Bill Bland R575959. Sailed on three of Donaldson ships out of Avonmouth. S.S.Delilian 2 trips 20-11-52 to 14-2-53 to sT John N.B. 3rd trip Delilian 19-5-53 to3-7-53 Montreal. Capt Mac Millian, Mate Euwing,Bos. John MacKay age 63 sang like Hank Williams, Chief steward Fraser, Chief Eng. A Mr Hays. M.V.Salacia 2 trips 16-8-53 to 15-10-53 [ droped a conrod middle of Atlantic paid off Govan]Capt. MacNie ? Wore White sand shoes with his uniform, could not get over that one.Mate a Mr Gordon, Bosun Duffy , never saw anyone with so many cig burns on their shirt front. M.V. Calgaria6-12-56 to8-1-57 Capt. Clinton, Mate Campbell believe he became a Thames pilot, 3rd mate was a Mr Telfor. Belive he wrote a book on the history of Donalbson Line. Salacia motor ship O.S job was to bag soot in bottom of funnel , only ship ever on to have to do that.