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    Default Can you help?

    I received an e-mail recently that reads:

    In December 1981, Esso Languedoc’s captain and crew rescued me and my family when we escaped Viet Nam by boat. We were floating aimlessly on that vast Pacific ocean near Indonesia. After 5 days, food, water, and any hope of finding freedom had all diminished. Without a functioning motor, the boat, then leaky, seemed doomed. On the 7th day, as if by a miracle, a French crude oil tanker Esso Languedoc crossed our path. The compassion and humanitarianism of the captain and his crew forever changed the fate of the very fortunate 23 people on that fragile boat. We are looking for the Captain, and his crew. We would like to meet them or their descendents to learn their names, and to show our expressions of enormous gratitude. Thank you for spreading these words. We are grateful for re-connecting us. Sincerely, Kim

    As you can imagine, it would be great to assist this lady in her search.

    I hope you can help me - and her.

    Kind regards,

    Alan

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    Default Re: Can you help?

    Alan apart from the archives the tanker you mention is famously reported for a rogue wave incident in 1980, the mates name (first officer) at that time was "Phillipe Lijour" this may prompt some memories amongst the Nautical communities. Regards R

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    Useful info Roger, touch wood for more.

    Regards,

    Keith.

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