Welcome
This site is dedicated to the memory of Chris Biggins (1953-2011) who was fondly known by the name 'Captain Chris'
The Voyages of Shabab Oman
The Voyages of Shabab Oman with Captain Chris and her crew 1987 - 2009 was published in May 2015.
The book begins with the origins of Shabab Oman and a short biography of Chris. The overseas voyages are recounted and cover the USA in 1986, Australia 1987-8, Europe 1989, USA 1992, France 1994, the Baltic 1996, Japan 1997, Europe 2001, 2005 and 2008.
The book has been wonderfully written by Commander Nigel 'Bernie' Bruen MBE DSC MKhM RN/RNO Retd.
Size: 15.5cm x 21.5cm. Pages: 217. Full colour pictures throughout.
Copies of the book can be ordered from the family for £20 plus postage at cost. For more details contact david [at] biggins.eu.
Contributing to the forum
To help gather the information about Chris, we have created a forum that allows people to add comments and pictures and also respond to the information provided by others.
The forum and its contents are not publicly accessible. To be able to access the forum, you first need to create an account. This only takes a few moments. Please Create an account to register on the site.
Once you have saved your details, you will be sent an email from the site to validate your account. Once validated, you can log into the site and you will then see the Forum tab at the top of the screen, below the flags and picture of Chris.
Your details are only used to control access to the forum and will never be used for any other purposes.
We would prefer contributions in English.
If you do not wish to use the forum as a way of contributing information you are welcome to email it to david [at] biggins.eu.