ex elder dempster engineers out there from 69-73

[Charles Fielding]

Anyone still alive from the Egori,Deido,Fulani?

[Ivan Cloherty]

Anyone still alive from the Egori,Deido,Fulani?

Bluddy hope so Charles, as they must be youngsters compared to most on here at sea in the 40's and 50's. I'm sure you'll get some responses

[Captain Kong]

I was on the TARKWA in 1953, worst voyage of my 45 years at sea, never saw EDs again. My brother was on the ZUNGON of EDs on a 13 month trip. he said Never again.
Cheers
Brian

here are some memories of the Coast.............................
Default Tombo Mary



For all Elder Dempster and Palm Line men who got to know the legendary Tombo Mary..--

Tombo Mary's.


Apapa was the venue for our lads run ashore,
On the coast of Africa where tourists never tour,
The bar was Tombo Mary's where she ruled the roost all day,
Customers were seafarers - keen to spend their pay.


In this one-roomed shanty, with hard mud for a floor,
Palm fronds on the thatched roof and canvas for a door,
Our black mama Mary - a wondrous female sight,
Would choose a handy sailor for her carnal joys at night.


Raised up on a dias just behind the bar,
The centre of attention from here to Calabar,
Was a huge four poster bed with linen and fine lace,
Imported from some far off land and taking pride of place.

It`s where Mary held her lover-boy for a torrid night of fun.
Piccaninnies and the bar staff - at the setting of the sun -
Would sleep below this raft of love, with tassels hanging red,
While the sailor did his duty - in Tombo Mary's bed.

Author unknown, but he must have been there.

[j.sabourn]

Brian you were born under a wandering star ( not the star of Bethlehem) Cappy always said it was you who lead Mary astray. Was the raft the usual 4 -40 gallon drums. Cheers JS

[cappy]

Brian you were born under a wandering star ( not the star of Bethlehem) Cappy always said it was you who lead Mary astray. Was the raft the usual 4 -40 gallon drums. Cheers JS

also he lead the 3 wise men astray .....and im saying nothing about the donkey.....cheers cappy

[Charlie Hannah]

I was on the Deido,26th Aug 1953 to 13 Nov 1953. On Deck. Also 4 trips on The Apapa. Also the dagema,When Elder Dempsters went in with blue flu and Paddy Hendersons.