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Charles Barns (Barney) Davis
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  • Duxbury, MA
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Reunion

I just registered for the reunion. Will be there on 22nd for a sail on the schooner and staying for dinner. Anyone else going?Continue

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Charles Barns (Barney) Davis commented on James Hutton's photo
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SV No. 6 Texel

"Great photos and info Jamie. Often wondered if the helm configuration on The Tabor Boy was original, I knew the raised "bridge " deck was an add on as was the ugly but most useful windshield, sometimes wished the whole damn thing…"
Jan 10
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis and Spencer R.J. Ash are now friends
Sep 12, 2012
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis was featured
Sep 4, 2012
William Rose and Charles Barns (Barney) Davis are now friends
Jun 27, 2011
William Rose left a comment for Charles Barns (Barney) Davis
"Barney, Excellent photos.  I can hear Stef saying "Baaaaarney Daaavis" . Best wishes, Bill Rose"
May 19, 2011
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis commented on Jim Potdevin's photo
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Ted Spaulding 72

"I am told he is at sea and may be about to retire. I sent him an email with a link to the photo and site."
Feb 11, 2011
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis commented on Jim Potdevin's photo
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Ted Spaulding 72

"My cousin Ted Spaulding aboard the Tabor Boy, a couple of years before me"
Feb 9, 2011
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Breakfast to order for 20

"yes, but i think it beats the hell out of the alternative! fyi email barnsdavis@msn.com see ya round the compass"
Feb 6, 2011
James Hutton commented on Charles Barns (Barney) Davis's photo
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Breakfast to order for 20

"Good luck with that. I had a shoulder operation two falls ago - torn bicep, spurs, and a frozen shoulder. It's tough getting old, isn't it!?!"
Feb 6, 2011
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis commented on Charles Barns (Barney) Davis's photo
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Breakfast to order for 20

"Just keep me posted. I'm not going antwhere. Torn rotator cuff, waiting on surgery."
Feb 5, 2011
James Hutton commented on Charles Barns (Barney) Davis's photo
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Breakfast to order for 20

"Damn, I didn't see you there. Also, Frank Stephenson was there and I didn't see him either. Anyway, it would be good to get the crew together sometime. I'm down in Virginia (actually in Mississippi at the moment) but would come up and…"
Feb 5, 2011
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Breakfast to order for 20

"I miss him too. I have thought of him often. For a while i was operatong a small schooner and taking inner city youth out. There were times when i thought that i lnew how much cap must have enjoyed mentoring, although I think he would have been hard…"
Feb 5, 2011
James Hutton commented on Charles Barns (Barney) Davis's photo
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Breakfast to order for 20

"Hahhhh! I do remember how interesting it was that everyone would pitch in to help so quickly when their liberty depended on the dishes being done! I can't tell you how much I miss Cap at times. Every once and a while, I'll want to…"
Feb 5, 2011
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"got that right, mate! The first time I was in an anchor locker as an O.S. in the oil field I realized how easy I had it on "the labor toy". Remember when we were in a port how it was never a problem getting the galley squared away after…"
Feb 5, 2011
James Hutton commented on Charles Barns (Barney) Davis's photo
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"Barny, this is bringing back memories. Not memories of culinary delights but memories of cleaning up all the breakfast dishes for you only to stow anchor chain after. They were all good times. I would turn back the clock and do it agian if I had the…"
Feb 5, 2011
Charles Barns (Barney) Davis left a comment for Stephen Hopkins Goddard
"Welcome aboard i knew you would like it. Did you find the pic of you yet? Werent you there with my cpusins, the spauldings?"
Feb 4, 2011

Profile Information

When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
1974-77
How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
3
Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?
Yes
Were you an Officer?
Yes
If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)
Cook / Commisary officer 1976-77
Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)
Bermuda, Other
If "Other", please advise.
Bahamas, Bermuda
Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?
No
Tabor graduation year:
1977
College attended and year graduated:
Northeastern University
Do you currently work in the maritime field?
Yes
Current Occupation:
mariner
Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?
1998?
Do you own currently own a boat?
yes
Favorite Tabor Boy moment
too many to list all of them. Some of the most memorable are. My first time aloft to set the top sail, or having Cap catch me hand over hand on the triatic from fore to main. Or there was the time we ran for safe harbor ionto Newport News VA on our way south in a March gale and unded up on the weather side of a ship pier. Cap had us rolling truck tires down the pier to add to our yokahama bumper!
I would have to say the best moment was on Mothers day in Newport RI. A number of us were returning to the schooner well after business hours and christies had put a Mothers day ice carving outside the door to melt away. It was about two feet tall and had red roses imbeded in it. We managed to get the thing aboard and left it outside the deck house doors with a note on it that said "to Cap Happy Mothers Day from your crew" When he saw it in the morning he had us put it in the reefer and gave it to Mrs. G for Mothers day when we returned to Marion.!

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At 12:46am on May 19, 2011, William Rose said…

Barney,

Excellent photos.  I can hear Stef saying "Baaaaarney Daaavis" .

Best wishes,

Bill Rose

At 9:15pm on January 19, 2011, Peter A. Mello said…

Sounds like salt water still flows through you!

Definitely remember Matt. :)

Hope you are well. What are you up to now?

Great to have you aboard here. Fun to reconnect and reminisce!

At 8:45pm on January 19, 2011, Peter A. Mello said…
Welcome aboard and thanks for joining! Awesome stories, keep 'em coming! Pictures too! :)
At 7:14pm on January 19, 2011, James Hutton said…

Hey Barney!!!,

Welcome aboard, It's been a long time! Do you stay in contact with any of the other guys? If so, can you let them know about the site? It would be great to have them on too.

Again, it's good to hear your name after so long,

Jamie

Class of '79

 
 
 

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