PWSTS Forum for Old Boys, Family and Friends

EJ1940 · EJ1940

Has anyone any news of our members in the Aus. fire area? EJ

Andy · Andy

Full Ahead magazine Spring 2018 from the Merchant Navy Association. A lovely letter from Brenda is attached. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mike on behalf of all his shipmates from the PWSTS. Mike your energy, dedication and reliability is valued by your shipmates and all those that h...

Andy · Andy

Hi, I've just taken these photos from the Ramsgate Mayor's website from the hoisting of the "Red Ensign" at Ramsgate today. Sadly, as many of you know, this was unexpected as it was supposed to be happening on Sunday hence our members were not there. We were spread over other pre-planned Friday e...

Andy · Andy

"I always had a premonition that I'd die at sea. When I heard the news, it made me shudder." These are the words of a former quarter master in the Merchant Navy who was on the sister ship to one that burst into flames following a collision with a Liberian tanker in 1972. Read more PWSTS Old Boy John Davenpor...

Andy · Andy

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-battle-of-the-atlantic-a-talk-by-jonathan-dimbleby-tickets-26480883034?aff=ebapi

Andy · Andy

News from Phil Hughes. Please click on scanned article below:

Andy · Andy

Part of our maritime heritage is the range of expressions which have been absorbed into everyday language. We use these terms from our seafaring past without always being aware of their origin. All at sea, the title of this article,is obvious, meaning we are not sure what is the best course of action....

Andy · Andy

The MNA web site has been revamped and relaunched. Check it out www.mna.org.uk

Murph44 · Murph44

Hello all I am new to the forum,and I was wondering if someone could help me find a person serving in the Merchant Navy from the 1920s to the 1940s,if someone can help me find this relative please get back to me and I will give you the Information you need.Thank you all......Murph44

nette · nette

Hi my name is Jeanette and I work in a care home in Kings Lynn Norfolk. We have living with us is a gentleman who used to serve in the Merchant Navy on board The Port Victor and I am trying to find people he may have served with during his time on board. His name is Kenneth Short and he tells me he was an engineer o...

altosaxx · altosaxx

A task force consisting of carriers and amphibious ships was sailed within 4 days to scenes of amazing patriotic fervour and the merchant navy were once again called to the nations colours. Within 7 days of the order in council being signed the P&O ships CANBERRA and ELK sailed to become part of th...

Andy · Andy

Hi! Lads, Some of you may recall me mentioning about the merchantseaman who sang his own song at the Royal Albert Hall in London at theNovember 2014 "Festival of Remembrance" and how it brought tears to thosewho heard it. He wrote the song as he remembered it from the Norman...

helen · helen

Hi everyone, I am looking for any information regarding my father Eric Cooke who was in the Merchant Navy - I sent off for his records from The National Archives and now and they sent some photocopies of his British Seaman's Identity Card and his certificate of transfer from a former seaman to a nationa...

Andy · Andy

To commemorate the centenary of World War 1, we are launching our new online exhibition today: Our War at Sea As the war was entering its final phase, P&O's Chairman, later 1st Earl of Inchcape, remarked in 1917: "No words can express what this country owes to our merchant seamen for th...

Andy · Andy

Arctic convoy heroes honoured by Russia Men who took part in the Arctic convoys and endured some of the most difficult conditions of the Second World War have gathered in Edinburgh to be awarded medals by the Russian government. Thirty former merchant seamen and naval officers, with an average age o...

Andy · Andy

Hi, I recently acquired a ministry of defence discount card.This gives you discounts on many things including a iceland shop card for a twenty percent discount. You can download the form from their website.The cost is £4.99 and lasts till 2018. It is open to all people who have served in the armed f...

altosaxx · altosaxx

Six British ex-soldiers have been held in an Indian prison for over 80 days. Yvonne is calling on the Government to help get her boyfriend and his colleagues back. Join her campaign.Sign the Petition Peter J - Ive been hallucinating while sleeping.Im not surprised anymore when guards are beating...

Andy · Andy

Message sent to PWSTS: Dear Snowbow/Maritime Memory people, We have. at long, long last, and after two and half years production work, now completed our new TV Documentary The Worst Journey in the World a 65 min programme that for the first time, tells the story of those notorious WW2 Arctic Convoys i...

Andy · Andy

Message from Phil ..... Christmas Greetings The season of goodwill will soon be upon us again when we'll also remember "absent friends". On behalf of all members of our Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy New Year. P...

Brianne Jane Wright · Brianne Jane Wright

Dear All,I am a final year Deck Cadet studying at the University of Plymouth. I am undertaking the some what daunting task of creating a Dissertation, entitled The Use of VHF and AIS as aids to Collision Avoidance. Whilst there are countless reports of collisions occurring as a direct result of the...

tsrplatelayer · tsrplatelayer

Whilst researching family history I found : Ethel White m William Horobin in 1910, Middlesbrough and they emigrated to Canada in 1948. Several members of his family were mariners. They had a daughter Dorothy Ethel Horobin who married Walter Charles Bird (born abt 1917, known as Robin) in Mbro, 193...

Andy · Andy

MNA Message The MNA have worked with Buckingham Covers to produce first day covers which can be ordered by phone (please quote MNA0913) or sending in the below application form by post or e-mail. The stamps are on sale at Post Offices. Regards, Tim Brant National Secretary Merchant Navy Associatio...

paul · paul

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-medal-for-outstanding-seafarers

Andy · Andy

A HAMPSHIRE MP has asked the prime minister to support a campaign for naval veterans. Caroline Dinenage, asked during Prime Minister's Questions if the PM would lend his weight to a campaign for Arctic Convoy Veterans of World War Two to be awarded an official campaign medal. The Conservative MP for...

Andy · Andy

From: HarrietSent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:39 AMTo: mna.national@virgin.netSubject: Royal Mail Merchant Navy research Thank you so much for speaking to me just now. I really appreciate your help with this. We are working with the Royal Mail on a project in advance of the launch of their...

Andy · Andy

PWSTS Torrens 1959 PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHOTOS Does anyone have a photograph of Peter Deakin or a photograph of Torrens Class 1959? [posted in the public section for maximum coverage]

Andy · Andy

Royal Mail is looking for veterans and descendants of Merchant Navy crews over the past 200 years. It comes ahead of a new series of limited edition Merchant Navy stamps, which go on sale in September. Royal Mail is keen to talk to relatives and surviving crew from the Battle of the Atlantic and Arctic C...

Andy · Andy

Please follow the link for the Battle of Atlantic 70th Anniversary Newsletter - includes dates and events for 2013 thanks to the MNA download pdf newsletter

Colin · Colin

http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/forum.php

barum · barum

My Father, Joseph Jenkins (1917- 1999 Liverpool), was in the Merchant Navy before the outbreak of war and sailed wth the Elder Dempster line, amongst others. I am trying to find information about the line and pictures of the ships would be very interesting. Any information or assistance would be ap...

Andy · Andy

RED tape is preventing these two Second World War heroes from collecting medals for their bravery. Alf Duncan, 86, a former Royal Naval seaman, from Humberston, and Neville Boden, 86, a former Merchant Navy Officer, from Immingham, served in some of the most treacherous seas as part of the Arctic Co...

