Yearly archives: 2021


Ex LOF personel and loved ones. John Moss – John was a Radio Officer in LOF – Went to Sea in 1942, Marconi/Siemens/AEI and LOF in 1957 until 1974 then onto SANKO until ill health retired in 1983. Remembers R/O Hill on London Valour, whom relieved him prior to grounding. […]

Remembering Some of our Friends


A very good friend and mentor to many LOF Engineers, passed away on the 26th April 2020 andtoday 07th May was finally put to rest.Many fond memories and remembering how time passes us by so quickly.Never forgotten – RIP Steve Goodlad (Keeping well) Bob S Bob Bruce (Keeping well)

Remembering Bob Stinchcombe


The 51st anniversary of the loss of the LOF vessel – ‘London Valour’ 09th April 2021 Last year, a small group of us were planning to pay our respects to our lost friends and family, as we had done so on the 40th anniversary.Unfortunately due to COVID we were unable […]

April 09th 1970 – London Valour



Sir Eddie Kulukundis, who has died aged 88, was a scion of five generations of Greek shipping brokers and used his inheritance to become a noted theatrical impresario and generous patron of the arts and sport, giving away millions of pounds – in lump sums, allowances and thoughtful gifts – […]

Obituary Sir Eddie Kulukundis


The Merchant Navy Association (MNA) run a very active website and newsletter (The Pulse) – News, Information and History… Check It out. Go on to MNA website mna.org.uk to access the Welcome pageLook on the long blue indexed MainMenu on the right and ‘click’ on ‘MNA Pulse’ That way you can […]

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