SOMMARLUND ERIK

 

Sommarlund Erik, Paul, Villehard, Albatross, was born in Föglö, Åland, on 8 November 1905. His home is now in Klinten, Mariehamn.

He obtained his Master ' s Certificate in 1938.

Paul Sommarlund rounded Cape Horn six times in the 4-masted barque LAWHILL -1925 (W.), 1925 (E.), 1927, 1928, and 1929- in ranks from deck-hand to sailmaker.

He rounded Cape Horn six times in the 4-masted barque ARCHIBALD RUSSELL -1931, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, and 1939- being Second Mate 1931-34, Chief Mate 1935-37 and Master 1939-40.

The ARCHIBALD RUSSELL discharged her last cargo of grain in Hull in Autumn 1939, after which she was laid up and her crew was signed off.

During World War II, Paul Sommarlund served in Finnish steamships trading outside Europe.

Upon his return home to Mariehamn after the end of the War in 1945, he was employed in the Åland Pilotage Service until he retired.

Paul Sommarlund has been a member of the Committee of the Åland Islands Section of the A.I.C.H. for many years. He was awarded the Cape Horners' medal in 1977.

Died on 26.12.1996.