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| Subject: Re: ss zurichmoor | |
Author: Warrick Bailey (sad) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21/10/13 5:07am My father Arthur Ernest Bailey was not only the son of Mr and Mrs W.G.Bailey but was also the wife of my mother Ella Bailey, nee Woodward. His service medals were sent to his mother and I had to apply for them when I discovered that they had not been sent to his wife and as his eldest son I was able to make a claim some 40 years later. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: Athelsultan | |
Author: Trisha (MN daughter) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10/02/13 11:09pm Hello my grandfather Able Seaman Alfred Browne was aboard the fated Athelsultan and my late father David Alfred Browne did a lot of research in to the ship and his father's loss and he even met with Frau Brandi in Germany in the 1970's. I stumbled upon your post as I am taking my children aged 10 and 14 yrs to the memorial in Tower Hill for the first time this week and was doing a search on the ship and the memorial, it would be good to hear from you. With good wishes Trisha [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: ss zurichmoor | |
Author: joanne taylor [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22/11/11 7:37am hi i have a link for all the crew members which was on the zurichmoor ship , as ive been looking into my family history because my grandad was on the ship (harry richardson) when it was torpedoed <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship1696.html">http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship1696.html</a> [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Re: ss zurichmoor | |
Author: Kev [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 6/09/09 9:02pm Hi all. Just stumbled accross your thread whilst searching the web for info on SS Zurichmoor as one of my uncles (Donald Woodward) was lost at see on this ship in 1942 as you have mentioned. There is a picture of SS Zurichmoor if you Google the name. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: Joining a New ship | |
Author: Hamish (Deck Watches) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 8/02/08 3:08am We are all sent to Say, Cardiff, to join a Tramp(Bank line, Hains)you name it, we are all from different pools(Home ports)no one knows anyone else,how were the seagoing watches set?she carries 12 Ab's a dayworker a Peggy and a bosun(not forgetting the chippy)were they sorted out by the bosun,? Did you sort them out with the flip of a coin? Or did the mate designate whom he wanted where. What were the experiences you Guys ran into? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Stonehaven Radio Station GND | |
Author: Vernon Clark (Help Required) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 9/02/08 9:43am I am an ex R/O who is on the committe trying to save Stonehaven Radio Station (GND) for the local community and also use part of the building as a museum to the Maritime Radio Service and the Merchant Navy. Details can be seen on website www.stonehavenradiostation.co.uk. Should the project succeed I have been offered on loan for the museum the Marconi equipment removed by the donor from the Ben Macdhui (III). The only item missing is the Atlanta receiver. I am trying to get a photo of the actual radio room if such a photo is in existence and also the call sign of the Ben MacDhui. I have tried most of the websites including Ben Line etc but no joy. If anyone can help it would be appreciated. Regards Vernon Clark R738130 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: national sea training school | |
Author: mike (is it) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 3/02/08 12:27pm i recently visited gravesend in a bid to trace the origins of the tanker c653. in the vincinity is the sea training school now used by the police as a training area.next to it is a small building which states its a national sea training school. the building is no bigger than a house,so do they still train people there?i have tried to find out,but no body will speak to me there. mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: national sea training school | |
Author: mike (is it) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 3/02/08 12:26pm i recently visited gravesend in a bid to trace the origins of the tanker c653. in the vincinity is the sea training school now used by the police as a training area.next to it is a small building which states its a national sea traing school. the building is no bigger than a house,so do they still train people there?i have tried to find out,but no body will speak to me there. mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: BILLY | |
Author: john (for billy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 30/01/08 3:38pm i can understand why billy is leaving this site,he does a lot of good work with little thanks. if people respected other people on this site,we would be able to get back to the way it used to be. i used this site a lot under my real name,but because of the abuse i got,i now use another name and a personality that does not exist.i have been forced into it by the said people, who are trying to take over these pages with silly nonsense. i thought this site was for merchant navy subjects,poof being one of them.i never expected that post to go on as long as it has so far. several times i use my own name,but again recently i got more abuse.so like billy i will stay undercover. i am sure brian will understand. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Sayonara | |
