Niels Jannasch

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Niels Windekilde Jannasch
OC
Born(1924-07-05)July 5, 1924
Holzminden, Germany
DiedNovember 9, 2001(2001-11-09) (aged 77)
Seabright, Nova Scotia
Occupation(s)Sailor, marine historian
Known forFounding director of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
SpouseBarbara Dierig

Niels Windekilde Jannasch OC (July 5, 1924 – November 9, 2001) was a German-Canadian mariner, marine historian and the founding director of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

He was born on July 5, 1924, in

Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jannasch became the first director of the Maritime Museum of Canada in 1959[2][3] and oversaw its growth and many plans before it finally moved to a large waterfront location in 1981, and became the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.[4]

The sloop Windekilda, named in honour of Niels Windekilda Jannasch

He retired in 1985 but continued to go to sea and contribute to marine scholarship in many ways. He was a founder and charter member of the Canadian Nautical Research Society. His deep knowledge and tireless contribution to many heritage organizations and made him "an icon of the maritime history fraternity in Canada and aboard."[5] He was invested into the Order of Canada in 1991 in recognition of his scholarly and public contributions.[6]

Jannasch died at his home in Seabright, Nova Scotia on November 9, 2001. He is commemorated by a replica sailing sloop named Windekilde[7] and the Niels Jannasch Library[8] at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 9780071435451
    . Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  2. ^ Walters, Ed (29 April 1964). "This Sailor Enjoys The Contentment He's Always Sought". The Brandon Sun. Brandon, Manitoba. CP. p. 21. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Former Naval Officer". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. 25 May 1964. p. 15. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Long Wait". The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. 19 January 1982. p. 21. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  5. ^ Gough, Barry: "Niels Jannasch", Argonauta, newsletter of the Canadian Nautical Research Society, Oct 2001, page 4. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  6. ^ "Order of Canada Recipients database", The Governor General of Canada
  7. ^ Sloop Windekilda Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  8. ^ "Niels Jannasch Library", Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Retrieved 2019-03-26.

Obituaries: Toronto Globe and Mail and Halifax Chronicle Herald November 12, 2001

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