Andy · Andy

STUDYING the effects of watchkeeping fatigue has earned this university professor a prestigious medal. Professor Mike Barnett received the Merchant Navy Medal for services to marine safety after his study on fatigue. He was presented the award by Admiral Lord Alan West a few days ago at a ceremony...

Andy · Andy

Admiral Lord West of Spithead GCB presented Merchant Navy Medals to ten recipients at Trinity House in London on Monday 26th November. Amongst those awarded the medal was Towcester resident Captain L A Holder, Chairman of Videotel Marine International Ltd for services to the Nautical Institute...

Andy · Andy

CALLS are being made for merchant navy seamen of the Second World Wars deadly Arctic convoys to be recognised for their sacrifice. Ed Townsend, councillor for St Julians and Newport councils only Liberal Democrat member, has requested a motion at the council urging the UK government to honour the c...

Roy · Roy

When we observe Remembrance Day this Sunday. Think of those who the public seldom mention. The Merchant Navy and Fisheries. More than 30,000 men were lost during WW11, of them 500 were boys aged 14 - 16. ON ALL THE OCEANS WHITE CAPS FLOW ...

unsung heroes · unsung heroes

We are running a project with schools on the East Coast coastal convoys. We are working with the MNA and have been in touch with Nick Hewitt. Does anyone have any stories of wartime veterans on those convoys? Or know of any living veterans? We are creating a new schools teaching pack, an exhibition and t...

Andy · Andy

Andy · Andy

A WORLD War II hero who survived three separate torpedo attacks and narrowly avoided the Zeebrugge disaster has died aged 91. Charles James Davies, one of seven children born in Pontypridd, was regarded as a top seaman in the merchant navy and experienced some amazing adventures on the high seas. Ov...

Andy · Andy

LIVERPOOL will do Sundays Merchant Navy Day proud thanks to Pat Moran and his cohorts at the Retired Merchant Navy Association who have already coaxed city property owners to fly Red Ensigns. The National Lottery: Play Now There will be a Sunday midday service at Our Lady & St Nicholas seafarers...

Andy · Andy

A SAILOR from South Tyneside is to receive recognition for his illustrious Merchant Navy career and tireless voluntary work. Captain John Murray will be bestowed the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal at Trinity House in London later this year. Its fitting recognition for his decades of service on t...

Andy · Andy

MERCHANT seamen sailed out of the Floating Harbour on a trip to commemorate ten years since they were granted freedom of the city. The Bristol branch of the Merchant Navy Association was granted the freedom of Bristol in a ceremony at the Council House in 2002 in recognition of their part in supportin...

Andy · Andy

The Merchant Navy Memorial is a bronze life size figure, mounted on a Cornish granite plinth, looking out across Dover Harbour. It was unveiled on 3rd September 2008 by Winston Spencer Churchill, grandson of WW2 Prime Minister Winston Churchill. All four faces of the Cornish granite plinth have i...

Andy · Andy

+++++ Hello Friends - Im Maurice Bower I was at Dover in 1957 Derwent Class. I tried to get in touch with Michael Worsnop and Frank Holberton but without success. I went to sea with Malcolm Morris I would like to hear from you all. mauricebower293@btinternet.com +++++

Andy · Andy

Deputy Mayor Victor Robinson with Tom Carter, John Coulter and Norman Potts at Mossley Mill. NEWTOWNABBEY Council has acknowledged the sterling service of the Merchant Navy by granting it the Freedom of the Borough. The honour is awarded to people and organisations who have delivered eminent ser...

Andy · Andy

This link might prove useful to PWSTS Old Boys: Merchant Seaman Records

Andy · Andy

Sunderland members of the Tyne and Wear branch of the Merchant Navy Association. Left to right; Jean Walters, Denise and Roy Kellingray, and Peter Mitchell. FORMER merchant seafarers who served in war and peacetime are being reunited by a North East group. The Merchant Navy Association (MNA) was l...

Andy · Andy

[Sent in by Roger Head] The Government wants to streamline the planning regulations that apply to flag-flying to cut bureaucracy and reduce or eliminate the cost of applying for consent. This discussion paper sets out proposals for possible change to secondary legislation in order to achieve thi...

Andy · Andy

An interesting article on PWSTS Limehouse by George Wells now aged 90 yrs http://spitalfieldslife.com/2012/01/26/george-wells-able-seaman/

Andy · Andy

We have just learnt that Billy McGee (MNA Archivist) is one of the recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for 2011, as published in the London Gazette. He will be presented at Trinity House on the 28th November. Congratulations Billy from the PWSTShttp://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59945...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

Please use this section to let us know of any Merchant Navy videos youve found on YouTube that might be of interest to PWSTS boys and other Merchant Seamen.

Andy · Andy

Two Torbay fishermen who risked their lives in a struggle to save a drowning colleague have received another bravery medal. Joseph Fellowes, of Brixham, and John-Paul Kimble, of Paignton, have both been awarded Merchant Navy medals for trying to save the life of fellow Brixham fisherman, James Gr...

Andy · Andy

Roger Forbes (PWSTS 1961) Lancing Class is tying to locate Raymond Henry BRINCAT. Its an unusual surname so a message has been placed here in the hope that a search of the name retrieves this message. If you can assist please contact the PWSTS Society on +44 (0)1202 649620 or contact Roger via the old bo...

Andy · Andy

This submission has just been added to George Wells (PWSTS 1938) profile. I thought it might be an idea to place this item on the forum. Photo - George in peaked hat talking with the then minister of transportRichard Marsh arguing that the MN was the senior service as the red ensign was previously the en...

Andy · Andy

THE Merchant Navys historic Red Ensign is under threat from an unholy alliance of European Union bureaucrats and militant union boss Bob Crow, ministers warned last night.The move could mean the Red Duster vanishing from the seas for ever.Britain was yesterday given just two months to comply with...

altosaxx · altosaxx

http://www.kentfallen.com/PDF%20REPORTS/DOVER%20PRINCE%20OF%20WALES.pdf

Andy · Andy

The following appeared on the recent Merchant Navy Association bulletin: Dear Mr. Brant, My name is Kosta Papanicolas and I am the Assistant Producer working on BBC One series called Heir Hunters. I understand that you spoke with my colleague Madeline regarding the program that we are working on...

Andy · Andy

This fitting piece of information has been lifted from the recent Merchant Navy Association bulletin. ..................................................................................I was most interested to read the piece from George Wingfield about the MN Badge, and wonder I cou...

Andy · Andy

Billy McGee is always looking for ways to raise awareness for the Merchant Navy. These brilliant Merchant Navy wrist bands (similar to Help for Heroes) are his latest idea. The colours are red and green with a thin white line separating the two colours representing the navigation lights of a ship wi...

British Merchant Navy at War · British Merchant Navy at War

"They Shall Grow Not Old...." dedicated to over 500 boys age 16 and under who died in service with the Merchant Navy during WWII including fifteen boys age just 14 years old is due for publication soon. The book is chronologically indexed by date of the losses from 1939-1946 on how these boy...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

Our very own Russ Foster (PWSTS 1943). Clip from last weeks ED24 (Norfolk newspaper).

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

WEYMOUTH: New Merchant Navy Association A NEW branch of the Merchant Navy Association has been formed covering the Weymouth and Portland district. The inaugural meeting was held at the Royal Dorset yacht Club in Weymouth. National chairman Captain John Sail was present for the launch and he empha...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

9, Masterton Drive Hartburn Stockton-on-Tees TS18 5JG Tel: 01642 656085 Email: Billy1963@ntlworld.com Dear PWSTS, While engaged in some local research I discovered the grave of a Redcar Captain whose unarmed Merchant ship SS Thordis was the first to engage a German U-boat in 1915 during WWI. For...

