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Subject: stan mayes


Author:
terry {scouse} (4 billy mgee)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 01:47:28am
billy i have emailed stan mayes twice since new year.i know his misses wasnt to good with her sight last time i emailed.plz let me know all is well with him cheers terry{scouse}.

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Subject: Live Tracker!


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Vernon R697530 (Current ships at sea (4 ALL))
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Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 10:30:25am
Hi,
Just came across this site whilst surfing (no not in the Sea haha!) and thought that some of you may be interested in seeing what Ships are around the Globe each day.
Its a live tracker and shows some interesting facts Like Tides ,positions etc.
There may be a better one around,if so do please let me know.Thanks
Vernon

<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/">http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/</a>

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Subject: Photos


Author:
Alan Rae (Even happier)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 01:49:21pm
Thanks to Ken @ Tilbury I now have photos of the Marcona Trader and the Gogo Ranger-much appreciated.Alan Rae

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Subject: looking for Billy Flynn


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Jenny and Doug Timothy (curious)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 08:19:24pm
Hi, any of you scousers out there know where Billy Flynn is?Last seen on'Bay' boats in the 80's. Last address in Bootle and have lost contact since he moved.Friends in Kiwi wondering about him.Hopefully someone is still in contact with him.Heard he was at one time cooking on a tug out of Liverpool.

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Subject: question for all the girls only


Author:
terry{scouse} (no cheating{think})
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 07:28:22pm
girls tell us!!!!!!!!! whats always with the ship? never aboard the ship?yet the ship cant make any headway without it.regards to you all ladies terry{scouse}.

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Subject: Japanese Whale fleet


Author:
Glenn Baker R779822
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 12, 06:52:56am
The Japanese Whale-ship fleet has been located in southern Antarctica waters early this Afternoon, The Chase is now on, They have been requested to leave southern waters as of now. Glenn in Oz

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Subject: Polish Capt polishing it off


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Des Taff Jenkins (Slurp Slurp)
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Date Posted: Monday, January 21, 06:25:34am
Hi All.
After reading about that Greek ship that sunk in the channel,I got the NSW Vindi Newsletter. A story there about the Polish Skipper who got twelve months jail in the UK for ramming his 2,000 ton grain ship into an unmanned oil rig off Cromer while drunk in charge. On watch by himself he went to look at his computer. [Was he reading our posts?}while the crew were getting aboard the rafts he was having another drink.
While the crew got off safely, he tied himself to a lifebelt and threw himself into the waves, trouble was he had forgotten to realease the cord attached to the ship.
Just as well he wasn't near the Greek he could have done himself some harm with all that timber in the drink.
Cheers Des

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Subject: For the New Zealanders


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Syd Young (Fed up)
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Date Posted: Sunday, January 06, 03:14:50pm
Maybe its the seasonal syndrome S.A.D but i am getting really fed up with Britain,the way it is going with the consistant shootings in the cities,the lousy pensions and weather,the price of fuel and general living costs.New Zealand is looking an attractive new venture,how do the locals feel about old farts immigrating,is there much anti immigrant feeling over there,i would not be taking anyones job at 65. Is North island or South island the best part to live in?I figure North Island would be better for weather.Feedback would be appriciated.

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Subject: RFA Ships (what do you think) ?


Author:
Graham R774640 ("OH" to be back)
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 03:23:35pm
I was on the "Tidespring" in '66, joined in Aden paid off in Rosyth 23/12/1966. It was the BEST TRIP I ever had, ALWAYS INTERESTING not just "A" to "B" with a cargo, food was great, no restrictions on the ladies you invited aboard, on the RAS you were paid extra , you had your own cabin, the places we visited were great, we even tied up on pontoons under Sydney Bridge (which at night was very romantic for the ladies invited aboard) and then to cap it all in "Subic Bay" the yanks had to be back on their base at midnight and Prices dropped, need I say more !
HAPPY DAYS.

