentine governments in their dealings with the history of the Falkland Islands. As all the sessions were recorded, we are hoping to make the whole conference available soon so anyone can see the full proceedings. As said, I only raise this point because I’d hate anyone Andrew Rosindell MP with members of the Falkland Islands Association to get the wrong impression from Executive committee and the portrait of her Majesty the Queen he Harold’s comprehensive overview. presented to the FIA at the AGM Pictures above P Pepper Hope that helps you and the rest of your readers. Mark Connelly FIA pledge support for Falklands referendum alkland Islanders preparing In his report on the Association’s forever”. He is conducting a campaign Fto exercise their right to self- year, Mr Huckle condemned what the distributing leafl ets to educate determination in a landmark British Government offi cially regards schoolchildren and their teachers democratic vote next March were as Argentina’s illegal economic about the Falkland Islands and the pledged overwhelming support by blockade of the Islands. He recalled other British overseas territories. the Falkland Islands Association at the attendance of Mr David Cameron He presented the Association with a its annual general meeting in London at the FIG Reception in June, the portrait of the Queen, pointing out that presided over by its chairman, Mr fi rst for a British Prime Minister, and she is the Queen of no fewer than 48 Alan Huckle, a former Governor of Mr Cameron’s forceful reiteration realms around the world. the Islands. of the United Kingdom’s absolute Mr Rosindell said he and other Main topics of the meeting were commitment to defence of the Islands MPs recently met the Argentine condemnation of Argentina’s and support for self-determination. Ambassador to Britain, Alicia Castro, aggressive economic actions against This theme was vigorously whom he described as “a feisty lady… the Islands, measures to counter its reinforced by the Secretary of the blind to reality” over self-determination. misleading version of the history of All-Party Falkland Islands Group in “She just does not get it”, he observed. the dispute, the developing Falklands Parliament, Mr Andrew Rosindell, MP, MLA Jan Cheek, reporting on the busy economy with the prospect of its fi rst who said the Islands had the support 30th anniversary year, condemned oil fl owing ashore in 2017, and tributes not only of the British Government and Argentina’s increasingly aggressive to Sir Rex Hunt, Governor during the Parliament but also the British people. economic and transport restrictions 1982 invasion and chairman of the “The Islanders”, he declared, “have and the cancellation of some cruise Association for many years, who died nothing to fear…I have no doubt the ship visits under pressure from in November. Falkland Islands will remain British Argentina.

19 News ‘The Company’ 160 years on elebrating 160 years since the Ccompany was formed the Falk- land Islands Company Limited wined and dined past and present employ- ees at the Town Hall in Stanley on De- cember 9. While guests enjoyed a magnifi cent hot buffet provided by the Malvina House Hotel company chairman Dav- id Hudd reviewed the progress made by the Company over the years since being granted its Royal Charter on January 10, 1852. The Royal Falklands Land, Cattle, Seal and Whale Fishery Company: the Islands fi rst conglomerate, was established in London with the objec- tive of taming wild cattle, sheep farm- ing, establishing a general store and providing communications. Six months after its foundation, op- erations started with the arrival of the fi rst employee with eighty sheep and a wife and within a year the business was in diffi culty. But by 1951 the Falkland Islands Company owned almost half the land area of the Islands and the sheep that grazed there. It employed a quarter of the workforce, played a dominant Roger Spink, Mike Killingley, Jeremy Brade, David Hudd, John Foster role in the economy, and was an ev- with (front) Terry and Joan Spruce er-present infl uence in the life of the Falklands community, to whom it was was one of the few remaining unde- most recently the opening of Falk- known simply as ‘the company.’ veloped parts of the world and for this lands 4X4, Mr Hudd said. Mr Hudd traced the company’s his- reason had great potential for growth With oil now looking certain to take tory from those precarious early days and development in the future. Time over from fi shing as the main industry through the sheep farming years and was proving how right this advice had he said his company planned to play the other phases of its development been. a major part, both directly through and ownership until the present day. As the FIC’s parent company, Falk- its involvement with Falkland Oil and The Chairman’s own involvement land Holdings was proud of the recent Gas and, in the development of in- with the company began ten years investments made in the Company; frastructure, with Trant and FIC’s ago, at which time, he said he had the enlargement of the West Store, Building Services in the newly formed been advised that the South Atlantic the Marmont Row project, MPA and South Atlantic Construction. A driving force in the Falklands future he popping of champagne corks at a reception for invited Tguests accompanied the launch in November of the Falkland Islands fi rst ever car showroom. Welcoming guests to the new showroom, which had been tastefully located within the historic Falkland Islands Company blacksmith’s shop, James Bates, Manager of what will now be known as Falklands 4X4, thanked Falkland Islands Building and Maintenance Services for their outstanding workmanship, the Falkland Islands Holdings board for putting up the funds for the project and former Stanley FIC general manager, Terry Spruce for allowing the use of his pictures on the walls. Karl Harris was also thanked for displaying his immaculate Series 1 Land Rover which demonstrated how long these purpose fi t vehicles have been keeping Islanders mobile. Formally opening the showroom, FIC Chairman David Hudd, pointed out that FIC had been selling Land Rovers for 60 years or so, but he believed that this was a new era for the Company and that the fact that this project had taken place demonstrated the Company’s level of confi dence in the Falkland Islands economy as a whole, whether it be through the showroom or the Company’s collaboration with local The showroom at night Picture SealedPR companies in the proposed waterfront development .

