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19th March 2018, 02:11 PM
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Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
Hello
My parents met on board teh Edinburgh Castle in the 1960s while dad was working on board ship.
They are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year and I am trying to find some memento for them.
If you have any advice on where to look I would be most grateful.
Thank you
Karen
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19th March 2018, 02:55 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
Hi Karen
here re two photos of the Edinburgh Castle for you to print.
Cheers
Brian
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19th March 2018, 03:02 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
Hi Karen, you may have already looked on this site, but on eBay there are many momentous for sale, including from the Edinburgh Castle. You may find something on there suitable for your needs, regards KT
Union Castle: Collectables | eBay
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19th March 2018, 04:13 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle

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Damon Tal
Hi Karen,i sailed union castle,still got my old boarding pass.They were the real liners,look at todays blocks of flats,what disasters(capacity ab)Best of luck to you and your family.(dt.fya).
I sailed six trips of the Windsor Castle and never had a "Boarding Pass" Damon, what was your discharge book number by the way? All real seamen had or still have one, I have.
Last edited by Bill Cameron; 19th March 2018 at 04:22 PM.
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19th March 2018, 04:18 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
I did three trips on the Stirling Castle , and like Bill never had a boarding pass, kt
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19th March 2018, 04:19 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
Correct Bill, never received a boarding pass for sailing on the Mailships.
Vic
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19th March 2018, 04:53 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
Would have thought some more info from Damon and his MN history would be best, and would stop all the suspicion on the ship, what about it Damon ?????, kt
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19th March 2018, 05:00 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle

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Keith Tindell
Would have thought some more info from Damon and his MN history would be best, and would stop all the suspicion on the ship, what about it Damon ?????, kt
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19th March 2018, 05:02 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
I was Southampton based 1971 -1972 -1973 never had a boarding pass
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 

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19th March 2018, 06:01 PM
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Re: Union Castle lines - The Edinburgh Castle
I have sailed on all kinds of ships for 45 years, Never ever had a boarding pass.
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