A fact from just nuisance appeared on wikipedia s main page in the did you know. Now able seaman just nuisance could travel for free, as an enlisted man, on any of the suburban trains in and around cape town. Sales of a book about him just nuisance able seaman who leads a dogs. The story of able seaman just nuisance is well known by most exnavy veterans on the wwii period and still related by serving naval personnel whether living in south africa or visiting cape town on holiday. Here he sports a cap from hmas canberra, in one of many promotional photos taken during world war ii. Ab just nuisance is a newly refurbished apartment in a quiet area against the mountain overlooking false bay, the simons town naval base, the old town and the mountains. Just nuisance was entitled to the same benefits as any other able seaman, which included a cap. On the deck in dry dock at simonstown able seaman nuisance, the only canine. When i started this book, i was ready to cry to my hearts content, considering this book was based on a dog. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Able seaman just nuisance continues to hold a cherished position for many. Bruce bisbey office production assistant in the entertainment industry. Just nuisance was known to get in between brawling sailors and stop their fights.
Just nuisance life story of an able seaman who leads a dogs. Just nuisance received a full military burial, including the last post and gun salute. Aug 08, 2011 one person who should be haunting simons town, but who by all accounts arent, is able seaman just nuisance, r. Able seaman just nuisance is one very famous south african, and as he was an enlisted rating he received rank, pay, rations and duties the same privileges as any other rating with the rank of. Seaman book in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. This was later changed to canine divinity league antivivisection.
Robben island, stellenbosh, cape of good hope and able seaman. Life story of an able seaman who leads a dogs life. Able seaman just nuisance in cape town tourists attraction. Able seaman just nuisance sherri rowe and alex zandria. Nuisance never went to sea with the navy, but he fulfilled a number of roles ashore. Her granddaughter is reading it and hopefully loving it as much as we do. Much more than just a dog in simons town you will find a sculpture of him this grand danois is still widely know over africa and other parts of the world. The only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the royal navy. Jan 14, 2012 soon, just nuisance was promoted from ordinary seaman to able seaman, and was given a special medal. The life and story of the legendary great dane, able seaman just nuisance.
Life story of an able seaman who leads a dogs life by steyn,leslie m. See his statue on jubilee square, visit his grave on the mountainside and call in at simons town museum for a full history. Memorial to royal navys only enlisted dog is desecrated by. Able seaman just nuisance dog statue, jubilee square, simons town simonstad, cape peninsula, western cape province, republic of south africa when the clipper dunbar runs aground close to sydney, all but one of its 121 complement drown. This is a great story i stumbled across while looking for simons towns resident ghosts. Five wineries, 5 6 wines tasted per estate, a lunchtime bbq with several bottles of wine thrown in and, as an extra treat, south african brandy and chocolate to end the day it has to be said that south africans take their tours very seriously and.
My dear friend from high school was kind enough to purchase our little book about our favorite dog. Just nuisance by steyn, leslie m and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was a great dane who from 193944 served at hms afrikander, a royal navy shore establishment in. Able seaman just nuisance, based on a true story, by sherri rowe, was published in may 2015. Able seaman just nuisance is the only dog ever to have been enlisted in the royal navy, serving from 1939 to his death in 1944. Able seaman just nuisance simons town accommodation. Able seaman just nuisance was formally inducted into the royal navy at simons town in august 1939, shortly before the outbreak of world war ii, and his exploits during the war made him a legend in his lifetime. Can we talk about books giveaway winners, and our latest. A beautiful read for dog lover and great dane fans in particular, about a wonderful animal able seaman just nuisance formally inducted into the royal navy just before the outbreak of world war ii in august 1939. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. He was a great dane who between 1939 and 1944 served at hms afrikander, a royal navy shore establishment in simons town, south africa. Able seaman just nuisance, a great dane, was born on or around 1st april 1937 in rondebosch, a suburb of cape town, south africa. On the 40th anniversary of nuisance s death sisson decided to write a book about his canine oppo. For a sailor, who held the rank of able seaman, the big canine never actually went out to sea.
