Frank Thorp

[Frank Thorp]

SHIPS NAME AND SERVICE RECORD

Full Name

Frank Thorp

Discharge Book Number

R811688

Department

Engine Room

Your Rank/Rating

Fireman/Greaser

Which Ships were you on and When

S.S.Gothic 21 Dec 1964 - 7 April 1965

S.S.Rhodesia Castle 13 May 1965 - 23 July 1965.

M.V. Ruahine 27 Sept 1965 - 15 Jan 1966.

S.S.Royston Grange 8 March 1966 - 11 July 1966 (2 Trips).

M.V. Parthia 17 Aug 1966 - 12 Sept 1966

M.V. Port Aukland 28 Sept 1966 - 14 Feb 1967.

S.S. Uruguay Star 16 March 1967 - 7 May 1967.

M.V. Cienfuegos 30 Oct 1967 - 21 Nov 1967 (H.T.)

M.V. Hurunui 7 Dec 1967 - 22 Dec 1967 (H.T.)

Aragon 4 Jan 1968 - 4 May 1968 (2 Trips)

M.V. Megantic 16 May 1968 - 18 May 1968 (H.T.)

M.V. Crystal Crown 5 July 1968 - 7 July 1968 (Run).

Port Napier 10 July - 12 July 1968 (Run).

S.S. Oronsay 7 Aug 1968 - 2 Sept 1968.

Notes:

Although I have been a member of this site for some time I have just finally got round to putting myself on the Crew List.

I did 3 weeks at the Fireman's Training School at Newcastle from 9 October 1964 until 27 October 1964.

I look back on these years and think how lucky we were to be young at this time and have this opportunity to travel the world, and be paid for it.

F.G.Thorp.

[Charlie Hannah]

Sailed on the M.V. Parthia, Nov 2nd, 58. to 25th Jan 59.

[Evan Lewis]

Charlie, wondering if you may have sailed with John Levins. He was many years ,out of Liverpool,on the Media.Parthia,Maurie etc.
Was in the Wheelhouse with him,on the Mary at one time. We were both logged . Ten a.m one morning ,after leaving New York. Me for sitting down on the Gangway . Reported by a vindictive night Officer, known as Bell, the idiot. John, for ,not even turning-up for My relief .He'd been pi--ing -up on the Mauretania , on the Cargo brand Whisky.
Didn't affect our futures,though. As I had a couple of Deckman's jobs, And John ,later on ,went Bos'n on the Elizabeth.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Frank
Welcome to the Crew Lists (As they say better late than never ) LOL
Thank you for listing your details here
always nice to have info on all Crew
Cheers

[Charlie Hannah]

Evan, John Levins,Rings no bells, Cheers.

[cappy]

Evan, John Levins,Rings no bells, Cheers.

#####how about quasimodo.....cappy

[Charlie Hannah]

Cappy, Quasimodo... Is the bell ringer!

[j.sabourn]

Charlie he also had a humpy back, some say it was because he was always looking down the eye of it. JS

[happy daze john in oz]

Charlie he also had a humpy back, some say it was because he was always looking down the eye of it. JS

Not true, the hump was where Mary kept her wooden leg.

[Evan Lewis]

Like ,the Height impaired Person (modern term).
Asked the Boss Bellringer if he could become one their team.Chief looked him up and down,saying ,"We'd love to have You. Though I doubt you could reach ,some of the higher Ropes"
Fella ,says ".No Probs!. I've rung in Norwich ,previously." Impressed/Chief takes him up to the Belfry .to meet the others,at practice. " Show us how you go " He says. Fella Goes to the far Wall.Takes a Quick Hop ,step ,Jump turning his head sharply ,Clang ! perfect Note! pulling-up at the Wall ahead Team wakes up. " Do that again says "Chief.
Repeat performance ,identical result. "Go ask the Vicar to come up ",He orders .one of the juniors.

Vicar arrives,receives an inspired explanation . Fella , is asked to give another demonstration,again , Clang !Perfect. Vicar says , 'Yes ,Chief, be delighted on your behalf ,to welcome him to the throng.".
Formalities over. Chief Says ,O.K. La! Be Here for .Pull-Off ,(think that was the expression,He used .Possibly ,as the Art is Camp anology) Sunday 6.30a.m Sharp !
Comes ,Sunday Morn. All assembled. "Trial Run Boys," Turns to our Fella,O.k .You first". Fella Does The Hop Skip Jump Clang ! lands awkwardly .is propelled forward ,through, the Open window in the Wall.
Some mins later the Vicar is approaching his Church.Sees a small crowd ,around a Figure ,lying dead ,on the footpath. The attendant Bobby, note book and pencil, in hand turns to the Vicar , now bent over the Figure . "Did you Know Him .Sir!" "No! .not really. Though His Face Rings A Bell "