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23rd May 2017, 09:33 PM
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Hi Everyone, I have just joined I wonder if there are any old ED west coasters out there or any ex CP Ships. Cappy Karl
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23rd May 2017, 09:58 PM
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Hello Robert
Welcome aboard mate and I hope you will have a long and enjoyable stay here with all of us!
Lots to read and look at!
I am sure with a wee bit of time you will get some good replies!
Not another cappy!!! LOL
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23rd May 2017, 10:13 PM
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I was on the TARKWA of EDs in 1953 and on the CP Empress s
Cheers
Brian
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24th May 2017, 12:35 AM
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Hi Rob, I was on the Cochrane, ED's.... 56/57
regards, stan
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24th May 2017, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by
Robert Karl Prakel
Hi Everyone, I have just joined I wonder if there are any old ED west coasters out there or any ex CP Ships. Cappy Karl
Karl,
Guess you are the guy I shared the 12-4 watch with on the Empress of Canada. You were 2nd Mate and I was the long haired 5th Mate. You had been ashore doing stevedore work in Holyhead previously.
Rgds
JA
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