Just found this great site

[Alan Weekes]

Alan Weekes, AB Ilesha Palm 1970-72, Lobito Palm, Andoni Palm 1972, Ikeja Palm 1972-74, Ibadan Palm 1974-75 (then: Jade, Cheviot, Bernes and Specialist). Had nearly six fantastic years down the coast with Palm Line.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Many greetings will be forthcoming I am certain.

A quick welcome from myself.

Catch up later.

Enjoy your stay.

K.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Alan W
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



If you have already done this then please accept my apologies!

[Colin Curtis (2)]

I have tried using the links but I get a message saying not available. Any idea why
Regards
Colin Curtis R797799

[tomstone]

Hi Palm Line People.

This is Tom Stone. Joined Lobito Palm in Jan 1967 as Nav Apprentice, and left in 70 as Uncert 3rd Mate. Anybidy remember me? (And no, I didn't borrow any money from you)!

[Nigel Owen]

Hi There,
I was on the
MV Ilesha Palm Dec 1971 till Apr 1972
MV Elmina Palm May 1972 till Jul 1972

[Keith Langridge]

Nice to see a few old Palm Boys around. I was on the Ibadan Palm first of all as Cadet Engineer in 1967 with old Gunboat Smith as captain. The Bosun was George Mathews who sadly crossd the bar a couple of years ago. Any other old Ibadan Palm boys out there?

[Russ Kennedy]

Hi Keith,
I'm an old Ibadan Palm boy, reckon she was the best in the fleet at that time!! I did about 9 trips in total on her, first 1963, last 1966, with a few other Palm boats in between. Eventually swallowed the anchor 1968, with some great memories. Check the photo gallery "people and places" I think. There might be someone there you recognise!!

[Keith Langridge]

Russ, I too have some pictures when i can find them of the IP's football team at Sapele after we thrashed them 3 - 1. They did not like it demanded areplay after flying in more reserves and eat us 2-1. they would not let us have any beer so we all jumped into their swimming pool full of muddy boots and made a right mess of the pool. It was magic!!

[Russ Kennedy]

Hi Keith,
I never played footie in Sapele (well, not that I remember!!) but I did play for the Ibadan in Freetown. The game was set up by the agent I think, played against a local team at a stadium (of sorts). we were all kitted out, about half of the local lads had boots, the rest played in their bare feet. They literally kicked us off the park!!! I also remember playing against the Cap boats, always ended up back on the Ibadan for a few??? bevvies. Happy days!!!!
Regards Russ