Ray what memories this brought back not that they have not been there all the time as so good. I to was a cadet started with Federal Steam quickly jumped to tramping for five years all lat two were bulkers maiden voyages on Riberia & Oakwood J I Jacobs & Bolton Steam. Then left the sea to get a mining engineering & civil degree never looked back. I got out at the very right time 1968 but boy what a time most crew mates were great ships & trips also. Thanks for pt 1 & 2 enjoyed them. Richard Davies
Oh the memories Ray! Many thanks for putting all your cine films together and giving us old codgers some nostalgia. I went to sea in 1963 and finally retired in 2006. General cargo ships, Bulk carriers, Anchor handling/supply ships, Drill ships, Jackup rigs, Semi submersibles, Lighthouse ships and finally Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 6 years. Good luck to you in your retirement.
Thanks for taking the time to post the film Ray. I worked in the shipping business ashore and recognised many of the Palm line ships in your video. I think the last one I ever shipped cargo to West Africa on was the Apapa Palm. My later father was a merchant seaman from Liverpool. According to his discharge book,he did one trip on the Esso Exeter from Fawley to Aruba in April 1962,and like you, tankers weren't for him. He returned to general cargo vessels, mainly with Harrison Line and finished his career with Cunard in 1965.
Great Video Ray such a shame all the great ships, shipping companies and seaman have all sadly gone.. the demise of our once great merchant fleet was ❤ breaking.. I’ve been going to sea for 46 years only a few British ships left RFA the biggest employer and they are struggling to crew their ships. 🧑🍳🧑🍳🫡🫡
Ray what memories this brought back not that they have not been there all the time as so good. I to was a cadet started with Federal Steam quickly jumped to tramping for five years all lat two were bulkers maiden voyages on Riberia & Oakwood J I Jacobs & Bolton Steam. Then left the sea to get a mining engineering & civil degree never looked back. I got out at the very right time 1968 but boy what a time most crew mates were great ships & trips also.
Thanks for pt 1 & 2 enjoyed them. Richard Davies
Oh the memories Ray! Many thanks for putting all your cine films together and giving us old codgers some nostalgia. I went to sea in 1963 and finally retired in 2006. General cargo ships, Bulk carriers, Anchor handling/supply ships, Drill ships, Jackup rigs, Semi submersibles, Lighthouse ships and finally Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 6 years. Good luck to you in your retirement.
Sounds to me you should also start up a RUclips channel.
Good video Ray enjoyed it very much,took me back to 1960 when I started as deck boy on Shaw Savill's Gothic
Thanks for taking the time to post the film Ray. I worked in the shipping business ashore and recognised many of the Palm line ships in your video. I think the last one I ever shipped cargo to West Africa on was the Apapa Palm. My later father was a merchant seaman from Liverpool. According to his discharge book,he did one trip on the Esso Exeter from Fawley to Aruba in April 1962,and like you, tankers weren't for him. He returned to general cargo vessels, mainly with Harrison Line and finished his career with Cunard in 1965.
THX for sharing your wonderful at sea.
I enjoyed your documentary of your life at sea very well explained and very honest.
Thanks Gerry.
Brings back memories
Where was your favourite place in Brazil for bagging off?
😂 Probably the same as yours.🤣
Great video Ray. Many thanks.
Thanks Tony
Went to Trinity House 1969-1973....First ship MV Otaki and bound for Kiwi..
That call seafarer life amigo filley kbayan patresio wow
Great Video Ray such a shame all the great ships, shipping companies and seaman have all sadly gone.. the demise of our once great merchant fleet was ❤ breaking.. I’ve been going to sea for 46 years only a few British ships left RFA the biggest employer and they are struggling to crew their ships.
🧑🍳🧑🍳🫡🫡