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19th October 2016, 08:36 PM
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Re: Was anyone a Cunard Yank??
I got my Genuine Fake Rolex Oyster Watch in Tangier in 1955, about £5, I think a young Lady in South America borrowed it one night when I was sleeping.
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19th October 2016, 09:11 PM
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Oh Boy!
Tangiers what a place of intrigue and love in the days gone by!
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20th October 2016, 05:04 AM
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Re: Was anyone a Cunard Yank??
Cunard Yanks, remember Skullards bar in Southampton where many of them would gather at night to drink. They stood out like the proverbial for some reason, most had flashy watches and would often sit with a pound note stuck under the watch band ready to pay for the next drink.


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7th March 2017, 07:54 PM
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Re: Was anyone a Cunard Yank??
Hi. I love this site. You all sound just like my dad. Sadly he passed away in Saturday 4th March 2017. I'm loving all the stories and have heard many of them from my dad, his name is Lenny Jones and I know he sailed to all of those lovely places. The merchant navy was his life and I am desperately searching for an article in the Daily Graphic from 1948. I think around November. When dad was in the paper as the youngest ever whaler on the factory ship the Baelena can anyone enlighten me. I would be eternally grateful. Xxxxx
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7th March 2017, 08:41 PM
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Hi Shirley
So sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away.
I have found a photo of the Balaena,
Just click on the thumb nail.
There are quite a few Liverpool fellas on here maybe one will know your Dad.
Thanks for calling,
Cheers
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8th March 2017, 12:12 AM
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Sincere Condolence on your Dads passing Shirley. R.I.P.
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9th March 2017, 07:16 PM
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Thanks Brian. Dad loved the sea and I'm still desperately trying to find the article in the daily graphic from 1948. Hopefully someone will know of it. Xxx
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25th April 2017, 08:48 PM
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it was on tv so there must be copies somewhere try the likes of net flix they say they have thousands of tv films worth a try??but keep looking try maritime museum Liverpool they may help.. jp
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26th April 2017, 12:23 AM
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#68, Hi Helen, If you go to top of the page and type in Cunard Yank in the search box top right several threads on the subject will appear. The film you refer to is no longer available on site but their is another short one supplied by our member Capt' Kong who is on a cruise at present. Other posts too from various members.
Cunard Yanks,
click on this for a 7 minute clip
https://youtu.be/O7V520MqpmY
Cunard Yanks Where Are They Now
Cunard Yanks Where Are They Now
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26th April 2017, 12:44 AM
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