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Swire Mariners Association
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Ship's Log Entries 2004
2004 was another exciting year in the history of the Swire Mariners Association. We welcomed several new members and, to the best of our recollection, nobody died. If you did, please let us know, otherwise we might think you are simply trying to get out of your round.
Jan 01, 2004 - 01:59 -
HAPPY NEW YEAR
E-mail:
Name: Crowmountain
From: Down Under
http://
Jan 05, 2004 - 02:54 -
A Happy New Year To All,
I've been asked by Peter Beveridge, a member of my pre sea training school HMS Conway Yahoo group, if I know how to contact Peter Clarke. An e-mail address would be best. I see that he attended the Chatham reunion (isn't he the one standing on the right?) but his name isn't on the group members list (or am I blind?). Can anybody please help??
Also noted a brief message from Russell Rawlings right at the end of the 2003 messages. How are you doing?? I remember you from my CP days and a party at the Pontevechio restaurant in London 77/78 but not since. What are you up to in Greece?? Why isn't your name on the list??
All's well in Yokohama and enjoying an unseasonally bright and warm winter.
Best regards
David Cooper
E-mail: davidcooper77@hotmail.com
Name: David Cooper
From: Yokohama
http://
Peter's on the Members' page now, Dave ... just joined - MAJB
Jan 06, 2004 - 01:17 -
The 2004 Australasian Reunion will be on 29 February at North Ryde Golf Club. Time 1230hrs.
E-mail: captm33@yahoo.com.au
Name: Mike O'Keeffe
From: The Great South Land
http://
Jan 13, 2004 - 09:18 -
Anyone here been to Rabaul? OK, everyone's been to Rabaul. What I need is either a contact for Geoff McKenzie or details of an Arbylift. The EU has in its infinite wisdom spotted that small ports don't move containers, and a British coaster owner (not Michael Everard!) has asked me about Arbylifts.
Please drop an email to ACraigBennett@aol.com if you offer any assistance....please!
E-mail: ACraigBennett@aol.com
Name: Andrew Craig-Bennett
From: The land of the Wuffingas
http://
Jan 15, 2004 - 05:00 -
Reference Andrew C-B query, I thought an Arbylift in PNG was a large beer? Is Geoff McKenzie still with us, he must be older than I?
E-mail: bermau63@hotmail.com
Name: Ancient Mariner
From: temp Margaret River(until 20 Jan)
http://
Feb 02, 2004 - 17:54 -
Anyone going to the HK society lunch on 10 March?
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Burbidge
From:
http://
Feb 06, 2004 - 05:21 -
Gentlemen,
The SMA committee paid a visit to Greenwich yesterday 5/02/04 and we can now confirm our intention of holding a summer gathering there on the 24th June.
The plan is to meet at Westminster Pier at 1100hrs on that day and take the 1130hrs ferry to Greenwich where we will walk approximately 50 yards to a restaurant named SE10 in Thames Street. Arriving between 1315hrs and 1330hrs.
We have the whole restaurant to ourselves and after lunch, the choice of tours are The Cutty Sark, The National Maritime Museum or the Royal Observatory. All within very easy reach. All interested members will receive further details by post.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: Zod
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Check out the venue from our Meetings page - MAJB
Feb 12, 2004 - 20:02 -
Traveled for two months at the age of five on the Taiyuan, father (Alan Bath) was employed by steamships trading company in Port Moresby and still have a signed painting of the vessel given to me by the master Robbie Kidd. Interested to see if anybody has any photo's of the vessel.
E-mail: universaldesign@senet.com.au
Name: Simon Bath
From: Adelaide SA
http://
Feb 13, 2004 - 09:44 -
Having just looked back thru several years of ................ I have dug up a few email adds, that will in du-course recv a Hi, hello, good evening. I didnt realise how many names I still remember. Been here too long.
E-mail: my.quinn@shaw.ca
Name: Dave Christopher
From: Errington BC
http://
Feb 13, 2004 - 10:02 -
Way too much coffee this morning. my email address should read .............
E-mail: mya.quinn@shaw.ca
Name: Dave Christopher
From:
http://
Feb 18, 2004 - 17:59 -
Phil Hulson presently ashore somewhere in Peru, from the Erradale
How times have changed!.
Having abstained from accepted recreational pastimes of old I find myself
sitting at an internet booth perusing a most entertaining site. The old man, Tony Baker, has also sifted through the mailbox.
Many thanks to Mark for his work on the site!
Just in case anyone wonders, don´t come to San Nicolas for holiday. You´ll be very disappointed unless you have an unhealthy interest in sand and iron ore.
There are ¨allegedly¨ knocking shops around but being good healthy employees
have opted not to attend for a matinee session.
Can´t understand why when we face a 30 day voyage to China. Maybe they should check our mental health.
Salute !!
