Gambling and Leisure at sea

[John Pruden]

there was an interesting piece on the telly yesterday on how the derrick/topping lift got its name anyone see it on countdown?/jp

[Ivan Cloherty]

there was an interesting piece on the telly yesterday on how the derrick/topping lift got its name anyone see it on countdown?/jp

Pray tell John!

[John Pruden]

ivan it was the story{true by the way} of a condemned man I queen elizabeth 1st days he was pardoned by lord Essex if he became hangman anyway cutting a long story short the {the hangman} came up with the idea of the topping lift instead of a gallows he hung 100s including Essex? look the story up very interesting?jp his name was derrick by the way.

[Keith Tindell]

Hi John, Just read about this man on Wikepedia as you suggested, you learn something every day. Ironic that he hung the guy who had pardoned him, KT

[John Pruden]

I should have put that in a quiz I wonder how far it would have got? and keith if you don't learn something every day its a waste of time getting up!!!jp

[dave davis]

gday mate what years did ya knock around montys cheers

[Des Taff Jenkins]

HI Dave.
Welcome to the site where you will find ex seamen and a few currant, with good tale and memories.
I used to go to Monty's in the late 50s early 60s when i was with the NZ union steam, great pub, last there for a few parties late 90s with the Vindicatrix NSW branch.
Cheers Desredc.gif