- :-) Old Boys 1947/1949 -- Don Coates, 07:31:23 03/03/05 Thu
greetings to Mike Weller,Gary Grayand Steve Humphries, it'sgood to know the OBA is still ticking along. memories of the old school stilllinger both good and bad but it's an experience I wouln't have missed for the world., that first meetting at the "sailors home" in Liverpool right through to the last one when we were "kitted out"for the great though somewhat daunting first trip to sea. My first ship was the S.S. New Texas belonging to Elder Dempster Lines,she was an old coal burner, the engineroom crowd and the catering crowd were all West Africans the deck crowd were white but she was a happy ship.Regards to all O.B's Don. Hope to make it to the reunion one of these days.
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- :-) Was at Indie 87 to 89. Raleigh Division -- Anderson 45 (Bulldog), 12:56:11 05/01/04 Sat
Hey all, I remember my time at Indie with great fondness. I made many a good friend, some of which im still in contact today. i was leading hand my last year and PO last couple of months, taking over from White89 after he decided to teach someone a lesson with an iron. Anyone remember me please get in touch, it would be great to hear from you....
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- [Info] info -- Mervin Clarke, 12:54:27 11/03/03 Mon
I was at the inde from 65/67 hood div no 108
generally had a good time. though there were a few dogs. I remember marching to mass in any weather
from a heatwave to a blizzard!! and Inde beans!!
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- adrift for 32 years. -- paul j.fisher (the indefatigable Paul Fisher.), 11:32:15 09/29/08 Mon
I attended the 'INDE' 75/76,I was in Rodney division,can't remember my number now,had a sub-arachnoid brain haemorrage and stroke last year and it's left me with some memory problems but I'm making a steady recovery.I first found this site two years ago but became too ill to make contact.I remember you Steve(Humphreys)and Bill(O'Leary).I joined the Merchant Navy from the 'INDE'.Gary Houldsworth(Para's)joined the 'INDE' with me,we both came from the same part of Manchester. Many years ago I attempted to contact Andrew Geary( Glasgow) but without success,it would be good to hear from him in particular as I have family in Scotland and of course any OB's. God bless all of you wherever you may be.
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- Indefatigable Annual Reunion & Dinner : Saturday 3rd June 2006 -- Steve Humphries No88 Rodney 75/76 (IOBA Secretary), 11:22:14 01/12/06 Thu
You are cordially invited to;
The Indefatigable Old Boys will be holding once again their Annual Reunion & Dinner (Next to the old school) On Saturday 3rd June 2006
The 23rd INDEFATIGABLE AGM, which will be down at the Old School 'JSMTC Indefatigable' and our Reunion Dinner will be at the Carreg Bran Hotel, Anglesey. Tel: 01248 714224
Agenda;
10:00 Meet up at the Carreg Bran Hotel, Llanfairpwl. Anglesey
11:30 Brunch/Lunch at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
13:30 School walk around at JSMTC.
15:00 IOBA AGM at JSMTC.
17:00 St Mary’s Church will be open.
19:30 Reunion Dinner for 20:00 at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
The Reunion Dinner starts at 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Price per Head FOR BOTH LUNCH & DINNER: £20.00 (Cheques are made payable to; ‘Indefatigable OBA’)
R.S.V.P. by 15 May 2006 (latest)
To: Chairman (Inde OBA) Spencer Bell 1958,
365 Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire.WD23 2AH. England.
Email: kysami@btinternet.com
Tel: (++44) 01923 236 705
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Steve Humphries No88 Rodney 75/76
T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: Secretary
Home tel no: (0044) 01628 850 930
Mobile no: (0044) 07703 45 44 95
indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
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- Hood Division 144 84-87 -- Bob Wright, 10:29:52 03/31/06 Fri
Any one who was kicking about during the late 80's drop me a line......met quite a few of the lads in the forces.
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- 88-92 at the "INDE" -- Darren Grey #77 Raleigh Div., 08:44:11 03/27/03 Thu
Well where do I start?
Tuesday mornings with "Mr Miaggi" or the many other days PT. Old Jack Simpson ,what a guy,The reason I joined the Engineers.
Well since I left the indie in July of 92 I joined the Engineers and left shortly after to emigrate to Canada.
Now living in Calgary,Alberta.
I'm currently finishing my welding apprenticeship and working for one of the largest oil drilling companys in Canada.
I remember the Old "indie" when we had to buff and wax the floors by hand,and then when the carpet was installed,we were spoiled then. No more "Dobby" days either washing machines came in arround 91... the names of mates I remember were chigga 89ish(White my PO)Geech,Humphries,Miller,Horton and Baker, "Nozzers" Rock,I fell off that rock once or twice.Once right into the skip!!!ouch.
Any "Old" boys out there want to e-mail me can
darren_grey76@yahoo.com
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- old boys -- steve spencer, 06:57:27 07/06/03 Sun
any body out there remember me I was in hood div no135 in 1963 I remember spud o sullivan, jock Kirkwood jimmy williams, dibbert. agood memory jog would probably do the trick for a few more. how about PO boy wessman there must be a few new boys remember that name!!
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- challenging to all magicians -- kaleem (na), 05:42:52 07/02/08 Wed
My name is muhammad kaleem ullah khan. My date of birth is 28/2/1946. I am challenging all the magician in this world. is there any one who can break my magic I am a black magicians no one can beat me in this world .no one can break my magic if some one cast spell to me i will reverse his spell to him I am challenging all magicians cast spell to me and my sons i have there sons mateen , mubeen ,moiz and her mother name is salma if some one cast spell to my son I will reverse his spell to him i am challenging to all magician to beat me
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- inde yr 1987-1989 -- STEPHENS 125 ( HOOD) (LOST COCKERAL COS OF P.O RYAN), 15:53:41 06/04/08 Wed
Would love to all hear from anyone at the Inde between 1987-89.. Im Saddened to see on this forum some lads from my time slagging each other with hurtful comments, not the way we were taught to respect each other...Anyway if anyone has any old pic of our time there or knows the where abouts of other lads please email me, and hope to see you at 2009 reunion as the 2008 one is this saturday which i cant make...
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- morph -- morph, 12:18:57 05/20/06 Sat
hey ali why you posting your name up all over the place a nd not replying to messages your still in in dream land with your dead body dreams of bosnia ,i bet you still fantizize about being in the sas dont you HaHA get a grip son. you dam wana be copper.
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- T S Indefatigable sept 1962 to nov 1963 -- Peter Hammer, 05:11:39 03/06/05 Sun
Hi, any body looking,remember me,I joined the Indie in September 1962. I was in Rodney Division and my no was 92.
Brian Matthews, from Warrington and roger Pankhurst from Nutley, and Chris Warren were my mates,where are you now?
I left in November 26th,1963 to join the S S Oronsay, P & O Lines.sailing from Tilbury London.I saw Jon Popes write up of the Indie,he hit the nail on the head with his discription, it was tough!! Jon was a leading boy on my 2nd term on Rodney division.I would welcome any contact from any of the Indie lads there at that time.
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- 1975 at inde -- Brian Flook (flooky), 08:36:04 11/30/07 Fri
anybody remeber or know of, David Dunn,TONY Garcia, Glascott,comerford,woodcock,templeton.
cheers
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- were are you now?? -- No name, 07:25:19 11/16/07 Fri
Does anyone know the whereabouts of a MICK WEAVER from Lemington Spa, who was in Raleigh Division in the 1950's. Jack 'scouse ' Dobbins would like to hear from him?????
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- quiz2 -- quizmaster, 12:02:56 05/22/06 Mon
three more quiz quistoins for you to get into.
4.who got expelled for smoking?
5.which item might you notice when you entered the assembly hall?
6.if you were naughty where were you sent?
dont be shy play along .more to come in a few days.
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- I JUST CANT STAY AWAY. -- RON DE MOD, 08:40:20 03/28/06 Tue
I would like to leave a message for a couple of my old school pals but for one inperticular i do not want the propriaters of this web site to take offence to what im about to write cause i think this will be the only way to get a message accross.this message is for Hardcastle, when i take my dog for a walk and it takes one of those big steamy craps thats stinks for miles i think that looks just like a hardcastle i hope somone steps in it and gets a stinky shoe.I'll be back
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- *!* frainds -- markallan 71, 01:54:51 12/18/03 Thu
hi all i left in 89 want to get intouch with old frainds any one there from 86 to 89
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- yahoo profile -- Cameron, 04:43:42 12/01/06 Fri
I just thought I would leave a message for those who have not yet found this site ,If you want to know more about me you can go to my profile on yahoo I change it all the time .I might be away for a while soon for government reasons but keep an eye on it, i might put somthing intresting there.badguy70_uk
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- quiz -- quiz master, 11:33:06 05/22/06 Mon
I would like to play a quiz with you lads from 86-89 and you can join in if you think you know the answer each correct answer will earn you 10 points.so let begin.
1,who got kicked out of school in a blaze of glory or not glory for doing somthing they should not have done.
2,were did the boys have a smoke.
3,what kind of music did watson like
i will think of more quistions for your quiz later.enjoy.
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- Indefatigable - 1951 -- Trevor Waddington, 13:24:41 07/15/02 Mon
Myself and twin brother, Victor attended Indefatigable together. I was in Hood division, Number 117!
Later qualified as a Radio Officer and finally swallowed the anchor in 1965, having served with Blue Funnel Line. Now happily retired, but would love to hear from any of my contemporaries.
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- Cameron -- physical, 06:02:51 11/30/06 Thu
Hey Ali If your out there can you send me some of your expert knowledge on physical training.Ive acctualy been letting my self go because of a bad back problem but its workable at the moment so I need a work out that will get my body going.You told me you were a trainner so you should be able to send some info to my e-mail.cheers .
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- photos -- Ron cameron, 08:24:04 04/03/06 Mon
Hello Raustclotts ,Bumberclott I Know someone who went to Raliegh in my Year Has got A photo or Photos oF when WE went to HMS RALIEGH in our Last year.I was the one whos Bumberclott trousers were to short when i sat down.if you can spare the time e-mail it to my e-mail.Danker.You Know what we should of had a language class at school i could of made money out of that or somthing.If you ever come to peterborough dont stay to long its a shit hole its full of raustclotts and muslims and imagrants and shit there all taking over the fucking place weres the fucking BMPor KKK when you need them.Hennesey and Stuart from the year bellow me are still kicking around peterborough somwere for all you bumderclotts who want to know that Dont realy talk to them got there own bit of life i suppose,fuck being mates with everyone anyway.Any one want a taxi and a japaty.
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- Hello to the navy -- Peta tv, 05:51:54 06/23/06 Fri
Hello navy this is for your knowledge.come and have a look.
THE MEAT YOU EAT!!!???
www.petatv.com
www.peta.org.uk
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- Reunion 2006 -- Pete J.71/73, 02:16:30 04/29/06 Sat
I hope Camron and his like wasent the reason our School died
but it wouldent surprise me. Maybe when he gets put away some sensible Old Boys will come out of the woodwork and use the forum . Give him his due he has used the forum more than most even if he is a crack head. Dont let him hog it use it .
Any way I digress , Sorry to say I cant make the Reunion this year.
See Ya
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- ROUD49 - 90-92 - -- Nic Roud, 06:31:48 04/12/06 Wed
Anyone remember me? I do remember connor scott and binks as well as paul martin. whats up mateys!
Taylor, humphries, Grey, hill, pritchard, chris 'bakes' baker, evans108, williams 82, geech,(elvis lovin rubber man), who else...where is everyone now?
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- done it again -- Ron, 04:50:47 04/23/06 Sun
hello folks just let youknow if you like,my badguy side been doing nautghy things again someone pissed me of so done somthing about it so i might end up being a way for a few months again .just waiting for the bitches to knock on the door there getting no comment all the way and better have all there evidence.so many motherfuckers around here.im getting the samari out one of these days.
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- :-) Any Inde Boys 1952/1953 -- Walter Price Roberts, 05:09:32 01/20/04 Tue
On behalf of my father, (originally from Anglesey) who was in the Hood division, number 92, he would like to contact anyone from his era and share some memories, now happily retired in a village in Stafforshire, Drop me an e-mail and I'll pass it on. He will be attending the next reunion,
Thank you Sue Green
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- T.S.Indefatigable -- Neil{Spiv}Elphick, 12:43:29 12/01/02 Sun
Is there anybody out there who was at the
Indie with me in the dark ages? I was in Rodney division my No. was 81 my best friend was a lad called Johnny Lynn,anyone know of his whereabouts. Captain Irving was in charge with Chief Officer Derick,also Mr, Muggeridge,Mr, Tyneman, Doodie,and Mr Napthine. this was 1951 to 1952,and I remember it all it was great! Sorry about the typing, but I,m new to this P.C. lark.
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- old mate I think? -- Cameron 70 (hello), 08:35:53 11/25/06 Sat
Hello dudes does any one remember someone called Broady or is that name a figment of my imagination I think I used to like him but my memorys getting bad so I cant even remember if that name was from school or somewhere else .If you do excist let me know goodluck bro .
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- John Hill . wants to hear from anyone at the TS Indefatigable school 1954 -55 -- John Hill, 16:01:00 01/04/07 Thu
I wonder where all the old boys of 1954-55?
Any one who was in the rugby team or the boxing team CONTACT ME. Espescaily Pete Finley.
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- :-) Christmas Greetings -- Pete boy39 71/73, 03:17:49 12/17/06 Sun
Greetings to all old boys , hope you have a good christmas and a Happy new year.
Lets all try and get to the Reunion this new year.
