Lunenburg Museum Home of the Bluenose
Captain Mathew Mitchell
Skipper of the vessel Cape Norman
Libby and Mathew meeting for the first time
At the age of 92, Mathew Mitchell and his Daughter welcomed us into his home after finding our who Libbys Dad was. Mathew said he only knew of her Dad but knew Libbys Grandfather, Arthur Earle well. During their conversation Mathew said he knew Libbys Aunt Nell Earle. At that time they came to know each other, Nell and her Cousin believed?? to be Mary Saunders were on vacation on the Schooner called the Silver Arrow in 1935, Mathew had hurt his hand and need attention and Nell and Mary happen to be Nurses and took care of his hand.
Mathews New Book written at the age of 92
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Mathew showing Libby his book of Memories
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