ex M.N. Captains, Mates, & Engineers

[j.sabourn]

Agree most heartily Ivan, a good example of non explanation of facts was recent post re. emptying the forecastle before transit of Suez canal. A small explanation at time would maybe have solved a lot of bad feeling at the extra work involved. Cheers John Sabourn.

[Captain Kong]

On the `Nicholas K` in the 50s, we got 6 ounces of brackish water. 6 ounces of offal per man , per day, perhaps.
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"Eeh, it were a grand life int Merchant Navy."
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cheers
Brian.

[Captain Gordon Whittaker]

On the old Baron Boats the standing orders for watchkeeping Officers were to alter course and steam through every rain squall. All awnings were rigged and hoses connected to scuppers to divert rain water into the small potable water tanks. Showers were salt water in those days, with that horrible saltwater soap! Remember it? In extensive heavy rain we virtually hove to and soon filled the tanks. Simples!

[j.sabourn]

............. In extensive heavy rain we virtually hove to and soon filled the tanks. Simples!

This was also standard procedure on ships I was on in the 50s and 60s, used to straight from the scuppers to the Engine Room Feed Tanks. Fresh water was always treat frugally and not wasted then, now at sea on ships with evaporators and distillers sometimes excess water is dumped, unheard of in the old days. John Sabourn

[Keith Tindell]

I never recall a water shortage on any ships i served on, and they were mainly pretty slow ships. reading some of the information on the facilities on ships today, washing machines, en suite facilities etc, they obviously consume far more water, we had a bucket for dhobi, and a drying room, a lot of our water *excess* was discharged over the lee side!!!, with a good shake at the end Regards Keith