Andy · Andy

Source MNA newsletter: Lifeboat Tea. From: Mark Spruce Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:43 AM Dear all I wanted to bring your attention to a product many of you I suspect will not be aware of, Lifeboat Tea. http://www.lifeboattea.co.uk/ The product was originally created after the fastnet...

British Merchant Navy at War · British Merchant Navy at War

Hope you don't mind me posting this here, but I found it interesting in my research. There are four Merchant Seamen buried at Ta'Braxia Cemetery at Malta. Three are recorded as official war dead by the CWGC, though two of them do not actually fall into this category under the Commissions rules and guid...

Andy · Andy

Information kindly received from Tony Sullivan...... [Vintage Port] Atlantic Conveyor Memorial After one of the evening functions at the recent Christchurch reunion, several of us "stayers" were sitting around a nightcap swinging the lamp when Graham Botterill started talking ab...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

Hi Shipmates, You are probably aware that the Government have intimated that they are considering 'Selling off' the Royal Fleet Auxillary. If you do not agree with this, you may care to sign the petition which has now been set up. To do so please click on the link below. http://petitions.number...

Andy · Andy

Smuggled Monkeys(were you guilty?)Dear Merchant Navy, I am researching material for a fiction book which I will write later this year, and am trying to find out some information about the merchant navy in Belfast in 1940s, in particular, I am looking at smuggled monkeys. I know this is an odd request...

Andy · Andy

The following information from the MNA might be of interest to our members: The Sailors Society is hosting its first Skydive event on Saturday 25th July 2009 at Brackley Airfield, near Oxford . You will have the opportunity to freefall at over 120mph and jump from 10,000 feet; in tandem with a profes...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

The following information might be of interest to our members. Indeed some of you may wish to attend to share your memories and experience. If so please deal with the college directly. Thank you for your initial offers of support for our Maritime Day on Tuesday 21st July 2009 at Chamberlayne College f...

Andy · Andy

Dear Sir,I have just started work on a BBC One documentary series about 1940. One of the programmes will include the story of Convoy CW9 codenamed Peewit, which was attacked by the Luftwaffe in August 1940. On the 8th August 4 British ships were sunk, including 3 merchant vessels the Coquetdale, Empi...

Andy · Andy

Sunday ceremony remembers Battle of the Atlantic http://www.canada.com The first Sunday in May each year commemorates the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest, most unforgiving campaign of World War II. It is to those Sailors of the navy and merchant marine who sailed on the stern and unre...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

Please find below recent correspondence from a member of the public. I have replied and informed Miss ODriscoll that I will place her request on the forum for the information of our members and in the hope that someone may be able to assist. I have checked the PWSTS records as best as I am able and I have on...

Andy · Andy

The Merchant Navy and Royal Naval Reserves have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Plymouth, Devon, at a ceremony held earlier. Special scrolls were presented to representatives from the two organisations before recruits paraded through the city centre. The freedom of the city is the greates...

Andy · Andy

Request for information from the MNA newsletter: 1936==1938. HI SHIP MATES ANY ONE OUT THERE KNOW OF THE BRITISH SHIPS TORPEDOED IN THIS CONFLICT, HAVE ONLY FOUND ONE NAME AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND AM LEAD TO BELIEVE THERE WERE MORE, MANY BOMB AS SUCH WHICH I HAVE READ ABOUT. THIS QUEST IS NOT FOR B...

Andy · Andy

Dear Sir, I am responsible for gathering the names (information) of Jersey born merchant seamen who were killed during the two world wars for the Merchant Seamens Memorial we have in the Maritime Museum. I noticed in a report of the unveiling of one of your societys memorials in Ingham Church that o...

Andy · Andy

Roy Cottle has sent this superb lighthouse clip for ease I have uploaded it to youtube. The power of the sea is truly awesome

Andy · Andy

Assistance to a member of the public: Dear Sir or Madam, I have been looking for a photo or some information on a Cardiff based steamship called ss Porthmeor that William Richard Jenkins A.B. served on in 1941. I would appreciate any information on same. Kind Regards Tom Burke Co Tipperary, Irelan...

Andy · Andy

Stu Hogg has found a great attachment highlighting the dangers of high seas. To view click on the link below: Ocean PPS 2.92mb

Andy · Andy

Looking of Veterans of MAC ships - WW2 Convoys 1942-1945 Sir, I work with the Fly Navy Heritage Trust and am looking to locate some Merchant Navy veterans from the Second World War Convoys who served in the Merchant Aircraft Carriers (MAC ships) from 1942 to 1945. There were 19 MAC ships were merchant s...

Andy · Andy

stuhogg · stuhogg

Story taken from CNN.com/Europe February 8, 2009 -- Updated 1222 GMT (2022 HKT)French toxic ship ends global odysseyStory Highlights French ship laden with toxic substances is to arrive in UK for recycling Aircraft carrier had been turned away from at least three other countries Despite earlier...

stuhogg · stuhogg

This is an extract from the Washington Post Feb 8 2009. Attacks by Pirates Spur New Training for Seamen Ralph Pundt of the Maine Maritime Academy in the school's training ship. Such academies are stepping up anti-piracy training for merchant seamen. (By Robert F. Bukaty -- Associated Press) dl#hot...

Andy · Andy

Can anyone assist one of our members? Ken Bromley is trying to locate a photograph of a German ship named M.V.Helen B Schupp.....

Andy · Andy

British shipwreck holds £2.6 billion treasure, explorers claim Salvagers claim to have found the world's richest wreck a British ship sunk by a Nazi submarine while laden with a £2.6 billion cargo that included gold, platinum and diamonds. By Jasper Copping (Telegraph) A picture believed to be t...

Andy · Andy

Poem by Tony Parker PWSTS 1968 HEROES Don't speak to me of heroes until you've heard the tale Of Britain's Merchant Seaman who sailed through storm and gale To keep those lifelines open in our nation's hour of need When a tyrant cast a shadow across our island breed Captain's, greasers, cabin boys, mat...

Andy · Andy

If youve had trouble locating photographs of any of your old ships Paul Hollingsworth has recommended the following web site. http://www.photoship.co.uk/ The PWSTS has visited the site and it probably contains the best catalogue of ships that we have seen to date. Cheers Paul.

Andy · Andy

A History of the British Merchant Navy " Neptune 's Trident": Spices and Slaves 1500-1507 a new book by Richard Woodman. It is being published on 30th November (Ready for Christmas) ISBN # 9780752448145 The price at Waterstones is quoted as £25 but I see it is already advertised on "...

Andy · Andy

National Archives podcast seriesFor info - you can listen to various talks given at the National Archives - On 16 October there was a talk concerning Merchant Navy Service records: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/default.htm#defineRSS http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss...

