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Subject: Gone but Not Forgotten


Author:
Alan Stupple (Thoughtful often Sad)
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Date Posted: Monday, January 28, 11:29:59am
RE. M.V ROYSTON GRANGE Lying in St Johns Hospital.in Hackney 1972 with a silly skin problem,I was unable to join my old friends for another trip on board the Royston.To those I remember and those few Ididnt meet, Ex AB Alan Stupple will never forget. Watch over the others, Lads.

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Subject: £10 poms


Author:
Gus
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 12:16:18am
Watched a documentary the other night on the £10 poms. I jumped in Adelaide in 1970 and hitched to Sydney and worked on the railways. Gave myself up coz of my old mum and dad back home but often wonder what would have happened if i'd stayed. See they are looking for emigrants again but too old now. Anyone interested in the £10 poms here is the link. All the best Gus.
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.open2.net/timewatch/2008/tenpoundpoms.html">http://www.open2.net/timewatch/2008/tenpoundpoms.html</a>

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Subject: NATIONAL DAY


Author:
john strange (patriotic)
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 26, 05:23:29am
For those of you who do not know, today January 26th is Australia day, a very important day on our callender as it is a public holiday. Many today will be natrulaised in ceromonies around the country and there will be celebrations in all cities and towns around the country. Time for b.b.q beer and fireworks as well tonoght. It got me to thinking how do you spend your national day in which ever country you are in or from. Van Riebeck day, St. Georges. St. Davids. St. Patrick. St. Andrew. Martin Luther King and others. happy daze john in oz

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Subject: A Worthy Petition


Author:
Roger
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 12:30:17am
Dear All

Number 10 Downing Street has approved a petition that was launched requesting a new public holiday falling on the Monday after Remembrance Sunday in November each year. To be known as the National Remembrance Holiday, it's got three aims:

1. To emphasise the remembrance of those servicemen and women who have given, and continue to give, their lives for Britain

2. To remind people of the importance of protecting our Nation and what it stands for;

3. To break that 3 month period between the August Public Holiday and Christmas when there are currently no long weekends, especially as the UK has fewer public holidays than most European Countries.

If you agree to the idea, please sign up to the petition - it doesn't take long - and it would be great if you were to forward the link to other people as well. If you are not interested, just hit the delete key. This is not just about another bank holiday, but more importantly about having a designated day to remember all those people that sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

THIS IS A NOTABLE PETITION THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAVE ASKED FOR PLEASE
SIGN IF YOU WANT AN EXTRA BANK HOLIDAY.

[petitions.pm.gov.uk]

regards
Roger

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Subject: Lancastria


Author:
Tracey Scully
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 10, 09:10:37pm
A couple of links to information about the Lancastria for any of you interested. I have been reading about it lately. Take care everyone, Tracey.
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.lancastria.org.uk/Victim_List/victim_list.html">http://www.lancastria.org.uk/Victim_List/victim_list.html</a>
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.lancastria.org.uk/flashgal/Top/default.htm">http://www.lancastria.org.uk/flashgal/Top/default.htm</a>

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Subject: Movie "Ghostboat"


Author:
Vernon R697530 (Loved it!)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 09, 09:55:52am
Hi to ALL,
Just watched the movie called "Ghostbaot" starring David Jason,and thought it was a really good one.
Although a bit far fetched it was neverless quite riviting at times,and held me to the small screen!

How would you have liked to be on a Sub at anytime??
I have only been on one Sub for a visit and that was enough!!

Maybe some of you have been on one at one stage.

Your thoughts on the Movie if you have seen it,and on working on a Sub.
Funny they havent shown it here before (well not that i can recall) Australia that is!
Cheers
Vernon

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Subject: Length of Service!


Author:
Vernon R697530 (Anyone know! 4ALL)
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Date Posted: Sunday, February 03, 07:57:30am
Hi to All.
Just thinking on my first Ship the Dunnottar Castle.
I was fortunate enough to do the last trip on her under the Union Castle Colours 1958 ,after which she was sold to Incres S.S. Co., Monrovia.and had many years service as Victoria,The Victoria,Princess Victoria with other Companies as well.
The reason for this post is to ask if anyone knows of other Vessels that stayed in Service as long as she did,with any owners!
The Dunnottar was launched on 25.01.1936
And eventually Departed Eleusis for demolition in Alang,on the 04.05.2004 (she was laid up for 2 years from 2002/2004) so that means she had 66 years actual Service as Passenger Carrier.
Cheers and thanks
Vernon

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Subject: Gravesend Sea School / College


Author:
Ian Warren (Pleased)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 08, 08:09:10am
For anyone who ever went to the NSTS/C at Gravesend, the following website is a must for you to check out <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3823">http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3823</a>

I have copied below an extract from the site, and the more people who send in their memories, the better, so that those days are not forgotten. There are already 12 people's memories on there, but room for so many more. Have a read, as I it will bring back memories, and then add your own.

Regards

Ian

"Sea School is an important part of Gravesend's heritage and former pupils and staff are being asked to contribute information and memories to help preserve the history of this establishment for future generations.

Also know as The National Sea Training School / Centre, this prestigious training establishment was located in a large building in Denton, Gravesend.

The centre now operates through North West Kent College and is housed in the college's main building in Derring Way, Gravesend.

If you would like to share your memories with us please e-mail chantryheritagecentre@gravesham.gov.uk
or write to the Arts Development Officer, Gravesham Borough Council, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1AU. Alternatively please call 01474 33 74 42"

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Subject: Statistics


Author:
Dave Spencer (Dave Spencer R786690)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 08, 06:59:41pm
Here`s an interesting web site for those who like statistics. Some are rather scary.(Stay Happy, Stay Healthy),
Regards
Dave

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Subject: longest name


Author:
mike (well)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 10:22:39am
can anyone give me the name of the ship with the longest name???