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y the time you read this spring (£9.00 + £2 p&p) can be obtained from Bwill, hopefully, have arrived. Once me 6, St Anne’s Road, Shrewsbury again it is the time of year when we From the SY3 6AU - cheques payable to the ask you to renew your subscription Falkland Islands Association. to the FIA unless you have made Secretary’s Desk If you haven’t bought a copy of arrangements for your bank to make by Colin Wright ‘Diddle Dee to Wire Gates’, I have a payment or you are one of the copies of the book at £10 + £2.50 p&p exceptions listed on the enclosed and all proceeds go to the Jane & Subscription Notice. We hope you will Newsletter whilst others would be Alastair Cameron Memorial Trust. continue to support both the FIA and happy to access it on line. The results the Falkland Islanders. of our deliberations will be published We are extremely grateful to the in the October Newsletter and on the Falkland Islands Government for the website if any changes are proposed fi nancial support which enables us for approval at the AGM. to maintain the high standard of our We have spent a lot of time Newsletter but your subscriptions are planning the new website which, if all vital to fund the administration of the has gone to plan since writing this, FIA and I have been tasked to review will be on line by the time this issue subscription rates. The concession reaches you. We plan to expand the rate of £5 has been unchanged since coverage of the site by adding extra 1982 and the £15 rate has been in pages to make it a useful source of place since 1989. £5 just covers information about the Association and the printing and despatch costs of the Falkland Islands with links to other two issues of the Newsletter to UK Falkland based websites and more. addresses but mailing to overseas The site has been designed and addresses costs much more. One hosted by Jaytec and new pictures suggestion has been to make the have been commissioned from Studio Newsletter available to members on 52, both Falkland’s based companies. line with a two tier membership those We welcome your comments. requiring the Newsletter by post Sales of lapel badges and the to pay extra to cover the postage FIA tie have slowed down after charges. We know that some people an encouraging start last autumn. like to have a hard copy of the Badges (£1.50 + 50p p&p) and ties Battle of the Falklands Islands centenary ach year the Falkland EIslands Association holds a service for the Battle of the Falkland Islands in 1914. It is remembered in ceremonies in both the Falkland Islands and at the Cenotaph in London. The FIA is considering its options for the 2014 service of remembrance. It is not clear as to the view of the UK Government or the MoD. There are no veterans from either battle that remain alive. Among the options: we could invite; ship name organisations; country organisations; MOD and the Royal Navy. The FIA is taking advice and further details will be inserted in future newsletters. Contact: P R Wager robin@ relativem.co.uk for any questions or queries you may left: Chart of the Battle of the Falklands have. and (above) Coronel Upon the outbreak of war, the British 4th Cruiser Squadron which had the force against Spee. When bad Royal Navy was deployed globally, been ordered to engage and defeat weather delayed the German arrival, whilst the Imperial German Navy was the German force. This resulted Spee knew that he had to stand and concentrated in two areas - Home in the battle of Coronel where the fi ght, unaware that amongst the ships Waters and Tsingtao, the home antiquated British warships proved opposing him were two modern battle port of the crack East Asia Cruiser no match for Spee’s modern cruisers. cruisers which outclassed any of his Squadron which, under the command It was the fi rst naval defeat suffered own squadron’s ships. Given the of Admiral von Spee contained some by the Royal Navy in over 100 years. presence of Infl exible and Invincible, of Germany’s most modern cruisers. When news reached London, panic the result of the battle had an inevitable As Spee made his way to the Chilean reigned and two ships HMS Infl exible outcome and after several hours hard port of Valparaiso, he met the British and Invincible were sent to lead combat, Spee’s ships were defeated. 21 Referendum

Jill Reeves and Donna Clasen

Above: celebrations as the referendum result is announced Below: riders lead the rally into Stanley Pictures (copyright Tony Chater

