Houlder bros

[Evan Lewis]

Jim,you've opened up a whole host of memories with your mention of Poti.
Though having sailed on a number of Houlder's i.e. Elstree Grange , Oreosa .Orepton, Orelia .My trip to Poti was on the Ormsary .of Denholms. She was very new then .I believe ,with the Gleddoch, the first of the Ore carriers to be built to what was then, Port Talbot specifications. Followed closely later by the six ,Houlder's fleet of , prefix Ore ,carriers

I don't think anyone on board had heard of POTI before the destination was announced.
We arrived Christmas Eve 1953.Amidst some trepidation ,as at that time the relationship with the West was not too stable.
On tying up. First up the Gangway were a number of armed soldiers,followed by Ofifcials, mostly in uniform.
one ray of light was a beautiful slim Blonde.Who we ascertained later ,was the interpreter.

The shore gang got themselves organised,The Grab operators climbed to their positions .Big buxom middle-aged ,Sheila's.The soldiers went through the accommodation ,collecting any cameras ,and radios.to be returned on leaving. Alll crew were ordered to the officers Rec.room. lined up outside .Called in individually by name. Course .some joviality amongst us outside."Salt mines for you" ,etc, remarks. made.
Strangely the Ships radio was on ,'B.B.C. London overseas news.led off with. *In Moscow today the execution of the Head of Police, BERIA took place.
Later the Captain, Addressed us and said that although we could go ashore ,he advised against it.As there was nothing he could do to help ,should we transgress.
Needless to say ,the mood was set and none had any inclination to venture down the gangway. Many of us held Xmas parties in Cabins on a Welll -found ship .Plenty of good food and grog.
The Ruski's don't have xmas anyway.

[Ray Allen]

My 1st ship was the Stolt Spur in 76 joined in Singapore chemical tanker was a deck cadet at time and only 17 just.Went to Hull for 2nd mates in 80 happy daze!

[Ray Allen]

Oh and Pete Tinsley ise sure I sailed with you..?

Stolt Spur,cavendish x 2 ,Faraday,Westbury,World Guard and a few more

[John Pruden]

my brother sam was on the elstree and rippingham grange early 60s deck.jp

[Ray Allen]

Did the Joya Mcance as well she got split up in 84 methinx? koushung?

[Ray Allen]

Think I sailed on the Humboltd in 81 was 3rd mate running to Riga?

[Gulliver]

Did the Joya Mcance as well she got split up in 84 methinx? koushung?

JOYA McCANCE (1) (O.N.301246) Ore carrier built 1960.Renamed ST.MARGARET 1966.Sold 75 to Greeks as HADIOTIS .Stranded in R.Orinoco 12/7/85, not repaired, but converted to barge in 1987 (MARITIMA VI) broken up Turkey 1989/90.



JOYA McCANCE (2) (O.N.306160) Tanker built in 64 as BEAUVAL.Renamed JOYA McCANCE in 67.Broken Up Kaohsiung,Taiwan 27/11/1976.

[Captain Kong]

houlder brothers
i was on the houlder brothers oil tanker [ CLUTHA RIVER ] in the 60,s .
joined her at FALMOUTH DOCKS , IN 1962
i was aged 15 , just left school at newquay, cornwall .
went to sea training school at sharpness , glos. [ deckhand ]

have put some photo,s in a album on my proflie.

click on photo on right - hand side , then double click to make photo,s bigger

TONY [ OLDGIT ] Last edited by oldgit; 24th November 2010 at 09:07 PM.


.Tony,
I left the CLUTHA RIVER in Falmouth dry dock after a Five month trip in June 1962 when you joined. so you just missed me.
brian

[judith george]

Hi Jim my Dad Ernest Davies was on the Oregis Jan 58 to March 58 from Port Talbot

[Jim Brady]

Hi Judith I did'nt join her until Sept 58 leaving in March 59.
Regards.
Jim.B.