Andy · Andy

The RNLI Needs Your Help. Dear All, I am an avid RNLI supporter and my blood boils when I see such proposals. I propose that the people who thought this up, should be cast out to sea in a small boat without a radio. Please add your name to this petition and forward it to any of your friends you think may be in...

stuhogg · stuhogg

The SS Asturias was engaged in the UK-South America trade but at the outbreak of Second World War she was converted to a troopship. After the war she was used as a migrant ship taking the Ten Pound Poms from UK to Australia. Anyone interested in this vessel and its history might want to have a look at the...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

I am working with Matt Booi on the Convoy project and wondered if you may help with some information. We are searching for veterans as you know but, we are trying to find if any veterans are still alive from some specific convoys. I regret to say our database here is not as good as I am led to understand, you...

PWSTS Society · PWSTS Society

Chamber of Shipping: The Merchant Navy - 'Fly on the Wall' documentary A remarkable observational documentary series focused on the men and women of the Merchant Navy, from raw recruits to seasoned sea dogs, is to be screened from Monday 13 October 2008. It explores the work of the Merchant Navy for t...

Andy · Andy

My sister and myself are looking for our biological father who is a British Subject, his name is David Duncan, worked for the Union castle lines, his approximate age +- 77 years, I am desperately trying to make contact with him, he was in South Africa, port of Durban in 1960,1961,1962, David Duncan,...

Andy · Andy

ANYONE REMEMBER STRAIT STREET ( MALTA )? I am a researcher studying the social history of Strait Street , Valletta ( Malta ). If any members remember the street, have stories, photographs, souvenirs etc (including tattoos made there), Id like to hear from you. You can probably help me with a book I am w...

Andy · Andy

Nacressa Swan (nacressa.swan@darlowsmithson.com) I've really enjoyed reading this website for my research into the Merchant Navy and hope that some of you might be able to help me. I am researching WWII for a series of documentaries for Channel 4. I would love the opportunity to speak to anybody wh...

Andy · Andy

Hi, I am currently researching my late father's Macklin family history. I am proud to come from quite a nautical family having several Uncles and cousins that served in the Merchant Navy. Sadly one of my Uncles Thomas Macklin died in service 11.04.45 on the MV Panama. My father left the Merchant Nav...

Andy · Andy

Hi, My name is Briana Huffer and Im a representative for the Mesothelioma Cancer Center. I came across your site while searching for maritime resources and wanted to connect with you. As you may know, countless seafarers are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses resulting from e...

Andy · Andy

The FLIP research vessel (Floating Instrument Platform) is the only ship in the world having the ability to flip from a horizontal position to a vertical position while at sea. The FLIP ship is designed to study wave height, acoustic signals, water temperature and density, and for the collection of...

Walla · Walla

I have today returned from Liverpool (my home town) where I visited the Merseyside Maritime Museum. While I think that Liverpool City Council have done a magnificent job in producing a museum of great beauty and history I feel that they have `missed the boat` in the fact that Liverpool was first and f...

