Any one out there remember Capt.Jack Pugh & and Chief Engineer George Brand

[Chris Roberts]

They both sailed together on the Bamenda Palm in the 1960's

[Russ Kennedy]

Hi Chris, I vaguely remember Jack Pugh, Did one trip with him on the Africa, June/Sept 67. Only time I sailed on the Bamenda was May '68 relieving as 3rd Eng. Jack Pugh wasn't onboard then, not sure if George Brand was on, but I remember the name.
Did you see the notice of Bob Owen's death?
Hope you are keeping well, regards Russ.

[Chris Roberts]

Hi Russ, I'm keeping as well as possible for our age. I can't say that I ever met up with Bob Owen (or is it my memory is fading!!)
there seems to be a lack of people that "chat" about Palm Line these days (most likely a lot have kicked the bucket)
I trust that you are keeping well.
Regards, Chris

[Teresa Williams]

Remember all the names, my Dad is still alive and kicking well, Gordon Williams was a Captain on Palm Line.

[pete the pirate]

I was an EDH on the Bamenda Palm from November 66 to January 67. can't remember the skipper's name (I'll take a look at my Discharge Book later), but we had a great Christmas anchored off Lagos - barbecue, free beer etc.

[Chris Roberts]

Teresa, Do you remember which dates your Dad sailed on the Bamenda Palm?

Best Regards
Chris Roberts

[Peter (Pat) Baker]

I was in the Gambia Palm for two trips 1955-1956 and the Chief Engineer

was George Brand, very quiet but really pleasant man.
We used to have a few drinks together.

Cheers,
Peter (Pat) Baker.

PS. Does anybody know what happened to George?

[Teresa Williams]

Hello, I'll ask my Dad when he sailed on The Bamenda Palm when I see him next week, and maybe take the laptop so he can have a look at this

[Neil Howard]

I sailed on the Bameda Palm under Captain Pugh and Commodore Brand in 1960 and 1961. I have lots of fond memories of that particular boat. Chris was a very good shipmate. I still have a photo of both of us sitting on deck chairs supping a beer in Africa.
I left the Bameda and went to the Ilesha for a couple of years. I met lots of people iwho influenced my life and significantly changed my Merseyside view of Geordies. My watering hole is the Ship Victory Hotel in Cow lane Bridge Car Park Chester, You can email me HERE

[Neil Howard]

I have recently met again Ms Carol Shields. I met Carol by invitiation from George Brand in Lagos circa 1960. Carol's father was Harry Shields the Palm Line manager in West Africa. I am also keen to now what happened to the Silver Fox. Carol is investigating.