User talk:NormanLea

August 2022
Hello, I'm Discospinster. I noticed that you made a change to an article, List of circumnavigations, but you didn't provide a source. I’ve removed it for now, but if you’d like to include a citation to a reliable source and re-add it, please do so! If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. ... disco spinster   talk  19:29, 15 August 2022 (UTC)


 * @Discospinster I'm a recent member of the Wikipedia site. I'm not sure how to add a citation, but I would mention 3 books:
 * Across three oceans : a colonial Voyage in the yacht Saoirse
 * From three yachts : a cruiser's outlook
 * These two books are long out of print, available in libraries in Ireland, not sure where else.
 * Both by Conor OBrien
 * In search of islands - a life of Conor OBrien by Judith Hill
 * The Collins Press 2009.
 * I recently purchased a new copy of this, so it is available but I'm not sure how widely.
 * The following is from The Southern Cross of Adelaide, Australia, 14th August 1925:
 * On June 20, at 4.30 p.m., Mr. Conor O‘Brien entered Dun-Laoghaire Harbour in the Saoirse, the 20-tonner in which he braved the perils of a voyage around the world. His reception reflected popular interest in a picturesque adventure, fully 10,000 people being at the Victoria Wharf to greet him. The rousing welcome he received in Dun Laoighre and in Dublin (where he was entertained by the United Arts Club) gave special pleasure to Irishmen with a sense for the values of history. A descendent of Smith O’Brien, his ancestors have played a part in Irish life for upwards of 900 years – from the day, in fact, when Brian Boru forced the Danes to sail out from Dublin Bay!
 * I hope you consider this sufficient justification for the entry and would be grateful if you could replace my contribution.
 * I should also add that Saoirse was destroyed in a hurricane in the Caribbean in 1979. Some parts were recovered and a restoration is now virtually complete by Hegarty's Boatyard Oldcourt near Baltimore.
 * Thank you 78.18.222.0 (talk) 19:01, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
 * The source does not have to be currently in print. As long as it supports what you would like to add to the article, it can be used. ... disco spinster   talk  19:28, 16 August 2022 (UTC)