John Hercus

[Tony Taylor]

#6 Maybe it was called the Banana boat in ref. To the last line of the song Tony ? “ Daylight come and I wanna go Home “ . JS

Someone probably got sent home because of that

[Marian Gray]

#10, Mmm, Betty's Bar! Perhaps the crew had a whip round!

Aw, Have lost my emoji's....anyone know how to reinstate?

[j.sabourn]

#11… In Runcimans … we were leaving Rangoon by the light of the moon , was known as the Engineers song , that was the first line. The second line was …Sailing by night and by Day. And the last couple of lines was … Down the gangway we will go engineers in a row Bye Bye …….. moor we’ve been on this ship too bl—dy long, this four legged doxfords beginning to stink , or words to that effect. JS

[Doc Vernon]

#10, Mmm, Betty's Bar! Perhaps the crew had a whip round!

Aw, Have lost my emoji's....anyone know how to reinstate?

Hi Marian
All the emoji,s are a standard inclusion in everyone,s profile, so there is no way to reinstall. There may be an issue with your System somewhere!

Not actually heard of this before! Will however look into it!
Thanks

NB Have just Logged in as you Marian to have a look and yes i now see that there is no Emojin and other Headers in a reply?? This is weird! Must investigate!
Cheers

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[Des Taff Jenkins]

Was in Glasgow quite a few times, on the Coaster British Scout, even saw her on a Billy Connolly show, sailing down the river. Don't know if it was when I was on her.
Des

[Doug Hardie]

Re reference to up the Clyde on a Banana boat, I believe that’s whatmost Glaswegians called the boats which took sewage “cake” down the water (the Clyde). From Shield hall quay . I believe they used to take pensioners on board for the day trip as a public service. Don’t know if this is entirely accurate, but like to believe it is
Doug

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Hi Doug.
That would be bracing for an old hand, taking a deep breath of the old briney mixed with a little added spice, especially if they had been to sea on some of the old tramps carrying wet hides.
Des

[Marian Gray]

#16, Well Doug, we learn something new every day! Think I'll stick with my childhood vision

Extract from the Scotsman:

“We’re the crew of the SS Shieldhall
Pull the chain and we’ll answer your call
Our terrible aroma
Will put you in a coma…” Jeeze the weans must have loved that!

Remembering the Clyde '˜sludge boat' cruises (scotsman.com)


Sheildhall: The Story of a 'Clyde Banana Boat': Amazon.co.uk: Kevin Patience: Books

[J Gowers]

#16 John, Yes they did take pensioners and also womens guilds, my mother went on it a few times there are some photos of her on the boat but I cannot find them at present. It was in the 60s and 70s.