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| Subject: JIM BRINDLEY | |
Author: john strange (Update) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 8/05/08 2:11am I was today speaking with Doris, 'Doolaly Jim' Brindleys good lady. She tells me Jim is not well having suffered a number of medical problems of late. She has asked me to pass this information on to all of you who remember Jim on the site. His prognosis is not too bad and he is at home and very comfortable, only problem just now he has been banned from the fog locker for now which maks him a bit sad. Doris has promised to keep us updated with Jims situation. He is still fit enough to visit the site, but only to read. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: information | |
Author: mike (help) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11/05/08 3:06pm to all the serious non stirrers. about 25 years ago,i was able to obtain a book all about a foreign shipping company.it was their own information about the ships in their fleet past and present.all i had to pay was the postage.i no longer have this book as it was borrowed by a friend,who took it to sea with him and he never came back!!. does anyone know if i could still obtain this type of book anymore,from foreign or u.k. companies. any help for a pensioner would be very helpful. best wishes from mike in a very hot maidstone. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Photograph of the Queen Adelaide | |
Author: Malcolm Lyne [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12/05/08 9:28am I am Looking for a Photograph of the Queen Adelaide. My Father in law served on her during the 2nd World war. He will be enjoying his 80th Birthday shortley and this would go a long way to making his day. Malcolm Lyne [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Cameronia | |
Author: Andre CHissel [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10/05/08 12:19am Dear Sirs, I am researching the torpedoing of the troopship Cameronia in 1942 and would welcome any accounts from those on board at the time. Faithfully A Chissel [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: S/S Darro | |
Author: André FABIANI (:-))) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11/05/08 2:56pm Hello, I am both happy :-)) and surprised to discover a picture of S/S Darro. As a happy brat passenger, I made a Buenos Aires - Gibraltar trip aboard Darro in September 1945. Could you send me a .tif, .jpg, .bmp or other photo format of this picture ? Many thanks and best regards, André Fabiani [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Falklands | |
Author: Pete Smith (Where's Maggie?) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 3/04/08 8:12pm I read where the new Argentine President is calling their claim to the Falklands "inalienable" Do you think Gordon Brown has the intestinal fortitude of Margaret Thatcher if push comes to shove? Another question: If the "Queens" are foriegn owned but under British resistry can they still be requisitioned for wartime use? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: small coasters | |
Author: mike (help) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23/04/08 2:41pm when i was in south america,argentina. many small diesel powered river coasters,came along side to unload their cargo of beef. what i would like to know is,is it possible on the web to get pictures of these vessels.i can see them in my mind/memory,but i would like to have a permanent reminder of them. thankyou mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: M.V.Rapana | |
Author: Norm Hattin [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 1/05/08 7:31am I am looking for any information I can get on the M.V.Rapana when it was in Brisbane Australia around April 1949. My late brother Ron Hattin served on this ship at that time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Rhum Spectator | |
Author: Hector McLean AB (City of Culture) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 1/05/08 7:38am This morning a story appeared in the Rhum Spectator. Apparently on Wednesday evening a huge tidal wave was seen in the River Mersey. The cause was recorded as a happening in Chelsea London. I am sure Admiral Hartley will have an explanation for this to have happened. The spectators thinks that the defence barrier was clogged with S**t,and needs a good clearing. Hector McLean AB [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Port Nicholson | |
Author: Des Taff Jenkins (Happy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 7/05/08 8:26am Hi All. Anyone interested in the Port boats, or model ships should have a look at the model of the Port Nicholson on the [VINDI}TVSA web site, Click on the ditty box, one of the best I've seen. Cheers Des [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: liverpool | |
Author: mike [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17/04/08 12:49pm does anyone know about the program on channel four on monday the 21st. its called "the lost dock of liverpool". it might be interesting. lets wait and see mike in sunny maidstone [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Merchant Navy/Royal Navy | |
Author: Mohammed Salikur Rahman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 29/04/08 11:11am My late father sea service records shows that he worked in various ships belong to British Govt.being as British Seaman. such as: War Castle in 1937 Empire Nightingle 11.6.42-22.11.42 Empire Thackeray 2.343- 14.5.43 Empire Scott 14.1.44-6.5.44 Empire Planet 17.6.44-31.8.44 Fort Tremblant 31.8.45-18.9.46 Does it mean he was working for Royal Navy? or employed by British Govt. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: MEMORIALS | |
Author: john strange (Anzac Day) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 26/04/08 5:33am Yesterday was Anzac day here in Oz and as uaual the marches and parades took place all over the nation. Due to circumstances I was unable to attend the march here in Melbounre but watched the t.v. coverage. This year the M.N. contingent was bigger than in previous years but my biggest surprise was the comments from the comentator. He spoke of the numbers of australian merchant seamen lost during the wars, 1 in 8 of all Australian combatants, and though it is well below that of the U.K. it waS stil significant. Two days prior I recieved a letter from the minister for Veterans Affairs and he informs me that the bill to declare September 3rd as M.N. day here is in its first draught. He has promised to keep me updated on the progress. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: ANZAC DAY | |
Author: john strange (sad at it all) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/04/08 7:27am There is a good site that many of you will hopefully get some information regarding W.W.1 and 2.M.N. activities www.anzacday.org.au/history/w.w.2/supplementary/unsung heros [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: passports | |
Author: Mohammed Salikur Rahman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 27/04/08 12:53am I beleived my late father was issued a British passport or it was absoulutely necessary to carry British passport along with B.S.I.C while he was serving in the 2nd WW specially on foreign going ships and also he worked in various Empire ships. Could any one elibrate the subject and how much possibility to have a passport by my late father? Thanks to everyone. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Contact details. | |
