I started as a longshoreman before turning 14 in 68 until 76 when I became a merchant officer until 89 when I became a customs officer. I knew this world very well and I really miss it.
Great film I sailed on the Elsha palm. Before Blue Flu, harrisons, Best years of my life. I still pinch myself I remember the blackboard by the door at the pool, you could go anywhere in the world, wow. All before mass tourism. Fond memories.
My first ship as a Deck Cadet in 1978. Very similar run to the one I did. Was amazed that after all this time I was able to identify one or two places before anything was said. Thanks for the upload and the memories.
I was a JOS and SOS on the Ibadan and Enugu Palms; All were unforgettable experiences. So wonderful to see this video. I will share it often. Thank you. Mike
This video is most fascinating I was 2nd mate in the Ilorin Palm a sister of the Ikeja Palm .I was 5 years in Palm Line rising from 4th mate to 2nd mate leaving in 1966 to go for Masters which I passed . I was told I was 17th in line to be promoted to Mate so I left and went into the offshore oil/gas industry smart move !!!
My father was on the Badagery Palm in 1969, he’s just showed me a photo of him and another lad from our village painting the funnel, that was also in Lagos!
I sailed on the Matadi Palm in 1968 down the West African coast, it was a very enjoyable trip on a proper ship, not like the container boats of these days.
All looks very familiar. I was Elder Dempster cadet around the same time. Always remember the logs, sinkers and floaters, don't get them the wrong way round or they sink.
I sailed with an old liverpool AB called Frankie Dwyer who served over 12 years with Palm line...he told me some stories about sailing in to the jungles..i thought he was pulling my leg...ha ha ...Good Old Frankie.
It is very interesting that the Nigerian bush pilots were not featured . We always carried them they were most excellent shiphandlers . Our pilot was Blackie Tom he boarded at Escravos bar and stayed on board until we passed over the bar outbound . One trip our master decided not to take Blackie, we ran up into the jungle many times caught a log in the prop etc etc . The master was advised he MUST take a pilot next time !!!
Well, I am old carrier seaman, but not that old to see Doxford engine, non airconditioned vessels and white clad officers on cargo watch and on mooring ops. Sometimes we also had our aircon broken but nobody dared to eat half naked in messroom.
I have always had a fascination with ships especially the Palm Line Vessels. A family member headed Palm Line I believe into the 80s. As a young boy I knew almost all the names of the Palm line vessels. Its a shame I don't know the name of the vessel that took my parents and I from the UK to Lagos, Is there a way to find out if I know the date of arrival that is stamped on my passport in 1971. I am guessing we sailed from Liverpool. Great video and although not a sailor, it brings back memories.
Very fine film - and memories. What year? Probably between 1970 and 1975? I was with Swedish Transatlantic (SWAL on its WA service). One trip on the Arizona in 1974, just as the Lagos congestion was starting. The next voyage that ship waited 1 month, and the subsequent one 4 months!! Luckily I was on the South African run then.
Yes, this is very much like M/S Arizona's trips to West Africa in the 70's. So many memories. I was radio officer onboard in 1975-1977 and we visited Sapele and Takoradi, as in the film, and other ports.
@@evajohansson7012 Oh. Then we nearly met. My real name is Michael B. Clausen, Danish. I was also on the Hallaren, Temnaren, Knut Mark and Tasmanic. 1974-1978. On my voyage - as officers' mess boy 15/16 years old - on the Arizona, we had two radio op. apprentices. One, Lena Maria, was very nice. The other, Monica, was a bitch. She thought she was already an officer - if not the captain - and l had to tell her not to think that I was her personal servant. Är du med i facebook-gruppen Transseglarna (som Bjarne Jansson har startad. Han var matros på Arizona).
I sailed in RABT's "CUMULUS". Once as 3rd cook , Victoria, B.C. to Sydney in 1961, then again same ship to Goteborg from Brisbane a deck boy. The master was Capt. Helleman who as a cadet has rounded the Horn on sailing ships bound for Australia. Now as a retired airline pilot I have done many voyages on cargo liners as passenger. Fond memories !!
at abt 1.38-1.43 The Ikeja Palm was considered as the most aesthetically pleasing of all the vessels in the Palm Line fleet. Sorry, but such nonsense, as almost ALL the Palm Liners were of the same or similar design, including direct sister ships like Iloran Palm, Ilesha Palm, Lagos Palm, Lobito Palm and the far more aesthetically pleasing older ones like Badagry, Bamenda, Enugu, Kano, Katsina Palm etc.etc. They were with so many , so this comment is ignorant. Palm Liners "in general" were nice vessels, but those of e.g. 1937-1939 were particularly beautiful with impressive huge men-high verandah windows.
I started as a longshoreman before turning 14 in 68 until 76 when I became a merchant officer until 89 when I became a customs officer. I knew this world very well and I really miss it.
Great film
I sailed on the Elsha palm.
Before Blue Flu, harrisons,
Best years of my life.
I still pinch myself
I remember the blackboard by the door at the pool, you could go anywhere in the world, wow.
All before mass tourism.
Fond memories.
My first ship as a Deck Cadet in 1978. Very similar run to the one I did. Was amazed that after all this time I was able to identify one or two places before anything was said. Thanks for the upload and the memories.
I was a JOS and SOS on the Ibadan and Enugu Palms; All were unforgettable experiences. So wonderful to see this video. I will share it often. Thank you. Mike
A great film. Just my era starting as Deck Cadet. Interesting times. Very lucky to have experienced it.
