Imperial Star Bosun

[Jacyn Wade]

Did anyone sail on the Imperial Star for a few days in January and then from February to March, 1969? Wondering if you remember the bosun. Thanks.

[Glenn Baker]

I took the Imperial Star from Southampton to London 18th of July 1969, on H/T Articles as Lampy, the Bosun on her then was from the Island of Wight, I left the ship in London and joined the Auckland Star. best wishes Glenn

[robjak]

i was on Imperial Star in Feb. 1970 and bosun was called McKinnon I think.

[Glenn Baker]

That would have been very close to the end of her Career wouldnt it Rob, she was a good old Tub. all the Best Glenn

[robjak]

Hi Glenn,
Yes it was close to the end for her. I was peggy on the trip when some of the deckhands jumped ship in Napier.
Regards, Rob.

[Glenn Baker]

Mmm Yes Napier was quite a favourite Port for jumping Ship, quite surprising in that the Town was quite small in those days and the Local Plod would be in the know as far as spotting the chaps , I would have though Auckland or Wellington would be a more sensible decision as you could get a job and vanish in those days.

Most jumped for (Love) which is very Blinding, it all changes when your washing the Dishes and mowing the Lawns. Glenn

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Jacyn
Unfortunately these list just miss out by a Year from 1970 Onwards!
Cheers

Fleet Personnel Lists

[Jacyn Wade]

Thanks for the link, Vernon. I have gone through quite a few of these lists but no luck so far.

[Willie Saunders]

Mmmm....strange ships, wonder how they managed with no ratings.......?

[kurutai]

Mmmm....strange ships, wonder how they managed with no ratings.......?

I make you right there how on earth did all those derricks on the wellington and tasmania star get topped .