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SETTLER. Same picture as in the Gallery, cargo ship section.
 

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Certainly looks like the Settler, I did three consecutive trips in her
1958-1959.
She disappeared from Harrison Line in 1959.
Perhaps somebody can tell me what happened to her?
(Why did I say perhaps?) it's a dead cert. that somebody
will tell me.

Cheers,

Pat Baker.
 
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hi Pat
On 2.10.1959 she was sold for £55,000 to Liberian registered owners(Mavroleon Brothers Ltd.,managers)and renamed Margalente.Resold for one voyage to Leung Yan Trading Co.,Hong Kong for demolition.11.12.1959 arrived at Hong Kong.1.1.1960 demolition commenced.
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Bob
 

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Bob,
many thanks for your reply.
I knew that somebody would have the info.
I asked for.
I left the Settler in Poplar June 1959, so she must have
only made one more voyage after that before she was
scrapped.
A happy ship with some very good shipmates,
one of which, Les Evans the Chief Steward,remained
a friend for many years.
Cheers Bob,
Pat Baker.
 
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Pat,
Thank you,your welcome.
If you're interested in Harrison's history I recommend a book jointly published by Ships in Focus/World Ship Society about this company.Full of history,anecdotes and photos of all their ships.Costs about £35 but worth every penny.
Kindest regards,
Bob
 

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Bob,

If that is the book by Cubbin I have read it.
Even sailed with the author of it at one time.
Thanks for your interest.
Cheers.
Pat Baker.
 

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