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Originally Posted by Old Oilskin
Pat
Was there a Blue Funnel shore gang in Glasgow?
Never shared a broom or shovel with them down the hatches or gathered/stowed dunnage with them, however seem to recall some assistance on mooring stations/dry docking.
R651400 - no this will remain a BD free site.
BW
J  |
Yes John, there was a small shore gang in Glasgow. There were only about a dozen or so, and their leader was a Teuchter named Hector. They basically handled moorings but also provided on board labour if there was a ship whose deck crowd had paid off, as happened from time to time.
regards,
Pat