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- public enemy -- Cameron, 04:52:22 11/30/06 Thu
You sure are a quite bunch, I've either become public enemy number one or there just is'nt that many people discovered or want to chat on this site,Anyway I thought I would leave a hello for Clarke I think he was the dude who liked public enemy you must be loving this heavy rap enviroment now the 80's were a bit slow on the whole black thing except black box and that I know smithy loved black box didnt you mate ,and sydney whats his face youngblood I liked tone loke myself the magic potion for the girls one ,they might of gone a bit heavy one with that song because people found hard drugs for doing that .well If there any london brothers doing there thing out there like moshing and stuff drop a little hello it would be nice to know if you have lived to over 30 years old you might of died of flu or somthing .take care
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- 74/75 -- Malcolm Williams (Hood division, 133), 06:27:49 09/26/06 Tue
I am looking for Carlos Smith, Roy Craft, Sean Whalley and others!! I left the Indi earlier than expected due to financial reasons (or lack of!!) and Joined the Merchant Navy. After four years I decided to join the Army. I was in the Royal Green Jackets for six years and then the Royal Military Police for six years. After leaving the Army I took time to reflect on my life and decided to put off paid employment to enter university. I read Anthropology at Sussex University and then completed a PGCE (teaching certificate) at Brighton University. I now live and work in the Newton Le Willows area teaching students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties as well as trying to complete a masters degree at Manchester University. I owe a lot to the Indi and am in the process of joining the IOBA. I have many memories and many images of friends but alas cannot put names to these images. Does anyone have a list of boys in the Indi between 1974 and 1976? OK, that's all for now, hope to hear from someone soon, regards Malcolm
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- Indefatigable 1954 to 1955 -- Alan Meadows, 03:11:14 03/25/04 Thu
At the INDE 1954 to 55. P.O Raleigh Div. No 49
Now 65 years of age but still on active sea service.
Have just re-validated Class I Masters to STWC 95.
The INDE was the best start in life for me.
If anyone remebers me. Please reply.
regards
Alan Meadows
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- hello -- A friend, 11:59:23 08/25/06 Fri
Just like to say hello and all that to a few people even if you dont like me eitherway you are in my head.
KIlner,Hardcastle,weile.white,smith,bannester,jones,puddy, williams,martin,clint,woledge,and anyone else who should be her.All good school friend ups or downs see you in another life.take it easy.
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- Old School Friend -- Speed87, 10:55:44 02/16/06 Thu
Speed 87 At Inde 87 till 90. Does anyone know what happened to Alan Hughff. I've been looking for him for several years if any one knows please let me know.
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- :-) indie 1987 89 -- mark farrar123, 03:36:43 12/29/04 Wed
ahoy ship mates well after a long time i have found this site i was sad to hear of the death of mr burrows ime sure he is giving them a hard time with LAD and still doing head flips of the horse he was one in a million i was in hood division and if any one would like to contact me feel free my email is markfarrar@ntlworld.com i hope to be coming to the reunion next year hope to hear from you all soon mark
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- [Info] http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org -- Steve Humphries, 16:53:13 01/31/04 Sat
Indefatigable Website update: Jan/2004 .
Dear Members and Associates,
I would like to draw your attention to the following developments within, 'The Indefatigable OldBoys Association'.
Since our last AGM (May/2003) there have been various modifications and improvements all to be aware of. I would like you Members and Non Members alike to reflect and bring together the true 'Inde Spirit'.
http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
As promised the 'Inde OldBoys' have now a website that we can regularly interact with as a common focal point and not 'all over the place' as we have been.
The main aims of the Indefatigable site will be to:
1. Publish details of the 'INDE' and her proud history, traditions and influence as a point of reference and research to anyone in the world with an interest in maritime history.
2. To assist relatives or friends in search for information to find out more about what shaped those Boys of the Indefatigable.
3. Act as a focal point for THE INDE for those who want to communicate with others via the email system.
4. Provide information about the INDE OBA and encourage membership.
5. Promote links with similar organisations around the world.
The site isn't in its infancy but could be further enhanced, it's your input that counts. We have had this site developed in a way that's refreshing, more appealing for all ages and so that you keep coming back. I'm sure you've heard of those 'reunited' sites, well this one's yours 'INDEFATIGABLE-REUNITED' need I say more.
It doesn't end there,
For those of you who are 'paid up' members, in the coming week you will receive an all NEW Newsletter, which you'll receive twice a year, so look out for it!
You will start to see New Logos, attached to all media's. The best symbols / icons have been used from the past and pulled together to form an all-new professional image.
(Note: Logos are still for full approval by the members at this years AGM, 5th/June)
To commemorate the 'OldBoys 21st Anniversary' (incidentally being this year) it is hoped that by the summer a 300 page NEW Book of the Life and Times of the INDEFATIGABLE will be written by The Rev Canon D. Evans, sponsored by the Missions to Seamen Liverpool. To get this off the ground, we request your participation - stories you may have already sent in to us before however long or short, or maybe you just want to get something off your chest after all those years, go on!!
(Send to my postal address, you'll find way way below)
INDEFATIGABLE OLDBOYS - AGM / REUNION 2004
We are having our 21st Reunion this year, on Saturday 5th June 2004.
Again it will be at the Careg Bran Hotel - Anglesey, next to the old school. The reunion will kick off from 11:00, Dinner from 20:00, partners and guests are alike very welcome.
Please send a cheque for £16 per person made payable to the 'Indefatigable OBA' to:
Spencer Bell - Inde OBA Chairman,
365 Bushey Mill Lane,
Bushey,
Herts.
WD23 2AH
UK.
(RSVP BY 15TH MAY)
The Careg Bran Hotel is already fully booked for accommodation!
(Careg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224)
You may like to try the following accommodation:
Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge : 01248 712309
Anglesey Arms Hotel, : 01248 712305
Penrhos Arms, Llanfairpwll : 01248 714892
Travel Inn : http://www.travelinn.co.uk
And Finally,
Where there's life there's not a freebie, if you would like to renew or join us, Subscriptions start in January each year.
Subscriptions are currently:
£10 to cover annual subscriptions.
or
£40 for FIVE years membership. (Free OBA Polo Shirt while stocks last with Five Yrs membership - State size required).
or
£70 for TEN years membership.
Cheques made out to: 'Indefatigable OBA'.
You can either post any payments to Spencer,
or to me:
Steve Humphries (Inde OBA - Membership / Sec)
18, Orchard Drive,
Wooburn Green,
Bucks.
HP10 OQN
UK.
Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Regards,
Steve Humphries 75/76
Indefatigable OBA - Membership & Secretary.
Tel : (++44) 01628 850 930
Email : indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
@ http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
PS. Kindly note, stevelaine@talk21.com is no longer active.
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- popey -- popeys mate (hello), 15:22:03 08/11/06 Fri
Im popey the the sailer man DOO DOO I live in a caravan DOO DOO Im strong to the finish cause I eats me spinach Im popey the sailer man DOO DOO.......
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- Ancestry -- Richard Knott, 13:42:58 11/08/05 Tue
Sometime between 1865 and 1914, when the 4th HMS Indefatigable was turned into a training ship, my great grandfather, Oliver James Knott, was Chief Seamanship Instructor on board. Does anybody have any further information regarding his life or any records kept about the TS at that time?
If so would be great to hear from you as I'm researching family history.
Thanks,
Richard Knott
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- "In The Navy" -- Me (:)), 16:39:00 08/09/06 Wed
In The Navy! You Can Have A Good Time, In The Navy! You Could Go Far, In The Navy! You Know Who You Are, In The Navy!,In The Navy!...........:)
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- sloth -- you KnOw, 13:23:13 05/20/06 Sat
Hey jim i bet you dont think of me much but i will leave you this message anyway just for the hell of it.When we were at school i did like you but in the last year you turned into a right prick.At trainning collage at graves end we were ok we done our trainning but i thought you were a right barbarian when you beat up that lad in the toilets you should of been sacked for the shit and him for involving him self lads at that trainning were weird and i was weird when i got drunk. well ive not got a lot to say now except i still think your a prick and dont want to see your ugly mug again that goes for those other rhyl turds to.
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- Finding an ex Shipmate 2 -- John Singleton, 00:19:47 07/11/06 Tue
Further to my request for help in finding an old shipmate who was on the "Indi" in the early 1960 and went to sea in March 1965 - "Finding an ex shipmate - 16th June 2006. I believe his name was Leonard Selwood he would therefore be in his late 50's now. I would appreciate any contact with him or people who know of him.
Many Thanks
John Singleton
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- T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: UPDATE JULY 2006 -- Steve Humphries 75/76, 21:00:48 07/01/06 Sat
T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: UPDATE JULY 2006
A month on from this years IOBA Reunion, I thought you should be informed of the following forthcoming events and changes. Please accept my apologies if you have already recieved this email, through another way.
We have a new Chairman; BILL O’LEARY 74/76 - Colonel WJ O’Leary TD.
Bill's background: In a civilian capacity, Bill is the Business Development Manager for an international automotive supplier, specialising in plastics. In his second career he is a Colonel in the Territorial Army, currently holding the post of Colonel Territorial Army Recruiting. Prior to taking up this post, he was the TA Colonel in Land Command, which commands the JSMTC Indefatigable. Through this link, and with a little ‘command pressure’ he has been able to move a little way back towards the good old days, of holding AGM events within the school grounds. With a bit of sensitivity and by taking things one step at a time, maybe in the not too distant future we will be able to have our dinner there as well? Bill is currently the Chairman of both Territorial Army Golf, and Territorial Army Shooting, and also Chairman of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Golf Association. Additionally, sits on the Oxfordshire Reserve Forces and Cadets Association as a Military Member and involved heavily with the cadet youth movements.
The INDEFATIGABLE AWARD 2006.
As an outcome of this years AGM, we will be making an annual donation to the Sea Cadet Corps (£700 to date). This year £600 will be forwarded direct from IOBA funds, along with another £100 very generously (privately) given. It's hoped to aim between £500 - £1000 year on year to the Sea Cadet Unit deemed by the Sea Cadet Corps HQ, to have made the most significant improvement over the previous 12 months (NATIONALLY). Additionally, we will award one of our own cups 'The Navy League Challenge Swimming Trophy' to the winning unit, but this is to be still held centrally at JSMTC (The Old School), and can be used by the winning unit for such events that warrant it, such as dinner nights.
AROUND THE WORLD CLIPPER RACE 05-06.
For those of you that have been following the Race; The Clipper Race returns to Liverpool (along with the IOBA PENNANT) on 29th July, after 35,000 miles, 300 days of intense competition, 10 cities, one winner. Why not join the crowds on Liverpool's World Heritage waterfront and competitors for the finish of one of the world's most thrilling maritime events. I'm unable to be there this time - family commitments.
29/07/2006: Begins 12:00.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO; MERCHANT NAVY DAY - LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER.
Annual Merchant Navy Memorial service held at the Liverpool parish church ‘Our Lady and St Nicholas’.
In commemoration of 30,000 British Merchant Sailors who have sacrificed their lives, we would like to invite you, to be with us at this event. There will be a parade of Merchant Navy Standards and Standards of other Associations (IOBA), followed by serving and retired Merchant Seafarers with other Organisations. This Annual service is held on the Sunday nearest to Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September, in memory of Merchant Seafarers who died in World Wars I and II and in conflicts up to the present day.
03/06/2006 - Liverpool. Please email me for more info / accommodation and why not come along to meet our NEW Chairman!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO; The Indefatigable Old Boys Annual Reunion & Dinner 9th JUNE 2007.
At The Carreg Bran Hotel, Llanfairpwl, Anglesey. (Next to the old school)
Tel: 01248 714224
Remember to fill in somewhere - Saturday 9th June 2007
Numbers attending this year (03/06/06), were slightly down on last year, and some of this was as a direct result of the poor condition of the rooms, at the Carreg Bran Hotel and poor quality of the food supplied in previous years. Members have actually written to us, to say that they would no longer support Reunion Day until something was done on the accommodation front. BUT, what a change this year! I can say, with NEW management at the Carreg Bran , it has started to show great improvements and I for one can’t wait to see the raised standards next year.
That's it for this UPDATE. Should you wish to contact any of us, please do so.
OUR CONTACTS;
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)
Committee 2006 / 2009
President
Lionel Storrs
Wirral - UK
Email:
Tel:
Committee
Chairman
Bill O’Leary 74/76 (Colonel WJ O’Leary TD)
Tetsworth - UK
Email: william.oleary@mgicoutier.fr
Mob: (0044) 07860 91 60 87
Vice Chairman
Steve Paris 76/78
Winnersh, Reading - UK
Email: sparis@tiscali.co.uk
Mob: (0044) 07747 60 62 12
Treasurer
Tom Keyes 62/64
Northampton - UK
Email: tom.keyes@rhm.com
Mob: (0044) 07748 10 54 50
Secretary
Steve Humphries 75/76
High Wycombe - UK
Email: indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
Mob: (0044) 07703 45 44 95
Newsletter Edior & Website redesign
Owen Sutton 91/95
Holyhead - UK
Email: owen.sutton@bt.com
Mob: (0044) 07918 07 60 35
If you require anymore information regarding the Association, please contact me anytime.
Best regards,
Steve Humphries 75/76 IOBA Secretary
Mobile : (0044) 07703 45 44 95
Website: http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
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- hello to all you sailor boys -- Ronald Cameron, 16:14:37 03/13/06 Mon
Just like to say hello to the INDE bunch i went to school with.I joined the merchant navy but things went a bit pete tong apart from that im fine how are you ,let me know.
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- Inde 1971-1972 -- Bill Murdoch No 8 Drake, 17:40:55 10/07/04 Thu
Hi I was at the inde for some 18 months before joining the royal navy. I have visit Anglesey a few times with my son, and have told him many good times I had there. If there is any one that remembers us drop us a line. Does anyone remember that ex marine instructor who used to deal with the kit issues and every lunch time he would give us a lecture on lost of kit and the state of the dorms.
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- Finding an ex shipmate -- John Singleton, 17:14:12 06/16/06 Fri
I would like to contact an ex Inde boy who joined the Bank Line vessel "Laurelbank at Billingham on 24th March 1965 as a deck apprentice. I cant remember his name but his nickname was Leonardo (first name may have been Leonard). He came from Yorkshire (Scarbough). The Laurelbank was his first ship after leaving the training ship. I was the other first trip apprentice on board and was from the "Arethusa" so we had something in common. It would be great to get in touch after so long - I live in Australia now and am retired. If anyone can help me it would be appreciated.
John Singleton
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- [Info] INDEFATIGABLE REUNION 2004 -- Steve Humphries (Inde OBA - Membership Secretary), 08:51:23 06/07/03 Sat
INDEFATIGABLE REUNION 2004
Reunion 2004.
We are having our 21st Reunion on Saturday-5th June 2004.