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his booklet provides Ta succinct and accessible summary of the key aspects of the history of the Falkland Chief Referendum Offi cer Keith Islands, and of the people Padgett announces the result whose determination and character brought us to where we are today. It isis a companion to the popularp “Our Islands, Our Home”H booklet which was releasedrer in mid 2012. TheT booklet can be down loadedlolo in PDF format fromffrr the Falkland Islands GovernmentG website http:// www.falklands.gov.fk/our-w islands-our-historyisis Independent observers at the count 22 News Shackleton exhibition he American Museum of Natural by computer animation, shows THistory’s exhibition, known as Endurance as she disappeared into “Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary the Weddell Sea. Antarctic Expedition” has found a new A replica of the James Caird home. gives the visitor a real sense of the Since September 2012 the story of awesome challenge that Shackleton Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition and his men faced in their rescue has been on show in the Ferry mission from Elephant Island, sailing Terminal Building, Dun Laoghaire, Co. an open boat across 800 miles in 50-ft Dublin. waves and gale-force winds, with only At the heart of the exhibition, a sextant, some charts, an unreliable HRH Duke of Kent accompanied by wall mounted chronometer and four sightings of the text boards, are Hurley’s dramatic sun in 16 days to guide them to South opens Islands fi rst images of the expedition (see below). Georgia. A remarkable record of historic Throughout his life, Shackleton scientifi c institute importance, the photographs illustrate always regarded himself as Irish, he South Atlantic Environmental daily life aboard ship, the men’s so it is perhaps fi tting that a show TResearch Institute (SAERI), a scientifi c study, their battle with the about him should take place in Dun pioneering concept born from a gap ice and their friendship with the dogs. Laoghaire, as it was from here that in the knowledge economy noticed Some of Hurley’s most compelling Shackleton fi rst set foot on a boat, at by the Falkland Islands Government, images are of the ship’s break-up. the age of 10 when he left Ireland with was offi cially opened by His Royal These are presented along with his family for a new life in London. Highness the Duke of Kent during his photographs of the camps and their visit in November. attempted march over snow and ice Aspiring to be a world class centre to reach open water. Startling original of environmental research from the fi lm-footage by Hurley, enhanced equator down to the ice, the FIG organisation will forge the way in valuable contributions to earth science and has already planned projects in the Falklands, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha, Ascension Island and is hopeful to link with institutes in Chile. “There’s been a lot of environmental research conducted here in the past by organisations like BAS (British Antarctic Survey) but never 30th Uganda reunion a coordinated effort,” said SAERI Director Dr Paul Brickle. n May 4 (2012) a group of more The Institute will teach and mentor Othan 100 personnel who had post graduate students and has served or been treated on board already had a lot of support from UK Her Majesty’s Hospital Ship Uganda universities. Two PhD students arrived during the Falklands war in 1982, in October and another in January. gathered to embark for a few hours Dr Brickle said he hoped the Institute aboard the P&O Cruises MV Aurora, would move to a purpose-built building while the ship was on a passenger in four years and accommodate up to changeover in Southampton. fi ve resident senior scientists to work This was the Fourth Hospital on varying research, from climate Ship Uganda Reunion arranged change to marine ecology. especially for the 30th anniversary of For now, the small team of three The Falklands War, and the second are enthusiastic about what they can held on board MV Aurora. achieve, with hopes to diversify into This reunion, as with former FIA Vice Chairman Saul Pitaluga and event organiser Nicci Pugh many areas of natural science events, was unique in that all former “One such area is peat coring. We patients who were treated on board a copy of David Tatham’s Dictionary can reconstruct the prior climate of the hospital ship in 1982 were of Falklands Biographies the Falklands and neighbouring South included. Many used the opportunity to America by analysing the prehistoric May 4th being the 30th continue on to the ‘Remember The composition of the earth sample. anniversary of the Exocet attack on Falklands’ weekend in Portsmouth “Another is iron seeding; monitoring HMS Sheffi eld, a quiet moment of Historic Dockyard, where FIA member the ferrous dust that accumulates in silence was held after the luncheon Nicci Pugh lectured on several the Southern Atlantic Ocean, which in respect of those who did not occasions on the history of hospital is understood to be directly linked to return, and we were also privileged ships and casualty evacuation in the region’s productivity. Another blue to include the current Chairman war, in The Princess Royal Gallery, sky theory is tracking of sea birds by and members of the HMS Coventry adjacent to HMS Victory. biological markers.” Association. These 45-minute Power-Point talks “The momentum is really gathering FIA Vice Chairman Saul Pitaluga are proving popular and presenter now and we’re only seven months was also able to attend on behalf Nicci Pugh can be contacted by old. It’s all down to support from of the Association, and kindly email on [email protected] if government, the community and presented organiser Nicci Pugh with members wish to book. interest from the UK,” said Dr Brickle.

