I'm ex Royal Navy is that OK.

Hi yer Mate. Welcome aboard, your find quite a selection of blokes and ladies aboard this old tub and we all have our viewpoints, but I reckon we are as fairminded as any shoreman and allow all persons their views provide they don't try to shove 'em down throats that don't want 'em
When you came aboard you saw some joker called Castleman, anything you want to know about what goes on here see him. He's a mind of info and friendly with it, just don't go near him at feeding time you could lose your fingers ( I now type with both thumbs). He's moved berth a few times and had a very varied and interesting life, so has while I remember King Kong (goes by the moniker Brian) John in a Daze down in Victoria, Jim up in L'pool and George, Alf, Taffy X, Taffy Senior. The list is endless so just sign on grab a berth and enjoy the trip.:p;):D
P.S. I feel quite naked seeing you use to track me all over the oceans:eek:

Hi There Exausted.

Okay,so you made a bad choice with the Flag you sailed under,but that is
"water under the bridge" as they say.You will be made to feel at home,and
I am sure that there are lots of people out here that will know all you need
to know about Everads,best of luck with your search.

Dave Williams.

Now where is that Mike L hiding ! Yummy i feel hungry in my Tummy!:)
Forgot me Thumb Pie!:eek:

Over several major conflicts many both served with the MN and RN.

Respects to all that served.

K.

Blue Star were unbelievable in this respect. A radar was fitted on the Argentina Star in 1960. I switched it on one day and the O.M. came charging up to the bridge ranting "whats this radar doing on? splutter splutter, I should be on the bridge to decide whether to switch it on ! - splutter - puff - puff " etc, etc. It broke down shortly after, but I never touched it again. An aircon system was also fitted at this time - this contraption was not routed to Officer's cabins, only passengers. I had to shift a large flap valve over on the brige at 2100 to direct this cold air from the saloon to the passenger cabins. I suppose this was to discourage them from sitting up all night boozing!!!They even installed Decca Navigator but only the inverter, the actual receiver & dsplay unit had to be loaded on board from a boat off Dover. Needless to say, this device hardly ever worked - it was not designed to be bounced around in a cargo net. However, that was a good enough excuse not to be allowed to switch it on, and "What's this ? - coloured lines on the chart ! get a proper chart on the table immediately ! splutter, puff - blow" What a bloody farce, thankfully these old dinosaurs soon vanished, probably to rehab. :D