Andy · Andy

Message from Malcolm Mathison MNA: Brian Gray (Slop Chest) was taken into hospital earlier this week. His wife, Ann, also in hospital, is hoping to be home next week. Many of you may know Brian from our Tower Hill events, plus he supported the PWSTS at Ingham last year. I have sent a get well card on behal...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Aus. Fires (Preview) Has anyone any news of our members in the Aus. fire area? EJ	EJ1940	0	2476	Jan 2, 2020 by EJ1940
	Mike Westhead (Preview) Full Ahead magazine Spring 2018 from the Merchant Navy Association. A lovely letter from Brenda is attached. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mike on behalf of all his shipmates from the PWSTS. Mike your energy, dedication and reliability is valued by your shipmates and all those that h...	Andy	2	2056	Mar 28, 2018 by JOHN LOCK
	"Red Ensign" at Ramsgate (Preview) Hi, I've just taken these photos from the Ramsgate Mayor's website from the hoisting of the "Red Ensign" at Ramsgate today. Sadly, as many of you know, this was unexpected as it was supposed to be happening on Sunday hence our members were not there. We were spread over other pre-planned Friday e...	Andy	0	2041	Sep 2, 2017 by Andy
	Haunting memories of fire disaster at sea 45 years on (Preview) "I always had a premonition that I'd die at sea. When I heard the news, it made me shudder." These are the words of a former quarter master in the Merchant Navy who was on the sister ship to one that burst into flames following a collision with a Liberian tanker in 1972. Read more PWSTS Old Boy John Davenpor...	Andy	0	1905	Jul 15, 2017 by Andy
	"Battle of the Atlantic" presentation by Jonathan Dimbleby (Preview) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-battle-of-the-atlantic-a-talk-by-jonathan-dimbleby-tickets-26480883034?aff=ebapi	Andy	0	2075	Sep 7, 2016 by Andy
	MN Medal Award (Preview) News from Phil Hughes. Please click on scanned article below:	Andy	0	2033	May 28, 2016 by Andy
	All at Sea (Preview) Part of our maritime heritage is the range of expressions which have been absorbed into everyday language. We use these terms from our seafaring past without always being aware of their origin. All at sea, the title of this article,is obvious, meaning we are not sure what is the best course of action....	Andy	2	2294	May 21, 2016 by Andy
	Merchant Navy Asociation web site (Preview) The MNA web site has been revamped and relaunched. Check it out www.mna.org.uk	Andy	0	2059	Aug 27, 2015 by Andy
	Trying To Find An old Merchant Navy Fireman/Trimmer (Preview) Hello all I am new to the forum,and I was wondering if someone could help me find a person serving in the Merchant Navy from the 1920s to the 1940s,if someone can help me find this relative please get back to me and I will give you the Information you need.Thank you all......Murph44	Murph44	0	2143	Jun 25, 2015 by Murph44
	The Port Victor (Preview) Hi my name is Jeanette and I work in a care home in Kings Lynn Norfolk. We have living with us is a gentleman who used to serve in the Merchant Navy on board The Port Victor and I am trying to find people he may have served with during his time on board. His name is Kenneth Short and he tells me he was an engineer o...	nette	12	2848	May 24, 2015 by nette
	Remember them (Preview) A task force consisting of carriers and amphibious ships was sailed within 4 days to scenes of amazing patriotic fervour and the merchant navy were once again called to the nations colours. Within 7 days of the order in council being signed the P&O ships CANBERRA and ELK sailed to become part of th...	altosaxx	9	2452	Apr 11, 2015 by altosaxx
	Message from Phil Hughes (Preview) Hi! Lads, Some of you may recall me mentioning about the merchantseaman who sang his own song at the Royal Albert Hall in London at theNovember 2014 "Festival of Remembrance" and how it brought tears to thosewho heard it. He wrote the song as he remembered it from the Norman...	Andy	0	1958	Jan 7, 2015 by Andy
	Eric Cooke R294611 looking for anyone who knew him Merchant Navy Mount Blair Eric Cooke West Yorkshire Philadelphia Cromarty Firth (Preview) Hi everyone, I am looking for any information regarding my father Eric Cooke who was in the Merchant Navy - I sent off for his records from The National Archives and now and they sent some photocopies of his British Seaman's Identity Card and his certificate of transfer from a former seaman to a nationa...	helen	4	2480	Aug 10, 2014 by Andy
	P&O Heritage (Preview) To commemorate the centenary of World War 1, we are launching our new online exhibition today: Our War at Sea As the war was entering its final phase, P&O's Chairman, later 1st Earl of Inchcape, remarked in 1917: "No words can express what this country owes to our merchant seamen for th...	Andy	3	1886	Aug 10, 2014 by altosaxx
	Arctic convoys honoured (Preview) Arctic convoy heroes honoured by Russia Men who took part in the Arctic convoys and endured some of the most difficult conditions of the Second World War have gathered in Edinburgh to be awarded medals by the Russian government. Thirty former merchant seamen and naval officers, with an average age o...	Andy	6	5630	Jul 9, 2014 by Colin
	MOD Discount Card for MN (Preview) Hi, I recently acquired a ministry of defence discount card.This gives you discounts on many things including a iceland shop card for a twenty percent discount. You can download the form from their website.The cost is £4.99 and lasts till 2018. It is open to all people who have served in the armed f...	Andy	3	2611	Feb 7, 2014 by Andy
	Sign the Petition (Preview) Six British ex-soldiers have been held in an Indian prison for over 80 days. Yvonne is calling on the Government to help get her boyfriend and his colleagues back. Join her campaign.Sign the Petition Peter J - Ive been hallucinating while sleeping.Im not surprised anymore when guards are beating...	altosaxx	10	2430	Jan 15, 2014 by Michael
	Notorious WW2 Arctic Convoys (Preview) Message sent to PWSTS: Dear Snowbow/Maritime Memory people, We have. at long, long last, and after two and half years production work, now completed our new TV Documentary The Worst Journey in the World a 65 min programme that for the first time, tells the story of those notorious WW2 Arctic Convoys i...	Andy	5	3213	Jan 5, 2014 by Andy
	Happy Christmas (Preview) Message from Phil ..... Christmas Greetings The season of goodwill will soon be upon us again when we'll also remember "absent friends". On behalf of all members of our Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy New Year. P...	Andy	0	1818	Nov 30, 2013 by Andy
	The Use of VHF and AIS as aids to Collision Avoidance (Preview) Dear All,I am a final year Deck Cadet studying at the University of Plymouth. I am undertaking the some what daunting task of creating a Dissertation, entitled The Use of VHF and AIS as aids to Collision Avoidance. Whilst there are countless reports of collisions occurring as a direct result of the...	Brianne Jane Wright	1	2354	Nov 16, 2013 by Barry
	Captain W Bird (Preview) Whilst researching family history I found : Ethel White m William Horobin in 1910, Middlesbrough and they emigrated to Canada in 1948. Several members of his family were mariners. They had a daughter Dorothy Ethel Horobin who married Walter Charles Bird (born abt 1917, known as Robin) in Mbro, 193...	tsrplatelayer	0	2167	Nov 12, 2013 by tsrplatelayer
	Merchant Navy Stamps (Preview) MNA Message The MNA have worked with Buckingham Covers to produce first day covers which can be ordered by phone (please quote MNA0913) or sending in the below application form by post or e-mail. The stamps are on sale at Post Offices. Regards, Tim Brant National Secretary Merchant Navy Associatio...	Andy	1	2080	Sep 23, 2013 by Andy
	MERCHANT NAVY MEDAL APPROVED (Preview) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-medal-for-outstanding-seafarers	paul	0	1993	Sep 5, 2013 by paul
	Arctic Convoy veterans' medals (Preview) A HAMPSHIRE MP has asked the prime minister to support a campaign for naval veterans. Caroline Dinenage, asked during Prime Minister's Questions if the PM would lend his weight to a campaign for Arctic Convoy Veterans of World War Two to be awarded an official campaign medal. The Conservative MP for...	Andy	12	9475	Sep 2, 2013 by Andy
	Royal Mail (Preview) From: HarrietSent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:39 AMTo: mna.national@virgin.netSubject: Royal Mail Merchant Navy research Thank you so much for speaking to me just now. I really appreciate your help with this. We are working with the Royal Mail on a project in advance of the launch of their...	Andy	0	2056	Aug 23, 2013 by Andy
