The HMS Bounty sank in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy. Claudia McCann, widow of the Bounty's captain, Robin Walbridge, shared photos from her personal collection.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
The HMS Bounty sank in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy. Claudia McCann, widow of the Bounty's captain, Robin Walbridge, shared photos from her personal collection.
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"There's just emptiness in my soul because he was my soul mate," said McCann.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
"There's just emptiness in my soul because he was my soul mate," said McCann.
McCann Family
McCann and Walbridge during happier times. Walbridge's body was never recovered after the Bounty sank during high seas and heavy winds.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
McCann and Walbridge during happier times. Walbridge's body was never recovered after the Bounty sank during high seas and heavy winds.
McCann Family
McCann and Walbridge worked as extras in some of the films the Bounty appeared in. These photos bring back bittersweet memories for her.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
McCann and Walbridge worked as extras in some of the films the Bounty appeared in. These photos bring back bittersweet memories for her.
Robin Walbridge/ McCann Family
McCann has many fond memories of the Bounty and her husband. She says her sadness "comes in waves."
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
McCann has many fond memories of the Bounty and her husband. She says her sadness "comes in waves."
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Survivors of the Bounty signed a handmade card for the captain's family.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
Survivors of the Bounty signed a handmade card for the captain's family.
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Former crew members told McCann that her husband was an inspiration. "Everyone wanted to sail with him," she said.
Bounty's captain: 'My soul mate' —
Former crew members told McCann that her husband was an inspiration. "Everyone wanted to sail with him," she said.
Robin Walbridge/ McCann Family