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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 3rd September 2023, 22:23
Replies: 22
Views: 15,610
Posted By Howardang
S.m. Bass is no longer in Hull but they moved to...

S.m. Bass is no longer in Hull but they moved to Manchester some years ago and they are still going strong supplying uniforms etc. they have a web site try SM Bass.

Howard
Forum: Shipbuilding 1900 -1960 11th October 2021, 12:18
Replies: 25
Views: 32,370
Posted By Howardang
In around 1974 Appledore built Fastnet Shore - ...

In around 1974 Appledore built Fastnet Shore - anchor handling supply vessel - for Offshore Marine Ltd (part of the Cunard Group). I took her out new from the yard as the first master and the ship...
Forum: Stormy Weather 6th October 2021, 16:13
Replies: 29
Views: 32,623
Posted By Howardang
Douglas Bader worked for Shell Aviation after the...

Douglas Bader worked for Shell Aviation after the War. I worked with a Dambuster Pilot - David Shannon - who had also worked for Shell Aviation after the war and who was friendly with Douglas Bader....
Forum: Container Vessels 21st September 2021, 15:43
Replies: 233
Views: 100,728
Posted By Howardang
Or alternatively, why not “On passage towards...

Or alternatively, why not “On passage towards Europe”?

Howard
Forum: Container Vessels 12th July 2021, 22:26
Replies: 233
Views: 100,728
Posted By Howardang
I read somewhere that she was scheduled to...

I read somewhere that she was scheduled to undertake a diving survey once clear of the canal.

Howard
Forum: Royal Navy 14th April 2021, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 6,344
Posted By Howardang
That's right. She was sold as a going concern to...

That's right. She was sold as a going concern to Semco and changed her name to Salviscount. Her replacement was Salvageman which was a large, 4 engine, anchor handling and deep sea tug built in Hong...
Forum: Royal Navy 12th April 2021, 09:38
Replies: 8
Views: 6,344
Posted By Howardang
For clarification, the United Towing tugs...

For clarification, the United Towing tugs involved in the Cod war were Lloydsman and Statesman.

The United Towing tugs in the Falklands conflict were Salvageman, Yorkshireman and Irishman....
Forum: Looking for Information on Shipmates, Ships, Family or Friends? 9th February 2021, 12:29
Replies: 2
Views: 6,564
Posted By Howardang
There’s a name from the past. I worked with him...

There’s a name from the past. I worked with him in United Towing in the 1980’s and it all seems a long time ago; maybe because it is!😀

Howard
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 23rd November 2020, 13:16
Replies: 500
Views: 299,187
Posted By Howardang
Not sure what your point is? Leisure boaters have...

Not sure what your point is? Leisure boaters have such incidents, but so do professional mariners. It may be that those in charge are human and make mistakes. Remember the Costa Concordia?:)
...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th September 2020, 15:47
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By Howardang
Beyond logging off from SN how do we actually...

Beyond logging off from SN how do we actually close the account?

Howard
Forum: Coasters 10th August 2019, 14:55
Replies: 1
Views: 18,571
Posted By Howardang
There is quite a lot of information, and...

There is quite a lot of information, and pictures, of both Coe Metcalf and TJ Metcalf on Google and Wikipedia which may be of interest.

Howard
Forum: The Quiz Forum 22nd April 2019, 14:47
Replies: 401
Views: 253,012
Posted By Howardang
V2's? Howard

V2's?

Howard
Forum: The Quiz Forum 22nd April 2019, 08:26
Replies: 401
Views: 253,012
Posted By Howardang
Maybe airships? Howard

Maybe airships?

Howard
Forum: The Quiz Forum 21st April 2019, 12:10
Replies: 401
Views: 253,012
Posted By Howardang
Princes Dock, Hull before they built Princes Quay...

Princes Dock, Hull before they built Princes Quay shopping centre.

Howard
Forum: The Quiz Forum 21st April 2019, 08:44
Replies: 401
Views: 253,012
Posted By Howardang
This is the ex Manxman. The notch was needed when...

This is the ex Manxman. The notch was needed when she was refitting in Central Dry Dock, Hull so that the bow didn't knock down the wall at the end of the Dry Dock.

I claim my £5-00.:applause:
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Forum: Health Issues 1st April 2019, 09:49
Replies: 20
Views: 26,637
Posted By Howardang
Bravo sir. Very, very good advice. Howard

Bravo sir. Very, very good advice.

Howard
Forum: Say Hello 25th March 2019, 11:06
Replies: 3
Views: 5,262
Posted By Howardang
Hi Pam, No ship photo on your post as far as...

Hi Pam,

No ship photo on your post as far as I can see.

Howard
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 23rd January 2019, 12:50
Replies: 5
Views: 9,490
Posted By Howardang
To sea for orders? Howard

To sea for orders?

Howard
Forum: Special Purpose Vessels 1st August 2018, 08:52
Replies: 9
Views: 12,595
Posted By Howardang
After a number of years deep sea with cargo,...

After a number of years deep sea with cargo, passenger and roro container ships, I transferred to an offshore division of our parent company - Offshore Marine. Master offshore in many parts of the...
Forum: Elders & Fyffes 2nd May 2018, 23:03
Replies: 27
Views: 41,673
Posted By Howardang
I worked on the Cunard cargo ships taking regular...

I worked on the Cunard cargo ships taking regular cargoes of scotch from Glasgow to the US East Coast, in the days just before specialised container ship sterted. On one voyage, with containers...
Forum: Nautical Colleges 16th August 2017, 10:03
Replies: 4
Views: 17,102
Posted By Howardang
Where is the entry for Warsash??? Howard

Where is the entry for Warsash???


Howard
Forum: Say Hello 6th July 2017, 17:19
Replies: 5
Views: 4,298
Posted By Howardang
Smile Hello from Howardang

Hello - just joined from another, very similar site! I am looking forward to exploring this one to see what I can find.


Howard
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