This video is most fascinating I was 2nd mate in the Ilorin Palm a sister of the Ikeja Palm .I was 5 years in Palm Line rising from 4th mate to 2nd mate leaving in 1966 to go for Masters which I passed . I was told I was 17th in line to be promoted to Mate so I left and went into the offshore oil/gas industry smart move !!!
Hello John, do you know a peters overton that worked at palm line? in the 60`s by any chance?
My father was on the Badagery Palm in 1969, he’s just showed me a photo of him and another lad from our village painting the funnel, that was also in Lagos!
I sailed on the Matadi Palm in 1968 down the West African coast, it was a very enjoyable trip on a proper ship, not like the container boats of these days.
All looks very familiar. I was Elder Dempster cadet around the same time. Always remember the logs, sinkers and floaters, don't get them the wrong way round or they sink.
My Dad is the 2nd Mate here.
Sure he was my Skipper on Apapa and Badagry Palm
15 knots for old Main engine. Superb
Where they Doxfords ?
Very good video.thank you
I sailed with an old liverpool AB called Frankie Dwyer who served over 12 years with Palm line...he told me some stories about sailing in to the jungles..i thought he was pulling my leg...ha ha ...Good Old Frankie.
Very good vídeo and over all real, remember my old times of joung officer in the marchante marine. Thanks
It is very interesting that the Nigerian bush pilots were not featured . We always carried them they were most excellent shiphandlers . Our pilot was Blackie Tom he boarded at Escravos bar and stayed on board until we passed over the bar outbound . One trip our master decided not to take Blackie, we ran up into the jungle many times caught a log in the prop etc etc . The master was advised he MUST take a pilot next time !!!
Great movie again!!
Good old Doxford main engine - I never sailed with them but saw an LB Doxford on the M.V Cedric (SS&A).
I was AB on the Ilorin Palm in 1973. Not the best trip I ever had..........
When we had a merchant navy,
White Deckies African catering staff. 3 ships chartered to Lloyd Brasiliero were all white crews in the 80s
Nice film. Recognized Doxford main engine, Marconi Oceanspan transmitter and Atlanta main receiver on board.
Well, I am old carrier seaman, but not that old to see Doxford engine, non airconditioned vessels and white clad officers on cargo watch and on mooring ops. Sometimes we also had our aircon broken but nobody dared to eat half naked in messroom.
I have always had a fascination with ships especially the Palm Line Vessels. A family member headed Palm Line I believe into the 80s. As a young boy I knew almost all the names of the Palm line vessels. Its a shame I don't know the name of the vessel that took my parents and I from the UK to Lagos, Is there a way to find out if I know the date of arrival that is stamped on my passport in 1971. I am guessing we sailed from Liverpool. Great video and although not a sailor, it brings back memories.
The more modern Lagos palm was laid up in hull docks in the 80's wonder what happened to her ?
I was EDH on theMatadi Palm 1964
I'm trying to get information on ships that Barbadian crew sail on which was the Harrison lines and blue star lines
Can any one help me to find some information
Done this many times with Elder Demster
Now then guys did any of you sail with my old man Roy Weatherill??
Very fine film - and memories. What year? Probably between 1970 and 1975? I was with Swedish Transatlantic (SWAL on its WA service). One trip on the Arizona in 1974, just as the Lagos congestion was starting. The next voyage that ship waited 1 month, and the subsequent one 4 months!! Luckily I was on the South African run then.
Yes, this is very much like M/S Arizona's trips to West Africa in the 70's. So many memories. I was radio officer onboard in 1975-1977 and we visited Sapele and Takoradi, as in the film, and other ports.
@@evajohansson7012 Oh. Then we nearly met. My real name is Michael B. Clausen, Danish. I was also on the Hallaren, Temnaren, Knut Mark and Tasmanic. 1974-1978. On my voyage - as officers' mess boy 15/16 years old - on the Arizona, we had two radio op. apprentices. One, Lena Maria, was very nice. The other, Monica, was a bitch. She thought she was already an officer - if not the captain - and l had to tell her not to think that I was her personal servant. Är du med i facebook-gruppen Transseglarna (som Bjarne Jansson har startad. Han var matros på Arizona).
I sailed in RABT's "CUMULUS". Once as 3rd cook , Victoria, B.C. to Sydney in 1961, then again same ship to Goteborg from Brisbane a deck boy. The master was Capt. Helleman who as a cadet has rounded the Horn on sailing ships bound for Australia. Now as a retired airline pilot I have done many voyages on cargo liners as passenger. Fond memories !!
at abt 1.38-1.43 The Ikeja Palm was considered as the most aesthetically pleasing of all the vessels in the Palm Line fleet. Sorry, but such nonsense, as almost ALL the Palm Liners were of the same or similar design, including direct sister ships like Iloran Palm, Ilesha Palm, Lagos Palm, Lobito Palm and the far more aesthetically pleasing older ones like Badagry, Bamenda, Enugu, Kano, Katsina Palm etc.etc. They were with so many , so this comment is ignorant. Palm Liners "in general" were nice vessels, but those of e.g. 1937-1939 were particularly beautiful with impressive huge men-high verandah windows.
At abt 9.11 the Ikeja Palm (built 1961) is passing the 1948-built NIGER PALM, not a sister-ship as mentioned but a running mate of 23 years older!
Why get het up over an old barge?