Ancient Mariner
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| Originally published | September 15, 2003 |
| Authors | Ken McGoogan |
| Genres | Biography |
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| ID | 1978287 |
About Ancient Mariner
In 1766, Samuel Hearne, at just twenty-one and already a veteran of the Seven Years' War, joined the Hudson's Bay Company, which charged him with the unwieldy task of finding first a famed and long-lost copper mine—and then the great Northwest Passage. . . .
Watchet's missing goose Derek to get statue
A fundraiser for a statue in memory of a much-loved female goose called Derek has received donations from across The World .
Derek was a popular resident of Watchet Harbour in Somerset but is now feared dead after disappearing three weeks Ago - with only feathers So Far found.
Carron Scott, who runs a Facebook page for fans of The Bird , said she had been " sorely missed by everyone".
She hopes to raise £3,000 for a bronze bust that will sit on The Esplanade .
Derek flew in with a gaggle of geese Ten Years Ago but never migrated.
She received a lot of attention as the only snow goose in the area and was named Derek, a name which stuck even after it was discovered she was female.
Boat owners who fed her daily said she got " very bossy" if her breakfast of broccoli and Weetabix was late.
The harbour was inspiration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem the Rime of the Ancient Mariner , and that statue attracts many visitors.
Ms Scott said: " I've had people contact me who saw Derek while they were here On Holiday .
" She was fun and never afraid of the limelight and made several TV appearances, often in the background. "
Derek may soon appear in the foreground as The Bbc 's comedy show, " Have I Got News For You ? " has been In Touch with Ms Scott after The Story appeared in the newspaper.
Despite the media attention, Derek's disappearance remains a mystery as her body was never found, only feathers.
Residents fear she may have fallen victim to an animal attack as a pet peacock was recently taken by a fox.
Any money left over from the fundraising campaign will be given to local charities.
Three sculptors have expressed an interest in making the life-size statue of Derek, but it will need council approval.
Ms Scott said she hoped they get it as " Derek is a part of Watchet's history".
Source of news: bbc.com