tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post1335328649453147582..comments2024-03-17T17:59:44.193+00:00Comments on Bill's Log: ‘Rob Roy’ CanoesWilliam Serjeanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-47434449292316753032009-12-03T03:18:38.086+00:002009-12-03T03:18:38.086+00:00Thanks William -
Historical insights give depth to...Thanks William -<br />Historical insights give depth to life. I understand much more of the spirit of these canoes and that's a pleasure. Thanks again and feel free to ask if I may be of assistance with anything.<br /> Cheers!<br />- JerrJerr Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524412847339369083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-39003096274341727612009-11-29T22:03:39.392+00:002009-11-29T22:03:39.392+00:00Hi Jerr,
John MacGregor (1825 – 1892),was nicknam...Hi Jerr, <br />John MacGregor (1825 – 1892),was nicknamed Rob Roy after a renowned relative. He named his canoes after this Robin Hood type relative.<br /><br />You can find the history here:<br /><br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Roy_MacGregor<br /> <br />and here:<br /><br />http://www.incallander.co.uk/rob_roy.htmWilliam Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-2104182712135353312009-11-29T01:51:18.956+00:002009-11-29T01:51:18.956+00:00Thanks for the fascinating insights, Bill! I'm...Thanks for the fascinating insights, Bill! I'm looking forward to reading all your blog. I'd be interested in the origin of the name "Rob Roy."<br /> Cheers!<br />- JerrJerr Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524412847339369083noreply@blogger.com