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Subject: World Situation


Author:
Glenn Baker R779822
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Date Posted: Monday, March 24, 05:49:45am
My oh My the World is certainly in a bad way, when it comes to the truth. I was reading about the Phony Political vote on a referendum about the Lisbon agreement.Im sure British polititions have reached a new Low. The People of England have been let down Badly as to the Destiny of their country.China is a very close second with its Treatment of the people of Tibet, I sincerely hope the Olympics get wiped off the Agenda in China, though my inner feeling is that Egotistical Sports people will put money before principle.Taxes on Fuel and goods in England will eventually lead to violence by the Poor , im sure of that. It used to be such a serene World when i was at sea. very Best Glenn

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Subject: Old friends needed.


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Henry James Brann Mulcahy (Hoping)
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Date Posted: Monday, March 24, 08:55:31pm
I wrote a message three months ago but could not get any help so i am trying again but with a bit more information. My grandad was in the Merchant navy during the second world war on anti submarine and escort duties on a wooden boat ( this might be helpful ), his name is Henry James Brann Mulcahy or as he liked to be called Shammy. He was a fisherman before joining the navy and was from Folkestone with a lovely wife and three sons. If anyone knew him or served with him i would be very grateful for any information no matter how big or small it might be. Can i take this moment to take my hat off to all the men and women who served during the war as i have been researching and you lot had it rough. People do not give you enough respect or gratitude for what you did so on behalf of me my wife and my 4 children thank you.

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Subject: Old friends needed.


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Henry James Brann Mulcahy (Hoping)
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Date Posted: Monday, March 24, 08:54:13pm
I wrote a message three months ago but could not get any help so i am trying again but with a bit more information. My grandad was in the Merchant navy during the second world war on anti submarine and escort duties on a wooden boat ( this might be helpful ), his name is Henry James Brann Mulcahy or as he liked to be called Shammy. He was a fisherman before joining the navy and was from Folkestone with a lovely wife and three sons. If anyone knew him or served with him i would be very grateful for any information no matter how big or small it might be. Can i take this moment to take my hat off to all the men and women who served during the war as i have been researching and you lot had it rough. People do not give you enough respect or gratitude for what you did so on behalf of me my wife and my 4 childen thank you.

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Subject: Cunard Yanks


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Tilly (Happy)
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 23, 09:24:36am
Did anyone see ITV 1 8pm Good Friday. It was all about the Cunard Yanks and absalutely fascinating. It continues on Easter Monday at the same time billed as a Regional Programme. Not to be missed. Happy Easter to all. Regards Tilly. R783874

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Subject: has the penny dropped?


Author:
terry{scouse} (points for joints)
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 06, 01:25:58am
i see the government in this country has finally taken its first step in introducing a points system for new immagrants.does anyone else exept me think this should be extended to the E.U. community also.we all know the health service in this country would fall apart without its foriegn doctors and consultants.they do a great job and are very much needed.but do we seriously need half of the eastern european block comming in and adding to our strains.they also should be judged as to wether there worth a sunday joint.gordon brown will no way have a referendum on the E.U. because he says without the e u trade it could cost this country three million jobs plus.the problem i have with that is. the three million jobs that may be lost the way things are going could be eastern block workers drafted in on cheap labour in any case.wake up and smell the coffee mr brown.as the last posting says give england back to the {ENGLISH}.regards all {terry scouse}.

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Subject: MUSEUM IN DOCKLANDS


Author:
mike (well)
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 20, 10:20:39am
yesterday 19/03/08 i went to docklands to visit the above museum,its spread over three floors of an old warehouse.
outside in the dock are the coaster robin and three different types of tugs.including one of the low small tugs used in the docks years ago.also there are five dutch type barges,one is still all cargo and one is used as a floating church.the others are houseboats.other parts of the warehouse are given over to restaurants with accomadation above.
the museum tells the history of the docks from the very begining,right up to the present day,there are lots of films to watch,and it takes a while to see it all.
to me it was a good day out,nearby is the canary wharf shopping centre.and other boats in various docks,such as a modern fishing boat,old passenger boats and more houseboats.
most of which can be seen from the docklands light railway.
the entrance ticket admission lasts for a whole year,i will be going again.as a senior it cost me £3.00.
mike in maidstone

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Subject: IMR R/O's


Author:
tony cooke
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 06, 02:16:35pm
Any ex-IMR R/O's of the 1950's still in circulation? Would be pleased to hear from you.
cheers
tony cooke

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Subject: Danbury Babies. Essex. UK


Author:
Ken (Looking For.)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 05:09:15pm
If anybody was or knows of any Danbury Babies please get in touch. A select group and you know who you are. Ken.

