Yearly archives: 2023



Recently, had a good conversation with John Peters, who did his apprentiship with LOF and came through the ranksto become Master. John and wife Julia are keeping well, John is still a ‘Gentleman Farmer’. Spoke with Keith Cederholm who had about 20 years as 2nd Officer and Chief Officer. Keith […]

All Quiet……


July 11th 2007 our friend and shipmate Tom March departed from us.All who sailed with Tom – remembers him with affection and happiness.RIP – your friends and shipmates.

In Memoriam





There has been regular communication between Mr Eric Hill (III) (Grandson of Radio Officer Hill London Valour)and the group of us that went out to Genoa in 2010. We were hopeing to return in 2020 but alas the Covid situation put a stopper on plans. Denise Dardani from the British […]

London Valour Commemoration 2023



As always we are greatful to Eric Hill for keeping us informed of what is happening or planned.Received recently…… “Eric I cannot believe that 2 years have elapsed since our last communication. I’m writing to inform youthat the present Admiral Liardo is planning to commemorate the London Valour on Wednesday […]

News London Valour Memorial


Plenty of whats happening in the shipping world…lots to read. A Happy & Heathy New Year Shipmates, Please see that The Pulse #01 of 2023 has been published on our website at:-   https://www.mna.org.uk/index.php/en/publications/pulse MERCHANT NAVY DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICEFor those of you planning ahead, Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service at Trinity […]

Shipping News From The Merchant Navy Association


Eric Hill, who is the grandson of ‘Eric Hill’ Radio Officer who died tragically on the ‘London Valour’ and who is our principal contact and organiser for the remembrance of the London Valour.Sent me some photo’s recently.

Many thanks Eric,