E-mail: erradale@cnco.amosconnect.com
Name: Phil Hulson
From: A very small planet on the verge of extinction !
http://
Feb 29, 2004 - 15:48 -
The day after a very successful Aussie reunion,'tis very good to see all in good health and Barry in particular.The guys from the land of the long white cloud were noticeably absent,and rightly so after their terrible performance in the world cup,lift your heads up guys we will be able to accept a drink from you next year!!!!!As for the Melbourne lot,we presume that it was raining down there and the airport was closed again,try driving next year!!The north was well represented by the TI pilot service,was anybody piloting ships ? even Mike and Pauline after a 24 year absence from the golden city were drinking the finest drop again,nice to see the Tideys again.
We are in the middle of packing and in the process of shifting to Adrians for six weeks before our Bowral residence becomes vacant,Jeanettes mobile is 0405383811.
Thanks Mike for organising our reunion,heres to the next year.
Bob Steer
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bob Steer
From: a nice warm Sydney
http://
Mar 01, 2004 - 06:23 -
Happy New Year
E-mail: leederek356@hotmail.com
Name: Derek
From: Earth, China
http://
Mar 03, 2004 - 06:21 -
The 2004 Australasian Reunion was held on 29 February as forecast. 34 people attended which is about average, unfortunately no-one from either NZ or Victoria was able to come because of prior commitments. In future the reunion will be held on the last Sunday of February each year and it is expected that this will make it easier for everyone to attend if they so wish.
E-mail: captm33@yahoo.com.au
Name: Mike O'Keeffe
From: "The Daily......"
http://
Mar 08, 2004 - 20:03 -
The Australian Reunion was a great day. Bob Steer was quite correct, it has been 24 years since I was swilling grog in Sydney. I enjoyed seeing all the 'old' faces again. It was funny, I hav'nt aged at all but everyone else has!Noel Dowzer and I yarned about the W's the Wanliu in particular.The 'Quiet Australian' Ron Sullivan was in good form.I was quite amazed when everyone ordered Gin and Tonics for drinkies. What is the attraction with that stuff.
E-mail: mtidey@bigpond.com
Name: Michael Tidey, I think.
From: Aust.
http://
Mar 11, 2004 - 04:21 -
Time for a break!
E-mail:
Name: Derek
From: Down below
http://
Mar 13, 2004 - 00:31 -
My last voyage in the 'Blue Marlin' was perfect.Especially with Wei Ting. The scenery was spectacular
E-mail: zell_dincht_123@hotmail.com
Name: Darren
From: Singapore
http://
Mar 15, 2004 - 17:16 -
News from down under. Ewings and Walker have been giving the northern waters of the North Island an experimental dip. Sailing and drinking.Walker is now an officianado on cattle,particuarly heifers,having been to a number of auctions where "Giles Ewings" has been bidding for the beasts of N.Is.Have you heard the latest on his new Bull(the four legged Variety)still missing in the forest after seven weeks. Poor chap spotted Mrs Ewings wearing a pair of rubber gloves and clutching scissors. Sent him over the electric fence not withstanding the dangly bits and the high voltage.After 2 wks. DRW proceeds Syd, and Cairns,Thence Perth and Spore.Walker meanwhile has fallen for Marilyn, the auburn haired beauty of the fields, it was love at first sight, God knows what Mrs W has to do to woo him out of the paddock.
Cheers to all
E-mail:
Name:
From:
http://
Mar 22, 2004 - 10:37 -
Webmaster seeks work! Send all your spare money here! Large bills accepted! Seriously, folks, in the passenger shipping business we've gone from fifty owners with two or three ships each a few years back, all of whom wanted to do something, to two or three owners with fifty ships each, who don't. Add in the Internet taking away the information edge we used to provide, terrorism taking away the passengers plus far too many floating hotels to count and it's all got rather boring. Well, it wouldn't be if it paid more, perhaps, but now that England's Finest are both owned by Carnival Group I confess to a waning of enthusiasm. Wot to do? All I ask is that you stalwart socialites keep me in mind when discussing $200K opportunities at cocktail parties! Have brain (albeit slightly addled), will travel, even for less although if it's to PNG I'll bring my own woman, thanks. Web stuff, projects, marketing, aviation, feasibility studies, anything but behind the counter at McDonalds. Thanks, team; oh, and if you do by any chance have any ships to sell or buy, I'll keep that filing cabinet open too.
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: Do any of us know any more?
http:// www.paxship.com
Mar 24, 2004 - 11:45 -
Dark Moment,
I have a passenger ship project for you, and have been trying to get hold of you.
Read your emails!
Andrew
E-mail: acraigbennett@aol.com
Name: Andrew Craig-Bennett
From: halfway down the A12, usually
http:// http://www.cosco.com/en/index.jsp
Egad! The system works! Who said everyone was asleep? And I've found The Bandit once more! Happy Day! Now to find the A12 - MAJB
Mar 25, 2004 - 04:14 -
Is halfway down the A12 same as halfway up?
