Hi, Rod
#99 ,
I was BSL, your name doesn't sound familiar. Joined in 73 - 83.
I was local and did all my Eng tickets in Hull, plus Pre Sea Marine as an apprentice with Dave Taylor.
You may know Steve Harrison, he was at Boulevard for EDH part of his cadetship.
There is a BSL website and forum called the Log Book, but like this forum you need to sign up to post.
There are old crew lists out of Gangway, history of all the ships, how Vestey's started, a good read. A yearly reunion lunch at Liverpool. I am sure we could have a mini one in Hull, there is enough Trinity House boys still around and the odd Engr, Lecky and Frosty.
Do cadets learn to splice these days? Or don't they know what a rope is and the lay, tarbuckles, monkeys paws, golden rivets etc.
yep i guess they do but not serious any more too interested in electronics etc
I’ve tried gangway but tough to contact
I started on the Rodesia Star, and had a great time with BSL
Knew an engineer from Bridlington ( can’t remember name)
Thanks for the reply