Author: Billy McGee [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 29/01/08 1:02am Been a good trip, most of the time, but time to pay off. The gangways down and I'm off. Before I go. The film link below came out the year I was born from the Joe Brown & The Bruvvers film (What a Crazy World) and I remember watching it as boy and it looks like Middlesbrough Pool when I was on it in the 80's. I don't think they would get away with it now, but it made me smile. <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=0k5yOSD0tG8&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=0k5yOSD0tG8&feature=related</a> [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: shipmates | |
Author: mike hall (help please) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20/01/08 5:13pm on the shipmates part of this site,i have listed all the ships i have worked on with relevant dates. are there any shipmates who were on those ships with me. mike [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: A.D.C 527 and A.D.C. 1272 | |
Author: Keith (A.D.C 527 and A.D.C. 1272.) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 26/01/08 10:44pm A.D.C 527 and A.D.C. 1272. We again request any assistance, Tregenna is a tribute web site and although the tribute is centred around Captain Care and his crew of the SS. Tregenna (Cpt. Care was native to my home Town of Barry) We attempt rather than waste our spare web space to help and assist others. We at Tregenna have recently linked to: <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.barrymerchantseamen.org.uk">http://www.barrymerchantseamen.org.uk</a> Our intention is to rather than duplicate work, is to give every assistance to them on completing works on the Barry MN ROLE OF HONOUR. There is much to do still as we strive to find more details and make the list of names more interactive etc and complete all details. You are invited to look in and assist if possible at the above WWW ADDRESS. We have many gaps and ask for every help. Currently we are puzzled trying to find the fate of two ships listed as A.D.C 527 and A.D.C. 1272. The two casualties we have recorded for these (one for each vessel) are listed on CWGC with dates of January 1946. This presumably does not relate to the date of the ship's loss, and in the interests of keeping the records straight as we would rather have a consistent meaning for the dates shown, Ask for any guidance,this would be most welcome. A.D.C 527 and A.D.C. 1272 on our list appear as SS. vessels, ADC APPEARS TO MEAN: Auxilliary Dry Cargo and the number a naval prefix perhaps - But then no mention of RFA OR RNR ETC. We are extremely stuck and as amateurs attempting to do good, look to the professionals again for much assistance. It seems likely that the two men passed on in January 1946, presumed that this was from wounds recieved in the time frame for inclusion in records etc., but have no idea on the vessels or fates of the ships etc. Again any help would be most welcomed. Thankyou in advance. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: CLAN MACAULAY/EMPIRE DRIVER | |
Author: Kath (Looking for enlightenment) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 1:37pm My grandfather (Bert Young), served on Clan Macaulay 31/7/41 - 30/9/42. Then Empire Driver 9/3/43-31/5/44 (medical discharge). Can anyone tell me how to find out what operations these boats were involved in? Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Union Castle Line. | |
Author: John Aspin (R685343) (Interested.) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 27/01/08 5:28pm During my daily visit to this wonderful web site I have many times read postings with regards to the Union Castle Line. I never actually sailed with this company as a seafarer but I think it would have been nice to have done so. However I did sail along with my wife & daughter on The "RMS Edinburgh Castle" as passengers way back in 1970. We sailed from Southampton to Cape Town on our way out to Zambia for a three year married status contract in the Copper Mines, after arriving in Cape Town we then drove the two thousand miles to Chingola another great experience. This was a wonderful relaxing twelve days & it made a change just to sit & watch the world go by instead of being stuck down the engine room, I have always been a collector of souveniers & memorabelia, at the end of this particular voyage we were given a small brochure, if that is what you would call it, which I still have in my possesion, I have also scanned it into my project about "My Life & Travels" On the front page is very nice picture of the "Edinburgh Castle" Second page an extract from the ships log from the 17th July 1970 to 29th July 1970 (voyage 147) & the Captain was D.W SOWDEN. RD.RNR Third page a Farewell Dinner Menu. Now this is the main reason why I am posting this message, at the bottom of the menu are the following names: A.HARROP (Purser Catering) B. LANDON(Chef de Cuisine)& J. FINDLAY(Baker & Confectioner)in adition on the back page all the passengers that were sat at our table during the voyage have signed it,including the our Steward JOHNNY BURKE. So the question is, have any of you ladies & gentlemen ever sailed with any of the six names I have mentioned. I am looking forward to what response I will receive. Best wishes to all, John Aspin (Ormesby-Middlesbrough) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Once again..... | |
