MACDOWALL WILLIAM

 

 

MacDowall William, born on 21. 1. 1913, died in Sweden on 5.8.1995.

 

Rounded Cape Horn twice eastwards, in the 4- masted barque L'AVENIR in 1933 and in the PONAPE in 1934.

 

Was Average Inspector of Hansa Mälaren Insurance Company.

 

Wrote the words of the Pommern Song, which is sung at lunches of the Åland Islands Section of Cape Horners.

 

Was awarded the Cape Horners’ medal in 1995.

 

Was also a member of the Swedish Section of A.I.C.H..