tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post5141881749566943845..comments2024-03-04T06:12:38.695+13:00Comments on Photo-Sleuth: Sepia Saturday 180: A Life on the Ocean WaveBrett Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-45619238334445887502014-07-06T12:57:10.729+12:002014-07-06T12:57:10.729+12:00I think I know what caused my mistake - the word &...I think I know what caused my mistake - the word "Spanje" on the image of the KHL poster displayed adjacent to that section of text!Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-6986854556375150562014-07-06T12:53:09.524+12:002014-07-06T12:53:09.524+12:00Thanks for taking the time to comment, Luis. I ha...Thanks for taking the time to comment, Luis. I have known that Madeira was, and is, Portuguese for a long time, having been a stamp collector in my youth, so I can't explain why I wrote Spanish. However, I have now corrected my indavertent error, and hope you won't find too many more to spoil your reading. Regards, BrettBrett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-75749561370844878452014-06-30T04:38:56.436+12:002014-06-30T04:38:56.436+12:00Very interesting site with a lot of information. O...Very interesting site with a lot of information. One small correction though: “Funchal, the capital town of the Spanish island of Madeira” . Madeira is a Portuguese island and has been ever since it was discovered in 1419, without any population. Best regards Luis.Luis C Lopeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460920241346529766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-55370786010571415172013-06-27T09:45:39.812+12:002013-06-27T09:45:39.812+12:00I'm glad you noticed the variety of transport ...I'm glad you noticed the variety of transport too, as that was one of the things that struck me.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-59705048748669518312013-06-27T09:45:02.757+12:002013-06-27T09:45:02.757+12:00That hadn't occurred to me, which is odd, beca...That hadn't occurred to me, which is odd, because I'm a long time fan of his writing, but you're quite right. His stories are very rooted in that era and locale.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-30399209952046746912013-06-12T10:11:41.954+12:002013-06-12T10:11:41.954+12:00This whole story has the aroma of a Somerset Maugh...This whole story has the aroma of a Somerset Maugham story!<br />Sean Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777191262417995366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-84827448656840625682013-06-12T01:42:22.298+12:002013-06-12T01:42:22.298+12:00A fascinating set of photos. A fine tribute to the...A fascinating set of photos. A fine tribute to the man and the times. The Batavia video was very interesting - especially the various modes of transport.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-56908092964718778782013-06-11T22:12:11.079+12:002013-06-11T22:12:11.079+12:00Interesting indeed - I was thinking exactly that w...Interesting indeed - I was thinking exactly that when I was watching the film clips, how there must have been simmering tensions even then. I read that when the Indonesian military took over after the Dutch pulled out, they continued the repressive, brutal behaviour on the population that they were taught by the Dutch authorities - which doesn't say much for the conditions prior to "independence."Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-29507595521387002592013-06-11T22:09:16.964+12:002013-06-11T22:09:16.964+12:00Thank you Sue.Thank you Sue.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-75286873731409284852013-06-11T21:52:36.024+12:002013-06-11T21:52:36.024+12:00Interesting what a handful of photographs can reve...Interesting what a handful of photographs can reveal. Great journey one could say, even if the man remains cloaked in mystery. That Batavia vid doesn't tell of the political/social climate of the times, but it seemed like a lovely place to visit. <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-42764677719806991712013-06-11T02:02:08.927+12:002013-06-11T02:02:08.927+12:00How wonderful to have all the images relating to W...How wonderful to have all the images relating to Willem's life - they made a fascinating family history post. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-26192105360247588432013-06-10T16:06:27.952+12:002013-06-10T16:06:27.952+12:00Yes T+L, I like to think so. I feel there's a...Yes T+L, I like to think so. I feel there's a bit more to Willem, too, but we may never know. I would some day like to see if his employment records with K.H.L. have survived - his death certificate might also be informative.