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Originally Posted by Doc Vernon

Thanks James
Had seen the first one before, but not the second. And in fact the second one was a better one really, brought back some fond memories to me . All those lovely Sea Trips , serving the Bloods , but enjoying it as well. The Walks down through the Gardens in Cape Town, and the lovely Beaches !
Great
Cheers

Think i will Blog this Post James! No not Block! LOL

"PRETORIA CASTLE" MAIDEN VOYAGE - YouTube
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To the untrained eye, a Discharge Book,
Was just dates, names, rubber stamps,
But the seeasoned, experienced, seafarer,
Saw cargo boats, tankers, and tramps.
A seaman, in those halcyon days,
Had a depth of travel, so fine,
All he needed, was a medical,
Union dues paid........then sign !!!
Britain had a massive fleet,
Unrivalled, for such a small nation,
With cargo arriving, around the ckock,
From every far flung, destination.
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Well this was sad News i got from John in Oz about the god old Juniper Berry in Southampton.
Seems that it is now all Planked up, and not trading any longer!
What a great loss for Southampton, after so many Years of Trading, and having a place that many of old Sea Dogs could go for a good Pint.
Had many good (and bad ) Days there, but mostly good!
Myself and Mike Hall, made Flags with all the Members Names some time ago, and i took them with me to the Pub, they were gratefully ...

Today September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day,where we remember all those seamen past and present.

Thanx lads and lasses.