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12th April 2011, 06:54 AM
#1
you might think me very strange but...
hi all 
my name is Daisy, my father was in the merchant navy from 57-60ish, on the fyffe banana ships, sailing from plymouth and a few other ports, looking to find anyone that knew him i guess
Dad unfortunatly passed away 10th Jan 2001 but always had such fond memories from the Navy (and some sad memories as he lost a friend on the ships i think thats why he left the navy?)
i have his seamans cards etc here and will post piccys up to help with the search if needed...
His name...David Anthony Rowe, DOB 16-2-40
thanks for reading xxxx
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12th April 2011, 01:56 PM
#2
welcome
HI Daisy, welcome you are not strange you are a daughter of a merchant seaman ,you may find someone who knew him on the Elders and Fyffes part of this webb site good luck !! post his ships names from his discharge book
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12th April 2011, 06:42 PM
#3
i'll deffo try that, thanks for your help
x
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12th April 2011, 07:01 PM
#4
Welcome!
Hi Daisy
Would just like to give you a warm Welcome to this very good site!
Here you will find lots of info,a good Crew here and with luck also find a few old Shipmates! Of your late Dad! Sorry to hear is is now passed on! God Bless him!
So sit back ,relax and just enjoy the trip!
Hope we will have you here for a long time! Have a happy stay!
Cheers
Vernon (castleman)
Senior Site Moderator-Member and Friend of this Website
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12th April 2011, 07:44 PM
#5
Welcome
Hi Daisy,
Your Dad would be proud of you checking him out, hope you have some luck. There are some very knowlegable guys ( and gels ! ) on this site so you stand agood chance.
Kevin
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12th April 2011, 11:03 PM
#6
Hi Daisy and welcome if you go to the Ellerman Fyffe section, you can acess on the main page you find a bunch of banana boat men who may have known you dad. Good luck.
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13th April 2011, 06:30 AM
#7
welcome to the site .
Hope you find all the help and info you can
Ron the batcave
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