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Mar 25, 2004 - 22:34 -
The Ancient Mariner moves on after eating and drinking his way through Sydney.
A very delightful evening at the Greengate Hotel where he caught up with a few past shipmates-The Whiteheads,Eltons.Hutchinsons,Steers and John Howard and all were very pleased to see you David and also to hear you were hungover the next morning,you never could handle the good drop!!!!
Don't tell anyone he said but we were seen to be drinking Belgium beer in the state of Tooheys and avery nice drop it was.
A night was spent with Peter Fong and then we packed him onto a plane last seen heading north to Cairns.He hopes to catch up with Tidey in Brisbane before heading to the west and anywhere else he can bum a bed for a night or two.
Cheers David we will do it again soon,but do bring Lorraine next time.J needs some female company.
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net .au
Name: Bob Steer
From:
http://
Apr 21, 2004 - 10:38 -
mugu don reach here. I like ships and I know I will buy one, very soon.
E-mail: mugu@guy.net
Name: MUGU
From:
http://
Apr 26, 2004 - 15:09 -
Quiet 'ere aintit?
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient mariner
From:
http://
How you can say that with all the excitement building over Mugu Don's forthcoming vessel acquisition, I do not know. CNCo, watch your stern! - MAJB
Apr 29, 2004 - 01:45 -
I was wandering around a second-hand shop the other day when I came across a silk fan that had been used as a Chinese Night dinner menu on "Taiyuan". I bought it and had a little "google" to find this place.
After a while on Taiyuan, Shansi, and Soochow in the '60's I wandered off to Manners and spent 3 yrs as Master b4 realising that I was condemned to another 30 years of reading paper backs all day. Thought about Pilotage .... but a meeting with Neil Bohill convinced me that was a dead end job. Went on an Antarctic Expedition for 15 months, got into the offshore oil industry on return and finished up as Marine Super. with Atlantic Richfield shifting their semi-submersible oil rigs around the world for 'film-star' rates. Went to Uni and studied Contract Law, ran the NT Govt's contract power business, built and ran the Palm Valley - Alice Springs natural gas pipeline, became CEO of a division of TNT, lived and worked in Jugoslavia for a while (b4 the war). Retired, published 5 (so far) books on horseracing. Thinking of coming out of retirement ..it's boring.
Met Colin Darch once when he was working for Barry Evans in Steelwood Carriers, and Ken Nettleship in Darwin
E-mail: atreus@iprimus.com.au
Name: Roger Biggs
From: Oz
http://
May 03, 2004 - 02:05 -
Just had a great 2 Months touring Tasmania, I now have 2 heads and 6 fingers on each hand. Missed the reunion in Sydney (Wine sales must have been down) but will definitekls be there in 2005. Greetings to all.
Ps Still living in Hervey Bay freezing at the moment temperature plummeted to 15C last night
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Tony Ravenhill
From: Ausssstraaalia
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
May 04, 2004 - 21:59 -
WOT no pics from Aus Reunion 2004???
Most modern cameras have an anti shake device you know!!!
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Tony (Crowmountain) RAVENHILL
From: Ausssstraaalia
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
May 23, 2004 - 18:46 -
Have we all died and gone to somewhere?
Can't believe I was the last one to make an entry.
E-mail: aravenhi@bigpond.com
Name: Crowmountain
From: Ausssstraaalia
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
The pubs must close occasionally, surely. C'mon, team, where are you? This is YOUR site - MAJB
May 25, 2004 - 14:34 -
Well chaps, this is the last call for anyone wishing to attend the gathering at Greenwich on the 24th June. There are still a few seats available so if you wish to be there, e-mail me at SShie70652@aol.com
It's going to be a great day.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: Where else?
http:// swiremariners.com
May 25, 2004 - 18:44 -
Any Truth in the rumour that Bob Steer has given up the Grog?
E-mail: aravenhi@bigpond.com
Name: Crowmountain
From: 100% Sunland
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
May 27, 2004 - 02:45 -
How dare you even have such thoughts,may your cat have kittens and your Reds get beaten yet again!
After 3 months of my computor being in storage and no communication only today I have reconnected and to test the system I see I have been abused by Ravenhill.Anybody would have to be affected after 3 months in "nuffie land".
Anyhow have just received a very present surprise I am on my way to Plymouth be warned and be prepared.
Must continue unpacking in our new home in Bowral whose address is below,
all welcome bring your own grog.
R.D.Steer,
5 The Palisades,
19 Kangaloon Road,
Bowral.
N.S.W. 2576
Australia.
Tel.....02 4862 4383.
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bob Steer
From: The Southern Highlands
http://
May 27, 2004 - 04:50 -
Greetings. I was a Swire Man from 1980 to '91, sailed as R/O on many CnCO vessels, and later in SPO. Last one was DSV "Wira Maju", a dry ship, which was my salvation. My best regards to Brian Bell, Chris Coy, Tony Ravenhill, Phil Hulson, Bernie Simpson and any others who remember me. I've been happily settled in Singapore since swallowing the anchor and work for another venerable British company, Kelvin Hughes. Grovelling apologies to all and sundry for any past misdeeds. I have finally grown up, so me old mum says. Do look me up for a pint of Tiger if you're in town.
