Dick has kept a low profile since retiring, but I am very pleased he has been in contact with me. He informs – that he suffered a severe ‘stroke’ in October 2013. Was very poorly, but now picking up – life coming into left leg and hopefully left arm next. […]
Roy Gerstner
Many thanks to Keith, who found out a bit more on the latest ‘London Spirit’ The ship LONDON SPIRIT (IMO: 9150743, MMSI: 477058800) is a Bulk carrier registered in Hong Kong SAR of China. See below for the last known position obtained by AIS, technical details of the ship, vessel […]
‘London Spirit’ – Thanks Keith C….
Many thanks to Don Dunlop for this recent photo !!!!! . A Bulk Carrier in Belfast. Does anyone have any idea’s who it belongs too!
‘London Spirit’
84 Today….Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday – Bob Stinchcombe (With Photos)
Sorry to hear that Dick is none too good. Not quite sure of issue…. I sailed with Dick many times, he was originally a Radio Officer with Mavroleon Bros in the early 70’s and transferred over to LOF. Obtaining further qualifications Dick became an E&EO (Electronics and Electrical Officer) Although […]
Richard (Dick) Cunningham
Brian is looking for anyone who sailed with him! Trawling through the Internet as one does, I came across your website with much interest. In the 50’s and early 60’s, I was a Radio Officer and had the pleasure of signing on between 1956 and 1960 , the London Endurance, […]
Brian Harvey – Ex R/Off
SISTERSON ROLAND (Cullercoats). Suddenly on 6th January, aged 77 years, Roland, beloved husband of Ann, dear father of Paul and Clare and also a much loved grandfather. Funeral Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 28th January at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations for Cullercoats Lifeboat (RNLI) […]
Roland Sisterson – Obituary & Funeral Arrangements.
I have been asked how the ‘website’ works/financed. – see About and dropdown sponsors. The website is run through a professional webhost ‘Strato’ based in Germany. This gives a reliable stable base. Originally the website was with a UK company ‘Lycos’ but they sold off to Strato in 2009 and […]
Website – Financed!
Not sure if Bob Mayman is still around, he lost contact with most people on redundancy around 1997. Bob Fullagar used to get a Christmas card, but hasn’t mentioned him for a while. If he is around in ‘Rothbury’ he will be 70 on Sunday 18th January.
Happy Birthday – Robert Mayman
I am not sure if you are aware of the MNA, an organisation that has been established over many years. You can sign up for their very extensive and comprehensive news-letter which comes out fortnightly, it is full of shipping news, plus a lot of history. It is sent […]