Good morning everyone

[Kevin Fields]

Just joined. Spent 13 years at sea as an engineer before taking voluntary redundancy. Ten years with Harrison Line (Liverpool) then some time with Buries Markes and Regal Shipping. Left the sea in 1985.
Regards,
Kevin

[Captain Kong]

Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the site, There is a good crowd on here, better than Yo, and a lot of Engineers from those companies of your. Hope you can settle in OK
cHEERS
BRIAN

[Ron B Manderson]

welcome to the site Kevin.
Enjoy the banter here .
Ron the batcave

[John Pruden]

welcome to the mad house kevin.

[Tony Morcom]

Hi Kevin and a warm welcome to the site which I hope you will enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and introduce yourself.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Kevin
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!
So sit back grab a Tinny,relax and just enjoy the trip!
Hope we will have you here for a long time! Have a happy stay!
Cheers (Doc Vernon)

[happy daze john in oz]

Just joined. Spent 13 years at sea ...

Kev if you could post your ships and dates I am sure some one will remember you.

[Neville Roberts]

Hi Kevin, maybe you were the engineer on the forester who walked over my scrubout with your oily boots coming off watch. EEEEK

[Kevin Fields]

...So sit back grab a Tinny,relax and just enjoy the trip!...

Thanks Doc, but the tinny is out - hate drinking out of cans as I reckon I can always taste the can. Now if we're talking stubbies....

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Kev if you could post your ships

Hi John,
There's 46 ships listed in my discharge book - would take an age to put up here. Better off just saying Harrison Line as nearly all my time was spent with them. We have a reunion the last Friday of November each year, in Liverpool, so I'm still in touch with many I sailed with. I notice Gordon Ellis posted about that on another thread - sailed with him on a few box boats and saw him at a funeral two weeks ago. Unfortunately, many of us are now at an age where we do most catching up with old shipmates at other shipmates funerals - been to three already this year.
Regards,
Kevin

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..walked over my scrubout with your oily boots ..

Hi Nev,
The Forester was a bit before my time, and I'd like to think I'd be more considerate!
Cheers,
Kevin

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Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the site, There is a good crowd on here, better than Yo,..

Thanks for the heads-up Brian - as you can see I've now arrived. Seeing Brian Daley in Liverpool on Saturday and hope to see you in Bolton in May.
Cheers,
Kevin

[LeroyShaw]

Hey Kevin!

Welcome aboard! It's fantastic to have someone with your incredible sea experience join us. Your 13 years as an engineer, especially with Harrison Line and your time at Buries Markes and Regal Shipping, bring a wealth of maritime knowledge to the community.

Taking voluntary redundancy after such an extensive career at sea in 1985 must have marked a significant transition. What inspired the shift, and how has life been ashore since then? Your journey is undoubtedly filled with fascinating stories, and we'd love to hear more about your experiences.

Feel free to share any sea tales or insights you've gathered throughout your remarkable career. Again, welcome to the forum, Kevin! We're excited to learn from your maritime adventures.Good morning, and feel free to dive into the discussions!