[Sheddy]

Hello WLH,

I sailed on the Sperus as Mate back in the 1970's.
She was owned by a Company by name of COSAG offices in Great yarmouth and Aberdeen.
Joined her in Great Yarmouth after a few weeks we came North to Aberdeen then on to do survey work off Orkney and Shetland.
She caused quiet a stir when she arrived in orkney and Shetland as the locals recognised her immeadiatly as the old Hesperus.
Excellent sea ship and an enjoyable time onboard.

 

[Sheddy]

Hi Joesoap,
No my names not Don, its Jim.
Only name I remember from that dim and distant past was the skipper Bert Flett , I Think he ended up at Sullom Voe.
Other character i remember was the Stewardess, name is long gone. Also an sailor from America who could never pronounce Lerwick always used to say Leuick and another old retired sailor.
Enjoyed the times onboard.
Sheddy