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2.2K views 10 replies 11 participants last post by  Bruce Wilson  
#1 ·
Hi,
From 1972 to 1980 i sailed with Houlder Bro's.
The following ships were Stolt Stuart, Ocean Transport, Hardwicke GRANGE, Westbury, Mabel Warwick, St Margaret, Westbury, Shaftsbury, Orenda Bridge.
In Glasgow Docks 6/04 /1976 i saved a colleage who fell into the Docks. Ocean Transport loading Whiskey & Ammunition.
Got a Royal Humane Society Award for Life Saving.
Would be great to hear from any-one,
Catering Dept,
Robin Clark
 
#7 ·
Welcome

Robin,

On behalf of the SN Moderating Team, thanks for your introduction and a warm welcome aboard from the Isle of Anglesey.
You will thoroughly enjoy your time on SN and get many happy hours entertainment from your membership. (Thumb)*
 
#9 ·
Hello Robin,
My name is Arthur Swift & I served as 3/E on the Orenda Bridge between 1972 & 1975.
I am interested to know if the ship broke down much during your time on her, could you tell me what dates you were on her also.

I am led to believe she was sold in 1978 to become the Theodora. Then sold again in 1983 to become the Serena, before before being scrapped in 1985.

Any information from you would be greatly Appreciated.

Arthur C., ex 3/E ( Perth, W Oz)
 
#10 ·
Robin, nice to read about your days with Houlders, I was on the Shaftesbury, St Margaret, Mable Warwick, Tenbury, Faraday, the little ore carriers, just looking through my discharge books, so many ships!!! fantastic times, good crews & officers good free food! what a brilliant job it was. You might remember me Robin, Phil Gregory from Manchester, Asst Stwd, then 2NDstwd.