Graham Williams

[Graham Williams]

Hello every one. I joined the ss Coulbeg in 1949 as an apprentice for two years then joined ss Coulgarve for two years. These were managed my Lambert Brothers of London,The for a short while joined the MV Simultaneity with Charlie Wood as captain,then joined a palm hoy oil tanker whose name I have forgotten,possible the Alacrety or similar. Now retired at 78 years old . Cheers for now hope someone out there might rememb er me

[Ivan Cloherty]

[QUOTE=Graham ref post #1
Hello Graham

First no I don't remember you, as never sailed with Lamberts but my father did, Ivan Cloherty R96096, not on the same ships as you, but just recording a link for historical purposes

My father sailed on

Coulgorm 02.12.1948 to 22.09.1949 Bosun
Coulgorm 05.10.1949 to 07.02.1950 3rd Mate
Coulgorm 17.02.1950 to 25.12.1950 3rd Mate

Went back to Bosun on next ship "Empire Frome" said he preferred the manual work and the mess deck, truth was think he missed the money he could earn as a bosun with three kids to keep. Stayed a bosun until forced retirement 1971 (heart attack), Pool doctor wouldn't let him go back to sea

Served his time with Reardon Smiths.

See you and I spent some time in the same company I was 2nd mate on the "Speciality" for a few months before going back deep sea. Those coasting vessels were a great learning curve for a navigator and I have the utmost respect for the men who served and do serve on the coasters, but rounding Lands End into a force 8 and 9 (and more) in a Yellow peril bound for Limerick wasn't exactly coasting, but a bloody hard slog

Regards

Ivan.

[Graham Williams]

Hello Ian.. Glad to hear from you.Everards was hard but what fantastic men crewed on the ships. My first one waqs the simultaneity,captain charlie wood from Lowestoft. I had a wonderful few months on board,on deck and even as cook. The food was not at all bad. I had £12.00p per week to feed all eight of us for three cooked meals a day,and well fed as well. Which proves how long ago that was. Wishing you and every one else that might read this a Very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year. Cheers raham