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Swire Mariners Association

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Ship's Log Entries 1998

The SMA website was launched in a blaze of glory (or was that lunched, in a haze of stories?) on August 28th, 1998. The following stalwarts engraved their names in cyberspace for posterity, whilst sitting on their posterior ...


Aug 28, 1998 - 09:52 -
This is just a test from the Web-brat. If any of you ever get around to reading the entries on this page, please remember that Maryann and I will welcome any Swire friends at Pompano Beach, Florida, if you're over this way. Warm pool, cold beer. In England, it's the other way round ...
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: Ex-"Coral Princess" and HK office
http:// members.aol.com/BeauAssocs

Aug 28, 1998 - 22:02 -
By 2008 or thereabouts an era in CNco and SPO will have come to an end with the retirement of a whole bunch of old farts.There are many tales and stories that, if not recorded, will be lost for all time. A number of years back there was a number of brilliant articles written by Joe Walford and others, and known as "Not the Swire News". This sort of humour about, and directed at, ourselves plus the tales and experiences of the last thirty or more years do need to be collected, collated and published. Where better than on the Web? We have raised the idea a number of times in the hope of gaining official sanction for it, but to date there have been no takers. Seeing your site, and the way Stuart's idea has blossomed, makes me wonder if the SMA might not be a most effective means of recording the goings on of the seafaring branch of the Swire family. There are some wonderful tales to tell.Best regards to all,David Fellowes
E-mail: dwfellowes@pacific.net.sg
Name: David Fellowes
From: Swire Production Testers Ltd
http:// www.swireproductiontesters.com

Aug 29, 1998 - 04:30 -
As said before, a mighty effort on the part of Mark Beaumont (Dark Moment) has brought about this masterpiece of a home page.He wants to know when we're going to send him money, or beer.Well done Mark.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart Alexander Shields (See me in Who's who)
From: Hazlemere, Nr High Wycombe, Bucks., UK
http://

Aug 29, 1998 - 09:12 -
A small gathering at the Pineapple in Aldermaston was enjoyed by Shields, Drewery, Groves and Madeley on the 28th August.
E-mail: John.Madeley@btinternet.com
Name: John W. Madeley
From: CNCO/SPSM
http://

Aug 29, 1998 - 10:07 -
Good to see the Swire Mariner's Association getting such good support. Am I eligible to join yet? Joanne, Richard, Nicholas, Antonia and I will be back in Victoria B.C. at the end of October, we can be contacted at the address below till then. We will have a Canadian e.mail address around mid December, when we should be back in our own home. Will visit the visitors book once we are on line at home. Either I am the first to leave a comment or i'm not accessing this properly as my SMA Visitors Book is blank! Mark - whats up?
E-mail: frappell@netvigator.com
Name: Christian Frappell
From: Hong Kong for the next two months
http://

Try turning your computer on, Chris. No, seriously folks, if your entry doesn't appear here try reloading this page (not the entry itself) as sometimes your computer will call the page up out of hard disk memory rather than refreshing it. Clear as mud? - MAJB

Aug 31, 1998 - 06:18 -
Damned fine effort, Mark. Certainly worth a beer next time I see you. You to pay of course. And for other members reading this, dont forget the Swire monthly curry lunch in London. Last Friday in each month. Contact Julian Thorogood or me on my e-mailTrevor Kay-Russell
E-mail: Weykrsuk@compuserve.com
Name: Trevor Kay-Russell
From: Drinkers Unlimited
http://

Sep 2, 1998 - 05:17 -
Mark, great website but I think you are a bit light on Members.Should there not be a couple more?? Moi for instance.Latest news here is that Ed Scott has become a fully paid up member and Sir John & Sir Adrian Hon Members.Look forward to seeing you next time around.Cheers. Julian.
E-mail: spoldn@mail.bogo.co.uk
Name: Jules Thorogood
From: JS&S London
http://

