General Postings.

[Jim Brady]

A young man was on the other day asking how could he get away to sea,he had some training I think withP&O.I dont know what thread it was on so I am posting on here hope'ing he or somebody on here will read it and pass this information on.
I've just been for a pint (or two) and met up with a mate of mine who is with the RFA,he tells me that they are still recruiting.The phone number he gave me is 02392725923,if I've got that wrong the H.O.is Whale Island I beleive so I'm sure if you google RFA you will find the office.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[DeepSea]

CNR RFA Recruitment,
Room G-13, Bldg 1/080,
Jago Road,
HMNB Portsmouth,
PORTSMOUTH,
Hampshire ,
PO1 3LU
Email: cnr-rfarecruit@a.dii.mod.uk

[Richard Cotton]

I Just popped in to say hello.
Looking for a non contriversial site, where I can have a quiet time just pottering around, and adding my bit now and again.
I worked on several passenger boats out of Southampton in the mid sixties, then went to BP as a GP1 for ten years. I now work as a crewperson on a Solent ferry, but am actually off on long term sick at the moment with COPD. (Too many Duty Frees over the years I suppose) A big gap between my two sea going careers, but the sea has always been my first love, workwise

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Richard C
Would just like to give you a warm Welcome to this very good site!
Here you will find lots of info,good Crew and with luck also find a few old Shipmates!
So sit back,relax and just enjoy the trip!
Hope we will have you here for a long time!
A site truly worthy of the British Merchant Navy!
Cheers

If this applies to you then please do send in your details!
Note Well

If you would like to join in and have your Full name R Number and First Ship
Included in the Flag project then please pass it on to Mike Hall who is doing a Main Flag for all
to be displayed some time in one of the UK Museums!
We need your names to get the New Flag full,so please do respond!
Thank you
Vernon (castleman)

Please go to following Link

http://www.merchant-navy.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=1974

Or reply to me in person! Via Private Message Link above below I will pass on the info!


http://www.merchant-navy.net/forum/p...?do=newpm&u=18

If any new Members or old ones too want a bit of info on the Flag Projects please
Go to the following Links where you can see Pics and Write ups on this subject!
Thanks

http://www.merchant-navy.net/gallery...ry.php?cat=558

[Richard Cotton]

Thanks for the welcome
No, I'm not from Birmingham "Isle of Wight born and Isle of Wight bred, strong in the arm & thick in the head" as they say. . Also nicknamed "Caulkheads"

[Richard Cotton]

Sorry Vernon, that's not me. Don't know the bloke either.
My first ship was the Queen Mary.

[Doc Vernon]

OK Richard
Was just checking,as would like your full details for the Flag!
So have your name First Ship now all that is needed is your R Number!
Cheers

You can send these to Mike Hall if you like!

[Richard Cotton]

My Discharge A Book number is R801487
Cheers!
Dick

Thanks mate!
Will pass on to Mike as well!

[jimmys]

Hi Richard, welcome to the site.

I notice you have COPD, it is widespread in the marine industry, especially if you worked in tankers.
Have you asked you medical people if there may be an industrial cause for your condition.

Industrial injury is a buzz word and it buzzes with ££££ signs.

regards
jimmy

[David Williams]

Hi Richard.
Dont you go upsetting our Yorkshire friends,
as that is their "claim to fame".................
Yorkshire Born and Yorkshire Bred,strong in the
arm and thick in the head.

Dave Williams