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Thought provoking 43rd CPA he 43rd British Islands and recent years across the world and from one another and many valuable TMediterranean Region what are the international trends?” contacts were made.” (BIMR) Annual Conference of the The second day of the conference MLA Summers added that “it was an Commonwealth Parliamentary saw The Hon Samantha Sacramento interesting experience for all parties to Association (CPA), held in the MP deliver a speech on behalf of the Conference to be able to compare Falkland Islands on February 12 and Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister of the varying levels of devolved 13, was described as both fascinating Gibraltar, prior to the third Plenary government in their territories, and and thought provoking by delegates. Session entitled “The Right to Self the important role played by self- The theme of the two-day conference Determination is not curtailed by determination in reaching those held was “Self-Determination and Sovereignty Claims”. The speech positions. The right of the people to its role in Self Governance and described Gibraltar’s own journey of choose their relationship with others Devolution”. Guest speakers were self-determination, and the challenges remains a key determinant in their invited to address three plenary faced by small states in exercising interrelationships, and remains one sessions. their right to decide their own political of the most fundamental of human The Rt Hon Baroness Scotland future. rights.” QC addressed the fi rst Plenary The fi nal Open Plenary discussed MLA Dick Sawle said: “for me the Session, entitled “Self-Determination “Experiences in the Development thing that stood out was that there is and its role in Self Governance of Greater Regional and National no one size fi ts all defi nition of self and Devolution”. In her speech she Autonomy”. determination. All of the paths that placed the right to self-determination MLA Jan Cheek said: “besides the countries/territories have taken in the squarely within the international legal relevance and thought provoking exercise of self-determination have framework and gave examples of how quality of the presentations and been different. Ours is a classic case of fl uid and varied a nation’s journey can workshops, I enjoyed the opportunity fi nding a path forward for the Falkland be through different degrees of self- to talk in the margins to most of the Islands that meets the requirements governance. participants. We have much to learn of our home and people.” Professor Michael Keating addressed the second Plenary Session entitled “Arguments about Self-Determination”. He explained the different elements required for a nation to determine its own future, and the different ways in which this can occur. He concluded with a statement describing how over time a group can constitute itself as a people to determine their own future, so long as it can be demonstrated that there is a genuine desire to do so. These Plenary Sessions were followed by two workshops, focusing on “The challenges of Governance in smaller territories and regions” and “Theories of Self-Determination: How School choirs perform at the opening ceremony have these theories been applied in 25 Shackleton Epic expedition

At South Georgia after the fi rst leg of the journey Picture Jo Stewart Tim Jarvis Picture A McKee Iron men in a wooden boat fter a harrowing three day “These early explorers were iron men while others camped for fi ve days in a Aclimb across South Georgia’s in wooden boats and while modern man cave waiting for a break in the weather mountainous interior, Shackleton mostly travel around in iron vessels, I to commence the climb. When the Epic expedition leader Tim Jarvis and hope we’ve been able to emulate some break did come it was short-lived. Jarvis mountaineer Royal Marine Barry Gray of what they achieved. There’s no and Gray were pinned down for 24 were exhausted, severely weather doubt in my mind that everyone has a hours atop the plateau at Shackleton’s beaten but elated to reach the old Shackleton double in them and I hope Gap on the fi rst part of the climb by whaling station at Stromness, at we’ve inspired a few people to fi nd a ferocious blizzard which knocked 2245GMT on February 10, where theirs,” he said. members of the support crew and fi lm almost 100 years ago Shackleton and While the duo had to resort to using crew off their feet. Larsen and Coulthard his men raised the alarm that the crew a tent and sleeping bags to survive the along with the fi lm crew evacuated of the Endurance needed rescue. blizzard that engulfed them on the fi rst themselves off the mountain to the Their arrival marked the achievement night of the crossing atop Shackleton’s support vessel, Australis and when the of the double for the intrepid crew of Gap, they had endeavoured to re- blizzard passed, Larsen rejoined Jarvis Shackleton Epic – the ocean crossing enact the expedition as authentically and Gray to provide support during the 800 nautical miles from Elephant Island as possible throughout the arduous 72 hour climb across South Georgia’s to South Georgia and the mountain journey. They had to adapt just as mountainous interior – a trek which saw climb across South Georgia which Shackleton and his men did as they them fall into crevasses more than 20 Shackleton completed in 1916. battled against the elements to raise times. Still wearing the traditional gear the alarm at the Whaling Station at “It might have taken us double the they had sported from the start of Stromness. time it took Shackleton to cross the the expedition on January 23, from During the expedition, the team mountains due to the extreme weather Elephant Island, the heavily bearded braved Southern Ocean swells in excess we encountered but we were able to duo had braved blizzard-like conditions of eight metres, gales packing 50 knot complete the sea journey in a faster during the crossing as they recreated winds, sleep deprivation, dehydration, time by some fi ve days. Mother Nature one of the greatest survival journeys being constantly wet and cold in the rules out here and you just have to go in history. They were accompanied by Antarctic’s freezing temperatures and with what she dishes up and make the Paul Larsen, who provided support for having no room to move or stretch best of it,” Jarvis said. the mountain crossing and navigator out while cramped aboard their 22.5’ He also paid tribute to the legion aboard the Alexandra Shackleton lifeboat, Alexandra Shackleton. On of sponsors, supporters, friends and (James Caird replica) boat. arrival at South Georgia, three of the family who have provided both moral “It was epic, really epic, and we’ve crew were diagnosed with trench foot, and fi nancial support for the expedition. arrived here against the odds,” said veteran polar adventurer Jarvis. “The ice climb at the Tridents is a serious thing and Shackleton didn’t exaggerate - with ice at 50 degrees, with one wrong foot, we could have careened down a crevasse. It was the same for the Crean and Fortuna glacier. “I want to pay tribute to the outstanding team of courageous men who did this journey with me - Barry Gray, Paul Larsen, Nick Bubb, Seb Coulthard and Ed Wardle. I could not have selected a fi ner or more capable team of people who pulled together under extreme conditions to help us achieve our goal. They are all fi rst-rate individuals and adventurers but together we became a tight-knit group who braved the odds, and achieved what at times felt like the impossible,” Jarvis said.

