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5th March 2020, 01:04 PM
#11
Re: MV Ribera
PS to #10 I had my 21 st. 12 years previous to yours in a bar in Belfast called Ma Carroll’s walked out with someone’s carry out and girlfriend , your only 21 once. Cheers js
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8th March 2020, 07:11 PM
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Re: MV Ribera
Thanks for the update. That will be Alex Frew in Queensland, also on the Ribera at the same time as us. Hope Kenny's trip ends up in the UK and we get the chance to have a few more.
Glenn
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22nd March 2020, 08:39 AM
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Re: MV Ribera
#9 ref. glen James... just speaking to Kenny and suddenly remembered had been talking to you , I couldn’t remember your name but he did. He was going to try and contact you on site, don’t know if he is a member or not as forgot to ask him . But if your still on site he will try and get in touch. Cheers JWS.
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16th October 2020, 09:31 AM
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Re: MV Ribera
Originally Posted by
David Spelman
Greetings !
I sailed on Ribera between 1968 & 72 As cadet and 3rd Mate
Also sailed on Ripon, Redcar, Revieux - Any one else ??
Hi there David
Were you a fanatical carp fisherman? If you were then maybe you can remember telling me all about it. I sailed as a supernumerary from Houston to Chiba and Kobe Feb 10 to March 13 1970. My parents knew Mr Bolton who was an owner. His son Charlie was a cadet for that trip, learning about his old man's business. I doubt that I will look at this site - so you could reply on cunningham.jeremy@gmail.com I played (and still play) the guitar. Another good friend was Stewart from Glasgow- 'Stu' - other names were Andy, John Lecky
Jeremy Cunningham (AKA J )
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20th July 2022, 06:25 PM
#15
Re: MV Ribera
I joined Ribera as a deck cadet on her maiden voyage from Middlesbrough in June 1965. Paid off in February 1966. Then again as Third Mate from June 1967 to April 1968. Long hauls from USGulf to Japan and back. Good times! My first ship with air conditioning.
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2nd October 2022, 09:35 PM
#16
Re: MV Ribera
Hi I’ve just found out my Dad Alan Kinder sailed on the MV Ribera
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9th September 2024, 11:49 AM
#17
Re: MV Ribera
Originally Posted by
David Spelman
Greetings !
I sailed on Ribera between 1968 & 72 As cadet and 3rd Mate
Also sailed on Ripon, Redcar, Revieux - Any one else ??
Hmm better late than never as they(?) say. I've only just seen this thread and wonder if I sailed with you? My name is Lloyd Housley and I sailed in Ribera from Nov 69 to May 71 as Eng. Cadet. I'm wondering if it was your 21st at a school somewhere in London that I came to along with Kenny Seddon and Ian Ferrier shortly after we payed off in New Orleans. If I've got the right guy then best regards from over the years.
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