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-14116286866062972102013-06-10T16:03:50.379+12:002013-06-10T16:03:50.379+12:00I didn't realise that I would be able to deduc...I didn't realise that I would be able to deduce so much when I first started the article. I thought, "Well I'll have to just make a short contribution this week," and then, well ...Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-66084040133942315112013-06-10T12:10:21.595+12:002013-06-10T12:10:21.595+12:00This is just fascinating. Really well done. I'...This is just fascinating. Really well done. I've known three men who set sail in the merchant marines, and each lived amazing lives, but there was always something about them that you knew you could never pin them down. I'd say Willem found the life that he was meant for, even if cut short by the dreaded tobacco. Nice that you have the ashtray. I think that might have made him very happy.Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-68075762803752484272013-06-10T00:34:40.688+12:002013-06-10T00:34:40.688+12:00You certainly ended up telling his whole life stor...You certainly ended up telling his whole life story just as I was sad you didn't even have census records to fill out the birth and death dates! The photographs and memories tell so much more. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-36074388449883064312013-06-09T18:59:38.611+12:002013-06-09T18:59:38.611+12:00Yes, I rather liked the first one too. It gave a ...Yes, I rather liked the first one too. It gave a very good feel of a busy colonial capital, and I doubt much of it, if anything, was choreographed.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-10305226940635061902013-06-09T18:57:16.989+12:002013-06-09T18:57:16.989+12:00The reasons for he and his brother going to sea we...The reasons for he and his brother going to sea were not good, but he seems to have adapted well to the lifestyle.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-42090751359525700562013-06-09T18:56:02.709+12:002013-06-09T18:56:02.709+12:00I hadn't noticed the sandals, a sign that perh...I hadn't noticed the sandals, a sign that perhaps he was merely idling away his rest time on deck.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-89690252881249419102013-06-09T18:55:00.931+12:002013-06-09T18:55:00.931+12:00I haven't done much reseach on which places in...I haven't done much reseach on which places in the Netherlands would be good to visit to learn about my forebears, but I must do so before I go there again.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-16100443835504821092013-06-09T18:53:47.199+12:002013-06-09T18:53:47.199+12:00Having grown up in a "foreign colony" of...Having grown up in a "foreign colony" of sorts, I think I know what you mean. I've always had the yen to travel, and these images make me think it's time to start doing so again. A very different world now, of course, but perhaps even more fascinating.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-71418522969159331832013-06-09T02:09:21.103+12:002013-06-09T02:09:21.103+12:00Interesting post. I especially liked the first vid...Interesting post. I especially liked the first video. It feels odd traveling the streets 100 years ago. There sure was a lot of activity. I wonder how much of it was choreographed.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-111732063521840722013-06-09T01:56:09.984+12:002013-06-09T01:56:09.984+12:00Brett, I think it is wonderful that you are rememb...Brett, I think it is wonderful that you are remembering Willem as he has no direct line family to do so.<br /><br />He looks in his prime in the photo with the lifeboat. Very dashing.<br /><br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-40183044892338068092013-06-09T00:02:05.285+12:002013-06-09T00:02:05.285+12:00Ditto anyjazz. A fine story indeed.Ditto anyjazz. A fine story indeed.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-10629190768097028182013-06-08T22:53:41.599+12:002013-06-08T22:53:41.599+12:00Willem lived an interesting life and saw so much o...Willem lived an interesting life and saw so much of the world. I envy that, but not dying at sea away from the comfort of home. The ashtray reminds me of a bracelet I received from my great-aunt, the carved design and material, that is. <br /><br />In the photo where Willem is in work clothes, he appears to be wearing sandals. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-35032631078156259442013-06-08T19:37:24.280+12:002013-06-08T19:37:24.280+12:00I'm jealous, my husband's Dutch forebears ...I'm jealous, my husband's Dutch forebears have left us so few photos and mementos although we did get a pretty good feel for their life at the Dutch Resistance Museum in Amsterdam last year - and amazing collection and so well presented. Hopefully we can fill in some more gaps on our next visit.<br />Jackie van Bergenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108390437411946657noreply@blogger.com