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11th August 2008, 09:32 AM
#1
Longpom
Did a run job Liverpool, Glasgow, middle of winter, South African Star. Coldest 9 days of my life. Sugi for part of the bridge. next day chipped it.
Back in Liverpool, asked if I wanted to do the trip, declined. The Mate wanted to know why?
Warm Weather trips for me after that.
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11th August 2008, 09:52 AM
#2
hi bob got your e-mail. my e-mail to you returned. i was on athel chief 1948. see story on "all at sea" cheers. alf

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12th August 2008, 11:11 AM
#3
South African Star
Bit before my time Late 56 me.
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12th August 2008, 12:13 PM
#4
Come off it Bob! You took your AB's ticket in sail!
Brian.
Brian Probetts (site admin)
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12th October 2008, 09:03 AM
#5
Just had a read of your reply Mr Brian, all I can say is every hair a rope yarn
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