Coasters with nuisances portrait were available to celebrate him as a pub crawler. His duties did however include fund raising and raising morale. On april 1, 2000, 63 years after his birth, 26 great danes took part in the first just nuisance commemoration day parade. Simons town very own able seaman just nuisance is the first and only canine royal navy member in. I wouldnt mind bumping into this fellow on a dark and stormy night. Able seaman just nuisance is one very famous south african, and as he was an enlisted rating he received rank, pay, rations and duties the same privileges as any other rating with the rank of able seaman ab. One of the more unusual instances of this is just nuisance. Part of the proceeds of the film will go to the great dane rescue cape town which is in serious need of support. They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. He was a great dane who from 193944 served at hms afrikander, a royal navy shore establishment in simons town, south africa. Just nuisance served at hms afrikander, a royal navy shore establishment in simons town, from 1939 until just before his death in 1944. Sometimes just nuisance was naughty and got himself into trouble, like the time he sneaked into an officers room and was found fast asleep on his bed, his head resting oh so comfortably on his pillow. Very soon ordinary seaman just nuisance was living the life of a royal navy sailor.
Just nuisance statue cape town, south africa atlas obscura. Able seaman just nuisance became something of a celebrity and would often appear at official functions in aid of the war effort. Although an enlisted sailor, nuisance never went to sea. But instead, i came across a sweet, humorous and fun read. Able seaman just nuisance book signing, chevon battery museum cape town south africa photo credit. Just nuisance able seaman who leads a dogs life, written by mr. He continued to accompany sailors on train journeys and escorted them back to base when the pubs closed. A simple great dane went into history as able seaman just. Just nuisance an official seaman in the royal navy wolfstoria.
He died in 1944 at the age of seven years and was buried with full military honours. Still, his service was deemed worthy of a promotion, and just nuisance was promoted to able seaman, a rank that entitled him to naval rations. This book is based on a true story of able seaman just nuisance, the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the royal navy. The life of this dog was very special and yes, there is a lovely story about this dog. Just nuisance ab, his full story, written by terence sisson following his death in 1944 which was sold both in south africa and in the uk. Just nuisance military wiki fandom powered by wikia. On the 40th anniversary of nuisances death sisson decided to write a book about his canine oppo. Ordinary seaman just nuisance was later promoted to able seaman to entitle him to free rations. The life and story of the legendary great dane, able seaman just nuisance, continues to capture the hearts and imagination of visitors to simons town. Jubilee square st georges street, 7975 simons town rated 4.
This is the remarkable lifestory of one of the most famous great danes of all time. He served with the faa in the atlantic, the mediterranean and the far east and it was when, in 1942, he was posted to what he terms paradise the royal naval air station at wingfield, cape that he met and befriended able seaman just nuisance. To allow nuisance to receive food rations and because of his longstanding unofficial service, he was promoted from ordinary seaman to able seaman. In simons town there is a statue in his honor and the simons town museum has his original collar, he even has a hiking trial in his name. Just nuisance, a great dane, is the only dog ever to have been officially enlisted in.
Sep 11, 2015 very soon ordinary seaman just nuisance was living the life of a royal navy sailor. Able seaman just nuisance just nuisance was entitled to the same benefits as any other able seaman, which included a cap. The bronze statue of just nuisance by jean doyle on jubilee square in. Simons town just nuisance and other stories roomsforafrica. Colour illustrations and photographs throughout book. Jan 24, 2018 able seaman just nuisance date 24 january 2018 11.
He volunteered on 6 june 1939 and commenced his duties on 25 august of the same year. After much anticipation, jock dog food with the help of jean doyle and the community are proud to unveil just nuisances new cap and collar in simons town. Email through gumtree or sms or whatsapp 07 22 44 44 55. One person who should be haunting simons town, but who by all accounts arent, is able seaman just nuisance, r. Ordinary seaman just nuisance was later promoted to able seaman to. Just nuisance was the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the royal navy. Just nuisance book launch sunday 10th may 2015 11 am 3 pm.
The caird librarys archive collection contains numerous captivating stories of naval service from letters written by famous admirals to journals kept by ordinary seamen. Now the spirit of adventure of able seaman just nuisance has been brought to life in a delightful book and soon to be released movie. While just nuisance is remembered by dozens of tributes, a special just nuisance day and more, the movie will doubtlessly commemorate the able seaman in another way and give an insight into how he was so highly regarded. The is the best childrens book about just nuisance that we have ever found funnily enough this is a story that so cries out to be read by children, and i cant understand why there arent dozens of books about able seaman just nuisance published already. Just nuisance has two books written about his life. Just nuisance, ab his full storyby terence sissonthe story behind the tv seriesto my seadog oppo able seaman just nuisance rn and my wife and familygood conditionsecond edition published 1991151 pages10 chapterscartoon illustrations by tony groganblack and white photographssms or wh atsapp 07 22 44 44 55 or email.