I know there is very ‘slow’ news here these days, however I must stress my passion for LOF, its history, personnel and management has inspired many of us to greater things in life. Another year passes by and it is unfortunate that most posts these days are about another ‘old […]
Yearly archives: 2018
Sculpture unveiled to commemorate the crew of the bulk carrier Derbyshire, whose loss ‒ after years of campaigning by the seafarers’ families ‒ left a legacy of improved safety standards throughout the industry… A permanent memorial to the 44 people who died when the UK-flagged bulk carrier Derbyshire sank in […]
Plaque for Derbyshire
Today 12th September a final farewell to TT – unfortunately I could not attend. My thanks to those who haver contacted me to support the LOF Anchor Wreath and shipmates who have previously sponsored this befitting memorial. This is a picture the florist sent me this morning…. The card reads […]
Final Farewell – Tony Tierney
Further to my posting on the 04th September. I can confirm that arrangements have been made to have a LOF Anchor Wreath/Tribute accompany Tony at his funeral on the 12th September. I do not have Tony’s sisters postal address only an e-mail and I have been in contact with her […]
Tony Tierney Update
The funeral will be held on 12th September 2018 at 12 Mid-day. At St Monica’s RC Church Dymchurch. Thereafter All Saints Churchyard, Stanford for committal.
Funeral Arrangements for Tony Tierney
On our recent short holiday in Suffolk, I was staying nearby Ex LOF apprentice and Master Chris Bailey. We met with him and wife Kate and had a very enjoyable couple of hours whilst having a meal at a local restaurant. Chris was a Cadet/Apprentice with LOF in the early […]
Excellent meeting with Chris & Kate Bailey
I am sorry to post the sad news of the passing away of Ex 3rd/Eng Tony Tierney. Tony sailed with LOF during the 1970’s and early 1980’s He lived in the Dimchurch/Romey Marsh area of the UK. I had spoken with him some time ago before he became ill. Recently […]
Sad News – Passing away of Tony Tierney
I am sorry to inform that Captain Tony Goldsmith passed away a couple of months ago. I have only recently been informed as his wife is in a nursing home and his (2) children are also in a home. I never sailed with Tony, but everyone spoke very highly of […]
Passing Away of Tony Goldsmith
My apologies for the slight delay – am away at present – We remember our dear friend and ship mate Tom March who sadly passed away on 11th July 2007
In Memoriam
During late June Connie & I took my Malaysian relations on a tour of central highlands and were based in Avimore during the first part. Whilst there we had the pleasure of meeting and being very well looked after by Peter and Marie Napier…. A nice few hours of ‘salty […]