Article: Rum and cod liver oil keeping Frank shipshape at 100 ; Former Royal Navy man Frank Bates knows the secret of a long and happy life - it's a morning tot of rum with an unusual chaser - a tot of cod liver oil!

Former Royal Navy man Frank Bates knows the secret of a long and happy life - it's a morning tot of rum with an unusual chaser - a tot of cod liver oil!

Frank will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Thursday, August 14.

Frank, a widower, lives in St Thomas after enjoying a lifetime at sea with the Royal Navy.

He joined up as a cadet and travelled the world on a variety of warships, including HMS Valhalla.

The Valhalla was sunk during the Second World War while escorting a convoy to Russia.

Frank was in the freezing water for several hours before he was picked up but 49 of his crewmates lost their lives.

He was subsequently awarded a Russian medal for his services.

It was one of a number of ...

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