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Keith mate, are you refring to the ships tonnage,or that of the cargo carried?
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Peter Hackling has conducred some sterling work since his original request for help: http://www.ss-tregenna.co.uk/Pdf/Ghost%20Ships.pdf THE FOLLOWING IS FROM HIS HOME PAGE: http://www.newportswartimeshipping.info/index.htm http://www.newportswartimeshipping.info/ The first and only ship to sail into the Alexander docks on September 3rd ,the day war was declared, was the SS T.P Tilling. She survived the war and did sterling work. I hope the people of Newport remember her and her crew, and all that followed. With respect to the ships arriving and leaving in 1939 it has been fascinating to see how through the 'Phoney war' period ships names destinations and traffic to and from mainland Europe gradually changed until the Germans completely overran France in 1940. Although not included at present it is hoped ports of destination and origin can be added at some future date. It should also be borne in mind that at times it is difficult to read some of the entries. Tonnages of ships also seem lighter than recorded on other sites. Perhaps Keith or Billy can tell us why this is so. GUESS FROM THIS: Peter has been taking information from the hand written records of port entries, I will check with him and had thought of laden and unladen etc. Guess he has attempted to check info on other sites and found confusion. But, as you post "ships tonnage,or that of the cargo carried" ? Suggests that the other sites report the ships actual tonnage and the port's log, may refer to with or without cargo. Seems you may have hit the nail on the head, as I presume Newport would have included cargo or not, depending on voyage criteria. Would love any other views or knowledge on this. Just attempting to help and asking those I know, that may know etc. Thanks and regards K.
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she was carrying 11 cases of rubber for the company, regards lads terry
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What letters were used prior to the present day ones for SOS and what did they stand for!?? What Ship FIRST used the old System !?? What precios Cargoes was this Ship carrying! Name them all! (5 in all) What became of this Ship?? (what happened) What date did this happen?? What other Ships were involved?? Cheers Only giving one Clue! Independence !!! thats it!!
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Not sure about that one Vernon but SOS came in after Samuel Morse, a yank, invented the morse code system. On that assumption I think you may be refering to a ship during the U.S. civil war?
Keep guessing John! But no more clues haha! Cheers
I dont know the answer to this but I`m sure somebody does! ... How many ships where sailing under the British flag in the late sixties?
Here's to tall ships Here's to small ships Here's to all the ships on the sea But the best ships are friendships .. Here's to you and me . Mick. R832100
Hello Vernon, Off the top of my head, prior to the distress call SOS we used CQD. CQ is a general call for all stations and the D is for distress. Regards Hugh
Hello Hugh! Well done,now thats one Question done! How about the others?? Cheers
C,Q, be quiet and pay attention, D i am in distress. the first ship to use it as a distress call was the american steamer santa rosa. in the year 1908.she was proberbly carrying gold bullion, off the calafornian coast as the gold rush was under way. if i am on the right track vern let me know i will research the other ships involved. otherwise throw me of this trail. regards mate terry
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