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28th May 2020, 02:14 AM
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Re: Costigan - Did you know?
Thanks George i am sure that will be of interest to the Poster.
Your D Number was R725544 , Your records are in existance lol
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28th May 2020, 02:20 AM
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Re: Costigan - Did you know?
George don’t know if already asked , do you live as in north of the river as in North Shields , or like me decided to live South of, the river of course the Swan. Same number of letters but different. JS
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29th May 2020, 09:06 AM
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Re: Costigan - Did you know?
Hello and thanks for the comment. I will try harder but this website doesn't work too well on my phone!
I haven't lived in Shields since I left the sea in 67. From there to M'bro, Settle, near York, , Doha, Dubai and WA.
I really have not got the hang of this page so be patient!
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30th May 2020, 09:26 AM
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Re: Costigan - Did you know?
Originally Posted by
George Ackinclose
Hi David, I sailed with your Dad on the Esso Lincoln
I think your Dad was on leave at the time of the incident and rejoined in drydock in Naples on 12th. April.
For what it's worth, I'm a North Shields bloke by the way!
Thanks! I remember seeing pictures of the Lincoln after it had been holed. Not sure if dad was on leave or not but it certainly was some sight. I wonder where the pictures are now. I’ve got pictures too if mum & dad in Antwerp around that time. D
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30th May 2020, 10:12 AM
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j.sabourn
When I was employed through them , I stated what I wanted as. Salary and the maximum I would be outof the uk.. Chinese crews that I sailed with were there for the long haul of 2 years hopefully. JS.
After further investigation I believe my dad sailed with Silverline not Silver Marine which I think are different outfits. (I may be mistaken)
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31st May 2020, 05:27 AM
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Hi John S
Jees John you will soon have enough crew in West Aus to sail a tanker.
Des
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31st May 2020, 08:33 AM
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#26 Des the first ship I had in Oz shortly after arrival was the Pacific Dart one of Swires. Modern communication I.e. the VHF , never hardly heard an Australian voice , just like being In the UK. Just a few of the ships to follow was the Smitt Lloyd 107 and 105, Pacific Marlin, Miclyn Pride, Dickerson Tide and many more . All had their fair share of ex British seafarers , from all parts of Australia and originally the UK. Also quite a few from the Perth area. Cheers JS..
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3rd June 2020, 09:05 PM
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Hi David - did you find what you were researching? I have looked further at my crew printouts, and, yes, your dad was on leave at the time I joined the Lincoln and he did rejoin in Naples on April 12th., together with the previous Master Brindley Bater, forever known, unfortunately, as Master Bater.
I think I have recovered his face from my memory - going bald, round faced, moustache?, always singing naughty ditties! I wouldn't mind seeing a photo just to confirm my recollection, but not sure how to do it through this site and maintain privacy? Not sure if I met your Mum. Might recognise a photo.
What exactly are you you researching with regard to the Merchant Navy? Silver Line had half a dozen cargo ships plus 2 tankers and they were all motor ships so quite a change from Esso. (I have the original set of "Observer's Book of Ships" for that era) Did he leave Esso because everything was getting scrapped?
If I can help further, let me know or if you want any copies of the Lloyd's Report, crew list, again just let me know.
All the best.
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Hi John, sorry for tardy response. Technically, I now live North of the Swan, but in the Wheatbelt. Previously in Harvey, Bunbury, Perth etc.
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