CON THODE

Some jobs you drop everything to do. One such job recently was the opportunity to photograph Con Thode for Boating New Zealand Magazine. Con who recently celebrated his 100^th birthday was a WWII submarine captain.

It was an absolute privilege to hear his first hand accounts of adventures, trials, and tribulations from WWII. A privilege that in a few short years will be unavailable to anyone, anywhere in the world.  

I’m glad I had the opportunity to hear Con’s stories but also saddened that these great men who risked all for later generations are becoming an increasingly rare breed.

After listening to Con for two hours, I realised we are not the men we once were.