Z B I G N I E W W E G L A R Z – S T E A D F A S T M A R I N E R

Abstract

The article describes Navy Officer Zbigniew Węglarz (1914-2007) who fought during second world war as a crew member of Polish destroyers alongside British Royal Navy. After his comeback to Poland during stalinism he was unjustly accused of sabotage, examined brutally and sentenced to prison; in 1955 he was completely freed from guilt, though. Then he served in fleets of various countries. Mr. Węglarz was true patriot, proper seaman and defender of national tradition, his life is wright example to follow.