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Where is Commander Maude ? Where is Commander Maude, who is sailing with no company
Where is Commander Maude ?
Where is Commander Maude, who is sailing with no company but an edition of Shakespeare from Vancouver to London ? Commander Maude set out from Victoria in a 25 ft dory type sloop called the Half Moon.
Commander Maude on the Half Moon just before sailing.
11 June 1925
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Lost in the Vastness of the Sea - The Mysterious Journey of Commander Maude
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time, leaving us with countless questions. In this image, we see Commander Maude standing proudly on his vessel, the Half Moon, just before embarking on an extraordinary voyage from Vancouver to London. Dressed in nautical attire and holding a precious edition of Shakespeare's works, he exudes both determination and curiosity. The year is 1925, between two world wars that have left their mark on history. As we gaze at this monochrome photograph, our minds wander to the vastness of the ocean that lies ahead for Commander Maude. With no company but his beloved books and an unwavering spirit of adventure, he sets sail into uncharted waters. What compels him? What secrets does he hope to uncover during this solitary journey? We can only imagine the thoughts racing through his mind as he prepares to navigate treacherous waves and unpredictable weather conditions. Commander Maude's choice of transportation adds another layer of intrigue - a modest 25 ft dory type sloop called the Half Moon. Its humble size seems incongruous with such an audacious undertaking across continents. As we ponder these mysteries captured by Central News' lens nearly a century ago, one question lingers: Where is Commander Maude now? Perhaps lost forever amidst roaring waves or discovered new lands beyond imagination – only time will reveal his fate.
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