Author: Brian (Site admin) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 9:28pm I really should not have to post this. If you receive a reply to your question please thank those who took the time to offer their help - good manners cost nothing. Brian. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: training | |
Author: jim brindley (how) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 25/01/08 7:49am how do they train a a.b these days , went to vindi 12 weeks . then 12 month.s deckboy , 12 months j,o.s 12 months s.o.s then a.b. how do they reach the dizzy hieghts of . a.b. these days .cheers . doolayay jim in oz .p.s. do they still knowe how to rig a stage , bosuns chair e.t.c. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: SS. Essex Convoy | |
Author: Keith Greenway (Desperate to help this lady) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 6/01/08 8:49pm Can anyone help RE: The SS. Essex Convoy In 1925 the lady enquires relative Joined this ship at Barry Dock, South Wales. She describes him as Captain Churchill, whom went to sea aged 15. Apparently the ship was involved in a Mutiny of / in South Africa. Not certain if he joined the ship at 15 or went to sea at 15, obviously would not have been Captain at 15. Awaiting more info on sailing and Mutiny. Apparently she has more details - but I wonder further as I know now as much as is written here and she apparently knows little of the outcome etc: Any infop welcomed, on crew etc Thanks in advance from Keith. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Passenger list for Rangitiki 1946 Britian to NZ | |
Author: Lynne Chesterman (Searching) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 11:49pm Is there a passenger list for the voyage from England to Wellington, New Zealand. Arriving NZ 6 December 1946. My mother came out as a war bride with me, my father was in the RNZAF. Any information would be of interest to me. Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
| Subject: looking for relative | |
Author: Judith Bullimore [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 6:17pm I am looking for information about my grandfather Henry Albert Bullimore who served in the Merchant Navy from the late 1800's probably until 1910 or thereabouts. Does anyone know if I would be able to obtain records of his service? I only have his name - no details of ships or service number etc which limits my options considerably. I would be interested to hear if anyone else has been able to obtain information with so little to go on. Any suggestions much appreciated, Judith Bullimore [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Robert thomas burdett | |
Author: Anne Laing nee Burdett [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 28/01/08 1:08am Does any one know my Dad, might have left the MN in about 1962, trying to put a bit of family history together. He might have been jailed for missing a boat in Jamaica? Also remember seeing a picture of a Liverpool Echo newspaper article showing colorfulk birds having been stored in 44 gallon drums [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: liverpool meet | |
Author: alf corbyn (plymouth devon r 397928) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17/01/08 11:06am good day lads and lasses. i would like the following infomation.where is the meet?. what day and time?. also info on digs or cheap hotel.must have no steps as i will be on a disability scooter. parking if hotel. if hotel and upstairs must have lift. cheers.alf [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: 80th Birthday for Tony Dwyer | |
Author: Nicola [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 27/01/08 12:39am Hello, Does anyone remember my dad, Tony Dwyer, who was a radio officer serving on Brocklebank ships, in and around 1950s? One of his ships was the Maihar (Hope that's right!). My wonderful dad will be 80 years young in a couple of weeks and I would love to be able to read out some messages from his old Merchant Navy friends, from those happy days. He told us many a yarn about life and characters at sea and still keeps us entertained with morse code. Many thanks for taking time to read this message, I will be thrilled to hear from dad's old pals. Regards, Nicola [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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| Subject: Veterans Badge. | |
Author: Vernon R697530 (4 ALL) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23/01/08 1:49am Hi to ALL. After reading about the Medal Issue,i am wondering if there may be quite a few here that can also apply for the Veterans Badge. It is available to persons who served in HM Forces up to 1994. There is no set period of actual service. There is also a UK Merchant Seafarers Veterans Badge on the site. Cheers Vernon <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.veterans-uk.info/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm">http://www.veterans-uk.info/vets_badge/vets_badge.htm</a> [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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