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Forum: The Engine Room 2nd May 2013, 16:13
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Did not Victoria Drummond reach the rank of Chief...

Did not Victoria Drummond reach the rank of Chief Eng with Blue Funnel?.
Forum: Blue Funnel Line 23rd April 2013, 11:15
Replies: 29
Views: 2,626
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Quite simple. Everything is measured from the...

Quite simple.

Everything is measured from the after end of the rudder post so going forward from there the fames are numkbered from aft to fore. I guess the reason being the rudderpost is a true...
Forum: News and Views from the Shipping World 16th April 2013, 12:56
Replies: 94
Views: 4,341
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Slick, I'll second that. A great...

Slick,

I'll second that.

A great entertainer.

WEIRD!!!!


Stephen
Forum: Brocklebank Line 8th April 2013, 16:52
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Jim, Enlarge the image if you can. The anchors...

Jim,

Enlarge the image if you can. The anchors are hung off and the cables
are crossed and secured to the buoys. That part of the painting is only about 1 sq inch in size. Even with a size 5 x...
Forum: Brocklebank Line 8th April 2013, 16:48
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Noel, Many thanks for the information and thanks...

Noel,

Many thanks for the information and thanks for taking the time to explain the operation.

The painting is complete and is shown in the Maritime Art section on SN... ready for your...
Forum: Brocklebank Line 8th April 2013, 16:36
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Jim, Enlarge the image if you can. The anchors...

Jim,

Enlarge the image if you can. The anchors are hung off and the cables
are crossed and secured to the buoys. That part of the painting is only about 1 sq inch in size. Even with a size 5 x...
Forum: News and Views from the Shipping World 4th April 2013, 12:22
Replies: 2,514
Views: 233,522
Posted By Stephen J. Card
One of the earlier reports stated that the Jr....

One of the earlier reports stated that the Jr. Second Officer left her position at the radar to stand by the Quartermaster... 'because his English (or was it Italian) was poor'. Either way the QM...
Forum: Brocklebank Line 2nd April 2013, 16:29
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Hey Derek, Check the Maritime Art folder... it...

Hey Derek,

Check the Maritime Art folder... it is there.

Stephen
Forum: Brocklebank Line 2nd April 2013, 13:50
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
I'm going to plead 'artistic license' with this...

I'm going to plead 'artistic license' with this one!

The ship looks damn good in the painting... dirty river, muddy riverbank.... as long as the critics don't look too closely!

Photg is here now......
Forum: J & J Denholm 2nd April 2013, 12:49
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Who could forget Bobbie Todd! He was first 2/E...

Who could forget Bobbie Todd! He was first 2/E on the LOMOND in '75. Along with George Christodoulou as CHeng... some team.

Last time I saw Bob was in Glasgow about five days after the infamous...
Forum: Brocklebank Line 2nd April 2013, 11:02
Replies: 62
Views: 3,753
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Brocklebankers, I am pleaseed to report back...

Brocklebankers,

I am pleaseed to report back that I have at long last completed the painting of MANGLA on the Hooghly.

I had some problems so made adjustments. I had the ship too far out in the...
Forum: J & J Denholm 2nd April 2013, 10:43
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
OJ, Should not think any problem locating John. ...

OJ,

Should not think any problem locating John. Must also try to rope in Peter Fiskin, Alistair Ingram, Chris Irvine, Orkney Smith and Cap'n Bill Harvey. I know where they are so will...
Forum: Bank Line 1st April 2013, 16:29
Replies: 11
Views: 840
Posted By Stephen J. Card
As a Sea Cadet the Commanding Officer HMS...

As a Sea Cadet the Commanding Officer HMS MALABAR... the shore station in Bermuda said to me, "Why the Merchant Navy? Not a very good social life!"

I don't think he was right at all.
Forum: J & J Denholm 29th March 2013, 23:44
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Rob, Good to see you pop up on SN. I trust all...

Rob,

Good to see you pop up on SN. I trust all is well. Yes, remember Harry ... he must be floating around somewhere.

Mike Pride... currently working in Singapore. I am in touch with him so will...
Forum: Say Hello 28th March 2013, 02:36
Replies: 26
Views: 1,341
Posted By Stephen J. Card
First time I've ever seen this thread. Most...

First time I've ever seen this thread. Most interesting posts. I hope we willl be able to encourage Keith to come to the reunion as special guest of honour.

Stephen
Forum: J & J Denholm 28th March 2013, 00:05
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
We can even start off with a reefer breakfast.......

We can even start off with a reefer breakfast.... single malt with a banana, followed by reefer lunch.... apples & oranges with single malt... and a supper of fried chicken and single malt!

Stephen
Forum: Histories 27th March 2013, 00:07
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Thanks for posting. Interesting story for sure. ...

Thanks for posting. Interesting story for sure. Gibbs deserved more!
Forum: J & J Denholm 26th March 2013, 14:48
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
I 'served' for 5 months, cadet and 3/O in the...

I 'served' for 5 months, cadet and 3/O in the flagship and one crossing to New York in Asiafreighter... as a passenger! Captain Naismith in command. But the heart lies with Reefer...
Forum: J & J Denholm 26th March 2013, 00:53
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Sorry to hear this news. Was a good spot...

Sorry to hear this news. Was a good spot indeed.

I wonder about the pub next door.. The Gordon?
Forum: J & J Denholm 26th March 2013, 00:52
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Hi Harry, Might need to have several...

Hi Harry,

Might need to have several reunions....

ore carrier group
big bulker group
tankship group
Teamships
Clarksons
Reefer
Forum: J & J Denholm 25th March 2013, 14:52
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
The weekend dates for November 2014 FRIDAY,...

The weekend dates for November 2014

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY areL

7th, 8th & 9th
14th, 15th and 16th
21st, 22nd and 23rd
28th, 29th and 30th.
Forum: J & J Denholm 25th March 2013, 14:50
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
John, Great. At the very least we can start a...

John,

Great. At the very least we can start a register.

See what response from Denholm personnel here on SN and then we can start to dip into other sources such as Ships Monthly and Sea...
Forum: J & J Denholm 25th March 2013, 13:44
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Spence, Speak for yourself. The older I get the...

Spence,

Speak for yourself. The older I get the more cantankerous I am and I'm enjoying every minute of it! Nothing better than looking someone in the eye and saying, "Excuse me, you are...
Forum: J & J Denholm 25th March 2013, 10:41
Replies: 49
Views: 2,540
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Hey Spence, End of 2014 sounds good. Just a...

Hey Spence,

End of 2014 sounds good.

Just a small FYI. Last year I was invited to the second Furneess Bermuda Line reunion held at Springbok Park. About 100 attended. These were all ex...
Forum: Ship Research 23rd March 2013, 17:38
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By Stephen J. Card
Hmmm... motor yacht for sure... or petrol engines...

Hmmm... motor yacht for sure... or petrol engines as suggested above.

No cowl vents on deck to supply air to the stokehold for this to be a steam yacht.
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