Hi Jasper,
Aye, you would have come in around the final chapter of Athel Line - as it was, nevertheless, welcome to this forum seeking friends from yesteryear!
Were you aware of the Athel website?
Try
http://www.captain-taylor.com/Athel/Athel.htm ... it's filled with all sorts of goodies and data concerning Athel seaman.
Yours Aye,
Doug