Tony Braund 100 Not out

[David Fox]

Dear Members,


Some of you asked for more information on Tony and I am delighted to forward the

following received from  Peter Daniel who has been in touch with the family:-


"Tony Braund was born in Brixham Devon in February 1920. He served his cadetship with Port Line of London, 

and stayed with that company until the amalgamation with Blue Star Line in the 1960s.


Tony met his wife Vera who was a physiotherapist, she was travelling as a passenger from Australia to London on the 

m.v. Hobart Star and Tony was a young officer. It was during a game of deck golf that Tony and Vera got acquainted. 

Sadly Vera passed away a number of years ago. Tony served in the second world war, and in the Battle of the Atlantic.


When Tony came ashore, he was made Superintendent with Port Line. When Port Line and Blue Star amalgamated, 

he was made Ship Manager. It was during his time that Blue Star Line moved from London to Albion House in Liverpool. 

Tony moved to Heswall on the Wirral. He was very happy living in Heswall and made many friends especially in the shipping industry.


Tony was a member of the Liverpool Master Mariner's Club, having served twice as Master. He was also a member of the 

Honourable Company of Master Mariners. At the time of the Argentine invasion of the Falklands, Tony was instrumental in arranging 

the Blue Star Line STUFT ships (Ships taken up from Trade).


When Tony retired his daughter and son wanted him to go and live in Somerset with them, but he preferred to stay in Heswall  where 

he had friends and enjoyed walking his dog over Thurstaston Common. During later  years his son or daughter would visit him weekly. 

It was not until recently that Tony had a fall and ended up in hospital with a broken wrist. It was at this time, 

Tony was eventually persuaded to go to Somerset to live with his daughter. 

Tony has now settled well in his new surroundings. 


P.H. Daniel "


Tony was very well liked and I'm sure we wish him well for Saturday when his 100th birthday comes.

Best Regards
John Taylor
Secretary
Vestey Group Shipping Association.
(Horas non numero nisi serenas)

[David Fox]

Good Day All,


Update from Peter Daniel:-

"Spoke to Tony Braund yesterday. He had a lovely birthday, and wants to thank everybody for their cards. He had lots of cards, including one from the Queen, and was delighted with them all.

Regards

Peter"


Best Regards

John