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Today,
08:30 AM
James Curry
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Just stop Oil
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So John how far from were you live is this all taking place ? I understand why Australia will continue producing coal and gas and Iron Ore a drop of...
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Today,
06:44 AM
happy daze john in oz
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Does anyone know if true or not. ?
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John, I do recall reading something along those lines many years ago. But it would appear those in charge did not or made other arangements, it...
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Today,
06:42 AM
happy daze john in oz
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Ships that you have served on that had WWII history
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Merchant Navy General Postings
The Windsor Castle was according to reports built in such a manner that she could be turned into an aircraft carrier should the need arise. Chris,...
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32 replies | 2344 view(s)
Today,
06:39 AM
happy daze john in oz
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Just stop Oil
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Here in Oz, a new coal mine in Queensland to open for coking coal exports, and Fracking to be allowed in Northern Territory. No matter how many stop...
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Today,
06:35 AM
happy daze john in oz
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channel crossings
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I see your Mr Stammers is saying that when Labor win he will put a curb on immigration!!!!!! Now is that legal or Sick Bird immigration one has to...
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87 replies | 3421 view(s)
Today,
06:33 AM
happy daze john in oz
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Extinction Rebellion
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James, no one is saying they are bad kids. But they rely too much on social media for information, much of which is not correct. All countries have...
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Today,
03:25 AM
j.sabourn
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In 1953 I must have been like the ever questioning youngster always looking for answers. In 1953 Britain had a not to be sneezed at Naval fleet of...
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Yesterday,
11:22 PM
Michael Foster
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Ships that you have served on that had WWII history
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Dear Roger, Sorry to have got the "Rogers" mixed up. Thank you for you comments. Yes, a peggies life with Fo'castle accomodation was not a lot...
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Yesterday,
09:49 PM
James Curry
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Just stop Oil
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Well they certainly have suffered earth tremors in certain areas of Lancashire. So all those in favour of fracking would have no objections to the...
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Yesterday,
09:24 PM
Douglas Bay
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Well, the Canadians, who have been fracking for decades, haven't suffered earth tremors nor water table upsurges! They must be doing things right!
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Yesterday,
08:03 PM
Patrick Coleman
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Discharge Book numbering from WW 2 to 1972 for British seamen
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My discharge book no R911779 registered the 14th July 1972. Must of been one of the last.
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Yesterday,
05:57 PM
Alfred Harding
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TS Vindicatrix
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My brother Ralph went to Vindicatrix around 1961. Myself I was at Gravesend 4 years earlier just after a lad called Tommy Hicks had just left and we...
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Yesterday,
03:25 PM
Stephen LeVine
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Thank you for letting me join your site. I am an author and have written about two vessels and I am just finishing a third book on 6 ships that...
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Yesterday,
01:40 PM
Mike Hewitt
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channel crossings
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You were short changed. One UK pound coin is worth $1.89 Australian dollar. And yes they are still being minted with the Kings head.
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87 replies | 3421 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:31 PM
Derek Chadburn
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Where were you on your 21st Birthday?
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My 21st Birthday was spent enroute from KG5 to Le Havre on the Shaftesbury as uncert 3/0. Came out inot the Thames at midnight and the old man said...
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Yesterday,
11:42 AM
James Curry
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Extinction Rebellion
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John the way you view todays youth oh dear!!! if what you say is typical of young people in Australia you have a serious problem down there. A...
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Yesterday,
11:27 AM
Ivan Cloherty
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Events you incurred while in another country
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Merchant Navy General Postings
#25 was also on top of the cliff, but had a better experience than you apparently!
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30 replies | 2430 view(s)
Yesterday,
11:23 AM
Tony Draycott
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Where were you on your 21st Birthday?
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Swinging the Lamp
I also had my 21st on the Oronsay 23/01 1969 somewhere in the Pacific.
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Yesterday,
11:02 AM
Tony Taylor
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Seafarers pay
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In 1972 I had two Singapore Chinese engineer apprentices; they were excellent lads, very hard working and conscientious. I am still in contact with...
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