26 Conservation Falklands play leading role at conference

Taking in the view Seal of approval for health care young elephant seal weighing Aless than half of what he should, and with a nasty bite on his side, was found on Surf Bay on January 13, and was transported to Stanley in a Marilou Delignieres and Ben Sullivan at the conference 4x4 vehicle which did not seem to he Falklands featured strongly at in the Falklands and one of their many phase him at all. Tthe 5th International Albatross and legacies was the rock path at Gypsy Nature would usually have decided Petrel Conference, recently held in Cove, which was built by Rachel’s fa- this young seal’s fate, but having Wellington, New Zealand. Skills and ther Brian Stringer. The Middletons landed on such a public beach meant experience gained in the Falkland Is- moved to Wellington, New Zealand in mounting concern from the public lands was evident in many of the par- 2003, where David has continued to and conservationists gave him the ticipants present. It was highlighted work in the fi sheries industry, with a best chance for survival. just how central the Falkland Islands focus on seabird mortality issues. The under-sized weaner was taken is, not only to global research pro- Dr April Hedd from Memorial Uni- to the Agriculture Department by grammes for sub-Antarctic albatross- versity, in Newfoundland, Canada Falklands Conservation and visiting es and petrels, but also in playing a was also presenting her recent Falk- locum veterinarian Aniket Sardana key role in the innovations directed at lands research on tracking Sooty where he took up residence in their reducing the adverse effects of fi shing Shearwaters on Kidney Island and oiled seal/penguin station. vessels, disease and climate change. Black-browed albatrosses on Steeple The seal’s wound, most likely Helen Otley, one of the participants, Jason. caused by a sea lion, was sutured who is now involved with the manage- The other Black-browed Albatross by veterinarian Sardana who also ment of penguins and petrels in New research presented at the confer- dosed him with long-acting antibiotics Zealand said she counted at least ence also came from the Falklands. and with help from Sarah Crofts nine people present at the conference New Island’s Black-browed Alba- and Mickey Reeves of Falklands who had worked in the Falklands. “I’m tross research team, which is led by Conservation, the undernourished sure part of the reason they are all Portuguese scientist Dr Paulo Catry, weaner was rehydrated and fed. considered leading scientists in the had a strong presence at the confer- Ms Crofts explained he was clearly fi eld of albatross and petrel science ence. Maria Dias talked about their underweight because his neck was and conservation is due to the skills research about how New Island al- visible and not covered in the rolls and experiences they gained whilst batrosses, when they are away from of fat usual for a seal pup of his age. working in the Falklands,” she said. the colony during the non-breeding A healthy weaner should weigh at Those present with Falklands con- period, spend more time on the wa- least 120kg when they are weaned nections included Marilou Delignieres, ter during the day (probably feeding) off and forced to sea, but this little the only conference participant whose and more time fl ying during the dark, one weighed just 49kg when he was family had their own albatross colony except on moonlit nights. Portuguese brought in said Miss Crofts. and Dr Ben Sullivan, who worked for PhD student Rafael Matias presented After a few days of minced fi sh Falklands Conservation during 2000 results on their work into how having suppers the seal was released -2003. Ben Sullivan and his wife Janie ticks affects Black-browed Albatross early in the morning in a secret had their two boys, Archie and Ziggy, chicks survival. location where it is hoped he will be now 10 and 8, during their three year Anton Wolfaardt, currently based in undisturbed. stay in the Falkland Islands. Ben said the Falklands as the UK Overseas Ter- his Falklands experience meant he ritories co-ordinator for the Agreement could “spring board into a global co- on the Conservation of Albatrosses ordinator role with BirdLife Interna- and Petrels (ACAP), reported that the tional’s Global Seabird Programme.” conference was stimulating and pro- Also present at the conference was ductive. In addition to the formal pres- Dr David Middleton, who was em- entations, there was a great deal of ployed as FIFD’s fi rst locally based interest and discussion in the margins stock assessment scientist between of the meeting about the increase in 1999 and 2003. David lived in Stanley numbers of Black-browed Albatrosses with his wife Rachel, son Sam and breeding in the Falklands. Falklands born daughter Fiona. The Information and pictures: Middleton family made many friends Helen Otley Bottle feed and looking content

