Captain Brian McAllister regaled us with personal reminiscences and shared th at his purpose in li fe is to see the McAllister fami ly business continue, a business that his great-grandfa ther fo unded with a single sail lighter. Today, it is one of the oldest and most d iversified marine row ing and transportation companies, operating an extensive Aeet in the majo r ports on the east coast. Captain McAl lister has lo ng supported the wo rk of the Society, recognizing th e importance of o ur m aritime heritage and the need to support the maritime industry today by understand ing the long and ri ch histo ry from which it came. Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB D L, the Royal Navy's fo rm er First Sea Lo rd and C hief of Naval Scaff (2006-2009) , talked about the significance of mari time histo ry, and discussed the exploits of Lo rd H o ratio N elso n. In his position as chairman of
Marine artist William G. Muller (left) presents an original oil p ainting of the McAllister tug Kaleen to Captain McAllister (center), as shipp ing executive and accomplished yachtsman Richard du Moulin (right) p repares to present him with his awa~
the National Museum of the Royal N avy he led the successful effort to save Nelson's Aags hip, HMS Victory, the oldest navy ship in commission . Sir Jo natho n stressed how everyone co ncerned with our heritage m ust continue to promote the importance of the sea and its vital ro le in h istory and in our mutual economies and cu ltures . - Burchenal Green, President A distinguished group gathered to honor this y ear's awardees, including (l-r): shipping executive Clay Ma itland, co-master of ceremonies; chairman Ronald Oswald; dinner co-chair Karen H elmerson; Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Admiral Robert J Papp J r.; and Richard T du Mou lin, co-master ofceremonies.
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