A photo taken by my wife whilst on Ocean Monarch of 3/O Jonty Howard in front of Northern Star somewhere in the Pacific. The Monarch must have been anchored off somewhere in the vicinity?

 

Shaw Savill Pax ships

Did you marry a Nursing Sister Paul? Or a pasenger ?

Take it you were 3/0 on the Northern Star at this time? Great times and a great life! Paid for it too! What more could a young man want?

 

my wife was an assistant purser with SSA from 1971 to 74 on Monarch and Star. I met her on the Star in Dec 1973. I was 3/0 on Star from August 73 until May 74.

 

A line up of Ocean Monarch officers in 1973 probably. Captain Fox in command. My wife is second from right.

 

oh my god
I remember many of these people as I was night baker on the ocean monarch up until the last trip
geordie steve from sunderland

great memories anyone have any photos id love to see them
im in australia now
regards
steve
Please PM me.

 

OM Crew

To the far right of your picture is Chief Steward George Kaz - I had letter from him this week - he is currently in Sydney, Australia, on holiday.
I know many of the crew including old Doc King, I never sailed on the Monarch but many of the crew had sailed on the Star and the Cross - where I worked in the Purser' Office.

Great photo, Paul - must take a closer look to see how many more I recognise,

Cheers

Jamie

 

OM Crew

Hi Paul

I think I recognise quite a few faces here - especially pursers - Pete Lyon, Chris and Steve Biggs, Jerry Terleske,Roy Clarke, and Rosalia Chesterman, and also Mate Willie Carruthers, and Jonty Howard.

cheers Jamie

 

Miles Eden-Smith , Deck Officer and Philippa Rowe, Nurse are also there!

 

I did a trip with Miles on Hardwicke Grange [voyage to NZ for SSA line] in mid 70's and I always wonder what happened with him after that??

 

Hello Paul,
Interesting to see some faces from long ago - Capt Fox, I sailed with in DURANGO, a fine seaman, Willie Carruthers relieved me as mate on DARRO, I heard subsequently he died at sea in command of RESOLUTION BAY? - I think I also recognise Craig Harris in the photo, he would have been 2/0 on OCEAN MONARCH.
Best rgds
John

 

chasH



hi John, I sailed with a Capt Fox in the Andes wonder if its the same always rolled his own cigs, and Wittiger was the staffy, I think they were originally P.S.N.C. not sure, all the best Chas

 

Yes Craig Harris, could not remember his name but you are right.

 

I must tell Craig Harris about the photo. I've worked with him for the past 28 years, 21 of which he's been my boss.

Don

 

ocean monarch pursers

Attached photo of Chris Biggs, my wife Eve, and Penny(?)
c1972

 

when you say 3/0 or 2/0 what does that mean
regards
steve

 

3rd navigating officer and 2nd ditto or 2nd mate & 3rd mate

 

Steve
Glad that the photos brought back memories ( good or otherwise!)

 

Is the "Jonty " Howard in the original photo the same one who was Master on the CSO Wellservicer a couple of years ago?

 

Must say it looks very like him, I knew Jonty when he was a DPO on Houlder Offshore's Uncle John, in fact I gave him the job on there, after interviewing him in the "Rising Sun" at Warsash. Houlder Offshore was taken over by Stena Offshore, when China Merchants sold us off, in 1990/91. I know he went to the Stena Constructor in the Falklands for a while, his RNR connection probably helped down there.

 

I have some photos of the ocean monarch and crew are they any use posted on here?

regards
steve

 

We always like to see faces of crew members in the gallery.
Maybe someone we knew way back when.
Looking forward to seeing them.

Kris

 

Does Anyone Remember

I sailed on the Ocean Monarch three times as a passenger, does anyone remember Bob English who was the Bar Manager in the 70's?

 

Memories

I sailed on the Ocean Monarch three times as a passenger, does anyone remember Bob English who was the Bar Manager in the 70's?

Certainly do I worked with him...nice guy

Alan Briggs

 

Greetings,
I also recognized many faces, I was 2/O there for a while, until its last trip infact. I am still happily married to Geraldine one of the nurses from the OM, we now live in BC Canada and belong to the SSL Society.
Our regards to all,
Malcolm and Geraldine.

 

nurse on ocean monarch

Hi malcolm. I think I remember Geraldine stiching my hand up after a er accident ...I was night baker on the ocean monarch

in australia now
regards
steve
ps the hands doing well tell her

 

Can any of you OM guys throw any light on where this photograph was taken and where?
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/146284/ppuser/7321
I took it and think it was summer 72 but previous comments seem to have ruled this date out. Southern Europe, possibly Cadiz but I was certainly not in the Pacific at that time.
Getting very confused now.

 

I cant get the link to open, says it is "not found in gallery" -- any further ideas?
Malcolm

 

Reg
I have Shaw Savill Passenger Timetables for 1971-3 and Ocean Monarch was scheduled to sail from Auckland for UK via Panama on May 24th 1972. She was due to arrive UK on June 25th. She then started UK cruises until November 3rd 1972 when she sailed for Auckland via Panama and San Francisco. She may therefore have been in Cadiz in Summer 1972.

 

Yes I remember Bob English, richest man of the crew. Used to drive a blue e-type Jaguar. This was 1972-73

 

This photo taken in the aft bar beleive early 73. Mainly electricians and engineers.

 

Was the bloke in his shorts called Chris?

 

First Voyage Down Under

Believe to be first voyage of the Ocean Monarch at circular quay, Sydney after taking ship from CP Ships prior to refit at Cammell Lairds, Liverpool

 

Believe to be first voyage of the Ocean Monarch at circular quay, Sydney after taking ship from CP Ships prior to refit at Cammell Lairds, Liverpool

I had just completed my apprenticeship at Cammell Lairds - Birkenhead, not Liverpool and joined SS&ACo as J/E. Greeted Ocean Monarch upon her arrival in Southampton. After 3/4 days we the standby crew took her round to the Mersey and drydock at Lairds. My dreams of a six month refit standby in home town came to naught. Telegram from KGV offices,train to Euston, District line out to Canning Town, Royal Docks and MV Cymric, deep sea to Oz & Kiwi for my opening cir***navigation first trip. Great times.

 

Just had another look at the picture of all the officers, it was taken before my time on board but I think I see Dave Hamblin Radio Officer. He came to my wedding. Does anybody know where he is now?