E-mail: johnem88@singnet.com.sg
Name: John Davies
From: Singers
http://
May 30, 2004 - 19:07 -
Hurrah!
The Steers have left the country!!!!!!
I always thought Bowral was a cement maker.
Cheers the Steers, catch up with you one day, keep the cubes solid
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Anonomouse
From: Joe's Country
http://
Jun 01, 2004 - 01:35 -
Not y year for reunions. Missed the Sydney one as I was working and now I fly to Istanbul the morning of the Greenwich 'do'. As reported in th 03 visitors Book Ros & I will be at the Crown Hotel Lyndhurst from 4th July to 11th July Tel02380282922. Will also be in London 22nd July to 26th . On mob 0410552826.
John Davis, I must have missed your message. Thanks for the hallo. we are at the Tanglin Club 30th Julyto 1 st Aug. give us a ring and have a 'coldie'
While I am at it welcome back online Bob Steer, Hope we can catch up on one of our drives to Syd. Have always found it a great part of the world. Cheers to all Chris Coy
E-mail: chriscoy@satlink.com.au
Name: Chris Coy
From: Stil l on the Mount of Eliza
http://
Jun 01, 2004 - 11:35 -
Was watching the movie,"The Last Samurai", I noticed in the scene of the ship at the port of Yokohama, Japan during the late 1800's the Swire Group flag was shown. I know some of the history of John Swire's legacy. Have gotten interested in the history due to the history of the company's Airline. Cathey Pacific,
E-mail:
Name: Craig
From: Denver, CO
http://
Jun 02, 2004 - 00:55 -
Thank's Mark for making me the calendar girl for June. I was wondering if I am over dressed.
E-mail: bowraye@austarmetro.com.au
Name: sylvia raye
From: sydney
http://
Overdressed? Yes, Sylv, you most certainly are, now that you mention it. I'm sure the lads will be happy for you to get your gear off any time and will probably offer to hold your clothes for you too. Let us know when you're in the mood. In the meantime, thanks for being our SMA stunner for June! - MAJB
Jun 02, 2004 - 20:56 -
Hi Mark ..Love the Pic of Sylvia with the cats !!
I suppose she told you I'm doing some research on the old Coral Princess ...I knew she was renamed to Cora Princess ..but never knew that she ended on her last trip to the Alang graveyard ...with such a beautiful name as The Millenium Queen ...And started off her life in Rio as Princesa Leopoldina...she certainly got around.
By the way Congratulations on a great site ..loved the History of Cathay with all those beautiful aircraft.
Cheers
John
P.S I Still keep in touch with Capt.Calum Anderson ...and Colin Busby( Engineer ) from the Coral
E-mail: scotlandthebrave.dodo.com.au
Name: John Macdonald
From: Blue Mountains Australia
http:// www.boomspeed.com/mailcovers/menunew.html
Folks, John alerted me to a very sad shot of a certain lady meeting her end at Alang. I shan't post it here, it's not pretty, but here's a link for those who are interested - MAJB
Jun 14, 2004 - 15:29 -
Gone dull again, wake up you lot
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Jun 18, 2004 - 19:00 -
I tried hard to upset Bob Steer but he's gone underground again.
Anyone know the where abouts of Alistair Mill-Irvine and Dave Roche, both mates on the Szechuen about 1966, and the fabulous Harry Jackson, (The new whereis page?)
E-mail: crowmountain2@bigpond. com
Name: Crowmountain
From: Ausssstraaalia
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Jun 20, 2004 - 06:55 -
After 17 years in the UK, Tamiko and me are moving to KOBE in 18 months time, I am transfering to the Germanischer Lloyd Kobe office to take up my duties as Surveyor from my present location in Felixstowe (UK), but travel and acommodation is my responsibilty, can any of you give me some contact information or any advice which will help things along. Many thanks
Pete
E-mail: petekazeri@aol.com
Name: Peter Empson
From: The Peoples Republic of Suffolk
http://
Jun 21, 2004 - 04:18 -
In preparation for Thursdays trip to Greenwich I logged in to the Maritime Museum web-site, the first item under Highlights is "The Adventures of Tintin at Sea"!!!!! Is this what maritime heritage has come to?
PS for Crowmountain, do you mean THE Harry, (strum my guitar),Jackson?
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From: Bexhill for the incontinent
http://
Jun 22, 2004 - 03:39 -
Ah Maurice, and I was looking forward to seeing how Tin Tin got on at sea.
It'll be Mickey Mouse next.
