'Famous' Seamen of our Heyday..let's remember them !

[Captain Kong]

Dont forget our very own John Precott is a STAR. always on TV. In the news about his Boxing Prowess and his love making with his Secretary.
and the large amount of Pies he scoffs. Sailed in Cunard and NZSC.
Here he is in Action, as a Steward and as freeloader on QE2 asleep in the Queens Room

[Keith Tindell]

the pure bred thug of the labour party, what *goods* did he hold over the senior members of the government to be able to hold down deputy leader???, must have been very hard to make love to his secretary with that huge chip on his shoulders!!! KT

[DeepSea]

Royston Vasey R740058 aka Chubby Brown

[Keith at Tregenna]

Royston Vasey R740058 aka Chubby Brown

Thanks had not realised Chubby was at sea:

Roy Chubby Brown, Middlesbrough

Royston Vasey was born in Middlesbrough, in the steel town of Grangemouth in 1946

He left home at 14, then lived rough until joining the merchant navy among various other jobs. Got into the working men's clubs in the 50s, first as a drummer, then evolved a comedy act.

He appeared on Opportunity Knocks in the 70s and came fourth. He has built up a dedicated following, even though the nature of his material has kept him off TV. Sales of his videos and audio tapes are phenomenal.

K.

[Trader]

Joe and Tommy were on the France when i was on her in July 54 to Jan 55,Brian always put on a good show.Another one of their mates was with them played the guitar,Jimmy Grace.

Hiya Charlie and Brian,

I knew Tommy Lawless when he worked down here in Dover on the ferries around 1971/72. We all lived at the YMCA as you couldn't live on board. It was full of Scousers, I was the only Manc.. We all had a great laugh, there were some characters living there among them Eddie Westhead, Stan Black, Bobby Garrity (Bubbles), Barry Cavanagh, Jimmy Welsh, two brothers Tony and Gerry ???, and a few others whose names I can't remember now. I always thought that Tommy looked like George Peppard from the "A" Team.

I also sailed with Jimmy Grace on the Manchester Faith in 1962. I used to get Christmas cards from him until a couple of years ago. He was living in NZ around the Bay of Plenty area.

Alec.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Royston Vasey R740058 aka Chubby Brown

Thanks again:

Her indoors is at home at Wallsend: My life of late has been pretty much up a gum tree, but getting sorted, then a post about Chub's.

Did Blackpool a few years ago and saw the f£t bloke on / for my birthday, after seeing this post found the fat batard is doing it again on my party night, Currently seeking tickets and should stay with friends in Wigan.

Chubby is a bit like the Oz - Kevin B. Wilson but more local.

K.

[Captain Kong]

Hi Charlie and Alec,
Here is the photo of Joe Finnegan and Tommy Lawless. The winners of the Carol Levis show.in the 50s.
Joe on the Left, Red Donnelly, then Tommy Lawless, Tom Cashman, Ray Thompson, and another lad. 1960 in the Crown on Lime Street. The `Cunard Yanks` in the good old days.
Cheers
Brian.

[Charlie Hannah]

I also sailed with Jimmy Grace on the Manchester Faith in 1962. I used to get Christmas cards from him until a couple of years ago. He was living in NZ around the Bay of Plenty area.

Hi Alec,last time i saw Jimmy was in NZ in the earlie 70s,had a few beers with him and a few other lads,Did you ever know his cousin,Johnny Ryder?Good mate of mine,died a while back.Out of the crowd you mention,Stan Black rings a bell!

[Charlie Hannah]

I see your online now Brian what's happened late night out with the lads? good photo of Joe and Tommy. remember seeing that pic before.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Some remnants off the old site exist still:

FAMOUS SEAMEN:

LINK: VoyForums: General Merchant Navy Postings

K.