Mv Aranda

[IAN MORROW]

Hi, I am looking for 3 old sea buddies , (or any one else who may have been a part of a great crew at the time), on board mv Aranda during 1968-69.
They are John Leggett ( from Shepherds Bush ) , who was my cabin mate and Tony Cripps ( from Leeds ) and David McAll ( ? ). They may remember the time we went up Table Top Mountain in Cape Town via cable car on the 8th August 1969 ( I still have a photograph of the day ), or the time we were nearly arrested when taking a seat in the "blacks only" section on a bus in Durban !!
The captain at that time was Captain B. Hammond.
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[John Crossland]

Hi Ian,

I sailed in Aranda as cadet, voyages 4 & 5 from 16 Mar 1970 to 30 Oct 1970.

I think your dates may be wrong unless you sailed on Aragon in Royal Mail.

1969 Aragon last voy.
Dep Southampton 04 Jan 1969 to South Ameriica
Arr Southhampton 20 Feb 1969

1969 Aranda
Voy.1 Dep Southampton 28 Mar 1969
NZ, Aus. Via Panama

[John.H.Clark]

I recall being berthed by a brand new A class about 1962, a smart ship. I later saw one that had been converted into a car carrier, a complete mess
John

[IAN MORROW]

Hi John,
The ship was definetly the Aranda ( not sure of the voy. no.), but we sailed from King George Docks , London, not Southampton. We did go through Panama and onto Aus./NZ. I remember our first port of call was the Bahamas.
Cheers, Ian

[ewenlowrie]

Hi, I am looking for 3 old sea buddies , (or any one else who may have been a part of a great crew at the time), on board mv Aranda during 1968-69.
They are John Leggett ( from Shepherds Bush ) , who was my cabin mate and Tony Cripps ( from Leeds ) and David McAll ( ? ). They may remember the time we went up Table Top Mountain in Cape Town via cable car on the 8th August 1969 ( I still have a photograph of the day ), or the time we were nearly arrested when taking a seat in the "blacks only" section on a bus in Durban !!
The captain at that time was Captain B. Hammond.
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lowrie ewen ab sailed on her same trip i was also up on table mountain. i remember us taking the washing machine down to the pig and whistle and filling it up with beer great trip cheers lowrie

[David Stockham,]

I was ships photographer on voyage 6 leaving London on Nov 4th 1970,I was 17,anyone remember?

[pbeart1]

I was on the Aranda 1st trip with Shaw Saville. Departed London (KG docks). We had the main engine linked to the empty fuel tank and drifted down the Thames for a very short distance as we switched fuel tanks and restarted.

[maxdog]

I was on the first two Aranda trips from KG5 as an joiner Electrical Engineer does anyone know where any of the existance any other "vintage" Engineers.
The Chief Electrical Engineer at that time was Mike Saunders (shifty).

[pbeart1]

I was on the first two Aranda trips from KG5 as an joiner Electrical Engineer does anyone know where any of the existance any other "vintage" Engineers.
The Chief Electrical Engineer at that time was Mike Saunders (shifty).

Hi ken,
We sailed together on the Aranda .. Paul Beart .. Plum Bum as I was known in those days. If I recall you are from Tayside?. Great trip then I got Married!!! Love to hear from you. Paul

[Legard2]

I was ships photographer on voyage 6 leaving London on Nov 4th 1970,I was 17,anyone remember?

I was the pianist on Aranda about that time, but can't quite remember exact dates. It was the Ronnie Arnold Trio. Were we shipmates??

Richard

[David Stockham,]

Hello Richard.
The Trio on Aranda with me was headed by pianist Davy Jones,I still talk with him.Great days.
Regards.
Dave.

[aranda231]

Hi all,

I would like to say my father Ernest Bateson sailed on the MV Aranda ... and he named me after the ship! Please feel free to contact him via my email address which is **************

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[Gulpers]

aranda231,

On behalf of the SN Moderating Team, a warm welcome aboard from the Isle of Anglesey!
You will thoroughly enjoy your time on SN and get many happy hours entertainment from your membership. (Thumb)

[aranda231]

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http://themoneypit2011.blogspot.com/2011/12/everything-shipshape_08.html

[R58484956]

Greetings Aranda and welcome to SN. Bon voyage.