Mariners Attire

Recognize you now Des, remember I loaned you a fiver, must have accumulated quiet a bit of interest by now. That was obviously before going into Ma Gleasons. JS

#52, Lookin' good:D

#55, Oh Richard, On reading your post, I thought you going to show us the tattoo:popcorn:

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Originally Posted by gray_marian

#47, Sure Den you get fruitcakes, loudmouths and eejits, but you get them in any country! I
avoid wherever I am:)

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Marian
Just seems like there are more of them in the States.
Maybe living close to the border, we get more contact than most.

I don't know about a suit and tie, they were worn for the evening out. The dungaree tuxedo was the rig in Hull during the day. Alan V.

Attachment 17034a navicella night out in Hamberg with John Anderson from Leith
not the merchant navy tie

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Originally Posted by Captain Kong

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John. On my first trip to New York, an old hand told me.
If you want cheap gear,go down to the Sally Ann.
The jackets may have the odd bullet hole or tire mark, but other than that good for the price.
Was never sure if he was having me on! Den.
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Hi Den
I used to use the Salvation Army in New York, 8th Ave I think.
I got a beautiful drape, pure silk, midnight blue suit , $10 Three bullet holes in the back, It had been dry cleaned but the lining still carried a big stain. Mother darned the holes, they get them from the Morgue. also white silk shirts one dollar that was in 1956.
I looked a million dollars in that when I went to the Locarno, a pack of Luckies in the top pocket, a mid Atlantic accent, a western ocean roll and a genuine fake Rolex on the wrist.
Must have looked a right twallop.
Cheers
Brian.

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Recalling those days. And the popular Saying "You can Log Me, Flog Me,or
F--- Me. But ,don't Stand ,on My Blue Suede Shoes "

I remember being on Hessle Road in the 50s with my mate Terry Ledger<unfortunately lost at sea> when we saw his younger brother walking towards us wearing a bright salmon pink suit. We both dashed into Boyes store to avoid being seen with him!!

1st trip to sea, a tanker up the Gulf, a/c broken, Saturday night movie night, all of us in shorts and Tees sweating like crazy, in strolls the 5th Engineer in full Burtons 3 piece wool knit suit. "well you have to dress up for Saturday night movies, don't you" he says.
rgds
JA

In the late 50s Iwas on Hessle Road with my mate Terry Ledger<unfortunately lost at sea> when we saw his younger brother, also a fisherman,walking towards us. He was wearing a bright,salmon pink suit with all the usual dressings, bell bottoms pleats etc. We both dodged in Boyes store to avoid being seen with him!!