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| Subject: Re: NSTS Gravesend | |
Author: peter carr (good memories) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20/11/17 4:16am class leader red watch, 1957, met some great lads, is anyone else still alive, would be good to reminisce i am now 77 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: NSTS Gravesend | |
Author: Frederick (Ravenscroft) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19/04/16 8:41am I was at the old school in 1958,rough,tough,but loved it. Returned to the New college as a catering instructor in 1970 till the cut backs in 76. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: NSTS Gravesend | |
Author: Steve smith (The joyfull) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19/05/15 12:31pm Going through my late mothers photos came across photo of all the class mates brought back many memories when I was at sea school in late 1970 some good days watching Frankie Vaughn on TV his life story can anyone remember when he used to go to the mission next door and took us all to sea mary Hopkins in London Tv Studios think it was in Earls Court singing those were the days happy memories.Left Gravesend Nov 1970 firs ship Windsor Castle cleft there after two years to join Qe2 finished thre after five years promoted to JAP got married fininished my sea career 1990 on North Sea Ferries as chef those days we went in there as boys and came out as men [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: NSTS Gravesend | |
Author: Gordon Hockin (Just ticking over) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23/01/13 12:56pm I attended Gravesend Sea School April/May 1961 as a `Decky`. Still have the class photo of `Y` (why?) class. Our class instructor was Mr. Cattell, excelant bloke. After several years and several ships I started working ashore,I retired in 2005 after 27 years as a M.O.D.fire fighter. I often wonder what became of the rest of the class. If anyone is interested please send me a `E`mail. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: NSTS Gravesend | |
Author: anthony buchanan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10/01/13 1:42pm Im from Newcastle on Tyne and was there in 1972 as a trainee steward. Lots of good memories including fights with Greboes on way to town, rowing on Thames, and at St Martin-in-the field on a sunday. Would love to hear from fellow trainees from that time. Still have original photos of dormitory inmates.Memory needs jogging on names, but I remember the faces ! Visited 6 years ago. Shame its now a police cadet training facility !! Was a great way to see the world. Look forward to any replies......Tony [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Charles M? | |
Author: fiona de Buitleir [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 2/04/08 6:48pm My greatuncle Henry Gumbleton drowned at Dundee in 1951 having just completed a tour of duty on what he called the "Charles M". We have a letter which he had sent to the family that very day.I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction to find information on him. Has anyone heard of the Charles M or know anything about it? where can I get his service record? His brother Danny Gumbleton was also in the Merchant Navy for many years. Many thanks for any advice. Fiona de Buitleir, Victoria Court, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: T&J Harrisons.London. | |
Author: Sidney C Barlow..(GABE) (Happy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 7/03/08 8:00pm HI ALL,I WAS A CREW MEMBER OF THE M V HARMATTAN FROM SEPTEMBER 1958 TILL FEB 1961,FAR-EAST CHINA JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA CANADA CUBA SOUTH AFRICA(FIVE TRIPS ON THE GRAIN RUN OZZ TO JAPAN)I AM LOOKING FOR SOME OLD SHIP MATES,JACKIE WALLER,GROVER SOUTHERN,THE CAPTAINS NAME WAS CHAMPION,THE FIRST MATE NAME SEAMAN,A WHITE FUNNAL WITH A BLACK .H.IF ANYBODY OUT THERE REMAMBERS PLEASE BE FREE TO LET ME NO,THE DECK CREW FROM GEORDIE LAND THE ENGINE ROOM FROM SCOTLAND,THE DONKEYMEN GREASERS FROM SOMALIA, THANKS ANY IMFORMATION WOULD BE WELCOME..... [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: MERCHANT SERVICE | |
Author: John Strange (Memories) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10/03/08 6:36am Had lunch with a good friend Sunday, he loves sailing, and he asked me the following question. 'Has a documentary about the ultimate sacrifice of merchant seamen and the loss of shipping during the two world wars ever been made. A doco that has possibly interviews from survivors along with any film footage or photos of any sort'? I was unable to answer in a positive manner. Is there such a doco anywhere and if so how can I get one? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: merchant seamen | |
Author: mike (the old days) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 11:16am when thinking back on the old days,we were the luckiest teenagers in the world, to experience life at sea.it does not happen as good now,these are only my thoughts on the greatest adventure, we young lads had. may the spirit of adventure, stay with us always,and good health to you all. mike in misty maidstone. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Badge's | |
Author: Roger Wolfe in Tassie R713695 (Great stuff) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 26/03/08 1:39am Received my lapel badges from Terry Smith the other day, they are really good, prompt delivery too, me being the other side of the world as well, I can highly recomend the quality to. Thank's again Terry. Cheers, Roger [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: MERCHANT NAVY DAY | |
Author: John Strange (no recognition) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18/03/08 6:09am As some of you may know we had a feral election here in Oz last year which resulted in a change of government. Before leaving office the outgoing P.M. J. Howard was giving consideration to allowing Merchant Navy day to be celebrated here. The then opposition leader also concured with this. N.Zealand have been considering it for 4 years I am informed. A friend of mine works for the electoral commision and gained for me a copy of government business for the year, no mention of M.N. day. I wrote to my local member in January sending as much information as I could regarding casualties etc. from both wars reminding her of the promise made by the now P.M. Recieveing no reply after one month I then sent a copy to the office of the P.M. Again no reply. Today I sent a copy of the corespondence to a local talk back radio station. The presenter I sent it to has a half hour segment on air with the P.M. every Friday. I hope that with the sympathy of the finding of the 'Sydney' still current the P.M. may be forced to nail his colors to the mast on this one. I may be clutching at straws but if you never try you never find out. John in oz [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Ballard Pier Bombay | |
Author: Helen [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 25/03/08 9:34pm Can anyone tell me the name of the Docks in Bombay where Ballard Pier was located please? Many thanks. H [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: LIFEBOATS | |
