Re: crew salaries on cruise ships
As a winger tourist gallop with UCL in 1961 I think we were on about GBP 48 a month.
Sundays at sea but do not recall any overtime, we turned to at 0600 hours and worked until about 2230 hours with two off in the afternoon.
That was it, only as officers steward did we get overtime of 4 hours a day at sea because according to chief officer we were on call at all times.
Then at the end of the voyage you may if lucky get a few Tikkys left under a plate, though some were good and the occasional ten bob note would be given.
Re: crew salaries on cruise ships
In 1958 i was on 32 Quid a Month,same hours and overtime was there for many,my late Brother and myself on the Stirling Castle got all that we wanted as we were good Friends with the Second!
Then of course there were the Tips at end of each passengers Voyage ,so along the line collected quite a pretty sum.
We were then the Lads of Southampton with Money to splash out on the Ladies both good and bad ! LOL Eeeek!
Cheers
Actually just looked up and my Wage to start was 30 GBP and 10 Pennies Per Month
Re: crew salaries on cruise ships
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Doc Vernon
In 1958 i was on 32 Quid a Month,same hours and overtime was there for many,my late Brother and myself on the Stirling Castle got all that we wanted as we were good Friends with the Second!
Then of course there were the Tips at end of each passengers Voyage ,so along the line collected quite a pretty sum.
We were then the Lads of Southampton with Money to splash out on the Ladies both good and bad ! LOL Eeeek!
Cheers
Actually just looked up and my Wage to start was 30 GBP and 10 Pennies Per Month
My pay as a last trip apprentice eng. was £32/month, went straight on to £115/month soon as my time was up (April1970). Felt rich.