	Peter Godfrey Deakin #3159 (Preview) PWSTS Torrens 1959 PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHOTOS Does anyone have a photograph of Peter Deakin or a photograph of Torrens Class 1959? [posted in the public section for maximum coverage]	Andy	0	1847	Aug 22, 2013 by Andy
	Mail trawls for navy veterans (Preview) Royal Mail is looking for veterans and descendants of Merchant Navy crews over the past 200 years. It comes ahead of a new series of limited edition Merchant Navy stamps, which go on sale in September. Royal Mail is keen to talk to relatives and surviving crew from the Battle of the Atlantic and Arctic C...	Andy	0	1744	Aug 16, 2013 by Andy
	Battle of Atlantic 70th Anniversary (Preview) Please follow the link for the Battle of Atlantic 70th Anniversary Newsletter - includes dates and events for 2013 thanks to the MNA download pdf newsletter	Andy	9	3850	May 12, 2013 by Andy
	Great website link worth a look (Preview) http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/forum.php	Colin	0	1966	Apr 3, 2013 by Colin
	Elder Dempster Line (Preview) My Father, Joseph Jenkins (1917- 1999 Liverpool), was in the Merchant Navy before the outbreak of war and sailed wth the Elder Dempster line, amongst others. I am trying to find information about the line and pictures of the ships would be very interesting. Any information or assistance would be ap...	barum	4	3656	Jan 21, 2013 by altosaxx
	War heroes denied medals by Home Office for their part in Arctic Convoys (Preview) RED tape is preventing these two Second World War heroes from collecting medals for their bravery. Alf Duncan, 86, a former Royal Naval seaman, from Humberston, and Neville Boden, 86, a former Merchant Navy Officer, from Immingham, served in some of the most treacherous seas as part of the Arctic Co...	Andy	3	3122	Dec 11, 2012 by Bob Pounder
	Hampshire professor handed MN award (Preview) STUDYING the effects of watchkeeping fatigue has earned this university professor a prestigious medal. Professor Mike Barnett received the Merchant Navy Medal for services to marine safety after his study on fatigue. He was presented the award by Admiral Lord Alan West a few days ago at a ceremony...	Andy	0	2071	Dec 9, 2012 by Andy
	Master Mariner Presented With Merchant Navy Medal (Preview) Admiral Lord West of Spithead GCB presented Merchant Navy Medals to ten recipients at Trinity House in London on Monday 26th November. Amongst those awarded the medal was Towcester resident Captain L A Holder, Chairman of Videotel Marine International Ltd for services to the Nautical Institute...	Andy	0	2539	Dec 2, 2012 by Andy
	Newport politicians back Arctic convoy medal call (Preview) CALLS are being made for merchant navy seamen of the Second World Wars deadly Arctic convoys to be recognised for their sacrifice. Ed Townsend, councillor for St Julians and Newport councils only Liberal Democrat member, has requested a motion at the council urging the UK government to honour the c...	Andy	0	2656	Nov 20, 2012 by Andy
	Remembrance Day (Preview) When we observe Remembrance Day this Sunday. Think of those who the public seldom mention. The Merchant Navy and Fisheries. More than 30,000 men were lost during WW11, of them 500 were boys aged 14 - 16. ON ALL THE OCEANS WHITE CAPS FLOW ...	Roy	3	2996	Nov 10, 2012 by Vintage Port
	Coastal Convoys - can you help? (Preview) We are running a project with schools on the East Coast coastal convoys. We are working with the MNA and have been in touch with Nick Hewitt. Does anyone have any stories of wartime veterans on those convoys? Or know of any living veterans? We are creating a new schools teaching pack, an exhibition and t...	unsung heroes	0	1777	Oct 18, 2012 by unsung heroes
	History Outward Bound (Preview)	Andy	1	2204	Sep 3, 2012 by altosaxx
	A fond farewell to adventurer Charles (Preview) A WORLD War II hero who survived three separate torpedo attacks and narrowly avoided the Zeebrugge disaster has died aged 91. Charles James Davies, one of seven children born in Pontypridd, was regarded as a top seaman in the merchant navy and experienced some amazing adventures on the high seas. Ov...	Andy	0	2241	Aug 30, 2012 by Andy
	Liverpool does Merchant Navy Day proud (Preview) LIVERPOOL will do Sundays Merchant Navy Day proud thanks to Pat Moran and his cohorts at the Retired Merchant Navy Association who have already coaxed city property owners to fly Red Ensigns. The National Lottery: Play Now There will be a Sunday midday service at Our Lady & St Nicholas seafarers...	Andy	1	2252	Aug 29, 2012 by glancon
	medal for Most able seafarer’s services (Preview) A SAILOR from South Tyneside is to receive recognition for his illustrious Merchant Navy career and tireless voluntary work. Captain John Murray will be bestowed the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal at Trinity House in London later this year. Its fitting recognition for his decades of service on t...	Andy	1	4302	Aug 22, 2012 by glancon
	We recalled all our old shipmates' (Preview) MERCHANT seamen sailed out of the Floating Harbour on a trip to commemorate ten years since they were granted freedom of the city. The Bristol branch of the Merchant Navy Association was granted the freedom of Bristol in a ceremony at the Council House in 2002 in recognition of their part in supportin...	Andy	1	2993	Aug 22, 2012 by glancon
	Merchant Navy War Memorial - Dover (Preview) The Merchant Navy Memorial is a bronze life size figure, mounted on a Cornish granite plinth, looking out across Dover Harbour. It was unveiled on 3rd September 2008 by Winston Spencer Churchill, grandson of WW2 Prime Minister Winston Churchill. All four faces of the Cornish granite plinth have i...	Andy	2	2713	Aug 16, 2012 by Vintage Port
	Michael Worsnop and Frank Holberton (Preview) +++++ Hello Friends - Im Maurice Bower I was at Dover in 1957 Derwent Class. I tried to get in touch with Michael Worsnop and Frank Holberton but without success. I went to sea with Malcolm Morris I would like to hear from you all. mauricebower293@btinternet.com +++++	Andy	1	2271	Jun 8, 2012 by mikeholberton
	Borough’s salute to Merchant Navy (Preview) Deputy Mayor Victor Robinson with Tom Carter, John Coulter and Norman Potts at Mossley Mill. NEWTOWNABBEY Council has acknowledged the sterling service of the Merchant Navy by granting it the Freedom of the Borough. The honour is awarded to people and organisations who have delivered eminent ser...	Andy	1	2855	May 30, 2012 by Andy
	Merchant Seaman Records (Preview) This link might prove useful to PWSTS Old Boys: Merchant Seaman Records	Andy	0	2461	May 18, 2012 by Andy
	New MN Group NE (Preview) Sunderland members of the Tyne and Wear branch of the Merchant Navy Association. Left to right; Jean Walters, Denise and Roy Kellingray, and Peter Mitchell. FORMER merchant seafarers who served in war and peacetime are being reunited by a North East group. The Merchant Navy Association (MNA) was l...	Andy	0	2636	May 13, 2012 by Andy
	Flying Flags (Preview) [Sent in by Roger Head] The Government wants to streamline the planning regulations that apply to flag-flying to cut bureaucracy and reduce or eliminate the cost of applying for consent. This discussion paper sets out proposals for possible change to secondary legislation in order to achieve thi...	Andy	0	2304	Mar 5, 2012 by Andy
	PWSTS article (Preview) An interesting article on PWSTS Limehouse by George Wells now aged 90 yrs http://spitalfieldslife.com/2012/01/26/george-wells-able-seaman/	Andy	0	2051	Jan 26, 2012 by Andy
	Congratulations (Preview) We have just learnt that Billy McGee (MNA Archivist) is one of the recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for 2011, as published in the London Gazette. He will be presented at Trinity House on the 28th November. Congratulations Billy from the PWSTShttp://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59945...	Andy	10	3170	Nov 30, 2011 by Andy
	Merchant Navy Vids (Preview) Please use this section to let us know of any Merchant Navy videos youve found on YouTube that might be of interest to PWSTS boys and other Merchant Seamen.	PWSTS Society	20	23987	Nov 10, 2011 by Andy
	Merchant honour for hero fishermen (Preview) Two Torbay fishermen who risked their lives in a struggle to save a drowning colleague have received another bravery medal. Joseph Fellowes, of Brixham, and John-Paul Kimble, of Paignton, have both been awarded Merchant Navy medals for trying to save the life of fellow Brixham fisherman, James Gr...	Andy	0	2605	Feb 25, 2011 by Andy
