The Sea Shall Not Have Them (The White Story Completed)

3rd Edition

Publication No. 291   Size: A4   Weight: 430 grams

Preface and Acknowledgements

This story came to my notice over fifteen years ago, when a friend asked me to do research on her family history. Some of the background had been collected by a number of the descendants. There were however, many gaps and this was why I was asked to continue on with the research.

The idea to write the book came later when I became engrossed in the story of two people, a shipwreck, and the island of Tristan da Cunha. The latter taking me to a completely different level of discovery of an island I had never even heard of. This is the reason the book has taken so long to publish.

The manuscript was moved from my desk to the floor so many times that I thought and I think others did too, that it would never be finished.

I would like to thank all those who corresponded and assisted me with their information, as well as their patience, which has been tested over the years.

They were (in no particular order) Diane Allen of Hobart, Nola and Bryce Ward of Hobart, Sheryl and Phillip Oakford of Hobart, Viola Williams of Tasmania, Judy and Lionel Williams of Tasmania, Denys Williams of Tasmania, Kathy Duncombe of Tasmania, Kate Venturin of Victoria, Vera White of Victoria, Helen Patterson of New South Wales, Janet White of NSW, Kathleen Wye of NSW, Leslie Brown of Australia, W.R. Bullitude of Australia, Joanne Thompson of Australia, Merle Thatcher of Australia, Frances Bunyan of United Kingdom, Catherine Waheling of UK, Simon Coleman of UK, James Butler of UK, Marlene Swain of Tristan da Cunha.

Information received after publication revealed the details of Stephen White's early life as a sailor and why he came to Tasmania.

Last but by no means least, my proof readers Bryce Ward and Leonie Mickleborough.

I sincerely hope that all of you will enjoy the story and that it was worth waiting for.

Irene Schaffer