Sad isn't it.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Blind Stu
From: Disneyland
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Jun 22, 2004 - 11:42 -
Hey, ease off The Mouse! Please remember that, unlike Tintin, Mickey's first adventure was "Steamboat Willie" in 1928, which predates many of the tickets around here, for sure. "Wild Waves" followed in 1929, "Boat Builders" in 1938 and "Tugboat Mickey" in 1940. Thus it can be seen that Walt's famous rodent has the equivalent experience of working for CNCo, Oceanroutes, HUD and HKST. Not a bad track record for a mouse.
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Dark Moment
From: You might wonder ...
http:// www.paxship.com
Jun 24, 2004 - 18:53 -
I see he has found the right job at last,I can just imagine him in the Mickey Mouse suit singing the song and leading the parade marching down the Avenue swinging the baton!!!We have all been there Mark,what about a rendition at Plymouth??
One of our members even lives in mickey mouse land just north of the N.S.W.border!
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.com.au
Name: Bob Steer
From: Bowral (not boral that is the cement supplier)
http://
Jun 26, 2004 - 07:01 -
We all had a great day at Greenwich with a total of 42 guests at the luncheon.
A great deal of wine etc was consumed and then we all went off to see how Tin Tin managed sea life. Now the problem is...where do we take the ladies next year?
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu
From: Greenwich
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Jun 29, 2004 - 18:38 -
Bob Steer your email doesn't work
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Crowmountain
From: Ausssstraaalia the sunny warm bit
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Jul 07, 2004 - 12:10 -
Dear Sirs,
I am a Portuguese ships postcards colletor, moreover the Swire Group has been for a long time my favourite shipping company, in this concer i would like to know if somebody could help me in obtaining the postcards from Swire's passenger ships:-
TAIWAN (II)
CORAL PRINCESS
KUALA LAMPUR
if you may have a spare card available for sell or perhaps exchange for other items, from these magnificent Swire passenger liners, please send me an e-mail to the following e-mail address:
dimasalmada@hotmail.com
Thanking all for your kind cooperation, and at the meantime,
kind regards from Madeira Island,
Dimas Almada
E-mail: dimasalmada@hotmail.com
Name: Dimas Almada
From: Madeira Island-Portugal
http://
 Greenwich is up; or in the middle, as the case may be. Start at our Rogues' Gallery to see who drank what.
And it gets worse! We have finally received, hot off the Australian Press, a group photo of the Australasian contingent frolicking festively in February - MAJB
Jul 22, 2004 - 17:06 -
For once in your life you are absolutely right Tony my E mail didn't work my fax didn't work,my mouse didn't work,my nothing worked,computors who would have them.I thought by moving to Bowral Iwould get rid of my biggest expense,the pool,but have taken up another one,the computor!!!!
Am making arrangements for my travels,and with the Merchant Navy Hotel no longer does anybody have the address,tel., etc.,for the Army @ Navy Hotel,which I am led to believe is good value for my Aus dollars,or any comparable dos house.I once had a couple of nights in a joint in the east end near the shipping office,anything would be better than that,I am sure it has long gone and have forgotten the name of
it anybody remember it?
Looking forward to Plymouth,and I agree Stu the single rooms should be reserved for the overseas visitors.
Bob Steer
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bob Steer
From: Aus.
http://
Jul 27, 2004 - 04:30 -
For Bob Steer,
Bob,
Tried sending you email with address of Union Jack Club in London but msg returned "address unrouteable"!
Anyhow, UJ Club is at Sandell St., London SE1 8UJ; e-mail
MN Welfare Board also sugested Averard Hotel, 10 Lancaster Gate, W2 3LH, e-mail
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient M
From:
http://
Bob left the end off his address, Maurice; bits do tend to fall off as we get older. I've corrected it now, above - MAJB
Jul 27, 2004 - 12:10 -
I just ran into Peter King, as in Swire Northern Offshore, etc.
marinesurveys@sedenclarke.co.uk
E-mail: acraigbennett@aol.com
Name: The Bandit
From: East Suffolk
http:// www.cosco.com
Jul 30, 2004 - 16:52 -
Just a couple of items, I see Maurice Burbidge made the letters page of today's Daily Telegraph Friday 30 July 2004.
TERROR WITH SOY SAUCE
Sir, I await with baited breath the appearance of the Government's advice on preparing for a terrorist attack (report. July 27). More than 40 years ago, a few foreign ships trading to China were given instructions on how to prepare for a chemical/biological attack by "US Imperialists".
One instruction I still remember is that we were to have cauldron of water boiling. In the event of attack, we could then pick up the bacteria with chopsticks and drop them into the boiling water. I can't believe that the new instructions will be any more illuminating.
Maurice Burbidge
Bexhill-on-Sea,
E. Sussex
Today at the Honourable Company of Master Mariner's monthly Curry Lunch at HQS Welington I met Captain Nigel Hunt Commodore Van Rolte Woolfe's nephew, I am reliably informed that Van is in the rudest of the rude as of close of play last night.
