Re: Looking for George Curry
Thank you for your response.
As far as I know, he was Irish, at least that's the last know address I have for him (Dublin). Also, he had a definite Irish accent as well as his friends on board. I wish I had more information but you can see why I've had such trouble locating him over the years.
Warmest Regards,
Gloria
Re: Looking for George Curry
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Originally Posted by
Gloria Cote
Thank you so much for your reply.
I was not aware of the Britannic, I only now about the Timaru Star.
Gloria
First look yesterday showed a bit of a variance with the surname.
Hence the EG: (For Example)
George Mccurry - Britannic is most likely not your man.
Though not guaranteed yet, George may be in New Zealand:
I do not want to get your hopes up to much yet and requires more research.
The Blue Star Line New Zealand/Australia Reunion
Held in Wellington on the 4th - 6 th March 2005
Had a person attending as below.
Curry, George
Afloat : 1971 - 1986 Junior Engineer to 2nd Engineer.
The listing is under those Attending from New Zealand:
It may well not be him and on the other hand could well be.
Certainly, a lead that needs following up ?
Gangway Magazine Volume 2/12
Take a look at the photo gallery just in case you recognise him.
Photo Gallery New Zealand Reunion
Still early days for us but, trying.
Keith.
Blue Star Line on the Web
Re: Looking for George Curry
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Originally Posted by
happy daze john in oz
Have a good friend who was a navigation officer with Blue Star in the 70's next time I see him will ask for you.
Cheers John, all help appreciated.
Sounds like a good lead.
Regards,
Keith.
Re: Looking for George Curry
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
First look yesterday showed a bit of a variance with the surname.
Hence the EG: (For Example)
George
Mccurry -
Britannic is most likely not your man.
Though not guaranteed yet, George may be in New Zealand:
I do not want to get your hopes up to much yet and requires more research.
The Blue Star Line New Zealand/Australia Reunion
Held in Wellington on the 4th - 6 th March
2005
Had a person attending as below.
Curry, George
Afloat : 1971 - 1986 Junior Engineer to 2nd Engineer.
The listing is under those Attending from New Zealand:
It may well not be him and on the other hand could well be.
Certainly, a lead that needs following up ?
Gangway Magazine Volume 2/12
Take a look at the photo gallery just in case you recognise him.
Photo Gallery New Zealand Reunion
Still early days for us but, trying.
Keith.
Blue Star Line on the Web
I can't thank you enough for the new leads!
I followed the links and spent some time looking around. The photo gallery included a picture of George and without seeing him for almost 50 years, I think there's a good chance that it is him.
If so, I should be looking in Australia/New Zealand and not Ireland.
I will continue looking everywhere I can think of.
Again, thank you for the help, I have real hope for the first time in years.
Warmest Regards,
Gloria
Re: Looking for George Curry
Fingers crossed for more.
Touch wood happy daze john in oz may come up trumps yet.
Regards,
Keith.
Re: Looking for George Curry
Some contact details:
Blue Star Line
Level 8, 380 Queen Street
Brisbane QLD,
Australia 4000
GPO Box 1538
Brisbane QLD
Australia 4001
Phone: (+61) 7 3832 2044
Fax: (+61) 7 3832 20217
info@bluestarline.com.au
Hopefully someone can put you on the best course.
K.
Re: Looking for George Curry
It would be great to know we are on the right track,
in honesty, I have been tied up and not had to much
time.
With luck I will do better ASAP.
K.
Re: Looking for George Curry
I received a reply from my friend who was with Blue Star.
He remembers George well, and tell me he married a Kiwi lady by the name of Liz from Napier.
She voyaged with the ship to USA and my friend tells me the last he saw of him was in 1977 but has no idea where he is now.
Re: Looking for George Curry
Quote:
Originally Posted by
happy daze john in oz
I received a reply from my friend who was with Blue Star.
He remembers George well, and tell me he married a Kiwi lady by the name of Liz from Napier.
She voyaged with the ship to USA and my friend tells me the last he saw of him was in 1977 but has no idea where he is now.
Thank you very much and please thank your friend for me as well.
It was wonderful to hear news of him and I'm happy he found a wife.
Please tell your friend if he ever sees him to give him my contact information as I would love to speak with him again.
In the meantime, I will continue my search.
Warmest Regards,
Gloria
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Re: Looking for George Curry
5th Engineer Officer on the Timaru Star
Attachment 27214Feb 73
Attachment 27215April 73
Attachment 27216July 73
Attachment 27217Oct 73 All as 5th Engineer Officer
Thus as he was at Sea in 73 no records will be found as it stopped in 72
You may get original from Southampton Archives worth a try I guess!