Charles McGuinness

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Charles John ‘Nomad’ McGuinness (6 March 1893 – 7 December 1947) was an Irish adventurer, author, and sailor supposed to have been involved with a myriad of acts of patriotism and nomadic impulses. His history is shrouded in myths and mystery, making many of its details authority questionable.

This website holds many interesting details about Charles McGuinness, including his memoirs, photographs, and a variety of ephemera.

If you pick “Sailor of Fortune” from the menu at the top, you can begin to read his autobiography.  Or “Documents and Photos” to see various documents about and photos of the Captain.