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    Looking for a Tony who was on a Blue Line ship in 1952 nerthed in New Zealand. Any help would be appreciated

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    Have you no more information Theron? That is a hard one, Blue Star had a big fleet of ships running into NZ in those days, I sailed with a few Tonys in Blue Star.in those days.

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    Hi there Brian
    Many Thanks for your reply, I am sorry but all the detail I have is Tony docked in New Plymouth on a Blue Star Line ship, he would have been 17 to 19 years old at the time and he was English.
    Really hope you can offer any further information, would be greatly appreciated

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    Wow!! Talk about a needle in a haystack this is a lot more!
    But best of Luck really!
    Almost impossible I feel!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Theron Scott View Post
    Looking for a Tony who was on a Blue Line ship in 1952 nerthed in New Zealand. Any help would be appreciated
    maybe one of the adelaide stars,Bengy,anway carry on,good luck,fella. Bengy

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    Blue Star Ships as far as I can gather went to following in the 50's this may?? whilltle it down ??
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    This may give you an idea of the massive job ahead of you Whew!!!

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    I was on NZ STAR IN NZ 1954

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    I am aware of what a big ask this is, I have a few potentials Tony White, Tony Curry but unfortunately not a lot of details. Appreciate the help

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    Hi Theron.
    I think the best bet is to go to the Auckland Library and look up news papers for that year, date month etc, all newspapers of the time had arrival and departure dates of all ships arriving and departing, they may be on Micro Fitch, and who knows computer by now. The Auckland Herald had a daily column dedicated to shipping. Most British ships in NZ at that time took cargo down, then loaded meat or wool for the UK. Most ships would call in Auckland or Wellington before calling at the smaller ports like New Plymouth.. I'm sure you will get the information needed that way.
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