27 Obituaries Captain Patrick Vincent 1924 - 2012 aptain Patrick Michael Causabon and soul into promoting the Trust when- C(“Paddy”) Vincent CBE passed ever he could and took a huge personal away peacefully on August 23, 2012 at interest in all its activities. age 87. Born in the Falkland Islands on He served also as Chairman of The February 7, 1925. Paddy was the son Burma Star Association for many years, of Patrick and Nora Vincent. devoting a great deal of time, thought As the family travelled back to the UK and effort to that role. And he regularly on home leave in 1933 his father died marshalled the Royal Naval personnel and was buried at sea, leaving Nora, at the service held at the Cenotaph in Paddy, and his two half brothers Rich- December each year to commemorate ard and John Lapsley. the naval Battle of the Falklands in De- Paddy attended Christ’s Hospital cember 1914. School and the Royal Naval College Paddy was known by all as exuber- at Dartmouth, graduating in time to ant, loyal, and loving in both his person- serve in World War II in the Far East al and professional life. He was an avid on the battleships HMS Duke of York fl y fi sher, amateur aviator, keen travel- and HMS Ramilles. He spent much of London and later managed the very ler, gardener, and birder. Children eve- his naval career at sea, including tours successful “Wishing Well Appeal” for rywhere will long remember the lively on HMS Implacable and on the Royal Great Ormond Street Children’s Hos- games and songs he delighted them Yacht Britannia. Highlights of his long pital. with. naval service also included shore du- Given his upbringing in the Falkland Paddy is survived by his wife Susan, ties with NATO tours in Norfolk, Virginia Islands, his clear affection for the Is- Susan’s daughters Lucy and Harriet, and Rome, and at RNAS Lossiemouth. lands and his desire to help the Island- step-sons Peter and John Jackson, his Paddy met his fi rst wife Marion Jack- ers in whatever way he could, it was daughter Michele Vincent Smith and son in Karachi in 1949. Marion, the highly appropriate that Paddy should her husband Geoff, as well as twelve widow of a US Naval Aviator, had two have become active in the United King- grandchildren and four great-grandchil- young sons, Peter and John Jackson. dom Falkland Islands Trust. He be- dren. After Marion’s untimely death in 1983, came a Trustee on 11th January 1993, Patrick Vincent, Naval offi cer and Paddy married Susan Anderson. and later served as its Chairman for charity fund-raiser, was born on 7 Feb- Upon his retirement from service with four years (1997-2001) as successor to ruary 1924. He died on 23 August 2012 the Royal Navy, Paddy worked for the the founding Chairman Nigel Gribbon. aged 87. Institute of Chartered Accountants in Throughout that time he put his heart Peter Lapsley 1982 veteran Stephen ‘Hank’ Hood ormer Para Stephen Hood who her husband’s death is not used as Ffeatured in iconic fi lm footage propaganda or to further infl ame the celebrating victory at the battle of ongoing diplomatic row between Britain Goose Green was found dead in his car and Argentina. six miles from his home in Rhyl, North She said: “Stephen was not anti- Wales on January 3. Argentine and neither am I. I am sure Father of two, Stephen known as Hank their veterans are struggling too and to his army colleagues, went missing need help. For this reason I would like as news bulletins were featuring the the governments of both countries to latest demands by President Kirchner calm things down and stop dragging up for Britain to surrender the Falklands. the war. Television reports included the 1982 “It will be for the Falklanders to vote Goose Green footage of Stephen on their future. So many of Stephen’s celebrating with locals and fellow colleagues died so they, the Islanders, Paratroopers, smiling at the camera and could exercise this freedom – they drinking from a bottle of Bacardi. should be allowed to do so without As a medic with B Company, Stephen interference.’ saw action at Goose Green, widely Stephen ‘Hank’ Hood at Goose At his funeral in Rhyl on January 25, considered to be the most intense and Green in 1982 fellow paratrooper Dave (Charlie) said signifi cant battle of the war. this piece and seeks the help they there was standing room only in the He gained huge respect from need,” she told Mail reporter Mark Nicol. church, and even outside during the colleagues because every casualty who Stephen met Carol after the war. They Service. arrived at the medical station – called married and had two children, Leigh and Hundreds of his ex 2 and 3 Para the Regimental Aid Post – was treated Kirsty. His last posting in the Army was mates, veterans of the Confl ict and from so professionally that they survived. to the Parachute Regiment’s training his long distinguished career afterwards His widow Carol, said Stephen had depot at Aldershot, Hampshire and attended. “Steve (Doc) Hughes, 2 remained haunted by the war. afterwards he became a paramedic on Para’s Doctor at Goose Green, gave a He was struggling with fl ashbacks North Sea oil platforms. very emotional, humorous and moving and today would have been diagnosed Stephen’s period of seasonal leave tribute to Hank,” said Dave, adding, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. coincided with a fl urry of media reports “Sadly, Hank took his own life, yet “Veterans like Stephen need a about the war, following the disclosure another one of our bravest men who network of soldiers to speak to. I hope of previously secret Government have sadly taken the same route, and is that any war veteran who is struggling documents. The poignant timing of the now yet another statistic, and casualty of emotionally from their memories reads tragedy led Mrs Hood to plead that the Confl ict, but never to be forgotten.”

