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Wednesday, September 27, 1972
The following is the full text of Lady MacLehose's speech:
"May I say thank you very much for inviting me along today to
launch this magnificent ocean-going craft.
"This launch is a marvellous example of what can be achieved
here when time is short. The Marine Department recently inspected, and
were not too happy about the state of the School's old boat, but how and
where to replace it? The Lotteries Board of S.W.D. have risen to the
occasion with a substantial grant and American Marine have used their
endless ingenuity in producing a tailor made or should I say custom built
vessel keeping a close watch on the funds available in what must surely
be a record time.
"I understand that the Marine Police will now be hailed in friendly
gesture and not by an S.0.8. signal.
"I am sure that this launch is going to be a tremendous asset
to the School. Along with further now craft the scope of training facilities
can be greatly extended with better standards of safety and comfort.
"There may even be possibilities to expand the experimental
courses which the School run for the handicapped, junior children and in
leadership.
"I should hate to delay use of this boat any longer by talking,
but I should like to wish her and the School all success in their sea-going
ventures. Perhaps we could have a marine rendezvous with The Lady
Maurine at grid ref. 270,860.
"And now thinking of the first Principal of an Outward Bound
I wish you and
School, I have much pleasure in naming you The Jim Hogan
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all who sail in you every good fortune."
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