For Stuart, next year (2005) the HCMM in HQS Wellington might provide the Lunch venue for the the London Thrash?.
Yours aye,
John Kelly
E-mail: john.kelly15@virgin.net
Name: John Kelly
From: Weeting in the fair County of Norfolk
http://
Aug 01, 2004 - 05:14 -
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ray Dodkin? The last letter I sent him was returned as "unknown".
For John Kelly:- re your message
For Stuart, next year (2005) the HCMM in HQS Wellington might provide the Lunch venue for the the London Thrash?. Yours aye, John Kelly
I shall put this suggestion to the committee at the next meeting but very soon, I shall be leaving the UK. I will however, return around 26th August to continue making arrangements for Plymouth.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu (Blind Stu)
From: From the centre of this one
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Aug 08, 2004 - 20:07 -
ad a little party with Cyril Osborne last weekend, he is 80 this month and is in terrific shape. All birtday wishes to the email address below. He is a granddad x 3. Beth has just had a knee job and needs cheering up
E-mail: cyril_and_beth@hotmail.com
Name: Crowmountain
From: Ausssstraaalia the sunny warm bit
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Aug 13, 2004 - 20:48 -
Thanks for putting the Oz reunion photos on the site. Can't really understand why anyone would want to know where a flag lives, but well, it takes all kinds I suppose. It lives in the bottom drawer of the dresser in the hall of the house of the O'Keeffe family
E-mail: captm33@yahoo.com.au
Name: Mike O'Keeffe
From: Terra, does that make me a terraist?
http://
Aug 29, 2004 - 18:06 -
My computer is up and running and I am sick of reading about the "flag" and it's whereabouts,what else does he keep in the bottom draw?
Also sick of the olympics being on 24 hours a day and now they throw an election at us!!! My departure date for the U.K.can't come soon enough!!
Thanks for your info Maurice,I have found a hotel at Shepards Bush which is in my price range and quite good value I just have to contact DW to see what he has arranged for me in the CBD of Newton Ferrers,what is his e-mail address?I have it somewhere it would be easier if it could be sent to me.
Fancy old Cyril reaching 80 and fancy old Tony knowing about it and being there for the G @ T's.Good on you Tony,you come from Yorkshire do you?
See you all in four weeks time.
Bob Steer
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bob Steer
From: 17,16,16.
http://
Sep 01, 2004 - 07:37 -
does anyone know where one might purchase a CNCo or Taikoo tie.{I am making early preparations for the next world}.
E-mail: georgel@rpds.org.au
Name: george latham
From: republic of australia
http://
Sep 02, 2004 - 03:54 -
Bob, Tony knows everything!!!
GT's A plenty, Cheers!!
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Crowmountain
From: Ausssstraaalia the sunny warm bit
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Sep 14, 2004 - 11:10 -
Hello,
I served on the Soochow from 1957 -1969 as
2nd Mate and Chief Mate on my last trip before
going on leave - never to return! I have
commissioned a painting of the vessel
berthed in Port Moresby but we lack some
details of the after deck. Has anybody got any
photos of Soochow that they could send as
e-mail attachments, at least 300dpi, to me, PLEASE!!
E-mail: t.connell@btopenworld.com
Name: Terry Connell
From: Edinburgh
http://
Sep 16, 2004 - 01:15 -
greetings 2 all, use 2 work with anscor swire manila office under capt. john michael allison.ever since he left manila in 1995 i haven't heard from him again.just want 2 ask if someone know where i can get in touch with him.i can be reach thru this nos.632 6313936, 632 8822184 632 7589935. i would appreciate it very much if can know his contact nos. or his address. thanks very much n god bless everyone. more power.
E-mail: crewing@vetyard.com
Name: ramon a. ponce
From: manila,philippines
http://
Sep 16, 2004 - 12:19 -
Hello,
Does anybody have any knowledge of
Leo McGowan, please?
He was 3rd Mate of the Soochow in 1960.
E-mail: t.connell@btopenworld.com
Name: Terry Connell
From: Edinburgh
http://
Sep 18, 2004 - 06:26 -
Hi all,
There's a typo in my first message. It wasn't
1969 when I left the Soochow but 1960! Would I still be sane if I had stayed that long in one ship?
I am sane, aren't I?
Cheers
Terry
E-mail: t.connell@btopenworld.com
Name: My name is??????????
From: Where the whisky come from, of coursh, - hick!
http://
Sep 18, 2004 - 15:11 -
Hello all, again,
Due to the huge response to my request I give thanks to all of you who have offered photos of the Soochow.
Enough is enough!
Terry
E-mail: t.connell@btopenworld.com
Name: Hey, you!
From: Scotch misty bit.
http://
Sep 19, 2004 - 07:16 -
Send me a foto of the Soochow pls
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Tony (Crowmountain) RAVENHILL
From: Ausssstraaalia the sunny warm bit
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Sep 21, 2004 - 09:46 -
Hello,
Where can I find a TRUE accoun of the Changsha incident, when she was aground of
Yokaichi and the crew spent five months camped on the sand in home made tents under the leadership of the unflappable Captain Freddy Follett.
