MY FATHER, THE CAPTAIN by Jean Ferdinand Tannis

The author’s father, Captain Alfred George Tannis was simply known as “The Captain” throughout the Caribbean and South and Central America. The way Alfred and his brother lived remains a source of inspiration for the entire Tannis family. In this book, the author shares their wonderful story. She shares how the brothers contributed to the success of […]

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The author’s father, Captain Alfred George Tannis was simply known as “The Captain” throughout the Caribbean and South and Central America. The way Alfred and his brother lived remains a source of inspiration for the entire Tannis family. In this book, the author shares their wonderful story. She shares how the brothers contributed to the success of the Eastern Caribbean during the Second World War and beyond.

The author’s father studied shipbuilding at Union Island in the Grenadines. When he returned to Bequia (pronounced beck-way), the second-largest island in the Grenadines, he knew his destiny was to build ships. He married a fellow visionary, Elvira Rosalie, the author’s mother, who encouraged him to build a sloop. That sloop became one of two that transported passengers between the islands of Bequia and Kingstown, Saint Vincent. Later, the two brothers built a larger ship together.

At a young age, the brothers proved to be men of vision, bravery and destiny. Even though they went their separate ways, they were always there to help each other as they left a mark on the world. This the story of two brothers who came from poor and humble backgrounds who, with vision and determination, became wealthy men – but never forgot their roots.

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