I joined the Cape Grafton 1973 in Melbourne as 4th engineer and left as Chief in 1979. It was a great experience.
sailed on the cape grafton& barron wemyss mid seventies. loved every bit of it
great website nice to see some old names
bored 2day typed in ssm got this great site. Was catering staff couple of times from 75 - 79 done christmas isle to aus few times. Sorry memory to pot cant remember names but faces very clear. Was THE best time of my life.
oops, should have read.."...on deck during his cargo watch."
Re: 3 guest books in 3 years & Billy Budds frequency of change of underwear.Now I know why you always overwhelmed us with your 'Blue Stratos' cologne.
To this day I've never met a more sweeetly fragranced 2nd mate........on deck during cargo his watch.
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I agree it is a fine site - for those who are unaware, Capt Web and I sailed together and are well-acquainted. At least, he knows my warped sense of humour!I see the message board is in difficulty this morning, noticd whilst trying to respond to Linda's post re the Red Sea ferry?
Still a fine site Ian. Thanks.
Ian - you go through guest books like most people go through underpants!!To John Sweeney - if you joined the Cape Horn in Vancouver you joined just after I left her after my first trip, which would have been March/April '74?
Very interesting site.PS Would the person called Ken wanting photo of Baron Ardrossan get in touch through my e-mail address.