william,-bill,-billy,- bilbo reid

[William Reid]

hello, I was at the vindi in 64. my first ship was Wilson line's "cavallo" next "southern coast" followed by "black prince"- "merchant prince"
and "defender". at least I THINK that was the order that they were in although I believe that there may have been another from ellerman lines
but it seems that my memory needs a good jolt these days, anyone else out there have any memories of these ships during the mid sixties ,? I would love to swing the lamp about those days.

[Mike Hall]

welcome to the site Bill.
we hope you find our site very interesting and
hope you find all you are looking for.

Mike

[Stan Carter]

billy boy,,,,, re merchant prince....... i was on her from july 1957... to brazilian coast.

regards, stan.

[William Reid]

thanks Mike, I am certainly finding it interesting thanks, until quite recently I had only my own very fragmented memories now after looking at your site and one other things are slotting into place....I think.!! Billy Reid.

[William Reid]

thanks for the reply Stan, it must have been quite new then....all shight and briny as they say...Billy Reid.

[Chris Bond]

Hi William
My first ship was the Cavallo March 1957 and I did 6 trips on her after leaving the Vindi. I was galley boy and must have peeled many tons of potatoes.
Had a great experience visiting many places in the Med and Scandinavia, lots of happy memories.
Regards
Chris

[judith george]

#3 Hi Stan my father in law was on the Merchant Prince think he was 3rd mate Roystan George he left the Merchant Navy in 59

judith

[Doc Vernon]

Welcome William
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[Peter (Pat) Baker]

I was in Defender late 1963, Capetown to Glasgow.
Pat Baker.