tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428121573267367067.post7882769321275287561..comments2022-11-23T09:39:08.190+01:00Comments on Alacrity sailboat: The famous voyage of Alacrity "Hotfly" - Part IVjenkuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02500230663923866842noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428121573267367067.post-54599564452029104642018-10-13T11:25:44.880+02:002018-10-13T11:25:44.880+02:00Hello,
I am researching the biography of Christia...Hello,<br /><br />I am researching the biography of Christian Spurling (1904-1993) son of Jack Spurling the well know British marine artist.<br /><br />I read with interest this passage in your blog:<br /><br />" ... The next day we left for the open sea, sailing up the western side of<br />the Ile d’Oleron, we stopped for the night at Collieur and I remember<br />Anne cooking apple crumble ... "<br /><br />Can you double check this - where is Collieur on the island? I can't find it.<br /><br />I'm trying to establish a Spurling family connection with 'Collieur' - Christian's full name is Christian Donald Victor de Collieur Spurling.<br /><br />(I think the family connection is actually through Christian's step-father Marmaduke Wetherell.)<br /><br />Please reply to sdsmale@uwclub.net - thank you very much.<br /><br />Best Regards, Steve Smale, Dorset, EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com