[david freeman]

Hi In 1963 as an apprentice engineer, on my second trip which was the courage, which I joined in Drydock (Smiths North Sheilds) Sept-Oct? On the first voyage out light passage to Mina-Al-Ah madhi just passed gib after entering the Med, Engine trials where held and recorded for 24 hours at full rated steaming. The full consumption was horrific (170/180 Tons for the period) all auxilaies operating at full out put. I belive the average speed for the period was some 17 to 18Knots. Quite an experience for an apprentice.