Wondering the ethnic backgrounds of merchant radio officers From 1940 - 1970 (i.e., Irish, Scottish, English, Welch, American and etc.)?
Also wondering which group had the largest percentage?
In my years at GKA and on the coast there were only 5 RO's who were from overseas - with PMG - 1 Cypriot, 2 from the Indian sub continent, one from West Africa, one Mauritian.
Ted Whitehead middle 2nd left behind Fred Boettcher and Harry Watson same row 4th left behind Andrew Bogie.
The photo occasion not sure but it was part of a recently past LNC reunion announcement here
Thanks for that. I did not recognise them. I had a few pints with Ted after I returned from my very long first trip. He was partial to Bass. Sadly crossed the bar far too early. I think Ted was a widower but he had a daughter I met briefly during one of my pub visits with Ted.
late response. i had a little knowledge from the period 1970 to 80.
From a check of a few thousand r/o's on UK flag ships only, I did work out that about 25% were from Eire, but of course many Eire r/o's on ferries etc lived in the UK, so they are not included.
I think (I can say it now) from a sample on the REOU executive also about 25% plus secretary were originally from Eire. But didn't matter as never had any problems caused by that.
The only "trouble" was during a meeting with about 60 R/O's in Dublin when a robust and interesting meeting took place. The trouble was at the end I was bought about 30 whiskies and 30 pints of guiness and said I said to drink that or they would be upset. As a pom (then) I did my best but said I couldn't manage and they would have to help me, which was thought to be a good idea. It took me about 2 days to recover. Great night. They really were the days.
Its alright Peter, if I drank 30 pints and 30 whiskies I would still be trying to shake the hangover off.
We still have some great pubs in Dublin, but none of them are open! Come PV (post virus) I'm going to fill my boots. Cheers.
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