Again it will be at the Careg Bran Hotel - Anglesey, next to the old school.
The reunion kicks off from 10:00, Dinner fm 20:00, partners are very welcome alike.
To book, please send a cheque for £16 per person made payable to the 'Indefatigable OBA' to Spencer Bell at :
365 Bushey Mill Lane , Bushey, Herts. WD23 2AH.
(RSVP BY 15TH MAY)
The hotel is already taking bookings for accommodation!
(Careg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224)
The old school, as you may be aware, is now owned by the MOD as 'Joint Services Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC)Indefatigable' and as you can imagine security is reasonably tight. As a result, old boys who wish to visit must have their details verified by the Association.
I hope you will consider joining and meeting up with old school mates.
Inde OBA - Membership Subscriptions are :
£10 to cover annual subscriptions.
or
£40 for FIVE years membership.
£70 for TEN years membership.
£150 for LIFE membership.
Regards to all,
Steve Humphries 75/76
Indefatigable OBA - Membership Secretary.
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- THE BOOK -- Steve Humphries, 21:20:11 01/04/05 Tue
Indefatigable and National Sea Training School for Boys,
1864 – 1995.
Rev Canon Bob Evans: Brand new Title.
The INDE
From a very fortunate meeting two years ago, I first met Canon Bob Evans and Chaplin Roy Paul - Mersey Mission to Seaman, at an Indefatigable Old Boys reunion promoting one of Bob’s books ‘The Training Ships of Liverpool’. Although Indefatigable had been previously included in the ‘Training Ships’ book, I knew we had to have Bob write the much fuller account of our story and history and most of all about us the Trainees.
As a boy I had no doubt that I wanted to go to sea, from Sea Cadets in North London (TS Barossa), to Anglesey THE INDEFATIGABLE, which was the making of me and now although the School has subsequently closed, I have always considered it to be my spiritual home which I’ve since discovered holds the same meaning to so many others!
Many of the Boys who attended this School gave up their lives defending the UK as members of the Merchant Navy and Armed Services and this book is dedicated to all her Trainees and Staff of ‘THE INDE’.
Bob Evans takes us back on-board the ‘Inde’, he has woven a story of personal experiences to meet the boys of old and the masters who steered us through tough discipline but with the utmost respect, taught us to identify and help others who were not so fortunate.
The book is written by and on behalf of those who were at the Indefatigable, by Canon Bob Evans, who quotes, “This is one hell of a story”. This book is about the boys and their successors, it’s their story, and there has never been a book exclusively on the Training Ship Indefatigable and School.
This is a unique occasion and a memorable event that many have participated in. The Indefatigable Old Boys Association is proud for what Bob Evans has unlocked. I know you will enjoy our story.
Forever the Inde!
Steve Humphries 1975 - 1976
T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: Secretary
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- 'THE INDE' Books launch update: December 2004 -- Steve Humphries 75/76, 18:55:42 12/10/04 Fri
Stop Press: ‘Indefatigable Book’ Launch update: December/2004
BOOKS LAUNCH – 18th March 2005
I would like to draw your attention to the following,
The Commanding Officer of HMS Eaglet (RNR) Liverpool will be holding a ‘Celebration of all the Training Ships of Liverpool’, on Friday 18th March 2005.
As part of those celebrations, we have all been invited to be part of that and launch of Bob Evans book ‘The Inde’.
Old Boys from TS Eaglet, TS Conway, TS Akabar, TS Clarence and us TS Indefatigable will be supporting our books launch. Of course at that occasion Bob Evans will be there to sign if you wish to buy the book on the day.
We are envisaging now that it will be an evening ticket does, with a supper provided and glasses of wine for everybody as well. I can let those of you who would like to attend the celebrations, the cost of the ticket price once I know myself in the New Year.
THE ‘INDE’ BOOK
The first proof of the book is back from the printers, Bob Evans is about to settle on the what pictures go in it, which will be further processed by the printers, then in the early New Year we will receive the final proof.
Please remember - HARDBACK LIMITED EDITIONS can only be preordered by also purchasing a SOFTBACK COPY, when both become available. The SOFTBACK will be Twelve GBP (£12) each, plus Postage & Packing, Both BOOKS will be invoiced, when they become available soon after the Launch in March.
So far I have had Five (5) HARDBACK copies reserved, which have been paid for out of a TOTAL of only fifty (50) copies printed. There will be One Thousand (1000) SOFTBACK copies printed.
If you would like to reserve a HARDBACK copy of the book, please forward a cheque to me by the 31st / January 2005 for Thirty GBP (£30) each. ONLY ONE COPY PER OBA MEMBER.
Ordering this limited edition in advance will secure your copy, ONE OF ONLY 50 HARDBACKS TO BE PRINTED!
All monies will be returned, should there be insufficient HARDBACK orders.
WEBSITE UPDATE
The runtime error is now fixed. I’ve just managed to fix the site, which has been offline for a couple of months. I'm working on the EVENTS and the MEMOIRS sections, as I require the facility to upload from the admin section, but basically the site is all singing and dancing again. Nearly 300 OB's have now registered on the site!
May we wish you, a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year
Steve Humphries 75/76.
Indefatigable OBA - Website Coordinator & Secretary.
Tel: (0044) 01628 850 930
Postal address: Trinity House, 18 Orchard Drive, Wooburn Green, Bucks. HP10 0QN. UK
Email: indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
Website: http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
OBA Membership £15 Per Year, Subscriptions due 1st January 2005.
Did you know that Old Boys Siblings can become full members of the OBA, please contact me for further details.
Our 22nd REUNION: 4TH JUNE 2005 – Anglesey.
www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
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- B-) Inde: New IOBA Pennant. -- Steve Humphries 75/76, 12:15:44 09/23/05 Fri
Inde: New IOBA Pennant.
To all website contacts,
New IOBA Pennant;Last weekend a few of us from the IOBA saw the start of the 'Clipper 05-06 Round The World Race' leave from Liverpool. To continue the awareness of our association, one of the crew members sailing on the yacht called the 'Liverpool Clipper' has very kindly offered to fly our new pennant whist on board most legs of the race. The IOBA has had 30 pennants made up, which are available to all members at £20 each. I can send a JPEG picture of the pennant to you, should you wish to have one? Check race route on
www.clipper ventures.co.uk/n05_06/homepage.php
How about ordering the NEW Inde Book in time for Christmas?
The INDE OBA is in a joint funding partnership with 'The Mersey Mission to Seafarers' Liverpool, which has taken two years to collate. Although Indefatigable has been previously included in a book entitled 'The Training Ships of Liverpool' by Bob Evans, this book is a much fuller account of the Ships / School and us. This is our story, there has never been a book exclusively on INDEFATIGABLE and there never will be again. The book is dedicated to all Indefatigable OB's & Staff - in other words, YOU!
Please eMail me for book order details.
If you require any more information regarding the INDEFATIGABLE OBA Association (IOBA), please contact me anytime. Please mark down somewhere, next year's reunion Saturday June 3rd 2006.
Best regards,
Steve Humphries No88 Rodney 75/76.
T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: Secretary
Home tel no: (0044) 01628 850930
Mobile no: (0044) 07703 45 44 95
indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
PS. We are looking for anything for the next IOBA newsletter, this would help Steve Paris (IOBA News Editor & Vice Chair) greatly at inde.news@tiscali.co.uk
Indefatigable 23rd AGM / Reunion - Saturday June 3rd 2006
Our AGM / Reunion next year will be down at the Old School 'JSMTC Indefatigable' and has been confirmed by the current Base Commandant. The Reunion in the evening, will be once again at the Carreg Bran Hotel - Costs
& Times for both venues to be posted.
For your accommodation bookings;
Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge : 01248 712309
Anglesey Arms Hotel, : 01248 712305
Penrhos Arms, Llanfairpwll : 01248 714892
Travel Inn : 08701 977023 or www.travelinn.co.uk
Carreg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224 or www.carregbran.uk.com
If transport to the reunion is a problem, we will find out if someone local to you is coming, and arrange a car share for you. Sharing the cost will make it easier for others to come. The Inde Spirit is still very much alive, part of that Spirit is to help, care and give assistance, whenever the need should arise.
If you would like to see next years AGENDA prior to the 2006 AGM, I would be glad to forward and attach for those of you that have Microsoft WORD.(Note: This will be sent out on final approval by the OBA Committee)
We hope to see you there, replies gratefully received.
CLIPPER 2005/2006 RACE www.clipper ventures.co.uk/n05_06/homepage.php The
IOBA pennant is flying on the yacht called the 'Liverpool Clipper' right now!
The next IOBA REUNION 2006 / Saturday June 3rd / Anglesey!
You also can research Indefatigable @
www.mersey-gateway.org (Click on search 'Indefatigable')
www.trainingships.royalnavy.co.uk
www.trainingships.royalnavy.co.uk/indefatigable_m.htm
www.anglesey.info
www.anglesey.info/TS%20Indefatigabl.htm
The Old School;The old school is now owned by the MOD as the 'Joint Services Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC)Indefatigable'.
www.jsmtc.org/
www.nuffieldanglesey.org.uk/
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- [Info] Joe Earl 098 Hood Division -- Julian/Joe Earl, 08:47:51 08/16/04 Mon
The Indefatigable
On 16th January 1956 at the age of fourteen and a half, my mother put me aboard a train to Liverpool - my instructions were to find the Liverpool Sailors Home in Canning Place where I was to meet up with several other lads who were destined for the training ship ‘Indefatigable’ in Anglesey. The Sailors Home was a fascinating place, full of ‘characters’, I was to stay there many times over the next few years. It was, in Victorian times, a woman’s prison and it hadn’t changed much either - the rooms were small single cabins on five or six floors with a kind of continuous veranda on the inside, with toilets at one end and iron stairs at the other end, with an extremely noisy cage-like lift running up between the stairs. Over the veranda was a sheer drop to the ground floor except for some wire netting stretched across the first floor to catch anyone or anything unfortunate enough to fall over the veranda. I found some other ‘Inde’ lads, we were allotted rooms and the next day we were rounded up and paraded in front of a man in Naval Officer’s uniform from the training ship, he directed us in no uncertain terms that we should “keep quiet and do exactly as we were told”.
We boarded a train later that day en route to the Indefatigable, over the Menai Straits to Anglesey, arriving about seven thirty on that dark, cold, January night in 1956. We filed into the long hallway of this large mansion, were told to place our bags on the deck and proceed to the mess-hall, this we did and then stood to attention by some long tables with painted linoleum forming the top. Placed on this were two slices of bread, and a small pat of butter placed at intervals alongside a plastic mug of very weak orange juice. The Captain (George Washington Irvin) arrived shortly afterwards - a huge bull of a man in full uniform (he was an ex merchant navy master); he stood at ease, placed his hands behind his back, glared at us, then proceeded to expound the value of the Indefatigable.
“The values that honest men know to be true, integrity, discipline, the determination to do one’s best, a wish to serve others. These are the values by which the Indefatigable has tried to live and strives to maintain so that true Indefatigable boys the world over, are able, not only to cope with life and all it’s complications, but are ambassadors, trying to show others by example the way we should all live our lives”.
He abruptly turned on his heel and departed leaving us to our supper. While we were coming to terms with our food - there were no plates, and the one piece of butter that we were allowed was very small. In fact, I discovered later, it was one slice from a half-pound block which was divided into thirty two pieces. We were left in charge of the Chief Petty officer boy - in effect the head boy, Andy Anderson, who turned out to be very tough, but fair and popular C.P.O, we were allowed some leisure time and allotted our bunks in one of the large rooms of the mansion and put under the care of the Leading Hand in the dormitory.
I awoke next morning to the sound of ‘Reveille’ played by the duty bugler at 0630, I joined the rush to the ablution block and returned to make up my bunk neatly with the blankets folded on top, before the next bugle call ordered us to fall in. We were then sent off on various cleaning jobs - it had just turned 7 o’clock and was still dark. My first job, along with four other boys was to get down on my hands and knees and rub in polish on the wooden deck of the large recreation room, the polish was of similar consistency to soft butter and it was applied to the deck by the leading hand in charge. He scooped a handful out of a large tin and splattered it in front of us as we worked backwards spreading the polish with dirty rags as we went.
When the boy in charge was satisfied with our work, we were given cleaner rags and told to start again, this time, bringing the floor to a lovely shine. By then it was becoming daylight and although I was beginning to get pangs of homesickness, I could appreciate the beautiful scenery which struck my gaze when I finally arose from the deck and peered from the window. Below me were the Indefatigable’s playing fields running down to the wide Menai Straits, across the Straits were the forest areas on the slopes of the Snowdonian mountain range and, in the distance, Mount Snowdon itself, topped with snow, completing the vista I shall never forget.
Similar work was being carried out throughout the school, all under the command of senior boys - if there was any slacking or backchat, any slight infringement at all, the culprit was given a crack or a poke with a broom handle - or worse still - put on ‘jankers’. One of these regular punishments was to peel one hundredweight of potatoes - with, or without, assistance - during leisure time in the evening. This was always done outside in the cobbled yard in all weathers. A sack of spuds was tipped into a wheelbarrow, peeled, and thrown into large pots containing water, now this tended to splash a bit, hence the alfresco method, we had to clean up the yard afterwards and without complaint, otherwise we would be ‘volunteered’ to repeat the task the next day. Well, someone had to do it!
There were 120 boys, and each boy belonged to one of four ‘divisions’ named Hood, Rodney, Raleigh and Drake, identified by their respective colours of yellow, green, blue and red. Each division included three ‘Leading Hands’ and in overall charge of his division was the Petty Officer boy. Andy Andrews, our popular Chief Petty Officer boy was in charge of all us lads but was of course answerable to any of the ships Officers. These consisted of two seamanship and one signal’s officer plus two schoolteachers, our Captain, and the Chief Officer, Mr Derrik. Mr Derrik was a man of about fifteen stone, he was ex-Royal Navy about sixty years old, and he ran a very tight ship with the aid of his senior ranking boys. There was no way any lad could ‘pull the wool over his eyes’. If anyone tried this inane act while being interviewed by him he would receive a painful jab under the rib-cage, delivered by two very stiff fingers.