The mind boggles!
E-mail: t.connell@btopenworld.com
Name: Terry connell
From: edinburgh
http://
Sep 21, 2004 - 15:38 -
Hello Shellbacks,
Time for a memory trawl, does anyone
know the whereabouts of just two CNCO's Ernie Feasby and Ned Larkin (?) of 1960's vintage?
John Kelly
E-mail: john.kelly15@virgin.net
Name: John Kelly (AKA Foulweather Jack)
From: Weeting Norfolk UK (The Dumpling bit)
http://
Oct 03, 2004 - 11:52 -
Just arrived home, somewhat jaded, after another successsful SMA reunion. Many thanks to Stu, Graeme, Dudley and David Walker for the organisation. Off to Turkey at sparrows twit tomorrow, it might take two weeks in the sun to recover!
Where are you all? We managed to raise only 25 this year.
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Oct 04, 2004 - 13:54 -
Well chaps another great weekend is over and oh boy, there are quite a few certificates to be handed out.
We all know who won the star performance award.....he was firing on all cylinders when he laid his soul bare, warts and all.
Everyone will receive a letter in due course but what a pity a lot of the guys weren't able to be there.........it was just great. A laugh a minute.
Photos soon to follow....... so watch this site.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: Here
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Oct 05, 2004 - 17:22 -
For those at the excellent social and friendly
meeting in Plymouth who want to follow up on "Eclipse", details can be found at www.octopusam.com or calling 0800 619 7977 for a full prospectus. There is a discount offer period until 22nd October.
This for info only and not a recommendation either way.
For those not in attendance, a pity we missed you, and you don't know what you missed.
Hope to see more members next year.
E-mail: jim@consultconybeare.com
Name: slim jim (in my dreams)
From: wherever the Plymouth Gin flows free!!
http://
Oct 11, 2004 - 07:35 -
Hello Stuart, Nathaly here - just been browsing - website has been nicely put together - nice to see the old faces and particularly Mark, is that his daughter on the London Eye, can she be that big at the age of 4? Thanks also for describing me so nicely - think maybe wise to change the fax number and old email address, fax is 020 7357 9621 and email as per under - bye for now and take care, Nat
E-mail: nathaly.garnier@briancushing.com
Name: Nathaly Garnier
From: London, Shad Thames office (new one)
http:// www.briancushing.com
Wotcha, Natters! Thanks, all updated, on our Meetings page. Best regards to all in the Cushing empire - MAJB
Oct 13, 2004 - 05:52 -
I have just received the following sad news from SMA member Brian White in Australia:-
I don't know whether news has yet reached over there but Members who have been on the PNG run at any time during the last 40 or so years will probably be saddened to learn that Stuart Scott passed away at Beenleigh in Queensland on Friday. The funeral is this Friday. He retired there a year or so ago.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: Here
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Oct 13, 2004 - 10:34 -
Comment for those at Plymouth who vısıted the gin distıllery where Plymouth gın was offered at 12.99 per litre. Passing thru Gatwick 10 days ago so-called duty free Plymouth gin was 16.99!!
Sorry to hear about Stuart Scott, met him briefly in HK some years ago, I knew hıs mother and sıster there.
Excuse errors above, İ am using Turkısh keyboard!
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient M
From:
http://
Pleasantly peruse plentiful pics of prolific Plymouth partying from our Photos page - MAJB
Oct 18, 2004 - 17:48 -
Reference Plymouth pix. No we don't know where Trevor K-R got that bloody tie from!
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
And by popular request, another look at that centrefold ....
Weeks later .... OK, maybe they weren't funny after all ... do we have a quorum here? While I'm asking ... does anyone ever visit or download our Pinup Calendars? Apart from a single comment from the Middle East some years ago and the knowledge that our faithful Secretary prints his out monthly and tapes it on his bulkhead, I have not heard one comment from anyone, ever, about the creative genius you have been offered every month for five years, to date. Shall I give it up? Is your web-brat wasting his time?
I say this in jest, of course, as dutifully combing the Internet for a new lass with which to enhance our lives is the best fifteen minutes of every month for me, ... but I am interested to know. Same applies to our flightsim section - MAJB
Oct 31, 2004 - 05:18 -
Reference Dark Moment's comments on the monthly pinups, Mark, I downloaded but couldn't find the hard drive! Should I try Viagra?
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Oct 31, 2004 - 06:58 -
Hi Mark,
Keep up the good work.........we love the pinups, especially the one with the hunk and the two girls
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: here
http:// www.swiremariners.com
Nov 14, 2004 - 16:31 -
Have patience Mark and don't pull the pin just yet I am still perusing or perving on the first years pin ups and did't realise there were more to come.
