1. Model of MV Clan Robertson (1954) By the 1930s Clan Line was the biggest cargo carrying operator in the world. Ships like MV Clan Robertson, built by Greenock Dockyard Co. in 1954, carried cargoes world-wide. Clan Robertson was considered one of “most handsome ships in the post-War Clan Line fleet”. Built by and on loan from Mr Tom Fields 2. Bottle of Ben Line sherry This bottle of sherry was commissioned in 1982 by Ben Line as a commemorative item. Ben Line was founded in Edinburgh in 1825 and initially traded on the North Atlantic before expanding to the Far East. The sherry in this bottle was produced in Jerez, Spain, before travelling from Europe to the Far East and back in a Ben Line ship. This ship followed the route taken by the vessels which transported ‘Old East India Sherry’ in the 1700s, reviving a historic trade custom. 3. Tableware from SS Daisy Shipping companies often commissioned their own tableware – engraved with their crest – for use onboard their vessels. These fine silver-plated fish servers were used onboard Glasgow, Dublin & Londonderry Steam Packet Company’s SS Daisy (1895), which operated mainly on the Glasgow to Portrush, Northern Ireland, service. Donated by Mr Patrick Munro 4. Clan Line sugar bowl 5. Anchor Line napkin ring 6. Athenia lifeboat nameplate Anchor-Donaldson Line’s Athenia was the first ship to be sunk during World War II. This nameplate is from one of Athenia’s lifeboats, which was washed ashore at Orkney following the disaster. 7. Malim Sahib’s Hindustani, stamped Clan MacNair This book was issued to all merchant seamen who worked with Indian crews or encountered them during their day-to-day duties. It was intended “for use both ashore and afloat in connection with Lascars and all other low-caste Natives of India who speak the Bazaar “Bat””, and contains words and phrases written as they are spoken. These were important terms intended to help all onboard do their job properly. Donated by Captain R. Fullarton 8. “Abstract of Most Volatile Voyages of SS Vardulia” scrap book This book, kept by crewman Neil Mackie, charts the Anchor-Donaldson Line freighter SS Vardulia’s most historic moment. In February 1932, Vardulia went to the aid of the stricken Danish vessel SS Aggersund, which was in difficulty mid-Atlantic. Despite the heavy seas, seven members of Vardulia’s crew set out in a lifeboat and succeeded in rescuing all 22 of Aggersund’s crew, getting them to safety onboard SS Blankaholm, which was heading to Copenhagen. The photographs show Aggersund listing dangerously, and the crew of Vardulia returning in their lifeboat once the Danish crew had been taken to safety. 9. Silver cigarette case presented to Neil Mackie The Danish Government was quick to recognise the bravery of Vardulia’s crew, and presented them with commemorative tokens of gratitude. The Captain of Vardulia received a gold watch, the Chief Officer a pair of sea glasses, and the seven members of the lifeboat crew each received a personalised inscribed silver cigarette case. The translation of the Danish inscription inside the case reads: “To the honour of Neil Mackie from the Royal Danish Government to have shown (proven) great courage and dauntlessness at the rescue of the crew of “Aggersund” from Copenhagen, wrecked in the Atlantic Ocean in February 1932”. 10. Letter to Neil Mackie This letter was sent to Neil Mackie by the Royal Danish Consulate, Glasgow, to notify him of the forthcoming award of the cigarette case, as “a tangible expression of their appreciation” upon the rescue of the crew of Aggersund. 8, 9 and 10 donated by Mrs M. Mackie

I don't know how to start the story, but to just say that I was taken by surprise. After sending me on a semi-wild goose chase regarding the plans and activities for Saturday morning (including heading out to brunch... or not), EY brought this to my living room. The "picnic" blankets, the placemats, napkins, the large magarita glass(es), vase and daisies (he bought real ones on the Fri night but they didn't last over the evening), Tea Forte coasters and tea bags (we had a previous conversation about these - and he searched Calgary for them!), in addition to the macarons ordered through the Fairmont and shipped overnight from Paris, France were all brought in from Calgary. The off-season basket of goodies from Pusateri's was a special arrangment that Mr. Y had to come into town early to pick out he remaining details for (apparently it wasn't an easy process). I was stunned, shocked, surprised and above all, touched. It really was like a Princess Day for me (in fact, this was later called Princess Day II) and ended with a black cocktail dress, matching shoes (all purchased and cleaverly brought over in his suitcases) and specially arranged dinner at Splendido. Actually, it was more like a Princess weekend, which all started off with a dinner reservation at Jamie Kennedy Restaurant on the Friday and filled with good times and memories. Thank you EY for making me feel special and worth it.