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20th February 2023, 06:36 AM
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Re: Northern Star, Windsor Castle, Pendennis Castle and S.A. VAAL
Oh yes the Navi's Den what a place, The stairs could be a bit dodgy after a few beers.
In the 70s we also went to Skyways hotel, The pink panther club (No sniggering thank you)
And the Germen Club.
Mike The Mad Manc
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20th February 2023, 08:17 AM
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Re: Northern Star, Windsor Castle, Pendennis Castle and S.A. VAAL

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Robert Farr
. i did 2 trips on the Pendennis Castle Jan 74 to Apr 74. My first trip at sea. , Names i remember are Tommy Clark, (was he from Liverpool ?) Bob Mcknight, Roger Isby, Keith Lambert and Paul Combes( both from Birmingham), Does anyone remember the Navigators Den in Cape Town ?
Now who could ever forget the Navigators Den , one of the most well known dives around those days! And not forgetting the old Catacombs!! Yipeeee! LOL
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23rd June 2024, 07:23 PM
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Re: Northern Star, Windsor Castle, Pendennis Castle and S.A. VAAL
You must of taken the photos of the boxing matches on there~~~was on there for change over to S A VAAL
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24th June 2024, 06:34 AM
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Re: Northern Star, Windsor Castle, Pendennis Castle and S.A. VAAL
There were only four places in Cape Town to visit.
Tiki Hoc Bar
Delmonicos
Navigators Den
Catacombes


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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