28 Obituaries Michael K Stammers Gerard Robson ichael K. Stammers died on 30 MJanuary 2013, aged 69 after a battle with cancer. His museum career began as Curator of Folk Life at Warwick County Museum, but in January 1969 he arrived in Merseyside where he was to spend the rest of his long and distinguished career. He began as a curator in the maritime history department of Liverpool Museum, and played a key role in the development of the renowned Merseyside Maritime Museum, established in 1980. He erard Robson better known as became its fi rst keeper, a post which GFred to his many friends in the he held until his retirement in 2003. Searching for remains of the Great Falklands died on November 14, He was the author of many books Eastern on Tranmere beach. 2012 aged 59 after a short illness. and articles. His research interests couple of hours he had identifi ed, and Fred served over 35 years with the and scholarship ranged as widely as Falkland Islands Government, with his insatiable curiosity. accurately sketch-planned the key elements of the fi rst British garrison at his latest position being Assistant He had a strong public service ethos, Director of Civil Aviation with the continuing to answer a steady stream Port Egmont on Saunders Island. He also gave unstinting support, help and Department of Regulatory Services in of enquiries from both colleagues and the Attorney General’s Directorate. the public. In return, colleagues would advice to John and Joan Spruce when they were trying to establish what is The Government’s Chief Executive receive emails with gems he had Keith Padgett paid tribute to Fred unearthed in libraries and archives, now Stanley Museum in Britannia House. saying: “He was one of the Falkland passing on his discoveries with a Islands Government’s longest serving generosity of spirit. A former colleague at NML, Paul Browne who visited the Falkland staff, who for 35 years worked for His expertise and experience were the good of our Islands and our sought by numerous distinguished Islands with a somewhat accident- prone Mike in 1987 on the Jhelum community. bodies, and he served on committees “As a teacher and house parent for the International Congress of project, recalled a lighter side. On the last day of recording the Jhelum, Mike at Stanley House, his warmth and Maritime Museums, the Council of personality touched many people. He the Society for Nautical Research, managed to drop his meticulous and beautifully detailed survey drawings also worked in both the Departments the International Commission for of Agriculture and Legislature, and Maritime History and National Historic into the freezing waters of Port Stanley. Another day, Mike and colleagues since 1993 has worked in various Ships Committee, as well as more roles with the Department of Civil locally to Merseyside as a director of miscalculated the tide tables in visiting a distant wreck, to fi nd the tide in, so Aviation. the Wincham Preservation Society. “Fred also served on Legislative He was honorary curator of the Royal they built a raft out of fl otsam, using two oil drums and timber and rope Council, making numerous Mersey Yacht Club, and was on the contributions to our home that will editorial board of Maritime Wales, as from a Land Rover. Accomplishing the outward journey without mishap, on never be forgotten. We are grateful well as deputy editor of the Falkland for all that he did, and will miss him Islands Journal. the return he missed his step and the raft pitched him into the shallow but profoundly. My deepest sympathies David Fleming, Director of National are with his family, friends and Museums Liverpool said: “Mike freezing Falklands waters. A stiff drink restored his circulation and humour. colleagues at this terrible time.” Stammers was a terrifi c maritime While Fred had demonstrated his historian of true international stature. He was Deputy Editor of the Falkland Islands Journal since 1991 ability to turn his hand to almost any Even after his retirement he stayed task within Government, his real close to National Museums Liverpool, and the unstinting help he gave and friendship he bestowed to the editor passion was music. not least as our Emeritus Keeper of With his guitar slung around his Maritime History, an honour held over those years were invaluable . As recently as the week before he died neck and plugged into a high power by only a handful of people. He will amp there was not a piece of music be much missed by his friends and he was checking and commenting on articles for this year’s Journal. he could not do justice to, or even colleagues at NML. on occasion improve. His album His long and distinguished In September 2012, when he learnt that his illness had returned and with brother Ray. ‘Fag Ash Blondes’ association with the Falkland included several tracks of his own Islands grew through his interest his time was limited, he reluctantly relinquished the deputy editorship creation which hold their own in in the Jhelum, a ship as important any blues collection. A founding to Liverpool’s history as to that of of the Falkland Islands Journal with the comment, ‘a bit of a bummer’. member of the Fighting Pig Band few the Islands. Detailed recording and musicians have passed through the stabilising of the hulk took several It summed him up – modest, self deprecating - with a cheerful and Islands without having the privilege of seasons, resulting in a classic study sharing music with Fred and going by of meticulous scholarship with John approachable manner which belied the depth and breadth of his learning. the many tributes to his talent posted Kearon, ‘The Jhelum. A Victorian on social network sites, all were Merchant Ship (1992)’. The land He was universally respected and liked. With his passing the world of impressed. archaeology also caught his attention. In recognition of his 35 years of In a brief visit with John Smith, former maritime studies is considerably the poorer. A great friend of the Falklands, service and his time as a member of Curator of the Falkland Islands the Legislative Council, fl ags were Museum, lasting no more than a he will be sorely missed. Rob Philpott and Jim McAdam fl own at half-mast across Government on the day of his funeral. 29 Births, marriages and deaths Births marriages and deaths Marriages November 3 - José Antonio Cordeiro Otero and Veronica Mary Fowler at 1 Narrows View, Stanley November 3 – Gary McGill and Odette Susan Hirtle at Government House, Stanley December 8 - Tony Eugene Terence McLaren and Ma.Rolyngie Arota Icot at Narrows Bar Stanley December 15 - Richard Paul McCormick and Amelia Ochea Baguio, St Mary’s Church, Stanley December 15 - Martin Anthony Elstow and Clare Louise Guest at Government House December 20 - Christopher Paul Locke and Nancy Joy Mundin at St Cuthberts Church, Mount Pleasant December 28 - Thomas William White and Georgina Strange at New Island, West Falkland December 29 - Paul Chapman and Julie Michelle McGuigan at Narrows Bar, Stanley

