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)
Roy Gerstner
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 […]
Want News On Shipping Industry – Free
What a challenging year it has been for all of us.I’ve not posted much on the site, as there hasn’t been a lot to report. I have spoken to quite a few shipmates during these strange times and everyone seems to be managing well. On a personal note most know […]
2020 A Safe & Happy Christmas – Hopefully 2021 will ...
The Funeral is on Wednesday 28th Oct at St Joseph’s church, 2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7BT at 10:15am, then Eaglesham Cemetery at 11:15am. I know how much my Dad loved his time with the Merchant Navy and wanted to have them represented in some way so have ordered […]
Arrangements For George Gorman Ex 3rd/Eng
I’ve received news from Ex Ch/Eng Campbell Dobie who informs that Ex LOF 3rd/Eng Gorge Gorman has passed away. Photo taken 2009 – Davy T and Tony T have both passed away. I’ve just been contacted by Georges’ daughter Catherine. She told me that George had passed away on Friday […]
More Sad News – George Gorman
Always nice to get shipping news… https://www.mna.org.uk/index.php/mna-pulse
News From The Merchant Navy Association
Many thanks to Dave Meare who researched and found this Pathe News article on the London Valour incident. Click on link….. https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA9T6GAEOWNKVOUVB6Y5J8XFPQW-ITALY-SURVIVORS-HELPED-ASHORE-AT-GENOA-AS-BRITISH-FREIGHTER/query/%22London+Valour
Pathe News – London Valour
In memory of our very good friend and shipmate Tommy March who passed away on July 11th 2007 –