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BEN CARLIN & HALF SAFE Inside the Half Safe’s cabin, at Guildford Grammar School. Half Safe arrived at the School in 1984 and is housed in a purpose built shelter. Calcutta, India 1955. The Guildford Grammar School Foundation published The Other Half of Half Safe by Ben Carlin, which includes an abridged version of Half Safe – Across the Atlantic by Jeep and tells the complete story of Ben’s voyage. Copies of the second book can be purchased for $40 from Rosemary Waller at [email protected] or phone 9377 9212. FREDERICK BENJAMIN CARLIN School & Stirling 1923-1929 Prefect 1929 Rowing 2nd 1V 1929 Swimming team 1929 ADVENTURER Half Safe, Annapolis 1947 before modifications. Half Safe Saigon 1956. 11