A follow-up to my post about visiting the Titantic exhibit.
I just learned from my sister, Joan, that William Coburn, our grandfather, WAS one of laborers who worked on the Titantic!
He was a brass fitter. I'm so excited to learn that!
This is an actual picture of the Belfast dock workers - I can just imagine Grandpa Coburn - he would have probably been just a teenager - going to work on the ships in the Harland and Wolff shipyard.
The brass fittings included the Titanic's bells and Gothic patterned windows for the ship's bars and dining rooms and much more, of course.
This is an actual picture of the Belfast dock workers - I can just imagine Grandpa Coburn - he would have probably been just a teenager - going to work on the ships in the Harland and Wolff shipyard.
The brass fittings included the Titanic's bells and Gothic patterned windows for the ship's bars and dining rooms and much more, of course.
Off to Sedona, today, with my sister and her husband who are here in Phoenix on business. But the "business" doesn't start until tomorrow so we're doing touristy stuff, today. Yesterday was a trip to Tucson and lunch at El Charro, the oldest Mexican restaurant in the country! We had a chance to see their son, Tim, who was in Tucson on business, as well.
All in all, a very good day.
I just happened upon your blog by hitting that little "next blog" button at the top. hehe I spent 9 years in Southern Utah and because my dad and step mom work(ed) for the National Parks I've seen Sedona a few times. I've been to Phoenix but it was back in the early 70's so I don't remember much of it now. I plan to favorite you and come back later and read more. Just wanted to let you know that someone 'out there' spotted you! :)
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