Births August 7 - Llewelyn Antoine Daille to Antoine Rene Daille Marchant and Jacqueline Ann Cotter August 17 - Hollie Louise May to Tanya Louise Ford and Shaun Christopher May September 4 – Kasyn Evyn Morrison to Carole-ann Goss and Marcus Lewis Morrison September 5 - Tommy Joel Borroya-Ross to Claudio Javier Ampuero Ross & Vinka Patricia Borroye Meza September 19 – Quintin Conan Henry to Donna Louise Henry and Jeremy Selwyn Lloyd Henry September 25 – Ethan Garett Clarke to Rosalind Alice Elsby and Joseph Gwyn Clarke October 10 - Kelise Ashanti-Anne Peters to Amy Anne Minnell and Tristan Mark Peters October 27 – Joey Jay Curtis to Tanya Curtis & James William Hamilton Curtis November 2 - Ollie James Bonner to Elizabeth Eleanor Newton and Richard James Bonner November 1 – Perry Stephen Harry Clifton to Joanne Elizabeth Turner and Stephen Peter Clifton November 2 – Priia Clifton to Yesenia Fernandez Acosta and Melvyn Clifton November 11 – Emily Grace Carreño Bravo to Monica Jocelyn Bravo Rojas and Ricardo Alexis Carreño Santis November 22 – Freddie Paul McDade to Priscilla Alison McDade and Paul Brian McDade December 20 - Alice-Mae Jeanette Curtis to Robyn Chanelle Berntsen and James Earl Hamilton Curtis December 25 – Scarlett Louise Berntsen to Harley-Dee Berntsen and Matthew Young January 11 – Niamh Louvain Knight to Nuala Knight and Keith Knight

Deaths August 8 – Alfred Leslie Lee age 87 years, Falkland Islands August 25 – Jonahan Jeffers Butler 40 years, Falkland Islands October 10 – Reginald John Davis 78 years Falklands Islands October 8 – Larry Arthur Joshua, 50 years Falkland Islands October 15 – James Lewis, 91 years, Falkland Islands November 10 - Elizabeth Nellie Anderson 91 years, Falkland Islands November 30 - William Robert McKay aged 90 years, Falkland Islands Jim Lewis - a seaman at heart t was Boxing Day 1939 when Jim chant Navy, as so many seamen had months holiday and we’re still here!” ILewis fi rst set foot on the Falkland been lost in the service. The rest of the family later joined them Islands, he was just 18 and serving on One of Jim’s most abiding memo- to settle permanently in the Islands. the supply ship HMS Baltavia. ries of the war was the D-Day inva- Jim always remained a seaman at When war broke out earlier that sion of mainland France in 1944. He heart. In Peterborough, where he and year, Jim was already working at sea. was aboard the merchant ship Temple Jean moved in 1977, they were active Born in 1921, he had left school at 15 Yard, anchored off Southend. After members of the Royal Naval Asso- to join his father, John, on a trawler the war, Jim rejoined the Hull fi shing ciation. In the early 1990s, when Jim, in the Hull fi shing fl eet. Jim was the fl eet. Trawling was diffi cult and often with Bob Fiddes and Jim Simpson, eldest of fi ve children and his wages dangerous. In an accident, Jim broke set up the Falkland Islands branch were a welcome addition to the family his back and was hospitalised in Rey- of the Royal Naval Association it was income. kjavik. Unable to continue the heavy affi liated to the Peterborough branch. After his ship was commandeered hauling work required as a deckhand, At around the same time, Jim also by the Admiralty in 1939, Jim signed he taught himself to cook and trans- helped to get the Stanley Sea Cadets on to the Royal Navy and was sent to ferred to the galley. unit up and running under the name join HMS Baltavia, a merchant refrig- When the UK fi shing industry col- TS Pursuivant (the Royal Naval name eration ship. The Baltavia was sta- lapsed in the early 1960s, Jim found for the Port Stanley HQ during World tioned in the Falklands for two years, a job at a sail training base in Ham, War I). tasked with provisioning other ships in Surrey. For some years the annual When numbers attending Royal Na- the area. In Stanley, Jim met a 16 Falkland Islands reunion parties had val Association meetings dropped off, year old local girl, Jean Grant. The ro- been held in London, but this became Jim, Bob and Jim Simpson decided to mance fl ourished and the young cou- increasingly expensive. So Jim and include other ex-servicemen. In 1994 ple married in the Tabernacle in Oc- Jean arranged for the reunions to be they became founder members of the tober 1941. But just a couple of days held at Ham and catered for them at Falkland Island Branch of the Royal after the wedding Jim was posted the training base. Many of those who British Legion. In the organisations back to UK. It was two years before attended would stay over or drop in at which he founded and supported, he saw Jean again. Jim and Jean’s house, invariably re- Jim’s legacy in the Falklands lives on. In UK, Jim was posted to HMS Mer- ceiving a warm welcome. Acknowledgement:‘I was lucky. I sey barracks in Liverpool before brief- In 1985 Jim and Jean fl ew south to never saw an angry German.’ An ar- ly serving on another merchant ship, visit their daughter, Mandy, who had ticle by Rob Burnett, Penguin News, HMS Devon City. After just three settled at Goose Green. Twenty years July 2005. weeks he was seconded into the Mer- later, Jean joked “We came for six

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