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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

‘Major Mick’ keeps Tintanic afloat through the winter cold in charity challenge

PA Wire

A retired Army major has braved the winter cold to complete a charity challenge in his handmade Tintanic boat.

Michael Stanley, known as “Major Mick”, has rowed more than 125 miles and collected nearly £12,000 during his eight-month fundraiser for charity Children on the Edge which supports children from war-torn Ukraine.

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