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Forum: Mess Deck 16th November 2023, 10:39
Replies: 16
Views: 8,999
Posted By Tumbleweed
Funnel Rooms

SN has a thread currently running on this subject OG. You must have missed it.
Forum: Books, Magazines, TV, Video & Publications 18th January 2023, 11:24
Replies: 21
Views: 5,884
Posted By Tumbleweed
Photoship

I had the same experience with one of my pics from another site
Forum: Looking for Information on Shipmates, Ships, Family or Friends? 31st December 2021, 17:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,817
Posted By Tumbleweed
Debby Grange

Discharged Av Gas in Saigon when a Nav Cadet on Houlder’s Denby Grange in 1967. Loaded in Bahrain and discharged at a berth in the river which was also the base of an American army unit that fired at...
Forum: Places, People & Events of Maritime Interest 28th September 2021, 23:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By Tumbleweed
During my time with Ellermans, I always found...

During my time with Ellermans, I always found that long leg from Conakry to Cape Town (I believe the course was 142(T)) really brought home how lucky I was to be at sea. After a hectic Coast around...
Forum: Bank Line 28th September 2021, 13:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,838
Posted By Tumbleweed
That first watch on the bridge was an experience...

That first watch on the bridge was an experience most of us can look back and reflect on. Mine was on Houlder Brother's LPG carrier Clerk Maxwell in the mid sixties. I had just been pushed up to...
Forum: Weather Watch 1st September 2021, 13:55
Replies: 6
Views: 8,908
Posted By Tumbleweed
Two days of rain and blustery for us in Nova...

Two days of rain and blustery for us in Nova Scotia starting tomorrow!
Forum: The Radio Room 30th July 2021, 13:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,304
Posted By Tumbleweed
Houlder Brother's, MV "Orepton". Joined her in...

Houlder Brother's, MV "Orepton". Joined her in Workington in April, 1964 and left her in Irlam seven months later. Her and her sisters were uncomplicated ships and often used for first trippers and...
Forum: Ellerman 23rd June 2021, 13:10
Replies: 25
Views: 13,313
Posted By Tumbleweed
A brief but enjoyable stint with Ellermans as 3/O...

A brief but enjoyable stint with Ellermans as 3/O and 2/O from 1968 - 71. City of Eastbourne (CIP), City of Winchester and City of Brisbane (UK/Cont- S. AFR).
Forum: Brocklebank Line 5th May 2021, 13:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By Tumbleweed
Atlantic Conveyor and Cunard Carronade, 1972-74....

Atlantic Conveyor and Cunard Carronade, 1972-74. Sailed under DesLandes, Bull, O Brien, North, Pembridge and Smith. Coasted a couple of Port Line boats after that before moving to Nova Scotia.
Forum: Say Hello 2nd September 2020, 20:32
Replies: 7
Views: 3,617
Posted By Tumbleweed
New company

Just payed off following a long voyage with Ships Nostalgia. I have a new identity now but recognize some of my crew mates from the old company. Looking forward to sharing experiences and thoughts as...
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