The following was reported by John (V.G.S.A)
"This was received yesterday evening text msg. originated from Joe Astorina last week:-
'Sadly to let you know the Brian Thornborrow passed away today in Dubai after a short illness a professional in the maritime industry has left us finished with engines, RIP Brian, full steam ahead beyond the unknown
Brian was a good Engineer who I sailed with on Southland Star in the 1980's"