Roy Gerstner

I’ve just been informed by son – Simon, that Ex MD/Superintendent/Engineer Norris Jackson passed away on March 03rd.Simon tried to contact me, but for what-ever reason had to find me by ‘Google’.Norris was 91 and until recently had been in good health.Simon informs me that he died after a short […]

Great Sadness to report Norris Jackson Has Passed Away

This entry was posted in News on 12th March 2024 by Roy Gerstner

It is with great sadness to inform you that Margaret Stinchcombe passed away peacefully yesterday 07th December.Margaret, wife of Bob who was Chief Engineer @ LOF from more than 25 years – Bob passed away aged 89 in April 2020Margaret was aged 92 in March of this year.After her children […]

More Sad News – Margaret Stinchcombe Passes Away.

This entry was posted in News on 8th December 2023 by Roy Gerstner

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……

This entry was posted in News on 26th October 2023 by Roy Gerstner

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

This entry was posted in News on 10th July 2023 by Roy Gerstner

DIREZIONE MARITTIMA DI GENOVA Go to the link above to watch the live stream of the Genoan Maritime Community memorial event.It lasts over 2 hours – you can fast forward – most of it is in Italian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkw4UvwZ594

YouTube Stream London Valour Memorial

This entry was posted in News on 13th April 2023 by Roy Gerstner

On this day the 09th April 1970 we remember those shipmates who tragically lost their lives within Genoa Harbour.

London Valour – In Memoriam

This entry was posted in News on 9th April 2023 by Roy Gerstner

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

This entry was posted in News on 26th March 2023 by Roy Gerstner

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

This entry was posted in News on 6th February 2023 by Roy Gerstner

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 […]