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Subject: Riverdance Ferry


Author:
Steve Sherratt (Thoughtfull)
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Date Posted: Friday, February 01, 09:12:39am

Just watched the clip of the Riverdance Ferry rescue on BBC News, they are all safe now but my thoughts are with all the other ships at sea and well remember rolling around like a good un pitching and tossing and shuddering – remember when she rolled over to Starboard and you were just holding on and just as you though the roll would stop she just shuddered a moment and rolled on some more, and there was an almighty crash and every pot smashed in the pantry.

Best regards all,
Steve R770014 South Derbyshire waiting for the snow!

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Subject: Ships in Distress


Author:
George Mugridge
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 10:05:18am
What is it with the modern ships. Are they poorly desighned,are the officers and crews poorly trained,maybe the Companies put to much pressure on the ships and crew. Or is it just global warming regards George in Southampton

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Subject: Peak or Pig?


Author:
Terry Willcox (Well?)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 08:46:45pm
When I was working on the Passenger Liners, I always knew that the crew steward was called the " Pig Steward", I have just read a book that calls him a "Peak Steward". If I am wrong I have been all these years thinking that he was called the "Pig Steward". I always remember that he had his own desk at pay off day, Take care....Terry W.

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Subject: I was surfing the 'net today


Author:
Frank Appleford
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Date Posted: Sunday, January 27, 04:53:56am
Hi folks, I don't post very often, but I look in daily to read the posts. I was in the Merchant navy 1965 - 1974. While surfing today I was quite shocked to see the vivid photos of the final days of the Oriana and the Windsor Castle, In fact it was like a kick in the guts. I knew of course that these ships were gone, but it's really sad to see those majestic vessels die! Did all this really happen? I mean us, the merchant navy! I guess we are really lucky that we were able to experience those years.

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Subject: Riverdance


Author:
Vernon R697530 (Another Disaster! 4ALL)
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 02, 09:41:08am
Hi
Just watched the 6pm news here in Sydney,and see that yet another Ship has been hit by a huge wave causing all kinds of bother!
The Captain apparently badly injured.
Others seem to be OK Hope all will be well.
This time it was however a very freak wave from what i gather!
Now beached off Blackpool,reminds me of the one that was beached in Newcastle NSW not too long ago.
See she lost quite a number of her containers too.
Cheers
Vernon
Just found this link on the net.!!

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.voy.com/149183/newpost.html">http://www.voy.com/149183/newpost.html</a>

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Subject: Middle East


Author:
Terry Willcox (Cruise)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 09:28:12pm
Hi you all. My wife and I are off on a cruise in April, we fly to Cyprus to join the liner, then on to Syria. Egypt, and Israel. What does the pannel think of us returning to the U.K. in one piece???? Take care.....Terry Willcox.

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Subject: Is it possible


Author:
Jim Smith R395326 (Still learning)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 05:46:51pm
To any of you who may know the answer to this.
Is it still possible for a young fully trained hairdresser to get a job on a cruise liner or simialar with no experiece at sea?
Any help would be appreciated.
Jim R 395326

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Subject: Ships names


Author:
John (Broody)
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Date Posted: Monday, January 28, 01:44:13am
Does anyone know of a british merchant fleet tha painted the swhips name on the hull five times

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Subject: my message re playa cofi


Author:
Colin tall (content and happy)
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 26, 09:09:53pm
Thanks to all of you who acknowledged my message regarding the "juke box site".Graham R 774640,THE PUB WAS THE ordinance(spelling not my strong point).I met my future wife there(married 20 years,divoiced now)we have always remained friends,in fact she puts up my wife(i remarried) when she goes to London to see her mother,(we live in Lincolnshire) who will be 100 in june.Something my first wife said to me once many,thats thge Irish for you., years ago(i had taken our son walking and camping)when i said our wonderful it was to do this and all the wasted nights boozing in Woolwich,she replied "you enjoyed it at the time,thats the Irish for you.My wife is going to Scotland in March for a week and i,ll have this web site on ,a beer or a gin/tonic or both and remember (1955) the yellow rose of texis as we approached Baltimore on the radio "sparky " made for me.I,m now 69 going on 70 but 17 when i get on music site,happy days to all of you and many many more to come for everyone,Thank God i went to sea

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Subject: For heavens sake, grow up!


Author:
Brian (Site admin)
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Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 10:23:16am
I am really getting fed up to the teeth with the stupid, petty sniping that is going on with some of these posts.
I am receiving complaint after complaint and I really don't need this hassle.
I do not see it is my job to constantly check these postings.
Very soon I will have to do something about this, I have two choices, one to remove individual postings or two, remove the message board completely.
I have put thousands of hours into building this website and would be extremely reluctant to take such a drastic measure but I will if necessary.
Now, for the last time - Grow up you few individuals and stop the personal attacks that are spoiling things for everyone!
Brian.

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Subject: a great web site for music


Author:
colin tall (happy)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 10:38:20pm
playacofijukebox.type this in and get even more happy memories of your youth when you were young,carefree and fancy free.I need to up date my record with brian and give him all the ships i sailed on.I never made any firm friends at sea (kept dodging around) except one who became my best friend and my best man.Sadly he never made it to sixty but we had good times on the Andria,London to Montreal,Quebec(1960/61 and finished up on GSNC ,London to Germany until we came ashore.He lived in Mottengham and i in Plumstead,london.So we used the many pubs in Woolwich

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