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Subject: Journal of Commerce.


Author:
John Aspin (R685343) (Grateful)
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Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 10:32:47am
I would like to thank Vernon,Alan,Pedro & John for the info they gave me with regards to the Journal of Commerce it was greatly appreciated, up to now I have had no luck but I will keep trying & will let you all know if I have any success.
Once again many thanks & sorry for the delay in replying.
Best wishes to all.
John Aspin (Ormesby-Middlesbrough)

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Subject: oath of allegiance My A**e


Author:
Steve Sherratt (Fed Up)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 11:18:31am
To Quote BBC this morning: “School-leavers are to be encouraged to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen under new government proposals being unveiled on British citizenship.”
What a load of old b*****ks!
I have always thought of I was a subject and not a citizen? Does it matter?
Wouldn’t it be better to spend more money and time on real school – teaching and learning. Just when your thought new Labour had exhausted their control trickery and loony toonery they come up with more diversionary s***e.
Steve R770014 South Derbyshire

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Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACEY


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Beth (Cheers)
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 13, 08:58:20pm
Dear Tracey,
I will be AFKB this weekend so am wishing you a Happy Birthday for this Saturday 15thMarch.Have sent you lots of emails???Guessing your puter is down again. Anyway kiddo have a great day, pressie on its way. Big Hug Love & Best Wishes Bethxxxx

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Subject: Greenpeace


Author:
Terry Willcox (Not moving very far)
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Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 08:50:20pm
I have looked in on the M.V. Esperanza web cam, and the sky has been the same for a few weeks now???? any ideas? Also if you wanted a news letter, the box clicks over before you can put your details in.

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Subject: MN Museum


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George
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 06, 09:08:11am
Can anyone tell me if there is a museum dedicated to the Merchant Navy? In Southampton we have a small museum and I have seen one in Swansea Docks many years ago. Regards George in Southampton

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Subject: retirement


Author:
mike (thats it)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 29, 12:53:48pm
hello to everyone,
well i am there,today i am now officially retired.
mike hall in a drab looking maidstone.

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Subject: weather


Author:
mike (whats new)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 11:50:54am
to those who have shown an interest.
the weather in kent,at the moment is quite calm after those terrible storms yesterday.but we are set to have some more.
mike in maidstone

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Subject: HELP needed for TV-documentary!!!


Author:
Angela Giese
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Date Posted: Monday, March 10, 11:37:42am
Hello everybody,

I am an editorial journalist for a German tv-documentary called "missing" where we reunite long lost relatives. In this context I am looking for a man called JOSÉ LUIS PADILLA (a blond Spanish) who worked on the REINA DEL MAR in 1958 and/ until 1960. While sailing from Peru to Germany in 1958, José Luis Padilla conceived a son (Michael) with a German girl. His son Michael has been looking for his father for almost 50 years now. If anybody knew or worked together with José Luis Padilla, please let me know!

Anybody, please be so kind to help a son find his long lost father!

If you have any hints or ideas, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime: 0049.176.15030059 or email me: angela.giese@endemol.de

Thank you all so much,
Angela

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Subject: Help for an OLD SALT PLEASE !


Author:
FRANK FERRI (HeeeeeeeLP)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 08:20:19pm
Hi folks already posted on MN location
I'm looking for the following information.
Crew members names and Ports of call Ref: the "MV Iceland" Currie Line of Leith 1954, where do I write to
a LADY ON THE SITE GAVE ME THE INFO SOME TIME AGO BUT WHEN MY pc CRASHED, I LOST ALL THE INFORMATION
Oblige
Frank

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Subject: PC or not to PC


Author:
Tony Cooke
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 02, 11:01:19am
Hi y'all

Maybe I’ve just been unlucky but I am currently on my fifth PC printer the replacement cartridges for which costing as much as the machine itself, (and which seems to require an honours Degree in Astral Physics simply to extract it from its formidable packaging.)
Perhaps the answer is to dump the current model when the ink runs out and buy a new one, then at least one winds up with an ongoing 12 months guarantee!

cheers
Tony

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Subject: Proud To Be


Author:
Humber
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 09:46:03am
Goodbye to my England, So long my old friend
Your days are numbered, being brought to an end
To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that is fine
But don't say you're English, that's way out of line.