This had the effect of knocking the guilty one backwards about six feet when he was supposed to be standing to attention. I learned quickly not to get involved with any tête-à-tête with him. He delivered our mail after dinner by standing in the centre of the mess-hall and flicking them at us like cigarette cards at the general direction of the intended recipient, which I always found amusing.
On this first day us new boys were kitted out with our naval uniforms and the rest of our ‘working gear. We wore a cap, heavy blue cotton shirts, short blue corduroy trousers, leather boots and long socks - similar to white football socks, but with our respective divisional colours decorating the top quarter. I was now Boy J. S. Earl number 98 of Hood Division. All my clothing was stamped with two inch high numbers. I was given a ball of bright yellow wool and a needle and ordered to embroider all the numbers in a seaman-like fashion, I was advised to keep my boots polished and my white cap blancoed, so as not to let Hood Division down.
The officer in charge of Hood Division was Mr Firth, (the same officer that met us at Liverpool) he had a rather long nose and was affectionately known as ‘Beaky’, he was a very keen sailing and seamanship instructor - his hobby was photography - I liked him and he quickly gained my respect. More of him later.
I was afflicted with home-sickness, I missed my old routine, my freedom, my dog, home cooking, especially Sunday dinners, my friends, even my old bike.
Alongside the mansion, was a rock known as ‘Nozzers’ rock. It was huge, being about thirty feet high and about forty feet wide, the new boys, the ‘Nozzers’ as they were called, sometimes climbed atop this rock to contemplate their predicament and get a bit of peace. I clambered up there several times in the first few weeks, but as I became more familiar with the life and made friends, I settled down and began to enjoy the challenges that were thrust upon me.
One of these challenges was a lad called B……. he didn’t like me, and one day after a slight mishap with a bucket of water, we started swapping punches. However, before long we were caught red-handed by the sports officer - a Mr Adams, he said “Earl, B……. finish this tonight, in the gym” (he was a man of few words). This apparently was the custom when anyone was caught fighting, so the contest was arranged between myself and this ‘tough nut’ from Liverpool, in the gym, a converted stone barn, it was sparse, cold and had a bare wooden floor where a boxing ring was permanently set up.
The specific rule for a ‘grudge fight’ (for that’s what it was), was that there were no rounds, the fight had to continue until one was knocked out or gave in. My second and good friend Jimmy Hughes, from Leeds, came armed with a white towel, a sponge, and a very worn pair of boxing gloves. Mr Adams was the referee, he started the match by saying “get stuck in”. So we did, before long we had both sustained nosebleeds, the inside walls of the gym were coated with whitewash, and as our blood was being freely splattered everywhere, what missed the avid audience was sprayed all over the nice white walls, but egged on by my supporters I refused to give in. Neither would B……... Eventually, after what seemed a very long time, severely battered, bruised and bleeding, we could fight no more, we had both exhausted ourselves to a halt, so the bout was declared a draw, but it had been good entertainment for the lads and it was talked about for a long time. I became B………. respected friend and found my esteem or ‘street cred’ as it is now called, had risen considerably. (Later, B……… earned the rank of Petty Officer boy of Drake Division, Jimmy Hughes, Petty Officer of Raleigh, and I became Petty Officer of Hood Division).
A few of us lads were entered for the National Schoolboy Boxing Championships and I managed to do quite well, although in one bout with a ‘Conway’ boy (from the Officer’s training ship) one of my front teeth was broken off, I was able to have it crowned but it gave me trouble for years after. When it came to the Welsh finals, I managed to lose on points in a hotly disputed decision to a chap named Walsh, he, however, beat the English champion easily in his next fight and he consequently won the Great Britain Schoolboy Championship. So close, never mind!
Another injury I received, was when I received a severe kicking while playing rugby. It was extremely painful and turned out to be quite serious with complications. This involved taking a urine sample to the hospital in Bangor (on one of these journeys I stopped on the suspension bridge to watch the old H.M.S. Conway which was ablaze below me. It had gone aground years earlier while being towed through the Straits, and then abandoned, apparently it had caught fire while being dismantled). Eventually, I ended up in the Royal southern Hospital in Liverpool for two weeks, mainly for observation for something called ‘albinuria’ a kidney complaint. I actually put on weight in hospital, possibly due to the admirable administrations of Nurse Margaret Fenton. She was a chocolate box beauty and took care of all my needs (mainly in the sluice room in the small hours) I fell madly in love with her. It couldn’t last of course - she was too old for me. Margaret was seventeen - I was by then fifteen!
On Saturday mornings we did our washing, or ‘dhobi-ing’ as it was known (from the Hindi dhobi - washerman). This chore was carried out in the courtyard, using buckets, hard soap and a scrubbing brush, all under the watchful eyes of the senior hands, our washed clothes had to pass the scrutiny of these lads otherwise we would suffer miserably for what would seem to be Neolithic incompetence.
Early on Saturday afternoons, the lucky ones not on duty or jankers would don their uniforms, fall in for a brief inspection by the divisional officer, we marched off and dismissed, whereupon we ran hell for leather to the railway station to catch the local train to Bangor. (The station was in the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, this name was devised by a nineteenth century local cobbler and it must be one of tourism’s most successful publicity stunts. Almost everyone has heard of the place even if few could pronounce its name - which means ‘St Mary’s Church in the hollow of the white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St Tysilio near the red cave’).
Anyway, off we went with our five shillings (25 pence) pocket money which was the maximum that was officially allowed, and we reached the cinema in Bangor in time for the matinee. Afterwards, my friends and I crossed the road to the College Cafe (near the University) where we each tucked into a large place of egg and chips with bread and butter, and then hopefully chatted up the local or college girls to the tune of Rock Around The Clock by Bill Hayley on the juke box. So this was the highlight of the week, we never got far with the girls though, mainly because we had to abort our amorous intentions to return to the Indefatigable on time.
Sunday was church parade. The duty bugle-boy would sound divisions which was the signal to line up on the parade ground. Dressed in our best uniforms, standing in three ranks in our respective divisions, and the band with their instruments gleaming and the white caps, belts and gaiters newly blancoed, we would be inspected by the Chief Officer and the Captain. The lads that were not attending church, the sick, and those of some obscure religion, and as the village barber always attended on Sunday mornings, those that were detailed off for a haircut, were dismissed. The rest of us marched off in a column of threes headed by our drum and bugle band up the drive to the gate. We took the long way round to the church along the A4080 with every boy marching proudly to the tunes of Sousa.
We duly arrived at the Church of St Mary (by the rapid whirlpool and white hazel) and duly filed in to take our pews behind the local parishioners. I must have learned something as I was at some stage confirmed by the vicar who was also the school’s padre. It was always interesting to watch the collection plate being passed back along the pews from the locals - God only knows how much was left in it by the time the vicar retrieved it!
Sunday afternoons was for sports which included sailing and rowing. One cold winter’s day, a bunch of us discarded our boots and socks and left them on the groin as that was the rule. We then manned one of our heavy cutters and rowed off up the treacherous Menai Straits, however having the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age, we were mistaken in the strength of the tide and were unable to row back. It was now sunset, we were in danger of being swept out into the Irish Sea, in by now, gale force conditions, with no means of assistance apart from our oars. (A salutary lesson this, for the future). With freezing feet and blistered hands, and some fortitude, we managed to manoeuvre the boat to the Anglesey side and secure it to a tree. We walked painfully back along the rocky shore in the dark to collect our footwear and report to the Chief Officer. We received little sympathy, (sympathy was just a word, found in the dictionary somewhere between shite and syphilis!). He gave us a few hours rest and ordered us to return and fetch the boat when the tide turned. This we did, finally falling into our bunks at three o’clock in the morning. We didn’t get much sleep the next night either, one of the boys was making a noise in the dormitory but wouldn’t own up to it. Because of that, the whole ship’s company was made to stand to attention in our pyjamas on the parade ground for an hour. The boy that made the noise was later reminded of his responsibilities and never repeated the occurrence.
There were various excursions that we embarked on. We walked up Mount Snowdon each year, attended fetes at Rhyl, Llandudno and Menai Bridge with our band. On Remembrance Day 1956, our buglers, including myself, played the Last Post at the Cenotaph in Holyhead. And one day we lined the route at Llanfair P.G. when Prince Philip whizzed through on his way to R.A.F. Valley.
Wilfred Pickles came to the Indefatigable. His radio show was called ‘Have a Go Joe’ and it was transmitted live from the school. It was a very popular programme at the time and he was aided by his wife Mabel and Violet Carson who was later to become famous on Coronation Street. The format was to interview interesting local people and then ask them questions for prize money. His well known catch phrase was “give him the money Mabel”. All the boys were stacked at the rear of the large mess hall and when it came to our turn, we gave a rendition of the school song, with Violet Carson playing the piano.
We are some of the Inde boys,
Sailors of Britain are we,
When you hear the bos’un shout
Hands on deck and all about,
Sailors of Britain are we.
Fortunately, I can’t remember the rest of it.
After receiving my Leading Hand’s stripe I was presented with a gold star to sew on the sleeve of my uniform.. This was issued for completing six months with good conduct, although my step-father, Bob Arnott, alluded to it as “six months of undetected crime” he was probably right.
Some of the boys were given special jobs on a monthly basis, among them being the Stores Boy in charge of cleaning materials, brooms, soap etc. There was a Boiler Room Boy, Officers Steward, Cook’s Assistant, Gardener’s Boy and a Messenger Boy. I enjoyed being the messenger boy and held the post three or four times. My duties consisted of cleaning the large brass bell before breakfast, and during the day I would strike it at the appropriate times. It was situated at the end of the Main Hall just outside the Captain’s office. I would remain there until sent on an errand, these were quite frequent and I would walk up to the village two or three times a day.
I would post the mail and go shopping for the Captain’s wife, this gave me a certain amount of freedom and I was able to engage in a bit of illicit trading. Smoking was forbidden of course, so I was able to buy ten Woodbine cigarettes for one shilling and fourpence and sell them to the lads at sixpence (two and a half pence) each.
The Captain’s wife was always kind to me and I would tarry as long as I dare, eating her home made cakes and teasing the Captain’s African grey parrot. Her house was down a lane from the school, and overlooked the groin where the boats were moored. In the summer it was ‘all hands to swimming’, we had no swimming trunks so we divested ourselves, leaving our gear on the mole and dived in starkers. It was fascinating to see the upstairs curtains twitching, indicating that Mrs George Washington Irvin was taking an interest in our leisure activities!
Leave was granted at Christmas, Easter and in the Summer. On arriving home for Christmas 1956, I was greeted with the news that my old and faithful mongrel Jacky had gone. He was terror stricken by fireworks and he had been inadvertently let out on the evening of 5th November. He hadn’t been seen since. I was devastated.
I became the Petty Officer of Hood Division, and worked well with the divisional officer Mr John Firth. On my return to the school, after the Easter 1957 holidays, Mr Firth was absent, rumours abounded until the following extract was spotted in the Daily Mirror on 25th July.
THE DAY A MAJOR BOUNCED INTO TOWN were the headlines. A Court heard yesterday about the day the Major bounced into town. The ‘Major’ - Donald Scott, 32 - took a heap of smart new luggage with him to a quiet seaside resort in the Isle of Man. It weighed five hundredweight and included; cabin trunks, leather suitcases, photographic and electronic equipment. The ‘Major’ said he was going to set up a photographic business. But did absolutely NOTHING. Neighbours got suspicious and mentioned it to the police. And THAT was only a few hours before police at Manchester circulated the picture and description of a man they wanted to interview in connection with DUD CHEQUES.
INSTRUCTOR.
The wanted man was handsome Donald Scott, alias Major John Worth.
At Manchester Crown court yesterday, Scott of no fixed address, was gaoled for five years for stealing and forging cheques and obtaining money by false pretences. Scott, an instructor in seamanship, appeared for sentence.
He told the Recorder, Sir Basil Nield, that he was being blackmailed at a nautical school in Wales and had yielded to the demands of his blackmailer.
At an earlier hearing Mr J.S. Oakes, prosecuting, said Scott, under the name Kenneth Wilson, got a job as a bookmaker with a London firm. After stealing two cheques he asked for time off and a letter of recommendation. He used the letter to obtain his employer’s signature. Scott wrote out a cheque for £578, took it to a London bank in the name of Wilson and drew a cheque on the account. Then he left for the North of England and again changed his name. As ‘Major’ John Worth he bought cars and other things with dud cheques.
Scott, who was dismissed from the Royal Navy in 1948 was commissioned in the Royal Army Service Corps a year later. He was dismissed from the Army in 1950.
In May 1952 he was fined for unlawfully wearing an Army uniform.
If he was being blackmailed, I had no idea who it might have been. By this time, being a Petty Officer and one of the Chief Officer’s right hand men, he took me into his confidence and explained that he had had his doubts about Beaky when he had applied for the Seamanship Instructor’s job. Apparently he had said that he had been working abroad, but his face had a rather pasty colour as if he had been in jail. When questioned about it, he said that he had just got over malaria. The Chief Officer also told me that it had been a toss-up between myself and my friend Jimmy Hughes on which one of us was to be chosen as Chief Petty Officer Boy. Jimmy had finally been picked because he was going to sea as a cadet, and therefore more academically advanced.
I reached the age of sixteen and waited impatiently for a summons to the Captain`s office to be told I could leave and proceed to sea. It finally came, and on 25th. July 1957 I left the Indefatigable a very different boy from the one that had joined nineteen months earlier. I was very fit and confident and knew I had the world at my feet, although it took a little while before I stopped calling every adult `Sir`. I made my way to Liverpool with very little money and wearing my ill fitting and too small sports jacket and flannels.
I was to report to a Mr.Whitfield at the Liverpool Sailors home. He was to act as a kind of honest broker, and for the next few days I trailed round with him obtaining my seamans discharge book (number R680857) an identity card, complete with photograph and fingerprints, and a National Union of Seamen`s member`s book. I was registered at the `pool` in the modern Shipping Federation Office, close to the Liver Buildings. It was much like a bank inside, with steel grilles over the counter and revolving steel bar doors which could only be passed through with permission after an official had pressed a button on his side of the counter. I came to understand why these security measures were advisable when I heard some of the conversations between the seamen and the Federation staff.