	Ray Brincat (Preview) Roger Forbes (PWSTS 1961) Lancing Class is tying to locate Raymond Henry BRINCAT. Its an unusual surname so a message has been placed here in the hope that a search of the name retrieves this message. If you can assist please contact the PWSTS Society on +44 (0)1202 649620 or contact Roger via the old bo...	Andy	0	2195	Feb 25, 2011 by Andy
	Senior Service or not? (Preview) This submission has just been added to George Wells (PWSTS 1938) profile. I thought it might be an idea to place this item on the forum. Photo - George in peaked hat talking with the then minister of transportRichard Marsh arguing that the MN was the senior service as the red ensign was previously the en...	Andy	2	2760	Feb 23, 2011 by Captain Ahab
	Red Duster could vanish (Preview) THE Merchant Navys historic Red Ensign is under threat from an unholy alliance of European Union bureaucrats and militant union boss Bob Crow, ministers warned last night.The move could mean the Red Duster vanishing from the seas for ever.Britain was yesterday given just two months to comply with...	Andy	4	3246	Jan 30, 2011 by Bob Pounder
	Prince of Wales Fallen (Preview) http://www.kentfallen.com/PDF%20REPORTS/DOVER%20PRINCE%20OF%20WALES.pdf	altosaxx	1	2568	Nov 2, 2010 by Bob Pounder
	Josiah Arthur Webbe (Preview) The following appeared on the recent Merchant Navy Association bulletin: Dear Mr. Brant, My name is Kosta Papanicolas and I am the Assistant Producer working on BBC One series called Heir Hunters. I understand that you spoke with my colleague Madeline regarding the program that we are working on...	Andy	0	3393	Sep 19, 2010 by Andy
	MN Badge (Preview) This fitting piece of information has been lifted from the recent Merchant Navy Association bulletin. ..................................................................................I was most interested to read the piece from George Wingfield about the MN Badge, and wonder I cou...	Andy	0	3639	Sep 19, 2010 by Andy
	NEW * MN charity wrist bands * (Preview) Billy McGee is always looking for ways to raise awareness for the Merchant Navy. These brilliant Merchant Navy wrist bands (similar to Help for Heroes) are his latest idea. The colours are red and green with a thin white line separating the two colours representing the navigation lights of a ship wi...	Andy	4	4595	Aug 5, 2010 by Jolly Sailor
	"They Shall Grow Not Old...." (Preview) "They Shall Grow Not Old...." dedicated to over 500 boys age 16 and under who died in service with the Merchant Navy during WWII including fifteen boys age just 14 years old is due for publication soon. The book is chronologically indexed by date of the losses from 1939-1946 on how these boy...	British Merchant Navy at War	5	4588	Jul 22, 2010 by British Merchant Navy at War
	PWSTS Marine Artist (Preview) Our very own Russ Foster (PWSTS 1943). Clip from last weeks ED24 (Norfolk newspaper).	PWSTS Society	2	2715	Jun 20, 2010 by glancon
	WEYMOUTH: New Merchant Navy Association (Preview) WEYMOUTH: New Merchant Navy Association A NEW branch of the Merchant Navy Association has been formed covering the Weymouth and Portland district. The inaugural meeting was held at the Royal Dorset yacht Club in Weymouth. National chairman Captain John Sail was present for the launch and he empha...	PWSTS Society	0	2701	Jun 3, 2010 by PWSTS Society
	SS Thordis - Captain Bell (Preview) 9, Masterton Drive Hartburn Stockton-on-Tees TS18 5JG Tel: 01642 656085 Email: Billy1963@ntlworld.com Dear PWSTS, While engaged in some local research I discovered the grave of a Redcar Captain whose unarmed Merchant ship SS Thordis was the first to engage a German U-boat in 1915 during WWI. For...	PWSTS Society	7	5793	Feb 22, 2010 by glancon
	New Lifeboat Tea (Preview) *Source MNA newsletter:* Lifeboat Tea. From: Mark Spruce Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:43 AM Dear all I wanted to bring your attention to a product many of you I suspect will not be aware of, Lifeboat Tea. http://www.lifeboattea.co.uk/ The product was originally created after the fastnet...	Andy	0	2219	Feb 17, 2010 by Andy
	Merchant Navy Graves Ta'Braxia Cemetery, Malta (Preview) Hope you don't mind me posting this here, but I found it interesting in my research. There are four Merchant Seamen buried at Ta'Braxia Cemetery at Malta. Three are recorded as official war dead by the CWGC, though two of them do not actually fall into this category under the Commissions rules and guid...	British Merchant Navy at War	0	3098	Feb 14, 2010 by British Merchant Navy at War
	Atlantic Conveyor (Preview) Information kindly received from Tony Sullivan...... [Vintage Port] Atlantic Conveyor Memorial After one of the evening functions at the recent Christchurch reunion, several of us "stayers" were sitting around a nightcap swinging the lamp when Graham Botterill started talking ab...	Andy	1	3653	Jan 25, 2010 by British Merchant Navy at War
	Selling off' the RFA (Preview) Hi Shipmates, You are probably aware that the Government have intimated that they are considering 'Selling off' the Royal Fleet Auxillary. If you do not agree with this, you may care to sign the petition which has now been set up. To do so please click on the link below. http://petitions.number...	PWSTS Society	0	1975	Jan 4, 2010 by PWSTS Society
	smuggled monkeys (Preview) Smuggled Monkeys(were you guilty?)Dear Merchant Navy, I am researching material for a fiction book which I will write later this year, and am trying to find out some information about the merchant navy in Belfast in 1940s, in particular, I am looking at smuggled monkeys. I know this is an odd request...	Andy	4	2493	Dec 21, 2009 by stuhogg
	MNA information (Preview) The following information from the MNA might be of interest to our members: The Sailors Society is hosting its first Skydive event on Saturday 25th July 2009 at Brackley Airfield, near Oxford . You will have the opportunity to freefall at over 120mph and jump from 10,000 feet; in tandem with a profes...	Andy	0	2825	Jul 16, 2009 by Andy
	Tuesday 21st July 2009 (Preview) The following information might be of interest to our members. Indeed some of you may wish to attend to share your memories and experience. If so please deal with the college directly. Thank you for your initial offers of support for our Maritime Day on Tuesday 21st July 2009 at Chamberlayne College f...	PWSTS Society	0	2041	Jun 29, 2009 by PWSTS Society
	Convoy CW9 codenamed ‘Peewit’ (Preview) Dear Sir,I have just started work on a BBC One documentary series about 1940. One of the programmes will include the story of Convoy CW9 codenamed Peewit, which was attacked by the Luftwaffe in August 1940. On the 8th August 4 British ships were sunk, including 3 merchant vessels the Coquetdale, Empi...	Andy	0	2866	Jun 13, 2009 by Andy
	Battle of the Atlantic (Preview) Sunday ceremony remembers Battle of the Atlantic http://www.canada.com The first Sunday in May each year commemorates the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest, most unforgiving campaign of World War II. It is to those Sailors of the navy and merchant marine who sailed on the stern and unre...	Andy	0	2537	May 3, 2009 by Andy
	Sight Testing in the British Merchant Navy (Preview) Please find below recent correspondence from a member of the public. I have replied and informed Miss ODriscoll that I will place her request on the forum for the information of our members and in the hope that someone may be able to assist. I have checked the PWSTS records as best as I am able and I have on...	PWSTS Society	8	3406	Apr 20, 2009 by Andy
	Seafarers given freedom of city (Preview) The Merchant Navy and Royal Naval Reserves have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Plymouth, Devon, at a ceremony held earlier. Special scrolls were presented to representatives from the two organisations before recruits paraded through the city centre. The freedom of the city is the greates...	Andy	3	2582	Apr 18, 2009 by mikeholberton
	1936 - 1938 ships torpedoed (Preview) Request for information from the MNA newsletter: 1936==1938. HI SHIP MATES ANY ONE OUT THERE KNOW OF THE BRITISH SHIPS TORPEDOED IN THIS CONFLICT, HAVE ONLY FOUND ONE NAME AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND AM LEAD TO BELIEVE THERE WERE MORE, MANY BOMB AS SUCH WHICH I HAVE READ ABOUT. THIS QUEST IS NOT FOR B...	Andy	0	2439	Apr 11, 2009 by Andy
	Jersey Maritime Museum Request (Preview) Dear Sir, I am responsible for gathering the names (information) of Jersey born merchant seamen who were killed during the two world wars for the Merchant Seamens Memorial we have in the Maritime Museum. I noticed in a report of the unveiling of one of your societys memorials in Ingham Church that o...	Andy	0	2028	Apr 10, 2009 by Andy
