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    During World War II, 14 Ben Line ships and 4 ships placed under Ben Line management by the government were lost compared with only two in World War 1This is the sort of thing people need to know about these brave seafarers,BENGY

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    I agree Bengy, too much attention is payed to the armed forces and not enough credit given to the lads of the Merchant Navy.
    As an old Ben Line man I have the book and have read about the companies history.
    Well said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by William Scouller View Post
    I agree Bengy, too much attention is payed to the armed forces and not enough credit given to the lads of the Merchant Navy.
    As an old Ben Line man I have the book and have read about the companies history.
    Well said.
    William i sailed with ben line when they were in bernard st leith,and 33 st mary,s st,down grass market,,never mind services,,we know we were the best seafarers.thanks william, bengy.

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