Ex Jnr/Eng to Managing Director Mr. Norris Jackson passed away on this day,March 03rd 2024RIP
Roy Gerstner
Sorry about the lack of news…. Wow where has the year gone…. I’ll not go on but been very poorly in the last 12 months, 3 bouts of pneumonia,then hospitalised in July with severe haemoglobin low levels and iron deficiencies.Lots of transfusions and infusions. Since then, been to Papworth Cambridge […]
Merry Christmas
Once again we are humbled and grateful to the Whittlesey Royal British Legion, for flying my rather old and tattered ‘Red Ensign’ to remember and commemorate the vast numbers of Merchant Seamen who lost their lives during 2 major world wars and other conflicts.(30,000+ in WWII).My thanks also to Barry […]
Today September 03rd Is Merchant Navy Day
I’m sure I can speak for us all, in thanking Bob for attending the funeral of Vel Athans.Unfortunately I have recently come out of hospital and have many appointments which clashed. Here below, is an e-mail from Vel’s daughter, ‘Viki’ Hello Bob, It was lovely to chat to you yesterday, […]
Vel Athans Family Request
Our/my thanks to Robert (Bob) Blake, who has kindly sent the following, the funeral took place Thursday 28th August. There was a good turnout of family members, although not all could attend being age related and unable to travel from the Greek Islands. Tino Duris was unable to attend as […]
VIP “ Vel Athans”
Hi Guys please see below The funeral is set for Thursday 28th August at 10:30 No dress code specified, however Family members will be wearing black so suits and black ties would probable be the order of the day. Thanks to Bob Blake who has had contact with Vels daughter. […]
Updated – Vel Athans Funeral Arrangements.
I have been informed today, that Ex long employee, Chief Engineer and SuperintendentVal Athans passed away yesterday (11th August).My source who I have spoken with is 92 year old Malcolm Mcquire.At present I have no further information. If a picture comes up, this is a ‘glinch’….
Passing of Vel Athanassiadis
Ten years have passed by very quickly since Captain Rodman Tarbuck left us.01st July 2015
In Memoriam – Rod Tarbuck
Again, my apologies for not flagging this up on Tom’s anniversary, who sadly passed awayon July 11th 2007 – RIP
In Memoriam – Tom March
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