Normally the men would report after their leave and make themselves available for work, they would then be given a choice of three ships although not usually on the same day. When one had agreed to join a vessel he would be processed through the revolving door for a medical, pay his union dues up to date and then sign on the articles for his particular ship. If the articles were not there, they would be on board or at a Board of Trade Shipping Office. In my case, the demand for Deck boys was less than the supply so there was no berth immediately available so the pinch of poverty was soon upon me. However I was allowed to earn my keep at the Sailor`s home by shovelling tons of coal from underneath the manhole in the pavement through which it was tipped, and transporting it to the other end of the large celler nearer the boilers. This was a filthy job, but I was able to clean up and acquaint myself with the City of Liverpool at night. Finally, on the 8th. of August I signed on my first ship as Deck boy, it was the M.V. Africa Palm, she was laying at the Brombourgh docks at Port Sunlight on the west side of the Mersey. The articles that I had signed was a more or less standard agreement at that time. It stated that the length of voyage was for two years unless the vessel returned to the United Kingdom, in which case the crew member had the option to leave. My wages as Deck Boy as stipulated by the National Maritime Board were £12. 17s 6p a month, and my overtime - after working 56 hours a week was to be 1 shilling and three pence an hour. Out of this, I arranged to have an allotment of four pounds per month sent home.
That was the start of 43 years at sea and another story.
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- iraq -- Ron, 11:16:02 06/13/06 Tue
Ive been watching the news and im so dissapointed in the brit and american army there getting attacked in there tanks and when doing patrols why are they running away why dont you bloody shoot them all there throwing petrol bombs at you and trying to hurt or kill you so you leave your bloody tank to try to run off ,just waste the lot of them there going to waste you if they get the chance ,this is a war not a riot.why help them anyway we only want there oil we are doing to much over there its not in our intrest let the americans deal with it .
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- winnings -- Ron, 11:06:02 06/13/06 Tue
so alisdair won the lottery then ,no wonders your not replying to any messages us brits not good enough for you hey mate .Lets see some of that winnings then get a photo of your mantion on your profile so we can see you living the good life.You never know i might get lucky too and win more than you then i can ignore everyone to cause i would be to busy getting my cock sucked and fucked by de bitches .You should of donateed some to inde foundatoin they need it mate.Yes life is good when your out of work esspecailly when you have money.
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- badguy70_uk@hotmail.com -- Neil Carroll, 12:06:52 06/11/06 Sun
badguy70 - are you Cameron?
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- good to hear from you guys -- williams, 06:32:37 06/12/06 Mon
Well well if ain't the dungeon and dragons freak show, Mr Cameron and Mssrs Hardcastle. Two guys who feel life is too much after the Inde, they now decide to spend most of their time rekindling friendship by playing a revamped game of d and d. Mr Cameron and Mssrs Hardcastle your thoughts and opinions are widely appreciated by those who suffer from the illness 'billy no-mates'. It seems your life's are still as lonely as they were when you attended the Inde.
Good to see though guys that you've still have a flame for the Inde, otherwise we wouldn't be as lucky to read your viewpoints on this forum.
Well done chaps
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- pay your taxes -- Ron, 01:40:00 06/08/06 Thu
I went to the freinds unite site and found alot of names,seems a few have gone to other countrys to live ,dont forget to come back and pay sum tax lads you owe it to your cuntry.Also looks like alot joined the army but were a bit light weight and only stayed in a short time you should of stayed for the 22 years like my old man real army.well im not paying £7.50 to send you any messages as yet so i will leave them here.I will use you pick on my dart board plane boy.
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- :-) Dont do it by hand -- Cameron 70,1986 to 1989, 11:18:51 03/21/06 Tue
I wpould just like to add one final message to your wonderful notice board,now that some of my old school indervidules have got children do them a favour and dont send them to boarding school were they have to wash there own clothes by hand ir wash up there own dishes and serve up there own food get the mother to to it and dad give your kid the atentoin they deserve right at home ,long distance relatoinships dont work.go fishing together or somthing and eat around the same table together thing like that it pays of in the end.
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- person who runs this site -- Ron, 07:58:43 06/08/06 Thu
This message is for the person who runs this site ,erase all my messages pls cause this site is depresing me i thought it might be a laugh to catch up with a couple of people but theve obvously got there heads up there own arses to much to reply,I know people are reading these messages your names are plasterd all over the place so your definetly checking at sum point.
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- the good stuff -- king of porn, 05:31:51 06/08/06 Thu
HI there dudes the sun is out and i feel FINE do you feel FINE on this FINE day I hope you do feel FINE .anyway is there any kings of porn like my self who have a membership to a porn site were you get dvd downloads if you do would you be kind and send me your password and id so i can get sum downloads i can make money from them around here but i dont want to get all credit carded up .send the details on if you would be so kind .
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- the good stuff -- king of porn, 05:30:43 06/08/06 Thu
HI there dudes the sun is out and i feel FINE do you feel FINE on this FINE day I hope you do feel FINE .anyway is there any kings of porn like my self who have a membership to a porn site were you get dvd downloads if you do would you be kind and send me your password and id so i can get sum downloads i can make money from them around here but i dont want to get all credit carded up .send the details on if you would be so kind .
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- girlys -- Ron, 04:42:10 06/08/06 Thu
Hi there chaps and chapeses just thought i would leave a message for martin H you dont have to tell us you like BUM matie ,the person who thought you was gay was ali martin and that thing that climbs up a tree and stays there for ages then comes down for a crap then goes back up gain you know what i mean.So dont feel you need to protect your self by saying you like girls bums,Ive liked girls bums forever ive bashed my self many times looking at them in mags on dvds and on video ive even bashed it onto them thats more fun than on my own.I think you know i liked bashing it anyway i tried to do it descretly but those dam dorms were abit full and those sqieky beds didnt help,prison is like that too but theres only 2 people in a cell so its a bit more private somtimes your on your own so you get to bash one out proper.anyway each to there own and stick to the female species there better looking than lads for a start.
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- re union -- albert wright, 03:35:00 06/05/06 Mon
thanks for a good re union 2006 albert wright 45 6
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- you got no sense of humour -- Ron, 07:23:13 06/03/06 Sat
You lot realy got no sense of humour i am so sad i went to the same school.
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- quiz3 -- quizmaster, 12:36:53 05/22/06 Mon
7.what book did we read in mr Mceiys english class?
8.how many dorms on the first raliegh div floor?
9.which three books were read by me when we first got a small library.?
10.what film that was cartoonish and not realy somthing i make a habit of watching now did we watch in a english class?
there will be more quistoins put up for you qiuz lovers if there is a responce to these three quizez .remember there are points to be won so dont miss out of your chance of being a winner in the qiuzmasters qiuz.
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- dump(need more specials like ali) -- badguy, 13:56:12 05/23/06 Tue
i was right about peterborough being a dump it came 14th out of 50 as the most likeky place to get murdered or raped or burgaled if you come out of the forces and are looking for somwere to live in east anglia dont choose peterborough choose cambridge cause the came 50th much nicer plac to live.
have you been watching big brother theres a right bunch of divs in this year.
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- "INDEFATIGABLE" -- THE MANbadguy70_uk, 09:38:36 05/22/06 Mon
why do people keep calling the school ts indefatigable you are confused and should seek help ,go to the tools button or go to your local a&e.The school was called "INDEFATIGABLE" school for boys ...so get it right lads ok...it did say that on the big sign at the top af the road near that little house..
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- laptop dude -- mean machine, 10:02:22 05/22/06 Mon
Ive had another read around the home sectoin and found out mr burrel has departed from our company i wasnt sure before cause some one could not spell his name correctly. just like to say that he was a good bloke and a good pe teacher and i enjoyed his lessons .he made me take a cold shower once ,i was pissed off about that but these things happen...
Does anyone remember those peice of shit computers we had in my year black and yellow writing were did they get that junk from.i did my rsa on them for what it was worth,Now ive got my bad boy laptop to cheese all you yobbos off with .get all kinds of funky stuff on the internet.
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- skiing -- badguy, 13:51:35 05/21/06 Sun
ive just been reminded of a ski trip i went on at school just like everything else i did at school ive no pics or photos of what id so if i do have anyfreind s left from school who come and read my widley vairied messages ive put in here can you see if you can scan them and send them to my well known by now e-mail address .(bannister,hardcastle,im having problems remembering who was there ive been kicked in the head a few times so my memorys not as good as it was let me know if you were ther if you like if you dont dont worry about it see you in another life.im just wondering if i will ever get bored of putting messages on here .....
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- badguy70_uk -- badguy, 13:40:45 05/21/06 Sun
ive been reading messages in here more today .are you telling me you got washingmachines and carpets and curtains i hope they didnt put the heating on anywere else but the hot seat uther wise they would go bankrupt OH YE THEY DID GO BANKRUPT.SPIOLED BITCHES i bet they even let you go out with out your no 1 s in the 90s to didnt they.
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- coach -- got killed while in a car crash, 08:46:19 05/21/06 Sun
Another thing i would like to know is why was we allowed or why were we at the weekends when we were allowed to go into town were we hitchhicking did no one acctually think that somone might of got murdered or some shit after all we only young boys we could of got bummed a nd strangled by some peodophile fucker.fortunatly the only problem i had while hitchhiking was when i was coming back from bangor with hardcastle and the driver was a bit drunk i think and we went right into a car that was at a junctoin near meni bridge i had a sore head and hardcastle thought he was going through the windscreen .the driver did not stop at the scene and dropped us of near school.If i ever have kids i wont be letting them get int srangers cars .were was that sensible coach to take us back and forth form town it would of been much safer.
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- faggots -- knob for being there, 07:39:53 05/21/06 Sun
does anyone remember that time when we all went down to meni bridge to take on the locals but when we got there we had to run off cause we were out numbered .I cant remember why we were even doing it .i would realy like to know which dickhead got us wound up enough to take on the world.I remember being in the local petrol statoin with a couple of local boys a nd they wanted one perticular lad but i cant remember who it was.let me know if you know.The worst thing about it i was at the front of us all and i looked around and everyone else had bolted already and i had about 30 people running up the round screaming murder.all i could think was what the fucks going on anyway and wre the fuck are my pussy mates going who needs mates like that hey.
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- bangles -- bangle person, 13:05:06 05/20/06 Sat
Hey ali are you still into pyramids and walking like a egyptoin HAHAHA your as bad as marty with his top gun music i bet he thinks he is tom cruise now playing with his planes up in wales.HAHA
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- UWYA -- The big Dick of porn land, 12:44:21 05/20/06 Sat
Just a short thanks to rock steady eddy for replying to my e-mails at least he has the just due respect to let me know he does exciste unlike some people ive e-mailed who should of got back to me especcaily since we shared the same dormatery for three years.YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.bIG UP TO EDDY take care and keep a fire exstimwisher at your new place mate.
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- 89-92 -- Brightmore 55, 17:26:19 05/18/06 Thu
it's good to see all the old names and numders, i've read all the posts and i agree with most of them, i hated it at Indi, but at the same time realise that its probably one of the best things that could have happend to me.... great character building! if any from my time whan to stay in touch. dugderve@hotmail.com
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- cliterous -- Badguy, 14:02:38 05/18/06 Thu
If me old buddy clit ,I. mean clint comes by here let me know how you r doig.I heard your brother got banged up or sum shit let me now anyway.EASY NOW.
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- Rave on -- Badguy, 09:08:35 05/09/06 Tue
check out this site its madness http://www.fantazia.org.uk
GET those veras out .
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- [Info] OBA. -- CHRIS LITTLEHALES CHICAGO, 08:46:31 05/02/06 Tue
Charles Prichard 1962 to63 Chris Robson 1963 to 65 Mike Ellis 1963 to 65 got your names off inde site but no contact address or e-mail like to have a yarn i no its fortyone years ago but i do remember the three of you
CHRIS LITTLEHALES 14 DRAKE 1963TO 1964
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- police etc -- Ron Cameron, 15:09:10 04/13/06 Thu
Hi there people just dropped in to say if anyone does decide to drop me line from school days ,please dont bother doing so if you are a screw a policeman or security gaurd or a special policeman unless you are going to give all the info i ask from you.that means giving me access and passwords to records you have access to.Thanks,Goodbye.
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- to bloody quite on this site -- RON CAMERON, 14:10:09 04/11/06 Tue
Hello again,its very quite around here not alot of hellos being said lately.Anyway if anyone does come around here who has the photo that was taken at raleigh please send it to the badguy,thankyou.goodbye.
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- ? Have you any photographs of the FIRE PLACE at Inde? -- Steve Humphries No88 Rodney 75/76 (IOBA Secretary), 00:11:54 03/26/06 Sun
To all,
Paul Martin the new admin officer at JSMTC Indefatigable (Indefat)has contacted us for help?
He has said, that the fire place in the main entrance hall has now been uncovered and they intend to throw money at it.
To restore it to it's original glory, however, there are several bits of the fire place missing as it was damaged by workmen.
He is wondering if any (Inde)Old Boy had a photograph of the fire place which would show the threshold and grate area.
The fire place was in the Captains office, so there may have been was not much chance of a photograph.
Even lacking photographs he wondered if any old boy remembers the fire place well enough to assist them in their quest.
Best regards,
Steve Humphries No88 Rodney 75/76.
T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association: Secretary
Home tel no: (0044) 01628 850930
Mobile no: (0044) 07703 45 44 95
indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
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You are cordially invited to:
The 23rd Indefatigable AGM & Reunion on - Saturday June 3rd 2006; down at the Old School 'JSMTC Indefatigable', the Reunion Dinner will be at the Carreg Bran Hotel, Anglesey.
There will be an opportunity to Visit 'JSMTC Indefatigable'.
Agenda;
10:00 Meet up at the Carreg Bran Hotel, Llanfairpwl.
11:30 Brunch/Lunch at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
13:30 School walk around at JSMTC.
15:00 IOBA AGM at JSMTC.
17:00 St Mary’s Church will be open.
19:30 Reunion Dinner for 20:00 at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
The Reunion Dinner starts at 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Price per Head FOR BOTH LUNCH & DINNER:
£20.00 (Cheques are made payable to; ‘Indefatigable OBA’)
R.S.V.P. by 15 May 2006
To: Chairman (Inde OBA) Spencer Bell 1958,
365 Bushey Mill Lane,
Bushey,
Hertfordshire.
