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Trafalgar tribute by Durham rowers

(27 October 2005)

A crew composed of Durham Alumni were at the exact location of the great Trafalgar naval battle on Friday 21 October to remember of one of the greatest heroes of all time, Admiral Lord Nelson and the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

The team members took part in a Spanish led wreath laying and commemoration service at the Spanish Naval Mausoleum, San Fernando with Royal Navy and French Navy representation, as well as a 18th century costume re-enactment.

All were on board the Oyster 53 yacht of Durham alumnus Tom Bentley. Tom who was at Van Mildert, rowed in the DUBC first eight in 1972 and is the man who designed the Dell and Apple laptops. He is presently resident in Austin, Texas.

The crew were Jock Wishart of St Hild and St Bede, Andy Higgs formerly of Grey College, Tom Bentley of Van Mildert, Rob Trotter of Grey College, Jennifer Linacre formerly of Collingwood and St Mary's Colleges. Also in attendance were Caroline Mulcahy of St Hild and St Bede and Dom Hurndall of Grey College.

All members were present at the Trafagar dinner that followed the events, held in the Osborne Sherry House in Cadiz, Spain.