Not really designed to take containers 4 high. Made lashing a bit awkward without having the correct gear, but we managed, as you do! The 4th. tier was just empties slotted in around the housed derricks.
Mike H
Think it was just the British built M class that had British crews from new. I seem to remember having both Sierra Leone and Indonesian crews on the Japanese Ms, (not at the same time !), when on the BBS round the world service.
Bob Parsons was without doubt the best bosun I sailed with. I was with him on the Maron, which we joined in the shipyard at Dundee. As you say, he was as strong as an ox, and a 'hands on' bosun. It was like having an extra three men on deck.
Looking at these pics Alec, I wouldn't relish overhauling the gear.
Regards,
Pat
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