Philanthropist who funded recovery of Falklands' SS Great Britain had died

Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 06:55 UTC

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Sir Jack Hayward, the man instrumental in bringing the SS Great Britain back to Bristol, has died. The 91-year-old multi-millionaire helped fund the project to return Brunel's ship from the Falkland Islands in 1970, a journey of 8,000 miles. Known as 'Union Jack' for his patriotism, the businessman was a former owner of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read full article

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Brit Bob
RIP Sir Jack.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 09:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GALlamosa
He also funded the first lot of sheltered accommodation for the elderly of the Islands. Thanks Sir Jack for your kind support.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 11:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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darragh
Whilst I was in the UK a couple of years ago one of my wife's relatives took me to see the Great Britain - absolutely amazing.
Sir Jack was obviously a man of great vision, a true patriot and philanthropist.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 11:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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lsolde
Another good man gone.
RIP, mate.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 12:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Marc1
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I visited the SS Great Britain only last month with my brother and it was a fascinating experience. I hadn't realised the herculean task it was to bring her back to Bristol.
What a happy day that was!
Jan 14th, 2015 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
No-one lives forever. But, sometimes, don't you wish they could? Alfred the Great. Queen Elizabeth I. Sir Francis Drake. William Shakespeare. Richard the Lionheart. Henry VIII. Duke of Marlborough. Horatio Nelson. Sir Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington). Charles Darwin. Winston Spencer Churchill. Sir Frank Whittle. Margaret Thatcher. Queen Elizabeth II. And this man. Can you imagine having the money and will to pay for something for others to enjoy? RIP.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 04:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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falklandlad
Sir Jack's first visit to the Falklands was onboard the Lindblad Explorer in Dec 1983 when he was able to view the location of Sparrow Cove from where the SS Great Britain was successfully recovered. A long standing advocate of the Falklands and its citizens, and who generoursly gave for two major projects and who also contributed in numerous other ways to the wider Falklands fabric. A great man, of wise counsel and a mcch welcomed lifelong Falklands supporter. RIP.
Jan 14th, 2015 - 08:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pete Bog
RIP Sir Jack-the sheltered accommodation in Stanley he funded, as @2GALlamosa has pointed out, was (still is I guess) brilliant-the old folks faced onto the sea, even had a tiny bit of lawn and the accommodation backed onto the KEHM -only had to ring to get a nurse. Wonder if any other country in the world has such good facilities for the old? Thanks to Sir Jack.
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