Author: Terry Smith. Vindi 1960/61 (Help required.) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15/04/08 8:19pm I understand there are associations for former Union-Castle Line and Royal Mail Line employees, but try as I might I can find no details of either or of who to contact. Can anyone please help. Many thanks. Terry. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: sea service records | |
Author: Mohammed Salikur Rahman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22/04/08 12:14am My late father's sea service records only given from cardiff office from 1937 to 1950.He seems to me worked in 22 ships in that during the time. I would like to know their working pattern.why so many ships under so many owners, even some ship belongs to British Govt. I really did not understand his service records. Who he was employed with, who was his employee. What is his service entitlement from the employment. Please if some one give me details. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: info on shipwreck | |
Author: Peter J Murphy happy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21/04/08 1:16pm G`day I`m looking for info and maybe a photie of the cargo ship VARVASI wrecked off the Needles I of W right under the lighthouse in the late 40s carrying a cargo of citrus fruit and wine it`s for an old shipmate.P J in the land of Ozz. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: cunard yanks | |
Author: neville roberts [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19/04/08 2:27pm Im., looking for a copy of , cunard yanks. its a DVD about the us lads that sailed the western ocean to NYC and back and the change they made to Liverpool. I must have it in USA compatible form anyone out ther ecan get it I will send the money so you can mail it . all the best Nev roberts, ex merch La,pool [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: sea service records | |
Author: Mohammed Salikur Rahman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22/04/08 12:10am My late father's sea service records onlu given from cardiff offoce from 1937 to 1950.He seems to me worked in 22 ships. I would like to know their working pattern.why so many ships under so many owners even some ship belongs to British Govt. I really did not understand his service records. Who he was employed with, who was his employee. Whatis his service entitlement from the employment. Plese if some one give me details. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Please Help | |
Author: June Nightingale (Very Very Sad) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18/04/08 9:10pm Can you please help. I am trying to locate friends who served with my husband on the ships Methane Princess and Methane Progress. My husband's name was David Nightingale and he served on the above ships in the 1970's. I am trying to trace one friend in particular, his name is Danny Bhamra - I would be very pleased if anyone can help, however if anyone out there knew my husband I would very much like to hear from them at the above email address. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Ashington | |
Author: albert bishop (Still happy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14/04/08 9:37am Did anyone sail on, or have info, on what happened to Stevie Ckarks Sail assisted coaster The "Ashington??" I often saw her around the NE coast, maybe as late as the late seventies, but heard the sails were never the success they had hoped?" Cheers Albi. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: tanker | |
Author: mike (help) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 30/03/08 4:05pm hi to all. i am still trying to trace the history of the small coastal tanker "c653". i know when and where she was built and i have various photos. what i would like to know,is,when she was built in 1948 what happened to her, up until now.now she is at gravesend in kent,i know i have asked this question before,but i am really getting nowhere with this one. mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: GOOD BOOK | |
Author: john strange (Red Duster) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17/04/08 7:06am Rooting around in a second hand bookshop I acme across a hard back copy printed in 1953 and selling for 18 shillings and 9 pence. Published by Christopher Johnson titled 'Salute The Red Duster' by commander A.B. Campbell. It gives a good insight into the times and lives of merchant seamen during W.W 2. Worth looking for if you can. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Henry Bulmer | |
Author: Paul Burt [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14/04/08 6:12am I'm looking for any old shipmates who served alongside Henry Bulmer. Henry will be 80 on 16th April, he served on the Wellington Star, Canberra Star, Sydney Star and the Santos Star during the late 60's. Thanks for any help offered. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Swedish Vessel Sjovik | |
Author: Stan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11/04/08 3:15pm In the 1950s I remember seeing part of a vessel at low tide off the coast at Tynemouth, Northumberland. I believe this was the boiler of the Swedish vessel, Sjovik which came ashore during the Great War. Does anyone know whether this is correct and, if so, under what circumstances did she sink? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: SS TORDENE | |
Author: Keith (Struggling) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12/04/08 4:45am Any information on the SS. TORDENE would be welcomed. Anything on her demise and or crew listings etc. Thanks in advance. Regards Keith. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: British Workmanm | |
Author: Michael Wisher (Life story) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 8/04/08 5:41pm Can anyone remember the episode when the some of the crew changed the name of the British Workman to British Workhouse, and what happened to them. I was on the 'Workman' in 1966, chatty but happy. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: S.S. George Washington | |
Author: Patrick Horrigan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 1/04/08 2:40am Hi all again, I’m researching a ship called the SS George Washington ( also known briefly as SS Catlin) and I have a question. I know that the ship was given to the British under Lend-Lease agreement in 1941 but the MN only used it for one voyage to Newfoundland and then handed it back to the War Shipping Administration on 17 April 1942 as it was totally unsuited to Britain’s needs. Anybody have any idea where I might find information on that single voyage, originating port, crew lists, etc?. Thanks in advance, Patrick [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: ss saltwick sunk 21/10/43 | |
Author: ian t [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 6/04/08 1:39am hi i am looking for an image of a ship called the ss saltwick my grandfather was on the convoy mk5.28 algiers to oran then on to gib before it was hit by plane torpedo 21/10/43 would love to find any info about the ship a photo would be fantastic all i know is that it was 3775tons and was one of headlams and sons ships any help would be great many thanks ian [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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