Luxor

[AJ Hawker]

Very good company H E Moss (Cunard) was on the Luxor March 65, trip was to Bonny West Africa and some Med ports.
AJ

[Duke Drennan]

Was on the same trip with AJ.

[Mike Hall]

There must be some tales to be told by both of you !!!!

[AJ Hawker]

I am sure there is Mike, but i do not think they are printable,would have to ask Duke my memory is not as good as it used to be. lol/

[Duke Drennan]

The one thing that sticks in my mind regarding that trip was, for the first time, that a “linen count” was conducted prior to arrival. When I asked why, it was explained to me that locals would come aboard and exchange services for any cotton clothing or bedsheets. No need for further explanation. I remember laughing at the activity going on along the working alleyway. Picture it, cabin to cabin, pulling a pillowcase behind that was getting fuller by the cabin.

[Mike Griffiths]

Joinde her up the Gulf possibly Dubai,full crew change ,1967 or 68 I think ,mainly scousers and Mancunians . I joined as fireman but paid off donkey greaser in H Kong about 8 months later, one of the most memorable trips ever !!! full month in Taikoo dry dock ,great bunch of guys .