1975... a very good year. Can't remember all the gory details of the year ..terrible mens hairstyles..when i look at old photos...but recall docked alongside a Blue Star ship in an Australian port..i tink it was the "Wellington Star". Got invited to a party onboard.. the Officers bar was a...

Was booze a factor ? I'd be surprised if it was. Just tinkin...in 50 years at sea with heavy drinking being very common until into the 90's when it became not so much fun anymore, I never did see much aggro. The odd punch here an there but never a 36"pipe wrench raised in anger. During most of ...

There was a bidding war for engineers for G. of Mexico 2 years. I knew a guy had a steady job not prone to layoff. He quit for a job in the Gulf with Edison Chouest and doubled his salary overnight to over $800/day. About 6 months later the layoffs started..the last i heard he´s out of work. Doesnt ...

That was a good read. Angus didn't have any problem about taking off on that last trip.

Great work with the website Martin..mucho agrecida. New Year Best Wishes to all on the "OTN" .
Hope strainers not clogging too often with plastics. Its better being in the Caribbean than the
Gulf of St. Lawrence in January !
















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Thank you JK an same to you and to all.

Worked on the "Bovril Boats" (Greater London Council Sewage Vessels) in mid 60's. A great job..run out on ebb tide for 9 discharges a week,then tie up for weekend
in Purfleet. Knew many good pubs around Woolwich .