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15th December 2014, 10:06 AM
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15th December 2014, 09:54 PM
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In Montevideo there is a Big Memorial to the Graf Spey, on the quayside, see photos, I was there on QM2 in 2006.
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Brian
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15th December 2014, 10:03 PM
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Capt my Friend
You have so many memories,and it makes the mind boggle at times to think of all the places and things you have seen!
I know I have travelled a bit but Boy! sure couldn't come near you on that.
This is said of course in the nicest possible way!
Your life has been a crazy ride!
Wish I could have seen a lot more!
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And thanks for all the posts of such interest!
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17th December 2014, 11:24 AM
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O dear Brian, your letting the UK tourist down, !!!
Where's the white ankle socks, sandals and knotted hankerchief. !!!! F.
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17th December 2014, 12:31 PM
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17th December 2014, 05:01 PM
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The UCL liner Carnarvon Castle of 926 was converted into an Armed Merchant Ship and fought a battle in the South Atlantic. She put into Montevideo for repairs, being a neutral port the only repairs that were possible, was to make her seaworthy. Steel plate was taken from the Admiral Graf Spey.
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