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Subject: Old Ship Photos


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Alan Rae (Happy)
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 19, 07:07:34pm
Many Thanks to Billy McGee and Neville Roberts for their assistance in finding photos of my old ships(on Ship-Photos &FotoFlite)Still stuck on the following;-
Kyoto Forest(before she was converted to containers)
Marcona Conveyor,Marcona Trader(both worked the American coast)Liberian Flag
Marilia.Management;Alpaca Shipping Corp,Monte Carlo.Liberian Flag.Alan Rae

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Subject: 48,000 expats get Winter Fuel Payments!


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john o'hagan
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 06:33:18am
yes,thats right!...info found on the Freedom of Information Act website by a guy in Cambridgeshire.£200 paid annualy to those over 60,...even to those living in "warmer climates" would you beleive! - i think i'll give Spain the once over?

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Subject: help again


Author:
pedro
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Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 12:16:13pm
Once again may I ask for your assistance.searching for a photo of the Tanker Victor Ross.Lost with all hands 2nd Dec 1940 on passage (in ballast)from Liverpool to NY sunk by U-43.you guys never let me down yet! thanks in anticipation

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Subject: Photos


Author:
Alan Rae (Hopeful)
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Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 04:03:29pm
Trying to trace photos of ships I have sailed on but no luck with the following:-
Kyoto Forest(bulk at the time)Built 1970 scrapped 1995
Chu Fujino (OBO)Built 1971 scrapped 1987
Lanmar (tnk) Built 1959 scrapped 1976
Marcona Trader (OBO) built 1966 scrapped 1985
Marcona Conveyor (BLK) Built 1967 scrapped 1986
Redsea Venture (TKR)(ex Mobil Apex) Built 1960 scrapped 1995
Panamerica (OBO) Built 1968 scrapped 1985
Gothic Lady (TKR) built 1962 scrapped 1985
No record of the following on Miramar!!!
Marilia (TKR) App. 80000 sailed on her 79/82
Gogo Rover (Product carrier)sailed on her 78/9
Gogo Ranger (Product Carrier)sailed on her 78/9

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Subject: Email!!


Author:
Vernon R697530 (For Albert)
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 10:44:07pm
Hi Albert,
Just to let you know that i cant get return email to work,keep getting Return Path Error!!

Cheers
Vernon

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Subject: AGE SHALL NOT WEARY US


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john strange (in my eyes)
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 12, 04:24:05am
On another well known site i have viewed photos of some of you, then, and now. The years have left their mark as they have with all of us. But when I read the postings from you I look at all of you in a different light. I can see Peter running around the deck on one of the Queens. Vernon kicking the waves at Seapoint. Mike in Maidstone as a young and healthy 20 year old rushing to catch his next ship, George going into the Bargate, Doolaly jim pulling up the anchor. Tarcey and Beth as young girls waiting for the ship to come home. Memories, the one thing we have than no one can ever take from us, sadly they are all in the past. How do you see others? happy daze john in oz

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Subject: Ice Prince


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David (Sad Loss)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 07:32:34am
The Greek registered Ice Prince has now sunk 15 miles off Portland Bill in Devon in bad weather. Her stern is on the bottom while the bow is above water. She was on her way to Egypt with a cargo of timber. Two French salvage tugs are standing bye. Photograph on the BBC News Page. A very sad site indeed. David

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Subject: national benzole


Author:
mike (help please)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 10:17:58am
good morning,
i am looking for a picture of a small tanker by the name of "ben olliver",completed in 1935.
anyone got one
mike in wet,wet wet maidstone(my front garden is flooded.

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Subject: London to Brighton


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Steve Sherratt (Excited)
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Date Posted: Friday, January 11, 01:43:40pm
I have just booked my beloved Land Rover (the second love of my life) into the London to Brighton Land Rover Run 30th September 2008. I shall be flying two 3 X 5 Red Ensigns and will stick out like the preverbal Bull Dogs whatsits amongst all the George Flags, Satires, Dragons and Union Flags so if anyone of you are on Brighton Promenade on that day call in for a drink with Sue and I we would love to meet you.