WD23 2AH.
England.
Email: kysami@btinternet.com
Tel: (++44) 01923 236 705
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- Hello -- Ron Cameron Raleigh 1986-1989, 06:30:48 04/01/06 Sat
Hello to John De Mod Kilner if he Happens To pass By this Message.How are you and the Army Getting on.Hows your Marrage with is it Abby Going .Any little ones to be fish tale parkers for yet? >
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- YE HA -- Ron, 05:02:56 03/29/06 Wed
Just leaving another message for hardcastle.I realy cant get an understanding why you would go to all the trouble of having your phone number changed when i tried to ring you last year,i havent even spoke to you for 6 years and that was on the phone a and i havent seen you since 91or 92 .Is it cause you remembered i beat you up at school a coupe of times and you cried and shit get over pal i gave you a easy time you were pissing me off . If i head the head on i have now when i was 15 i would of knocked you out propely.Any way i hope you kids get bullied at school .I think i read on hear that some one died was it burral if so i would like to give my best to family and such,hes probably still giving kids the paddle in his dreams.YE ha .
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- :-) Hows it going Buddy or is that Puddy -- Ron Cameron was70, 03:42:20 03/28/06 Tue
Just thought i'd pop back in and say hello to me Hollyhead old mate Puddy who i never thanked all them years ago for lending me his wet suit to go topper racing.I know i nicked his chance to go racing one time but it had to be done, I hope you dont hold it against me.I was'nt the greatest sailer but it was fun trying i would say it was the best thing i did at school apart from the runs across the neighbouring feild at night to get cigys to sell at 30p ago well i hope you got rid of that knife it thing and those head shakes mate take care.
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- :-) To be a Leading hand in Raleigh division or not. -- Cameron 70,1986 to 1989, 11:48:36 03/20/06 Mon
While i was serving time at "Indefatigable" i allways had a respect for my leaders i never felt uncomfartable with being told what to do my LH or PO it was normal.In my last year of school i realized that the people i grew up with in my division and the teachers of Raliegh division had no respect as i had known during my sprog and nozzer years, I think the down fall of the school is because the people who make the decicions about whos to be a LH or PO are to blame because they obviuosly had no respect for Raliegh division or me by giving a badge to some 2 year llandidno trog rather me.As far as history teaching goes Trillo can stick it were the sun dont shine.Big up to the man Gringo for taking all the crap he took from us in lessons.Pursur stop giving us boys cancer.and if ive missed anything let me know.I would also like to big it up to woledge for lending me his threds one time for my job interview .Take it easy.......I do mean easy.
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- Indie 1961 to March 1963 -- Graham. Payne, 08:06:55 01/21/03 Tue
Nigel Higgs,L/Boy No 63 Raleigh division, hailed from Stubbington, Hants. Where are you? did you join "ORSOVA" in 63 or did you "Bottle it". "ORONSAY" was not that bad, AFTER THE 1ST TRIP SEASICKNESS,please contact if you can. Graham
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- Happy new year 2006 -- Pete Jones, 09:05:31 01/01/06 Sun
Happy new year to all you old boys of the Indefatigable.
and to all the young one's too.
All the best see you all at the reunion on 3 june 06.
Pete Jones 72/73
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- ? Crew lists c. 1910 -- Sue, 05:12:00 12/06/05 Tue
Can anyone tell me if there are any registers of Inde boys going back to the early part of the 20th Century? Whilst my grandfather was neither poor nor an orphan, my Dad thinks he was put on the Inde to be 'sorted out' as he was a bit of a lad. We don't have a definite year but he was born in 1897 and he was 13/14yo when he joined the Inde.
Many thanks in advance for any help. Sue
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- inde with captian jake wade 72/74 -- alan young 94 rodney, 11:42:49 02/25/05 Fri
I WAS ALWAYS UP BEFORE REVALIE TOLIGHT THE COOKERS FOR THOSE DELICIOUS GOURMET MEALS WE KNOCKED OUT OF THE OLD GALLEY I SPENT MOST OF MY TIME THERE,I CAN REMEMBER A FEW LADS PETER KNOWLES LIVED IN LLANFAIR HIS MUM DID GOOD FOOD ; ALSO STEVE GRAINGER STEVE WATTS 105R TWEEDIE SPIKE CHRIS MACUMSKI AND YOU PETE39 ANYONE REMEMBER THE BATTLE OF BANGOR STATION
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- Paul Gear -- Whisky Walker, 05:40:52 10/17/05 Mon
Hi, I am trying to locate Paul Gear formerly of Indefatigable for a Royal Navy Reunion. If you
have any idea where he is please get in touch
with me. Cheers.
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- 1987/ 1990 -- evans 89, 09:38:20 10/03/05 Mon
any one remamber me. evans89 rodney, anyone heard from lee (pig) hardicare or charles (hen) or lee jasper. get in touch.
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- OLD MATES -- Dave Pritchard, 08:46:45 08/07/04 Sat
I was at the school 1972 - 1974
#56 Raleigh.
Any old mates out there ?
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- inde april 1959 till november 1960 -- jimmy hart, 01:46:47 08/21/05 Sun
i am trying to trace brian roberts he was at the inde the same time as me we met in liverpool but have lost touch anyone know were he is send me a e mail
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- PASSING OUT PHOTO APRIL 1968 -- Ron Francis Local boy., 04:35:18 07/12/05 Tue
looking for anyone who may have photographs of the boys passing out in april 1968, i served with Lewis 01 as he was called Raleigh division my number 65, I always remember Lewis and the rest of us on the Straits in the Whaler and as Lewis did not ship his oars correctly he was hit with one , he never flinched, hard disipline but we enjoyed it.
Then does anyone remember the monkeys fist in the sailing loft, you were thwaked with it if you did not behave, it made you concentrate on your semanship. Peter Mercer was also another boy that was with our class last time i saw him was in Daresalam in a pool there, i was on a harrison line ship and he was off a passenger ship. i joined my first ship on the 16th april out of Liverpool,MV Amber. Ron.
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- >;-) PASSING OUT PHOTO APRIL 1968 -- Ron Francis, 04:50:13 07/05/05 Tue
looking for anyone who may have photographs of the boys passing out in april 1968, i joined my first ship on the 16th april out of Liverpool,MV Amber. Ron.
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- Oo. Where are they now -- David Mullins 59 Raleigh Div 54/56, 23:37:40 06/17/05 Fri
Have many memories of 54/56 and I often wonder what happened to some of the staff members at that time.
obviously dead now but does anybody know what happened to Capt Irving, Chief Derrick, Ltnt Napthine, Ltnt Muggridge, Ltnt Doodson and the Welsh schoolteacher whose name escapes me.
David Mullins
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- *!* Indefatigable OBA - 'Reunion 2002' -- Steve Humphries (Inde OBA - Membership Sec), 13:47:40 04/19/02 Fri
Gentlemen,
PLEASE DISREGARD THIS NOTICE IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 65 WHO HAVE ALREADY CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE.
It's that time of year again when I have to remind those of you who are still considering going to this years AGM/Reunion, in fact not to consider it at all! Because you have less than four (4) weeks to decide if you want to miss out on the 20th gathering of the 'Indefatigable Old Boys' .
Reunion 2002.
We are having our 20th Reunion on Saturday-1st June, which will be at the Careg Bran Hotel - Anglesey, next to the old school. Our AGM is at Noon and then we will have an organised trip round the school at about 2-30pm,(soon after the AGM finishes) which also leaves from the hotel.
In the evening we have a Dinner and Dance/disco, so partners are very welcome alike.
To book, please send a cheque for £16 per person made payable to the 'Indefatigable OBA' to Spencer Bell at :
365 Bushey Mill Lane , Bushey, Herts. WD23 2AH.
(RSVP BY 15TH MAY - CUT OFF!)
The hotel is already fully booked for accommodation, but they can advise an alternative place to stay.
(Careg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224)
With regards,
Steve Humphries 75/76
(Indefatigable OBA - Membership Secretary)
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- all old boys of the Indefatigable -- pete Jones39 71/73, 11:07:11 06/02/05 Thu
Hi boys
Just thought it was getting a bit quiet on this site . It doesnt matter if you'v got nowt to say say it anyway, just tell us all your still alive. Think of all the frends you left at the inde never to see again. I'm so pissed off that I cant make the reunion this year, Hope to see you all next time, bye for now Pete
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- Is my Dad having me on???? -- No name, 15:54:05 09/22/02 Sun
My father Ian Land went to the Indi many moons ago (well he's just turned 50 so you can do the maths) and although he is very much alive and kicking, I would like to hear from anyone who was at school with my Dad mainly so I can call his bluff on a few stories I have been told! I will look forward to hearing from you.
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- i went to inde in 1990 to around 1992 -- Connor Scott 152 hood division, 04:29:14 07/28/02 Sun
ive been looking for my old friends for quite some time, since i live in canada its been difficult to find any of them, Joss Barnes , Robert ferguson and Neil Farthing, and maybe even Richard Binks , i have fond memories of mr, Simpson, and his daughter and wife and all the kindness they showed me while i was there, i miss you all, and i hope to be at the reunion, and i am very pleased to find this web site, ~ Connor Scott "deo ad juvante"
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- :-) New TS Indefatigable Link -- Anglesey Môn Info Web, 12:03:52 04/19/05 Tue
There is a dedication to the history and the lads of TS Indefatigable on the Anglesey website. It is at www.anglesey.info and follow the link to TS Indefatigable. Lots of photos etc
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- T S Indefatigable sept 1962 to nov 1963 -- Peter Hammer, 05:13:12 03/06/05 Sun
Hi, any body looking,remember me,I joined the Indie in September 1962. I was in Rodney Division and my no was 92.
Brian Matthews, from Warrington and roger Pankhurst from Nutley, and Chris Warren were my mates,where are you now?
I left in November 26th,1963 to join the S S Oronsay, P & O Lines.sailing from Tilbury London.I saw Jon Popes write up of the Indie,he hit the nail on the head with his discription, it was tough!! Jon was a leading boy on my 2nd term on Rodney division.I would welcome any contact from any of the Indie lads there at that time.
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- indefatigable -- Daniel binkes, 07:11:56 08/01/03 Fri
hi all i was in the school 2 and my bro richard binks 109...i am looking for my old mates if any one can help me that will be good if i can go back 2 the school now i will
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- >:) NEW INDE SITE -- PETE JONES39 1971/73, 09:01:37 09/30/04 Thu
Haveing problems on the new indefatigable . It never seems available, have I got the right address http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/ or not.
Is my mate Evans 40 still out there and did anyone else besides Me get down the fire escape rope from the top floor
overlooking nozzers rock
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- Hello -- Gary ( Ginge ) Porter No 68, 00:54:43 03/04/05 Fri
Just a quick note to say 'HI' I recogonised your name from my time there.
I hope things are well with you and that the school reunion works out well.
Do you have contact with others from our year ?, i.e. Peter Farrow, Paul Kantharia, Scovell.
I have only met one old Inde boy, Grey (ex dorm 6 ?)on my way down to the Falklands on a merchant vessel.
Anyway, write back if you feel for it, if not take care,
Gary
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- SPENCER YEH I REMEMBER THEM ALL -- CHRIS LITTLEHALES 14 63 TO 64, 10:48:08 02/11/05 Fri
HI STEVE
I WAS ROY DIBBERTS PAL YOU LEFT HALF WAY THROUGH YOUR LAST TURM TO JION ENUGO PALM I NO BE CAUSE IWAS NEXT DECK BOY TO JION HER THE BOSUN & CHIPPY TOLD ME THE STORY. DID YOU EVER GO BACK TO SEA IHAVE TRIED TO E-MAIL YOUBUT SUMETHING WRONG WITH ADDRESS I SEEN ROY DIBBERT 3YEARS ARE GO IN SWANSEA HAD ADRINK IN SWANSEA MISSION IWAS ONDAY TIPPER BALMORAL IAM STILL AT SEA AT MOMENT IAM IN ANTARCTIC ON ERNEST SHACKLETON WE HAVE AWEB SITE HERE ITS WWW BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY THEN GO TO SHIPSANYWAY IF YOU FIND THIS E-MAIL ME
CHRIS LITTLEHALES 14 DRAKE
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- WYNNE JONES 62 RAL 1964 TO 1965 -- CHRIS LITTLEHALES, 06:45:37 02/08/05 Tue
HI WYNNE JONES 62
I SEEN MESSAGE FROM YOU ON THIS SITE TO A GUY NAMED STEVE ASKING IF HE HAD ANY NAMES FROM OUR TIME AT INDE
I E-MAILED YOUR ADDRESS BUT IT CAME BACK. IS THERE ANY ONE FROM63 TO 64 OUT THERE STILL TICKING
DIBBERT, ALLEN, ROBSON, DANNY TURNER, SHILL, MC GURC,& ANY BODY ELSE E-MAIL CHRIS.
IAM STILL AT SEA WORKING FOR BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY ON ERNEST SHACKLETON SHALLBE BACK MAY 05 LAST SUMMER I WORK ON PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY ON THE CLIDE, SOLANT, & THAMES HOPE TO BE BACK THERE AGAIN.
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- inde 75/76 -- healey 68 raleigh div, 15:24:03 02/07/05 Mon
Anyone remember Healey 68 Raleigh div 1975/76 some great memories left Inde April 1st 1976 on the fish train
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- Discipline -- Alan, 00:27:01 10/20/02 Sun
I would like to hear from anyone who was at the "Indie" in the sixties and received the "traditional" discipline.
Thank you..
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- *!* Looking for my lost ship mates, year 1979 to1981 -- Andrew Berry, 12:45:34 09/29/04 Wed
I was at Indefatigable in the year 1979to1981 .I am trying to locate if there is anybody that was there the same time as myself. I am very eager to know if there is anybody out there,i was in Drake number 17 was my allocated number.
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- Looking for information on my grandfather -- Rob Donnellan, 06:21:04 07/20/02 Sat
Hello
I am doing genealogical research on my grandfather:
Arthur Daniel Donnellan (called "Danny")
Born April 28, 1881 in Liverpool
Died January 25, 1946 in Connecticut, USA
Trained as a boy on the Indefatigable
Later I believe he worked for the Ward Line until about 1921 as a chef or Steward.