Author: John Strange (saviours of all) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13/03/08 3:11am A couple of years ago when I was a young lad I spent many summer holidays in the Sunderland area and recall going to Whitby for the day. It was there I was told the story of Grace Darling and the lifeboats. Are they still operating today, of have they been replaced with something else? From what I remember of them they did a fantastic job. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Merchant Navy Documentary | |
Author: Patrick Horrigan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 25/03/08 12:54am Hi, Can anybody recommend a documentary dealing with the British Merchant Navy during WW2 on DVD?. I've tried a bunch of stores here in Boston to no avail. Thanks, Patrick [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Merchant Navy Discharge Number | |
Author: Sasha Wilson (Hopeful) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 26/03/08 5:44pm Can anyone help me trace my Great Grandfather's (Thomas GRUNNAH) Merchant Navy Discharge Number, please? He was in the Merchant Navy from 1887 until 1919. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Articles-Rules & Rgulations | |
Author: John Barry [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 26/03/08 12:18pm Can anyone help me in obtaining a copy of the Rules and Regulations for seamen signing on and off the vessels. Signing on the articles.If so could you let me know how to obtain them. Many thanks. John. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Harry Davis - Wellington Star | |
Author: Paul Burt (Help) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17/03/08 11:42pm I'm looking for any old colleagues of Harry Davis who served on Blue Star Line for a number of years from the 50's to the late 60's. Harry last served on the Wellington Star before retiring, Harry was born in Nottingham. Harry will be 80 on 16th April 2008 and it would be great for any of his old shipmates to come along and surprise him. Thanks for your help. Kind regards, Paul Burt (Harry's neighbour) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Seamen's Church Institute, New York | |
Author: Patrick Horrigan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 9/03/08 1:19am Hi All, Does anybody here have any info on the Merchant Navy Club at The Seamen's Church Institute in New York before they demolished the place?...any photos, articles etc? Also, what does the expression 'At Once' mean on a crew roster under 'Date Of Joining' as opposed to putting in an actual date? . Thanks in advance... Patrick [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: upside down | |
Author: jim brindley (why) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 4/03/08 8:00am anyone rememeber why some merchant saemen turned there silver m.n. badge upside down,in the early 194o.s cheers doolay jim in oz .r335587 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: uniform | |
Author: mike (have you got) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 7/03/08 4:28pm hi to all. we say we enjoyed ourselves at sea. question:-has anyone still got any items of uniform,from our training school days.sadly i have nothing left. i did keep my beret for some time,but that got misplaced during different house moves. what have you got? mike in a very sunny maidstone. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: HELP needed for TV-documentary!!! | |
Author: Angela Giese [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10/03/08 11:39am Hello everybody, I am an editorial journalist for a German 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 17-year old 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 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: REQUEST FOR HELP. | |
Author: KEITH GREENWAY (Grandfather’s life a mystery) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 29/02/08 7:20pm We are stuck and ask for all assistance with another enquiry as follows: I am researching my family history and trying to find out information about my grandfather, who died many years before I was born. He was William Evan Cound/t Mably, born 1873 in Canton, Cardiff, who died in 1930 in Cowbridge Road. At the time of his death he was working at Evans Street, Barry Dock. He is remembered vaguely as being in the Merchant Navy. I know of his parents and siblings but nothing of him. My late father rarely mentioned him. My many years of research have proved fruitless. I would be grateful for any information that throws light on his life etc. DR Evans Plympton, Plymouth I would love to assist this gent, but again as an amateur amongst the knowledgable, again request your assistance. Possibly in this event anyone with the know how of the National Archives etc, can point us in the right direction. Until: I WIN THE LOTTERY OR CAN AFFORD TO RETIRE, I cannot see me being able to become a pro at this, but strive to help. Would love all / any input and can only offer respect and thanks in return. Plus, I am certain the thanks of all concerned. Regards, Keith. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: LEST WE FORGET | |
Author: Keith Greebway (SAD) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11/03/08 1:12am If the CWGC does not record the accidental deaths of Merchant Seamen and yet members of HM forces can be recorded if death occurred from lets say the flu, where is the justice in that. Surely most that perished during 1914 - 1918 and 1939 - 1945 Should be recorded and remembered, without question. Do you know of anywhere that I CAN ADD NAMES OF MERCHANT SEAMEN, to another Roll of Honour, that will commemorate those that were involved but perished on the wrong day, in the wrong port, or of the wrong reason to satisfy Government stats etc. On another day, if the enemy were involved etc, the names maybe included on a plaque engraved at Tower Hil. Die yestertday in dock and you will be forgot - No matter what. SAD and Wrong in my mind. Tower Hill, may not be large enough, if all were remembered. Keith. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: All shook up | |
Author: albert bishop (Still happy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 9/03/08 11:14am One for the Ginger beers. To avoid a collision in the channel, an old T2 I was on, went from full ahead to full astern in one go, Nearly shook itself to death. Later the old chief, reckoned that just stopping the prop would create enough drag to stop the ship faster. Often wonder if he was right?? Cheers, from a sunny and not windy N.E Albi. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Can anyone HELP ME | |
Author: FRANK FERRI SUNNY LEITH (PLEASE) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 5/03/08 7:54pm Hi Folks I would like to find out where I can write to for the following information:- Ports of call.. and ...Name of all crew members of the MV "Iceland", Currie Line of Leith in 1954 A kind lady on this site gave me this information some time ago, but when my computer crahed, I lost all my files Oblige FRANK [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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