The French and the Germans may call themselves such
may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch
You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane
But don't say you're English ever again

At Broadcasting House the word is taboo
In Brussels its Scrapped, in Parliament too
Even schools are affected, staff do as they're told
They must not teach children about England of old

Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw
The pupils do not learn about them anymore
How about Agincourt, Hastings, Arnhem or Mons
When England lost hosts of her very brave sons

We are not Europeans, how can we be?
Europe is miles away over the sea
We're the English from England, let's all be proud
Stand up and be counted- Shout it out loud

Let's tell our Government and Brussels too
We're proud of our heritage and the Red White and Blue
Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack
Let the world know - we want OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!

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Subject: "Journal of Commerce"


Author:
John Aspin (R685343) (Memories.)
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Date Posted: Friday, March 07, 09:55:37am
I would like to get hold of a copy of the "Journal of Commerce" I think my chances are very slim but I wont know until I try.
I am sure a lot you older seafarers will remember this paper, I used to buy it,I am sure every Thursday during my apprenticeship 1952-1957 as it was my intention to go to sea on completion.
To me it was such an interesting paper with loads of articles about shipping companies & of course the arrival/departure of ships to & from ports all over the world.
Looking forward to some response, any help or ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes to all,
John Aspin (Ormesby-Middlesbrough)

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Subject: Sea Shepherd


Author:
Glenn Baker R779822
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 17, 03:14:06am
The Sea Shepherd Ship Steve Irwin Left Melbourne Port Thursday 14th after Fueling up taking on supplies all of which were Donated by the People of Melbourne, there is quite a mix of the new crew, and the ship will be heading for the Japanese Whale ship fleet in another effort to shut down the slaughter of Whales. Best wishes Glenn

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Subject: "CAPE YORK SHIELD'


Author:
Beth (anyone interested?)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 29, 08:04:07am
I have a divine little wall shield from the “Cape York” for anyone that may be interested Obtained many moons ago in my footloose and fancy free days~ loved it at the time now it just gathering dust.
On the Front is silver shield with a rooster sitting on an orb of the world with crossed flags (Lyle Shipping Company Ltd. Glasgow Scotland Est. 1827)
On the back it reads 100% Scottish. This Article is made in Scotland for Scots by Scottish craftsman using Scottish Materials. Weighs about 700grams
Please email me at home for photo or more info. Regards Beth

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Subject: Piggy Bank


Author:
tony cooke ((Cynic))
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 06, 06:40:10pm
Point of Order Mr Speaker, now that we are all chums together in the EU (and presumably all equal??)does this mean that the UK can stop paying our annual contribution (£6billion?) in to the Brussels gravy-train?
Don't hold your breath!
tony

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Subject: s.s. Ascot Watts & Watts ( I think)


Author:
Tony Bond (looking for help)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 02:00:24pm
I am looking for a pic of s.s.Ascot Imbelieve she was sunk by the Japanese, very few survivors, most were machinegunned in the water.

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Subject: Fort Ship Accomodation


Author:
Alistair Kerr
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 09:25:49am
I served in the Fort Carillon in 1949. It's a long time ago now, and my memory seems to have few gaps! I know that we (deck crew) lived on the port side aft. I remember the accomodation down below. I was in a 4-berth cabin at he foot of the stairs.There was a big messroom above. but I have no recollection of the washing/toilet arrangement. I'm sure that we had no bath or shower, so it was a bucket and steampipe setup. Can anybody help with this? It's annoying not to remember stuff is it not?

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Subject: Quaint Site!


Author:
Vernon (4 ALL)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 11:48:17am
4 ALL,

Just a little site i came across,thought that some may enjoy,the background Music is soothing too.
Some of course may allready have seen it.
Cheers
Vernon
Turn up the Music!

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://sailorshome.org/gallerymembers.html">http://sailorshome.org/gallerymembers.html</a>

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Subject: Family Allowances


Author:
Hamish (How Come?)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 10:55:00pm
Just had a letter from a pal of mine in Leeds(yes people still use pen and paper)who tells me that there is a big community of Polish workers in Leeds who are getting family allowance for their kids that are still in Poland

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Subject: Ships Articles


Author:
dave newington (info please..)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 10:02:03am
can anyone help on ships articles as used in the 1980's and how long they lasted (Not Voyage) and how they were changed
regards

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Subject: re: Feel a book coming on


Author:
dave newington (HELP)
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 01, 01:46:49pm
Desperate for the ANSWER - could someone point me in right direction please

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Subject: I feel a book coming on


Author:
dave newington (optimistic)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 08:16:38am
Help? Can someone tell me what would have happened to military jet fuel if it had been carried in a not properly cleaned product tanker? Could it have been filtered and used {How Long a Process} or would it have been dumped

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