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First Ship was an "Ocean Class " built-in 1942 called the "Firby" owned by Ropners.
Flew out from the UK to Australia and was on the coast for nearly two years charter. When we finished this we loaded for the UK and ended the trip after 2 years 1 month and 26 days. As an apprentice, it was a very rude awakening to life at sea. A very basic ship and I learnt to chip, suggie and polish brass as well as shovel coal and ashes. Good lessons for a navigating officer !!!
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