If you have any information on him, or if you can direct me to sources of information - it would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Robert Arthur Donnellan ("Rob")
18 Oceanside Place
Narragansett, RI, USA 02882
401-792-3400
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- RESEARCH AT http://www.merseygateway.org/server -- Steve Humphries, 21:28:02 01/04/05 Tue
Research @
http://www.merseygateway.org/server.phpsearch_word=Indefatigable&change=SearchResults
Steve Humphries 75/76.
Indefatigable OBA - Website Coordinator & Secretary.
e-mail: indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
website: http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
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- REUNION 2005 -- Steve Humphries, 21:23:58 01/04/05 Tue
You are invited to:
The Indefatigable OldBoys Annual Reunion & Dinner
At The Carreg Bran Hotel, Llanfairpwl, Anglesey.
Tel: 01248 714224
(Next to the old Indefatigable school)
On Saturday 4thJune 2005
There will be an opportunity to Visit JSMTC Indefatigable again in the morning, which will be an 'escorted' tour starting from the Carreg Bran Hotel Car Park at 11:00am –
Then it’s down to the Old School for 11:30am.
Following the visit, a light lunch and refreshments (will be included in your ticket price) will be available at the Carreg Bran Hotel for 1:00pm and where our AGM will commence at 2.30pm (or thereabouts).
The Reunion Dinner starts at 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Price per Head FOR BOTH LUNCH & DINNER: £20.00
(Cheques are made payable to; ‘Indefatigable OBA’)
R.S.V.P. by 15 May 2005
To: Chairman (Inde OBA) Spencer Bell 1958,
365 Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire.WD23 2AH. England.
Email: indechairman@btinternet.com
Tel: (++44) 01923 236 705
SCH 01/2005
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- 1962 A Good Year ? -- David Bourne, 12:31:08 11/14/04 Sun
Sitting on my barge on the Burgundy Canal wondering if there are any '62 survivors out there.
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- indefatigable 1993 - 1995 -- Matthew Moore 324 hood div. nickname Wigan, 12:03:06 07/09/03 Wed
im sure some of you out there will remember me....i remember a good few of you so get in touch if you do.
i.e messages,i remember Alan martin, lead drummer, i was a drummer with him. i also went on the last ever ski holiday to italy with him....also i remember bernard roberts,he knew a lad from orrell, nr wigan....if it him he ll know.
if anyone remembers me or has any old pictures it would be superb to see some.......plz anyone get in touch, it would be good to hear from anyone in my year or anyone who knows me.......all the best everyone
Matthew Moore 324 hood div
(WIGAN)
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- Looking For Old Buddies -- Jon Hirst, 06:34:07 11/07/04 Sun
JONATHAN HIRST RODNEY 112. Class of 1993 1995
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- Just found this site -- Stephen Gee, 11:49:51 12/17/03 Wed
Looking for any of the guys @ Inde between the years 89 - 94, would be great to here from you, Kevin Mars,Owen Sutton
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- My Dad -- Joan, 06:41:21 01/02/04 Fri
Hello
My Dad was at the school 1955-1956 his name was George Chambers, anyone have any memories. I know it was a long time ago?
Joan
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- Indefatigable 1955-1956 -- Henry Schreiber, 00:09:24 08/01/04 Sun
I served my time at the Indy in 1955 and 56
#47 in Raleigh Division.
Any one remember that far back?
Joined the MN in 1956 and served to 1966 and went to live in Canada (Calgary Alberta) and am still here.
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- Old mates who were at "Inde" 1947-49 -- Don Coates, 09:14:27 01/12/03 Sun
Looking for Brian Smith from Salop who was CPO Boy.Iwas L/Boy,2nd Div.NO48(Mr.French)Div.Officer.I am now retired living near Morpeth,Northumberland and would like to hear from anyone who was at the Inde when i was there.I met Don Griffin at the OBA reunion a couple of years ago but have lost his address-can anyone help? -regards andBest Wishes to all OBA members-Don
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- *!* The INDEFATIGABLE BOOK -- Steve Humphries 1975/1976, 03:50:23 07/14/04 Wed
To all Parents, Relations Friends of / and “OLD BOY's” of the “INDEFATIGABLE AND NATIONAL SEA TRAINING SCHOOL Plas Llanfair Anglesey North Wales UK
The INDEFATIGABLE BOOK is in its final stages of being written by the Rev. Canon Bob Evans of Liverpool who quotes "This is one hell of a story". The book is estimated to be around 300 plus pages, with pictures, and will have a title similar to 'The INDE'.
Although Indefatigable has been previously included in a book entitled 'The Training Ships of Liverpool' by Bob Evans, this book will be a much fuller account of the Ships / School and you. This is your story, there has never been a book exclusively on INDEFATIGABLE and there never will be again. The book will now be dedicated to all Indefatigable Boys, so get your personal story in quick to guarantee inclusion in the book.
The Books launch will be next March/April 2005. 2005 is the Year of the Sea in Liverpool and to this end I would like to invite as many Indefatigable Boys as possible to this occasion.
We are looking for DONATIONS to be made towards publishing the book. All individuals donating will have the opportunity to have their names printed in the book, or you may wish to remain anonymous.
This is a unique occasion for you to support this memorable event and if you are interested in contributing please forward any donations to the following address, remember it is still not too late for you to have any stories or pictures considered for inclusion in the book but you'll have to get a move on!
My Address; indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.co.uk
For those Old Boys and Staff that you are in contact with, would you please pass this information on to them? This letter will be in the next 'Indefatigable OBA' Newsletter, which is not expected to be out until the late autumn, hence why I'm writing to you today.
Best regards to all of you,
Steve Humphries 1975/1976.
Indefatigable OBA - Website Coordinator & Secretary
Email: indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
Website: http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
(Did you know that Old Boys Siblings can now become full members of the OBA. The 22nd REUNION: 4th JUNE 2005 – Anglesey North Wales UK.)
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- Reunion 2003 -- Frank Lawlor, 04:07:14 08/31/03 Sun
I would like to thank all those that put in so much time and effort in planning and organising the 2003 reunion. We had a wonderful time there, and it was great catching up with the boys that were there from 65/66. (Mark Chatham, Will Gyte,Peter Cook & Gareth Jones). Once again, thank you all for making it possible. Looking forward to attending future reunions whenever we are able to make it back to the UK.
Regards, Frank & Val.
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- Lost Friends -- Mick Saunders (OBA TREASURER ), 00:08:34 09/01/02 Sun
HELP
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I have been trying for Many years to find Leslie Marsden
he was at the INDI with me in 1980-1982.he lived on the ISLE OF MAN if any one knows were he is PLEASE EMAIL ME
he lived either in Castletown or Douglas also in the same year their was the Smith`s from Isle of man same year as Leslie and myself and a lad from nuneaton on the Main land called wilson or Robinson from Newcastle. Gamble from Northern Ireland his Mum and Dad run the Royal Belfast Golf Club come on some one knows were they all are PLEASE share your information.I am in conntact with Steve noble(rat) and Tony riley (rizla)
Regards Mick Saunders No 58 (Slap)
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- HMS Indefatigable Ship's Plaque -- Paula, 08:36:12 05/06/04 Thu
I found this site while doing a search on the HMS Indefatigable. If you have more information about the ship, or I have mis-represented something in my eBay listing, please advise.
You may see it here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3722730746
Thanks so much.
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- Re: Old Boy's -- Leroy Jones (Lee),116 L/B Hood Div & Band (Bugler), 09:21:26 05/03/04 Mon
Hi Laurie,
Remember me? It's been a long time. I remember the "INDE" with great affection. I too remember Pete Burrell, he was a pretty fair bloke and I am sorry to hear that he is no longer with us. I too can remember Mick also, and Yaff, the guy who dished out the clean clothes etc, I still can remember Dalton (Mick) shouting "Yaff" down the corridor and teasing him. Can you remember the nickname that we gave the Captain Headmaster prior to Capt Masterson? I think it was "JAKE". I joined the RAF after leaving the INDE with another lad called Nigel Gunther, have you heard anything from him, or what about Nicholas Bunn?
Looking forward to keeping in touch.
Regards
Lee Jones
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- [Info] Inde OBA: Will you be going to this years Reunion? -- Steve Humphries 75/76, 16:44:28 05/01/04 Sat
Our AGM and Reunion (being the 21st) will soon be upon us, it's that time of year to remind those of you who are still considering going, you have only until the 15th May if you would like to book for the 'Lunch' and/or the 'Evening Dinner'.
The reunion is all day on Saturday 5th June and kicks off with OB's meeting in the morning at the Carreg Bran Hotel. If you are to visit the Old School please meet us at the Carreg Bran Hotel car park by 11:00 latest to be down at the School by 11:30 sharp. This is so that we can register you and your guests, to keep the MOD happy! Then it's back to the hotel for a light lunch before our AGM, the AGM starts at 14:30 or thereabouts. In the evening the Reunion Dinner is 19:30 for 20:00, carriages at Midnight, partners and guests are as always very welcome.
For Lunch and Dinner, please send a cheque for £16 per person made payable to the 'Indefatigable OBA' to Spencer Bell at :
365 Bushey Mill Lane , Bushey, Herts. WD23 2AH.
(If you can only make lunch, please forward £5 to cover, also to Spencer's address)
LATEST BOOKINGS BY 15th MAY.
Those of you who are now unable to attend this year and who made a reservation at The Carreg Bran Hotel at last years reunion, please confirm your cancellation direct with the hotel. The Hotel is now fully booked!
(Carreg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224)
Others may like to try the following accommodation, if looking for somewhere to stay;
Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge : 01248 712309
Anglesey Arms Hotel, : 01248 712305
Penrhos Arms, Llanfairpwll : 01248 714892
Travel Inn : http://www.travelinn.co.uk
If transport to the reunion is a problem, we will find out if someone local to you is coming, and arrange a car share for you. Sharing the cost will make it easier for others to come. The Inde Spirit is still very much alive, part of that Spirit is to help, care and give assistance, whenever the need should arise.
If you would like to see this years AGENDA prior the AGM, I would be glad to forward and attach for those of you that have Microsoft WORD.
(Note: This will be sent out on final approval by the OBA Committee)
We hope to see, if not hear from many of you soon.
Replies gratefully received.
With kind regards,
Steve Humphries 75/76.
Indefatigable OBA - Membership, Website Coordinator & Secretary.
Tel : (0044) 01628 850 930
Email: indefatigable.obamembershipsec@btopenworld.com
Website: http://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org
PS. A BIG FAVOUR. I need your help, I don't suppose any of you have got any OBA Newsletters pre 1995? I need to lend to The Rev. Bob Evans for the purposes of research for the new book. We are looking for newsletters from when the OBA was founded in 1983 up until 1995, from 1995 I have given to him my own collection, unfortunately I threw away anything prior to 1995.
The NEW Book of the Life and Times of the INDEFATIGABLE is being written by The Rev Canon B. Evans, sponsored by the Missions to Seamen Liverpool. The Book will be possibly dedicated to the late Sir Derek Bibby and to commemorate the Indefatigable Old Boys Associations 21st Anniversary, being this year. The Rev Bob has asked me to be his contact for the book. All contributions are being considered, he has a lot of the facts BUT he has requested more fiction, in other words, now's the time to be famous... To get this off the ground, we request your participation - stories you may have already sent in to us before however long or short, or maybe you just want to get something off your chest after all those years, go on!!
The book is coming along great, he's on page 200 without pictures.
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- AHOY SHIPMATES -- Harry Lawton, 13:42:11 03/22/04 Mon
my wife's uncle served on HMS INDIFATIGABLE, he joined the ship in 1943 from the Portsmouth division. And sailed from clyde Bank, sadly he died three years ago but i would love to hear from anyone who knew him. His name was Harry Lawton.
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- :-) Hello -- Daniel Binks, 16:53:06 03/08/04 Mon
Hello all
Am lookin for any Boys at the school at my time !!! I no same off u no me I was the one in shit all the time liike lmao Ok and same off u no my Bro Richard Binks Yep he is still going OK IF any off u like to chat to me on Msn My email is Dan0042@hotmail.com
When i got kicked out off inde i was so pissed off like I love to go back now i do it all this time not get kicked out Ok u got my email So u all be good I will come back on and see if any off my mates are on Ok later Boys
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- [Info] T.S. Indefatigable Old Boys Association -- Steve Humphries 75/76, 16:50:01 03/30/02 Sat
Indefat OBA :
The Assocation has been up and running since 1983, there
are currently 367 contacts (03/02) still alot to build on.
Subs are just 10 pounds per year.
The School :
I'm afraid has now closed but was bought by the MOD as
their main Mountineering Training School, which bears the
name 'JSMTC - Indefatigable'. We do have access more or
less at any time to the base but as members only of the
OBA via a 'Request to visit form' from me.
Reunion :
Our next AGM and 20th Reunion will be on June/1st 2002,
at the Careg Bran -Hotel.
This is open to all Indefat - Old Boys.
If you can come, R.S.V.P. by 15th May 2002 (Replies received after this date will not be included) Please Book Early
to : Spencer Bell 1958 (Vice Chairman OBA)
at : kysami@btinternet.com
60 confirmed so far will be at the Reunion, will you !!
For Membership,
Contact me : Steve Humphries 75/76
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- Indefatigable -- Len Clarke (Knobby) No. 20, 18:41:45 01/17/04 Sat
Anybody out there on the Indie 1937-1939?? Billy Nicholls,Crow Mannix,Bert Menzies?? Would like to hear from anyone on the ship during that time. I am now living in Melbourne Australia 03 9743 3016
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- Inde ,61-62 -- john, 10:45:52 01/12/04 Mon
Hi Lionel I have a photograph of you(I think its you) sitting next to me in the mess h~~~.Send me your email and I will send it on to you.
John
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- Kids Today -- Neil Carroll, jan '85 - july '87, 08:19:37 12/17/03 Wed
Kids have it too easy these days, bring Inde out of mothballs and give the brats some LAD.
nuff said!