Had a great reunion in the Plymouth gin factory a pity we had to return to the Holiday Inn there were many tales coming from the former but then we wouldn't have learnt about the medical problems of our members!!!!
Has anybody heard of Tony since the floods in Queensland,he is obviusly awash in gin or floodwater,I favour the former.If Plymouth is available Tony switch to that,after many years of Gordons and a few months of Beefeater I have and can recommend it.
Cheers,
Bob
E-mail:
Name: Bob Steer
From: rugby,whats that?
http://
Nov 19, 2004 - 21:08 -
Plymouth gin is a drink for people who think they're in The Navy!
Bombay is the home of gin, far bettah botanicals.
E-mail:
Name: Box Wallah
From: of Upper Siam.
http://
Dec 01, 2004 - 23:35 -
Blello blob steerl.
Glug Glug!!
I am BloKay
Bubble Bubnble
E-mail: crowmountain@telstra.com
Name: Crowmountain Akka Loyd bridges
From: Ausssstraaalia
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
Dec 02, 2004 - 22:00 -
For all you "oldies" from the 50'/ 60'who may still occasionally reminisce of a quiet G+T or saki at "NANCYS BAR" in Kobe
take look at YE OLDE ROGUES GALLERY.
Fond memories?
E-mail: georgel@rpds.org.au
Name: George Latham
From:
http://
Dec 04, 2004 - 04:49 -
Reference George Latham's memories of Nancy's Bar, I wonder what happend to the "visitors' book", does anyone know? That would make interesting reading!!!
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Dec 13, 2004 - 12:54 -
As an run-up to the 200th anniversary of Trafalgar an actor dressed as Nelson went up the Thames on an RNLI lifeboat, health & safety regs dictated that he had to wear a modern lifejacket over his nelsonian uniform! The following appeared last week in a newspaper:
N. Order the signal sent Hardy.
H. Ay,aye sir.
N. Hold on, that's not what I dictated. What's the meaning of this?
H. Sorry sir?
N. England expects every person to do his duty regardless of race,gender,sexual orientation,religious persuasion or disability. What gobbledegook is this?
H. Admiralty policy sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting "England" past the censors, lest it be considered racist.
N. Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco.
H Sorry, sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working environments.
N. In that case,break open the rum ration, let's splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle.
H. The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral, because of govt. policy on binge drinking.
N. Good heavens Hardy. I suppose we had better get on with it. Full speed ahead.
H. I think you'll find ther's a 4 knot speed limit here.
N. Damn it man, we are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history, we must advance with all despatch. Report from the crow's nest please.
H. That won't be possible, sir, health & safety have closed the crow's nest. No harness and the rope ladder does not meet regs. They won't let anyone up there until proper scaffolding has been erected.
N. Then get me the carpenter without delay.
H. He's busy knocking up wheelchair to the fo'c'stle Admiral.
N. I've never heard anything so absurd.
H. Health & Safety again,sir,we have to provide a barrier-free environment for the differently abled.
N. Differently abled! I've only one eye and one armand I refuse to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral playing the disability card.
H. Actually you did,sir. The RN is under-represented in areas of visually impaired and limb deficiency.
N. Give me full sail.
H. A couple of problems there too,sir. H&S won't let the crew up the rigging without crash helmets and they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt.
N. I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to standby to engage the enemy.
H. tThe men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone,Admiral.
N. What! This is mutiny.
H. It's not that, they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of lawyers on board watching everyone like hawks.
N Then how are we to sink the French and the Spaniards?
H. Actually,sir,we're not.French and Spanish are our European partners now. According to Common Fisheries policy we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensatio.
N. But you must hate the French as you hate the devil?
H. Don't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you, you'll be up on a disciplinary.
N. You must consider every man who speaks ill of your king, an enemy?
H. Not any more,sir.Now put on your Kevlar vest, it's the rules.
N. Don't tell me, more H&S. What ever happened to rum,sodomy and the lash?
H. As I explained, rum is off the ration and corporal punishment is banned.
N. What about sodomy?
H. I believe that is encouraged,sir.
N. In that case...Kiss me Hardy!
This would be funny if it weren't so true of present-day England.
E-mail: mauber@care4free.net
Name: an even more Ancient Mariner
From:
http://
Dec 17, 2004 - 23:24 -
Good one Maurice,Love and Kisses for Christmas and all you sailors over there.
Bob Steer
E-mail: bobjen@bigpond.net
Name:
From:
http://
Dec 19, 2004 - 00:16 -
All the nice girls love a sailor.
E-mail: aravenhi@bigpond.com
Name: Hello sailor
From:
http://
Dec 21, 2004 - 19:49 -
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW TO YOU ALL!!
E-mail: aravenhi@bigpond.net.au
Name: Tony Ravenhill
From: Ausssstraaalia the sunny warm bit
http:// www.geocities.com/crowmountain2002/index.htm
And so it was, and came to pass.
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