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6th March 2010, 04:40 PM
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kipper
Hello all my first trip on joining MN was on HIghland Chieftain 1953 BA run for 2 years after relieving lecky on various other Highland ships ,Loch Ryan ,& P boats,the food was excelent ,accommodation poor,had some great times in BA ,after i left to join Ellerman City of Exeter Chieftain was sold to a Drilling co as supply vessel { she sank off Monty} nothing to do with me;
Best wishes to all
Alan Bland
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6th March 2010, 11:46 PM
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Hello Alan and welcome aboard find a bunk and stow your gear,we have a very happy crowd.Ah! yes BA in the 50's! Ruined an innocent lad or two down there didn't it mate? Mort.
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Where the Ghostly Iceberg Travels
Or the spicy trade winds blow
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