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Richard,
As Wismajorvik says it was actually against regulations to use the Radio room whilst in port. Also on conventional cargo vessels with aerials strung between masts and stays these would have been lowered for cargo working. On tankers of course whilst loading/discharging it was very much taboo and a safety hazard.
In certain ports the radio room would have been locked and sealed by the authorities. Seem to remember in China in the 60's we even had Red-Guards guarding the Radio room and other areas of the ship.
Also in many Arab countries there were restrictions on the ships Bond and also pornographic material was a definite no, and had to be locked away. The fines could be very severe.
Neville - Hawkey01
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