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FORD, Henry Snr & Henry Jnr

Born 1 August 1929

Origin England
First settled in Albany, WA

SAXON PROGRESS

Departure Port Grimsby, UK
Arrival Year 1975

Albany

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Came to Australia on a fishing trawler to fish the Great Australian Bight. Stayed in Albany. Son sailed with me (Henry Jnr). He went on the Cheynes 3 and later obtained a Masters 1 Certificate on a supplier vessel. Wife and daughter joined me in Albany later.

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  • My Father Rob Ford and I Glenn we’re also onboard with my Uncle Harry and Cousin Harry what an adventure that was real Boys own story at 18

    Thu 19 Jan 2023

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