Wonder if the Ever Lovely Tracy will be entering her beloved Land Rover?

Looking forward to the Second Liverpool Meet up 16th February let me or Jack D know if you are able to be with us, it was a hoot last year.

Regards all Steve Sherratt R770014 South Derbyshire

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Subject: Travel


Author:
albert bishop (curious)
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 03, 10:10:23am
One for the Antipodeans. What is the situation regarding moves between Oz and NZ? Is it virtualy borderless? Or do restrictions apply? As an example, Can Des just sell up in NZ, Move to Oz, Buy a house, and even work there without having to go through most of the usual emigration bumph? Cheers Albi

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Subject: Hello


Author:
Denise
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 07:59:12pm
Hello everyone and a Happy New Year.
Just wanted to introduce myself.
I have been watching with great interest the coming and goings on this site for quite some time now.
Have to say it is indeed very interesting in many ways.
The info is very useful and informative. You all seem like a great bunch of guys. Even when you are insulting one another. It is very entertaining I must say, and I look forward to my daily dose. Keep up the good work.
Denise.

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Subject: Belated Happy New Year


Author:
John Aspin (R685343) (Happy)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 02:15:47pm
I am sorry for being a bit late wishing all you nice people on this wonderful web site A Happy New Year but as the saying goes better late than never.
A special New Year Greeting to Brian & Carol because without them we wouldn't get the enjoyment we do from this great site.
We have had a very worrying time because my wife has been in Hospital for two breast cancer operations so it has been a hectic time running to & from Doctors/Hospitals, in addition my computer went on the blink just before Christmas so I was unable to send my best wishes @ the appropriate time.
However once again I would like to wish all ex & present seafarers a Very Happy & Healthy New Year.
Best wishes to all,
Kathleen John Aspin (Ormesby-Middlesbrough)

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Subject: Belated Happy New Year


Author:
John Aspin (R685343) (Happy)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 02:09:11pm
I am sorry for being a bit late wishing all you nice people a Happy New Year but as the saying goes better late than never.
We have had a very worrying time because my wife has been in Hospital for two breast cancer operations so it has been a hectic time running to & from Doctors/Hospitals, in addition my computer went on the blink just before Christmas so I was unable to send my best wishes @ the appropriate time.
However once again I would like to wish all ex & present seafarers a Very Happy & Healthy New Year.
Best wishes to all,
Kathleen John Aspin (Ormesby-Middlesbrough)

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Subject: Tall Ships


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Syd Young (booked)
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Date Posted: Saturday, December 29, 11:20:48am
Just booked me and the missus into Wirral country park caravan site for the tall ships race from Liverpool 18th July to 21st July.Might see some of you there with a bit of luck.Stand under the clock at Liverpool central station with a rose between your teeth and a sailors hat so that i can recognise you.

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Subject: S.S Sparta


Author:
peter (Any help appreciated)
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Date Posted: Monday, January 07, 10:37:09pm
Searching in vain for a photo of the S.S Sparta.708 tons Which struck a mine on the 10th March 1941 in the straits of Dover 10 miles off Dungeness with the loss of 9 crew. She was on passage from Blyth to Southampton with a cargo of coal. any help greatly appreciated.

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Subject: old shipmates on Cairngowan


Author:
john ellis (tabnab)
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 08:44:15pm
looking for information on the following shipmates, John Cavanah Chief Steward, Herbie Watson from North Shields, Bobby Morton (sherbet), Andy Elvin. both of these were stewards. if anyone knows of their whereabouts i would appreciate hearing from you thanks

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Subject: RAIN RAIN RAIN


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Peter J Murphy
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 03, 11:22:53am
I don`t care if it chucks it down for the next F#####g month,all my dams are full the house tanks are full and my place looks 2 million bucks.We`ve had just over 21/2 inches in 35 minutes and she`s still chucking it down.Peter in the land of Ozz.For David in B I. FTP and big Ian.ha ha ha.

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