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- old boys '81 to '83 -- mark holloway, Raleigh div., 16:21:38 12/08/03 Mon
looking for all old boys who were at indie when i was.
A few of the names....Darren Cliff, Simon Holliwell, Bardsley, parkes, Gover, Funnell, Young, and anybody else who remembers me.
I would like to here from any-one who was there and felt yoda's keys!!!
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- :-) HI ALL WAS AN INDI BOY 1971/72 GREAT TIME . I AM A MEMBER OF THE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION IN LIVERPOOL. -- PETER MARK JONES, 16:30:17 12/04/03 Thu
GET DOWN TO ALBERT DOCK ON WEDNESDAY FOR OLD BOY ASSOCIATION
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- ? To Marku Martinson, or anyone who knew of him -- Richard Harris (Monger) Arethusa 69 - 74, 12:56:11 11/13/03 Thu
Help from anyone out there, Looking for Marku Martinson, who was onboard the Arethusa & lived in stockwell london, Marku went on the Indefatigable after the arry closed own, I went into RN, Hope you can get in contact or if someone can let me know if he is OK, Love to hear from you and to know how you are getting on.
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- HMS INDEFATIGABLE AIRCRAFT CARRIER WORLD WAR 2 -- DAVID BAKER FOR ARTHUR BAKER, 10:29:57 09/12/02 Thu
IS THERE ANY ONE WHO SERVED ON THE ABOVE AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE 2ND WORLD WAR 1943 - 1946 WITH MY DAD ARTHUR EDWARD BAKER WHO WAS A MALE NURSE?
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- Books -- Bill Millard, 08:43:27 10/12/03 Sun
Hello! Please could you tell me where I could get the following book: 'Memories of TS Indefatigable' ? Please email answer thanks
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- Reunion & agm 2004 -- Roger JONES, 03:25:43 09/14/03 Sun
Please could someone tell me the date and venue for the next Reunion?
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- >:) 1991 - 1995 -- Joss J Barnes, 14:11:41 09/09/03 Tue
Hi there, i was at the Inde from Sept 91 until the last bell in 1995.
Been floating around the high sea's since leaving, currently studying for my mates/masters licence at South Tyneside. Currently looking to drop my anchor somewhere and settle down ashore somewhere.
Couldnt make the 2003 reunion due to unforseen circumstances.
Have tried to contact Lee Melia, but no joy there. Have been in frequent contact with Connor Scott out in Calgary, Canada. He's hoping to make it over here one day for a reunion, should be a good laugth !!!
Binks - hows your brother?
Drop me a line if you want, all replys answered.
RGDS
Joss
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- Sept 1961 - July 1962 -- Paul Routledge, 05:17:21 01/31/03 Fri
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who was at the Indi from 1961-1962. L/B Paul Routledge Drake division.
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- indies -- steve spencer, 02:52:36 06/29/03 Sun
hi Paul I was at the Indies about that time do you remember me I was no135 Hood div
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- INDEFATIGABLE -- TS2000, 11:56:03 01/25/01 Thu
Memories of TS Indefatigable
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- old boy 1972 - 1976 -- jon hall - drake div no. 28, 12:06:12 05/25/03 Sun
sad to hear if the indie closing its doors.
26 years so far in RN all in submarines.
Ganges was a doddle after the indie
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- indifatigable -- LIONEL BRAMLEY., 16:24:14 04/23/03 Wed
L Bramley 50 raleigh div 1961 to62 I have seen the name
Pope and Kelly where you in dorm 11 or was it 17 the window
was over the top of the main entrance,Jon Pope did you come
from the Manchester area there was a boy called Keath Gear
he came from the Isl of Wight Ican remember faces but Icant
put names to them , Two names have just come out of the blue John Dixon from the north east Nick Quirry fom Portsmouth
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- Old boys 1990-1995 would like to hear from you. -- Lee Melia No 14 Drake division, 10:26:29 08/28/02 Wed
Hi there I would like to hear from anyone who was at Indefatigable from 1990 to 1995. And would also like to recievce info on how to join the old boys assoc thanks
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- [Info] Barlow 23 Drake division 1993 - 1995 -- Steuart, 16:19:45 10/16/02 Wed
Hello all indi boys. I have yet to sign up as a member as I have just noticed this site dedicated to all the old indi boys. My name is Steusrt Barlow and I served the sentence from sept 1993 to june 1995. Thats right I was one of the last pupiles half way thogh my studies when Indi closed.
For those of you who do not remember me. I am the brother of Martyn Barlow (91) who was PO of Rodney division in 1991. he was also in the rugby and rowing squad. If there is any one here from my erea who served in indie at the same time as me. please get in touch. I have read the above messages and there is only one name that I recall to remember and that is MILIA!
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- T.S .Indefatigable -- Michael James Hollis, 11:35:18 03/26/03 Wed
My dad was at the Indefatigable School from April 1958 until October 1959. He was in Rodney and thinks his no was 21 or 79 he is not sure? He remembers boys called Hunt, Patterson, Rommie Turnball and Nobby Clark. He left in 1959 to join the MV Otaio as a Seaman Bugler. If any one remembers him please get in touch as he has fond memories of his time there and would love to hear from any one who might remember him.
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- T.S .Indefatigable -- Michael James Hollis, 11:31:14 03/26/03 Wed
My dad was at the Indefatigable School from April 1958 until October 1959. He was in Rodney and thinks his no was 21 or 79 he is not sure? He remembers boys called Hunt, Patterson, Rommie Turnball and Nobby Clark. He left in 1959 to join the MV Otaio as a Seaman Bugler. If any one remembers him please get in touch as he has fond memories of his time there and would love to hear from any one who might remember him.
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- T.S .Indefatigable -- Michael James Hollis, 11:29:56 03/26/03 Wed
My dad was at the Indefatigable School from April 1958 until October 1959. He was in Rodney and thinks his no was 21 or 79 he is not sure? He remembers boys called Hunt, Patterson, Rommie Turnball and Nobby Clark. He left in 1959 to join the MV Otaio as a Seaman Bugler. If any one remembers him please get in touch as he has fond memories of his time there.
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- indefatigable -- michael hollis, 12:29:49 03/20/03 Thu
My dad went to the indefatigable school in 1957-1958 im sure i have the dates right. He has fond memories of his time there he came straight to the school from a childrens home. He remembers a few people Ronnie Turnball and Nobby Clark. He thinks Nobby was a nick name. My dad's name is Michael James Hollis anyone who know's him please, please get in touch.
Thank you
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- Jan 1964 - July 1965 -- Wynne Jones (Jonah), 02:23:40 02/16/03 Sun
I was at the Indefatigable from Jan 1964 to July 1965. My number was 62 and I was PO of Raleigh Division. I went to sea with PSNC and started as a pilot in Ras Tanura in 1975 after getting my Masters ticket. I've been involved with piloting ever since in different parts. I move to Australia in 1988 and am currently Marine Operations Manager for an oil and gas company.
I remember a lot of the blokes from that time. Swift from Pocklngton, Terry Perry & Terry Cronan, the Leadley Brothers etc.
Does anyone know what happened to Peter Davies? He used to teach geography and left in 1965 to go to another school.
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- Terry (Ned) Kelly -- No name, 09:59:57 04/01/02 Mon
Does anyone know what happened to my friend Terry Kelly from Newcastle, No. 15 Drake Division, who left Inde in 1963 and went to Cairn Line. Any info would be appreciated as I would like to get in touch with him.
Jon Pope No. 85 61/63
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- :-) just found you -- Mike Newton (newy), 21:43:44 01/01/03 Wed
Stumbled across site purely by accident, have many memories some good some bad from my time at inde,1985-88.Left as a leading hand in Hood division.Unlike the majority i chose to join the Army on leaving inde.Served 11yrs now work as a national sales rep in the security industry.Would to make up for time lost and get in touch with old boys.From the agm Richard Thompson i remember well and his brother,as we attended at the same time.
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- Old Boy -- Derek Evans, 03:24:10 01/28/01 Sun
Joined the T.S.Indefatigable in February 1941. Sixty years ago next month !!!!!!
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- re-disciplilne -- Albert Spavins, 11:01:35 11/29/02 Fri
It would appear that punishment had changed quite considerably since I was on the Indie.
In the early 40s one was caned on the backside with birch sticks. After being thrashed one did not sit down for a week it hurt so much.
I never remember anyone being thrashed who did not deserve it.
It was a great deterrent.
I read today what young thugs are doing and I think that for some offences it would do them good to get a good caning.
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- roberts17 -- bernard, 05:39:35 10/17/02 Thu
I KNEW YOUR BROTHER ALAN I WAS IN HIS CLASS FOR 5YRS AND I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT.
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- Old Boy's -- Laurie Pearson, 06:44:08 04/05/01 Thu
I am indeed an old boy of the school, No 67 Raleigh Division between 1973 and 1977. I started my own website last year, in a selfish attempt to find anyone who went to "The Indi" The site has over 7,000 members now, but alas The entry for "The Indi". has only one member, me. The website is called www.oldschoolmates.co.uk .
After leaving "The Indi" I joined the Merchant Navy for a brief spell (3 years) I then tried various jobs including Postman, Textile Machinist, Platers Helper, Shotblaster and Metal Sprayer in V.S.E.L Shipyard at Barrow. I then went to College and put in some real work, I now work for Computer Sciences Corporation, on the B.N.F.L. account as a Technical Architect. If only Mr Heinz could see me now:)
Have only just found out that Mr Burrows (P.E. Instructor 1973/1995) has passed away. Fond memories, as he was one of the good guy's. I am trying to join the Old Boy's association and look forward to the 2nd of June for the reuniun at the "Inde". See you all there.
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- News or information would be appreciated -- Robert Edward Mackay Campbell INGHAM, 07:37:06 09/22/02 Sun
My father was on the Indefatigable about 1924 when he was 12 years old.
He joined the Merchant Navy, and later the Royal Navy where he served six full years of World War 2.
I would be delighted to hear from anyone who knew him.
He died in 1953, aged 41 years.
He was born in Kirkdale, and lived all his life in Liverpool (apart from his time spent at sea)
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- 1991-1995 -- joss barnes, 04:29:16 05/27/02 Mon
Was at the Inde from sept 1991 to 1995. No 20, drake division.
Joss Barnes. M.N.
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- Old Boys 1942/43 -- Albert Spavins, 11:52:41 08/19/02 Mon
Would like to hear from anyone who was at Clawdd Newydd between 1942 and 1943. Would particularly like to hear from Archie Holdcroft.
Albert Spavins
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- Indefatigable -- Margaret Nicholls, 21:18:17 08/17/02 Sat
My uncle was on the indefatigable during the first world war and went down with the ship on may 31st 1916 at the battle of Jutlands.
he was Samuel Birch aged 24 and a stoker the ship .I would appreciate anyone who could give me info on how I could purchase a photo of this boat.
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- :-) Old Mates -- Doug Steedman, 17:16:11 08/12/02 Mon
was at Inde 1980-81, Steedman 77, Folks sent me there from Holland where my father was serving with the RAF at Afcent.
Remember Paul Gear,Sean Taylor. Very sad to hear of Mr Burrels (aka Yoda) Passing I was on the recieving end of his Keys a few times!! Remember how he used to make us double up and down that road/Hill. Left Inde and Joined the RN as a Wem(r). Now out and retrained as a carpenter though I still go to sea with the RNLI. Feels like a hundred years ago but very fond memories especially of the train at the end of term when scores where being settled :-)
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- Melbourne -- Frank, 06:59:58 08/01/02 Thu
Paul. Live just outside Melbourne with my wife. Was at the Inde some time before you, 65-66, but feel free to mail me if you wish to get in touch and have a chat. Can also call us on 03 59 778998
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- Any Inde boys 1966/67 era -- Ash Price, 16:56:42 05/25/02 Sat
Like to contact anyone at the school 1966/67 who remembers me.
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- my uncles harry and mike bradbury were at the school -- jules caine, 03:36:14 02/24/01 Sat
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- Last of the breed -- Paul Martin, 22:45:09 06/28/02 Fri
Went to the Inde from 1989-93 (Paul Martin, 105 Leading Hand for Rodney Division), My Brother Alan Martin, from 1991-95 (89 Rodney Division and Band Master)- he was also a lead drummer!!
Alan currently lives in Farnborough, Hampshire (UK) with his wife Samantha (mortgage etc but no children yet!!!!)
I live in Melbourne, (Australia) with my girlfriend Sally - I would like to try and research my Grandfathers Navy Career during the War and just stumbled onto this site today via Yahoo. I will be re-joining the OBA this year.
I was sorry to read about Mr Burrows passing (above) - he taught us PE for four years and from memory I can recall that he was still doing head flips off the horse and keeping us all on our toes right up until the School closed. Some boys will remember fondly his nick name (Mr Miaggi - from Karate Kid) he was a Ninga for sure!!! (His stories of his time as a Royal Green Jacket in the jungles were amazing)
If anyone wants to contact myself or my brother feel free!
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- 1984/86 -- james wilkinson, 01:24:09 06/28/02 Fri
Wilkinson J.A (159 Hood)
would like to catch up with any shipmates from my time at the Indi.fond memories of J fisk,R wescombe,N A Taylor,
sad to here its no longer a school will join O B association
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- INDEFATIGABLE REUNION 2003! -- Steve Humphries (Inde OBA - Membership Secretary), 16:36:27 06/15/02 Sat
Reunion 2003.
We are having our 21st Reunion on Saturday-31st May 2003.
Again it will be at the Careg Bran Hotel - Anglesey, next to the old school. Our AGM is at Noon and then we will have an organised trip round the school at about 2-30pm,(soon after the AGM finishes) which leaves from the hotel.
The reunion kicks off in the evening from 18:30 - 1900 for Dinner, partners are very welcome alike.
To book, please send a cheque for £16 per person made payable to the 'Indefatigable OBA' to Spencer Bell at :
365 Bushey Mill Lane , Bushey, Herts. WD23 2AH.
(RSVP BY 15TH MAY - CUT OFF!)
The hotel is already taking bookings for accommodation!
(Careg Bran Hotel : Tel 01248 714224)
Regards to all,
Steve Humphries 75/76
Indefatigable OBA - Membership Secretary.
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