Jules - you're there (could we miss you?) - the members list is in alphabetical order and you're on page three of it. There are some members missing, I know - Stu will be updating me regularly so that I can keep things up to date. Please help, folks, by notifying changes to your telephone or e-mail numbers. Thanks - MAJB

Sep 4, 1998 - 15:11 -
98 people have visited the SMA website but very few seem to have left messages.My kid's go back to school this weekend and I need a break after 6 weeks of child minding. On leave until end of September.Anyone interested in a few beers in Cornwall is very welcome.
E-mail: John.Madeley@btinternet.com
Name: John Madeley
From: CNCO/SPSM
http://

Bored? Review the latest status of British Beef - MAJB

Sep 8, 1998 - 18:04 -
Greetings to all ex CNCo seafarers whoI have had the misfortune to sail with inthe past. May you never go thirsty.
E-mail: max@ozramp.com.au
Name: Tom Harle
From: Melbourne. Woodmason Cold Storage. (ex CNCo)
http://

Oct 1, 1998 - 15:09 -
Well chaps the date and place of the next gathering has been fixed at Friday evening 5th March until Sunday morning 7th March.An invitation to join us at the Avon Gorge Hotel on those dates will soon be sent out.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart Alexander Shields
From: Earth, Hazlemere, Bucks., UK
http://

Oct 10, 1998 - 19:26 -
Greetings Chuina 'coasters' all,I wish to make contact with former CNCo officers who were with the company in the late 1950s/early 1960s. I am in the process of writing a book covering my experiences while serving on the Pakhoi (NGAL run), Changsha (Aust/HK/Japan run), Chefoo (South Pacific service), Hupeh (HK/Bangkok/Japan run), Szechuen (HK/Taiwan), and the Kweilin (HK/West Australia/Japan run) between 1958 and 1963. If you have any interesting stories of relevance I would be pleased to here. Does anyone know whether there are any other books/articles written by former CNCo officers covering this period? Cheers, Geoff George e-mail address: paddock@cyberone.com.au Postal address: 26 Eucumbene Drive, Duffy, Canberra, ACT 2611 Tel: 02-62882064 (H)
E-mail: paddock@cyberone.com.au
Name: Geoff George
From: Canberra, Australia
http://

This site now includes details of BRISTOL '99 - MAJB

Oct 30, 1998 - 20:00 -
Hi Stu - just to say we are safe and sound in sunny California. Alan is not doing too well, could be any day now ... unfortunate, as the business is booming. Should be back in the UK for Xmas so I'll send your 10 pounds.
Best regardsDave Mitchell V.P. Oceanwide
E-mail: OCEANWIDE@aol.com
Name: DAVID MITCHELL
From: 404, N BROAD AVE WILMINGTON CA 90744.
http://

Nov 9, 1998 - 14:59 -
Come on all you swabs............I need those replies as soon as possible so I can book your rooms at Bristol.All of you think that you are the only one who hasn't answered but I am short about 60 replies.PUT IT IN THE POST TODAY.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart Alexander Shields
From: Earth
http://

Nov 9, 1998 - 17:06 -
Hello to everyone from Mike Shaw SWIRE MATERIALS HANDLING DIVISION BURTON UPON TRENTEx ARMY and very keen sailor
E-mail: mshaw0000@aol.com
Name: Michael Shaw
From: England Germany and then England again.
http://

Nov 20, 1998 - 14:43 -
My wife and I are close friends of Capt Drury and Cheng Shields. I was agent for the Poly in LA....the times we had were memorable along with one Dave Porter.regardsBarry & Lynaire Phelps
E-mail:
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Dec 24, 1998 - 10:41 -
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all SMA friends! We're having an OPEN HOUSE in Pompano Beach on 9th January 1999 - why not escape the cold and join us? All welcome ...
E-mail: BeauAssocs@aol.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: Pompano Beach, South Florida
http:// members.aol.com/BeauAssocs

Dec 31, 1998 - 14:20 -
Happy New Year to all members.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart A. Shields
From: Here
http://


That's all for 1998!