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Originally Posted by Hugh
Hi Tom,
The stamp has nothing to do with ability. It belongs to the MMO superintendent in front of whom your uncle was signed on/off - so basically his stamp.
Regards
Hugh
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Thanks for the confirmation, Hugh. I had a feeling that I was on the right track!
It is my understanding that, in the "old days", the rubber stamps/voyage documents/ etc. were delivered onboard the BF ships scheduled to sail from Vittoria Dock by the ship's superintendent. Silverware & crockery for the saloon was also loaded. An inspection was also conducted by the super and ship's officers to ensure that the vessel was in tip-top shape, correctly loaded and trimmed and that no items of maintenance remained outstanding - Regarding the latter, if there were, a riding crew from Odyssey Works could be quickly assembled to either sail with the vessel during final loading (maybe Glasgow or the Continent) to ensure no issues were outstanding.
Best Regards and all the best for this New Year!
Dave