Gents,
Many thanks the the valuable information you have provided which fits the requirement perfectly!
Coal fired too! So my Uncle Bob was a 'thoroughbred' steam Engineer!
Dave are you able to confirm the 'X 2nd Eng' notation in the discharge book means he was a supernumerary or was onboard for some other task?
I was also wondering what the stamps at the end of each line mean: 'VERY GOOD B103' or 'VERY GOOD B94' variously appear in the ability and conduct columns, so he clearly behaved himself - however what level of ability does B94 or B103 imply?
Thanks again in advance.
PS, found this website with some fascinating Blu Flu information, including a very interesting article
here on Coal burning ships and the transition to oil from coal.