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20th April 2025,
05:46 PM
john middleton
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Drinking on board
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I watch any programmes on T.V. that feature the M.N. and I was surprised that alcohol is now forbidden for the crews of vessels, is this so?, I go...
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34 replies | 1864 view(s)
14th April 2025,
02:34 PM
Johnny Kieran
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Women in space
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I just saw on the news about a bunch of women going up in a rocket. I thought it was funny, watching them calling themselves astronauts after "going...
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25 replies | 943 view(s)
24th April 2025,
07:10 AM
Louis the fly
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Honours System
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At one time in our long British history receiving a knighthood must have been the highest achievement one could rise to, the very pinnacle of a life....
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21st April 2025,
04:58 PM
James Curry
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J D Vance V P
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J D Vance the V P , he has become known as the anti christ?so some social media sites are saying. As we all will know Pope Francis has sadly died...
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17 replies | 1068 view(s)
25th April 2025,
08:50 AM
Mike Hall
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Shipping Federation
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Merchant Navy General Postings
In days gone by we used to go to the Shipping Federation for our jobs on the ships. How do seamen get their jobs now.?
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18 replies | 679 view(s)
16th April 2025,
12:42 AM
j.sabourn
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Has anyone noticed.
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Trivia and Interesting Stuff
Or is it just me, there seems to be a sharp increase in the number of commercial breaks on the commercial tv stations. Plus the short period between...
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18 replies | 569 view(s)
12th April 2025,
08:50 AM
Mike Hall
started a thread
Uniform
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Merchant Navy General Postings
Looking through old photos,I saw me in my Vindi uniform. Can anyone of you remember what you did with your Uniform?. I put mine in a cupboard...
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13 replies | 732 view(s)
13th April 2025,
12:16 PM
John Gill
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The Doctor will see you now.
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Every year, similar to some aboard here, I am invited to attend my local health centre for an annual review. I’m familiar with the routine, off to...
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8 replies | 1101 view(s)
23rd April 2025,
08:23 AM
John Gill
started a thread
Saints alive?⅞
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Today in England we allegedly celebrate St George's Day. My pennant is flying fore and aft.
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7 replies | 634 view(s)
18th April 2025,
12:37 AM
j.sabourn
started a thread
Morals
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Another offshoot from titles such as how things have changed could have accompanied Morals as well. We are today at least two different types of...
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9 replies | 437 view(s)
12th April 2025,
03:30 PM
Royston Smith
started a thread
Lost Log Book
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Welcome - Please say hello.
Hello Unfortunately, some years back, the family dog chewed my log book. I sailed as 5th Engineer with the Silver Line Company on their ships MV...
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5 replies | 857 view(s)
22nd April 2025,
02:07 AM
Des Jenkins
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Very sad story
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Her in NSW tere have been 6 drownings in a week, one at our beach on the South coast, most were rock fishermen being swept off by the huge waves,none...
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6 replies | 579 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:25 PM
George Gunn
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Thanks to the guys who keep this site going.
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Merchant Navy General Postings
This is the 1st of May and for some reason I have been in a reflective mood , although most of us dip in and out of this site we do so because it has...
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7 replies | 104 view(s)
24th April 2025,
08:52 PM
Doc Vernon
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ANZAC DAY Australia
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Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the Australian and New Zealand forces. Lest we forget. White Feather written...
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4 replies | 514 view(s)
12th April 2025,
12:58 AM
Des Jenkins
started a thread
The Spare one
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I see on the TV news that the Spare One is back in the UK wanting the British public to pay for a contingent of police to protect him, A bit like...
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5 replies | 400 view(s)
12th April 2025,
09:33 AM
John Arton
started a thread
Motor ship sommersby
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Merchant Navy General Postings
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AFdusGzNn/ Hope this link can be seen by all Rgds J.A
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4 replies | 447 view(s)
20th April 2025,
01:08 PM
Jake Riddell
started a thread
Any information and memories gratefully received!
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Good afternoon one and all and happy Easter! My name is Jake Riddell. My father, Captain John Gifford Riddell known as Jock, was a master mariner...
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3 replies | 488 view(s)
18th April 2025,
07:08 AM
happy daze john in oz
started a thread
Wonderful
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Trivia and Interesting Stuff
Maundy Thursday after lunch we took a drive up the road to the next town. Only about 20 or so klm easy drive. Small local country style town with a...
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2 replies | 453 view(s)
24th April 2025,
04:21 PM
Angelina Lord
started a thread
Looking for Grandfather
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Welcome - Please say hello.
Hi there, I’m trying to find my grandfather who may be deceased now. I do not have his name, but the information that I have is that he was born and...
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1 replies | 486 view(s)
19th April 2025,
05:35 AM
Stan Hackett
started a thread
TSS Markland 1962 Trip
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I sailed out of South shields on the TSS Markland (Bowaters) August 1962,for Canada to take over the run from I believe the Sarah Bowater,we broke...
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1 replies | 384 view(s)
Today,
08:16 AM
Johnny Kieran
started a thread
Australian police.
in
Swinging the Lamp
I see in the UK news, that the Australian police are luring UK coppers to join them. If I were a bollotician, I'd be over the moon about it. It...
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3 replies | 47 view(s)
25th April 2025,
08:52 AM
Mike Hall
started a thread
Pen Friends
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General Member Discussion
Does anyone know of a good site where we could get in touch with pen friends. Thankyou.
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1 replies | 294 view(s)
12th April 2025,
08:34 PM
Victor Holt
started a thread
Victor Stewart Holt. (Stewart)
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SHIPS NAME AND SERVICE RECORD Full Name Victor Stewart Holt. (Stewart) Discharge Book Number UK ****** Department Catering Your...
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0 replies | 454 view(s)
18th April 2025,
02:57 AM
Peter Kohler
started a thread
WANTED ON VOYAGE: True North Twins: R.M.S. NEWFOUNDLAND & NOVA SCOTIA
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Merchant Navy General Postings
I have published my latest monograph in Wanted On Voyage: “True North Twins: R.M.S. NEWFOUNDLAND & R.M.S. NOVA SCOTIA” ...
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0 replies | 423 view(s)
27th April 2025,
03:00 AM
Jamie Shedden
started a thread
New Book - Anything Goes at Sea, by Michael Rudder
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A unique and humorous memoir with a difference, exploring gay life aboard British Ships from 1969-1990, floating gay heavens, despite that...
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1 replies | 201 view(s)
18th April 2025,
05:14 PM
John Crisp
started a thread
John Crisp
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SHIPS NAME AND SERVICE RECORD Full Name John Crisp Discharge Book Number UK 053029 Department Deck Your Rank/Rating Class 3 FNG Which...
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0 replies | 384 view(s)
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