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Robert Wilson's Propeller, Dunbar Harbour. The son of a fisherman, Robert Wilson from Dunbar left school at nine years old. He went on to invent, among other things, a type of screw propeller which he demonstrated in 1827. The patent however was awarded to another inventor in 1836.

I have added the song 'It's My Turn' by Aretha Franklin who sadly died today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFxYLLycg

As a second tribute I have added 'Respect' as my own mark of respect to this great singer, and also for the young boy who had little in the way of education but is still recognised today for his achievements

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGuW7pD_fhg

micritter, Andy Rodker, Smiley Derleth, Rosalyn Hilborne and 48 other people have particularly liked this photo

82 comments - The latest ones

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Like all the fisherman's gear in the foreground and the terrific colours in this excellent capture,
HFF and a fabulous weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

All that gear and no boat! Many thanks Roger. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Frans Schols ^club

Schitterende opname en prachtige kleuren.
Zeer interessant verhaal over de jongen die de scheepsschroef uitvond.
Hartelijke groeten...Frans.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Frans Schols ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment Frans. HFF and have a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Superbe et bonne idée ++++++
Bonne et heureuse fin de semaine.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Many thanks Malik. Really appreciated. Have a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Impressive propeller! HFF, Carol!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Many thanks Dimas. Really appreciated. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Fabulous capture!

Admired in:
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5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. Really appreciated

5 years ago.

Simone Maurel ^club

beautiful picture

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Simone Maurel ^club

Many thanks Simone. Kind of you to say so. Have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Determination and perseverance on all counts

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you very much Pam. Really appreciated. It must have been a hard life for him - he lost his father at sea when he was only seven. Later despite successful trials of his propeller and winning a prize from the Highland Society and the Scottish Society of Arts he had to abandon his trials because of debts. Sadly the Admiralty would not back him and he therefore did not gain the recognition he deserved.

5 years ago.

LotharW ^club

HFF. Have a nice weekend!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

You too Lothar. HFF" Many thanks.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Such a nice tribute to these two people. And two good songs too.

HFF to you, Carol, and I wish you a lovely weekend. :)

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Good evening and many thanks Karen. Aretha will be sorely missed by many I am sure but her music will live on. HFF and I hope you have a wonderful weekend

5 years ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF, Carol!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Thank you very much Erhard. HFF and have a great weekend

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

HFF and have a great weekend. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

You too Joe and many thanks. HFF!

5 years ago.

Edward Bowthorpe

Brilliant shot Carol.eddie,xx

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Edward Bowthorpe

Thank you very much Eddie. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Love the sentiment , she will be sadly missed. thanks for the extra info. HFF

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thank you very much Steve. Really appreciated. She will be missed, but her music is a legacy that will last for a very long time. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

sehr schöne Homage

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Good evening and many thanks Reinhard. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well composed Carol.
HFF and a nice weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Good evening and many thanks Jaap. Really appreciated. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Fine composition ! HFF and a very nice weekend for you !

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Many thanks Ulrich. My apologies for the late HFF. I hope you are having a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

Pat Del ^club

An excellent tribute to Robert Wilson ... and Aretha Franklin !

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

Thank you Pat. Very much appreciated

5 years ago.

Gisela Plewe ^club

HFf!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gisela Plewe ^club

Thank you Gisela. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

The fishing paraphernalia complement the propeller well, a lovely scene! HFF, Carol!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you very much Gudrun. Really appreciated

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Very colourful and full of interest Carol.

HFF and have a great weekend, Herb

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you very much Herb. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

A wonderful tribute to these two people. Thanks for the informative details, Carol, and have a nice weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Good evening and many thanks * ઇઉ *. One of them almost unknown and one who will be remembered for a very long time, yet both have made their mark on the lives of others. Havea wonderful weekend

5 years ago.

Karp Panta

HFF and a very nice weekend for you !!!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Karp Panta

Many thanks Karp. Really appreciated. HFF and have a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

An interesting marine miscellany to go with the propellor. A lovely image and great tributes, Carol. HFF and have a great weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George. It is a bit messy I know but it does all seem to be a part of Dunbar's monument to Robert Wilson. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful

HFF and HANWE!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Many thanks Annemarie. HFF and have a good weekend

5 years ago.

Jeff Farley

A superb HFF and info Carol.
Have a great weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Good evening and many thanks Jeff. A belated HFF to you. Have a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

trester88 ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Many thanks, really appreciated. My apologies for the late HFF. Have a good week ahead

5 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

HFF. Photo très originale. Nicole.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Hi Nicole and many thanks. Really appreciated.

5 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Very well captured Carol, an excellent tribute to Aretha Franklin.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you very much Dave. She was one of the best.

5 years ago.

John Goodwin

An interesting shot, Carol... HFF.... Have a good weekend.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to John Goodwin

Thank you very much John. My apologies for the late response. Have a good week

5 years ago.

HappySnapper

I must say excellent DOF Carol not an out of focus spot anywhere. Belated HFF and a good weekend for you.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Really nice of you to say so Maurice. Many thanks. I almost discarded it as being too messy but the fishing gear needed to be in it I think, and I listened to my better half and posted it! My apologies for the late response. Have a good week

5 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Wonderful eyecatcher of a fisherman' s life - very colourful impression full of details. And a great tribute to Aretha Franklin. Belated HFF, have a fine weekend, Carol !

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Good evening Percy and many thanks for your kind comments. I am pleased you liked the music, = Aretha was one of the greats. A belated HFF response, - my apologies, and I hope you have a good week

5 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

A lovely tribute on many levels, Carol! Have a lovely weekend!

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thank you very much Diana. Really appreciated. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday. I wish we were there too!!!

5 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

belated HFF!
and thank you for the informataion about Robert Wilson.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Many thanks Boarischa. Really appreciated. I am pleased you liked the information about Robert Wilson. It is a shame that he is not better known. My apologies for the late HFF response. Have a good week

5 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

HFF ~~~

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Many thanks Nick and my apologies for the late HFF response

5 years ago.

Roger Dodger ^club

A belated HFF Carol, interesting shot and info.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger Dodger ^club

Many thanks Roger. Really appreciated. A belated HFF and have a lovely evening

5 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12… ^club

Nicely done! Congrats on explore. Have a nice week ahead.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12… ^club

Thank you very much Cheryl. Really appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your week

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Carol,

A very interesting picture and story, plus of course a very late HFF!
Big star coming from me.
Sorry for lack of contact recently, I've been away on hols.

Best wishes
Peter

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

I hope you had a wonderful holiday Peter and I am looking forward to seeing all your photos.
Many thanks and no need for apologies - I am late for everything!! Lol! A belated HFF and have a lovely evening

5 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Super detail here, Carol. Great colours. A fine tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Rest in Peace, Aretha.

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Many thanks Roger. I am pleased you like it. Her music is her legacy and I am sure it will be enjoyed for many years to come.

5 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

The words you employed are moving.
My compliments for the picture as a remembrance of a boy.

5 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

That's lovely Carol, well done. Great story.

5 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Great shot and very interesting notes Carol.

All the best, Doug

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A superb shot Carol. I like it very much. Great perspective.

5 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Excellent composition and a rightly popular shot!

5 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

An other excellent composition here ! *****
and I enjoyed a lot the two songs which you chose, Carol.

5 years ago.

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