06/16/2026
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Robert Irvine on June 9th, 2026. Many knew him as “Mr. Guns” as his dedication to the care and maintenance of the ships’ cannons was well known among the crew. He took great pride in teaching others the proper techniques for firing them, and his patience and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on all of us at Bytown Brigantine who worked along side him. He will be greatly missed. As Mr. Guns often said, “Any day you can fire a cannon is a good day.”
Robert Irvine’s obituary can be found at https://www.irvinememorial.com/memorials/william-irvine/5719925/