	Lighthouses (Preview) Roy Cottle has sent this superb lighthouse clip for ease I have uploaded it to youtube. The power of the sea is truly awesome	Andy	1	2250	Apr 2, 2009 by Diddy Dee
	SS Porthmeor (Preview) Assistance to a member of the public: Dear Sir or Madam, I have been looking for a photo or some information on a Cardiff based steamship called ss Porthmeor that William Richard Jenkins A.B. served on in 1941. I would appreciate any information on same. Kind Regards Tom Burke Co Tipperary, Irelan...	Andy	11	846697	Mar 31, 2009 by Andy
	The Ocean (Preview) Stu Hogg has found a great attachment highlighting the dangers of high seas. To view click on the link below: Ocean PPS 2.92mb	Andy	3	2806	Mar 29, 2009 by mikeholberton
	Veterans of MAC ships - WW2 Convoys (Preview) Looking of Veterans of MAC ships - WW2 Convoys 1942-1945 Sir, I work with the Fly Navy Heritage Trust and am looking to locate some Merchant Navy veterans from the Second World War Convoys who served in the Merchant Aircraft Carriers (MAC ships) from 1942 to 1945. There were 19 MAC ships were merchant s...	Andy	2	4417	Mar 19, 2009 by Andy
	A video tribute to the Mercantile Marine (Preview)	Andy	1	2470	Mar 13, 2009 by altosaxx
	French Aircraft Carrier to be Recycled in England (Preview) Story taken from CNN.com/Europe February 8, 2009 -- Updated 1222 GMT (2022 HKT)French toxic ship ends global odysseyStory Highlights French ship laden with toxic substances is to arrive in UK for recycling Aircraft carrier had been turned away from at least three other countries Despite earlier...	stuhogg	0	3091	Feb 9, 2009 by stuhogg
	Anti Piracy Traing for Merchant Seamen. (Preview) This is an extract from the Washington Post Feb 8 2009. Attacks by Pirates Spur New Training for Seamen Ralph Pundt of the Maine Maritime Academy in the school's training ship. Such academies are stepping up anti-piracy training for merchant seamen. (By Robert F. Bukaty -- Associated Press) dl#hot...	stuhogg	0	2244	Feb 8, 2009 by stuhogg
	M.V.Helen (Preview) Can anyone assist one of our members? Ken Bromley is trying to locate a photograph of a German ship named M.V.Helen B Schupp.....	Andy	0	2243	Feb 3, 2009 by Andy
	British shipwreck holds £2.6 billion (Preview) British shipwreck holds £2.6 billion treasure, explorers claim Salvagers claim to have found the world's richest wreck a British ship sunk by a Nazi submarine while laden with a £2.6 billion cargo that included gold, platinum and diamonds. By Jasper Copping (Telegraph) A picture believed to be t...	Andy	0	2656	Jan 31, 2009 by Andy
	MN Heroes (Preview) Poem by Tony Parker PWSTS 1968 HEROES Don't speak to me of heroes until you've heard the tale Of Britain's Merchant Seaman who sailed through storm and gale To keep those lifelines open in our nation's hour of need When a tyrant cast a shadow across our island breed Captain's, greasers, cabin boys, mat...	Andy	0	2121	Jan 5, 2009 by Andy
	Ships Photographs!!! (Preview) If youve had trouble locating photographs of any of your old ships Paul Hollingsworth has recommended the following web site. http://www.photoship.co.uk/ The PWSTS has visited the site and it probably contains the best catalogue of ships that we have seen to date. Cheers Paul.	Andy	0	2188	Nov 30, 2008 by Andy
	New MN book (Preview) A History of the British Merchant Navy " Neptune 's Trident": Spices and Slaves 1500-1507 a new book by Richard Woodman. It is being published on 30th November (Ready for Christmas) ISBN # 9780752448145 The price at Waterstones is quoted as £25 but I see it is already advertised on "...	Andy	0	2004	Nov 26, 2008 by Andy
	Merchant Navy Records (Preview) National Archives podcast seriesFor info - you can listen to various talks given at the National Archives - On 16 October there was a talk concerning Merchant Navy Service records: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/default.htm#defineRSS http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss...	Andy	0	2262	Nov 26, 2008 by Andy
	The RNLI Needs Your Help (Preview) The RNLI Needs Your Help. Dear All, I am an avid RNLI supporter and my blood boils when I see such proposals. I propose that the people who thought this up, should be cast out to sea in a small boat without a radio. Please add your name to this petition and forward it to any of your friends you think may be in...	Andy	0	1982	Nov 26, 2008 by Andy
	SS Asturias (Preview) The SS Asturias was engaged in the UK-South America trade but at the outbreak of Second World War she was converted to a troopship. After the war she was used as a migrant ship taking the Ten Pound Poms from UK to Australia. Anyone interested in this vessel and its history might want to have a look at the...	stuhogg	0	2933	Nov 13, 2008 by stuhogg
	MN Convoy Project (Preview) I am working with Matt Booi on the Convoy project and wondered if you may help with some information. We are searching for veterans as you know but, we are trying to find if any veterans are still alive from some specific convoys. I regret to say our database here is not as good as I am led to understand, you...	PWSTS Society	0	2017	Nov 5, 2008 by PWSTS Society
	The Merchant Navy - 'Fly on the Wall' documentary (Preview) Chamber of Shipping: The Merchant Navy - 'Fly on the Wall' documentary A remarkable observational documentary series focused on the men and women of the Merchant Navy, from raw recruits to seasoned sea dogs, is to be screened from Monday 13 October 2008. It explores the work of the Merchant Navy for t...	PWSTS Society	1	2477	Nov 4, 2008 by PWSTS Society
	David Duncan (Preview) My sister and myself are looking for our biological father who is a British Subject, his name is David Duncan, worked for the Union castle lines, his approximate age +- 77 years, I am desperately trying to make contact with him, he was in South Africa, port of Durban in 1960,1961,1962, David Duncan,...	Andy	0	2217	Sep 30, 2008 by Andy
	ANYONE REMEMBER STRAIT STREET ( MALTA )? (Preview) ANYONE REMEMBER STRAIT STREET ( MALTA )? I am a researcher studying the social history of Strait Street , Valletta ( Malta ). If any members remember the street, have stories, photographs, souvenirs etc (including tattoos made there), Id like to hear from you. You can probably help me with a book I am w...	Andy	0	2527	Sep 30, 2008 by Andy
	Battle of the Atlantic (Preview) Nacressa Swan (nacressa.swan@darlowsmithson.com) I've really enjoyed reading this website for my research into the Merchant Navy and hope that some of you might be able to help me. I am researching WWII for a series of documentaries for Channel 4. I would love the opportunity to speak to anybody wh...	Andy	0	1890	Sep 30, 2008 by Andy
	which MN school? (Preview) Hi, I am currently researching my late father's Macklin family history. I am proud to come from quite a nautical family having several Uncles and cousins that served in the Merchant Navy. Sadly one of my Uncles Thomas Macklin died in service 11.04.45 on the MV Panama. My father left the Merchant Nav...	Andy	0	2616	Sep 30, 2008 by Andy
	Mesothelioma Cancer Center (Preview) Hi, My name is Briana Huffer and Im a representative for the Mesothelioma Cancer Center. I came across your site while searching for maritime resources and wanted to connect with you. As you may know, countless seafarers are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses resulting from e...	Andy	0	8156	Sep 28, 2008 by Andy
	The flipping ship (Preview) The FLIP research vessel (Floating Instrument Platform) is the only ship in the world having the ability to flip from a horizontal position to a vertical position while at sea. The FLIP ship is designed to study wave height, acoustic signals, water temperature and density, and for the collection of...	Andy	1	2149	Sep 27, 2008 by Andy
	Merseyside Maritime Museum (Preview) I have today returned from Liverpool (my home town) where I visited the Merseyside Maritime Museum. While I think that Liverpool City Council have done a magnificent job in producing a museum of great beauty and history I feel that they have `missed the boat` in the fact that Liverpool was first and f...	Walla	1	1950	Aug 18, 2008 by Andy
	Brian Gray [MNA Slop Chest] (Preview) Message from Malcolm Mathison MNA: Brian Gray (Slop Chest) was taken into hospital earlier this week. His wife, Ann, also in hospital, is hoping to be home next week. Many of you may know Brian from our Tower Hill events, plus he supported the PWSTS at Ingham last year. I have sent a get well card on behal...	Andy	5	3748	Aug 14, 2008 by creeper
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