sorry said i finished on gothland but that was currie line ,glasgow.

2010-03-08 07:18:43 - suffolk

join cape howe in73 was allso on,baron ardrossan.baron wemyss.cape leeuin.cape wrath .finish on gothland in76.would love to get in contact with a guy called rab(sorry carnt remember last name).i thinkwe sail cape howe in1975.i was 2nd cook at the time

2010-03-08 07:02:56 - suffolk

Hi all,
just found this site after search for pics of Baron Wymess.Lost my discharge book so not good with dates.
1st ship i joined was Temple bar as 2nd lecki with Steve Hill in Bahrain. Think we sailed to aussie where Steve paid off and left me in charge.big memory was Capt Frazer playing the pipes , marching from wing to wing,only in port though and getting some weird looks from the locals..
found some pics of myself on Rob Abercrombies pis on the Inchcape.what a brill ship and crew ,brings back all sorts of mems
all the best to you all
Ian

2010-02-25 16:13:26 - Bolton Lancs

My first deep sea trip was on the Cape Ortegal , 1977 . Joined the Cape Grafton in jan 1978. Great days indeed, plenty stories to tell the grand kids lol. All the best to everyone.

2010-02-10 13:43:39 - Cumbernauld

I worked in the offices of H.Hogarth & Sons later SSM as an Accounts Clerk from May 62 until June 71. Would like to hear from anyone who worked with me during that period.

2010-02-10 04:58:10 - South africa

Glad you found us Iain, and better to know life is still good for you.

2010-02-01 08:57:19 -

Great site. Lots of good memories & some not so good. Thanks to Colin ( Admiral ) Williamson for the Cape Ortegal pics, do you remember the Penny Post and the flaming strawberrys. Alison and I are 33yrs this year. To Billy Budd I was giving you more power, the deck always wanted more speed. Life after SSM : I am how Senior Inspector ( Boilers & Pressure Equipment ) with WorkSafe WA (like the HSE in UK). Anyone passing through Perth or Freo can call 0418900110. Regards to all Iain R.

2010-01-26 21:09:16 - Perth Western Australia

I was a galley boy on the cape grenville for one trip i think in 1976, we went to Melbourne,
Freemantle and port pirrie which was memorable because it was port pirie's centenary. On that trip were two ladies who worked in catering one by the name of donna weisman and i have often wondered if she served long in the company or left after that trip.Anyway it was a really good time.

2010-01-26 11:30:29 - london

Hi all i did my first trip when i was 4 on the Baron Ardrossan 1973 with my mum and dad dave(sparks) and lynda poole Reggie Baker (captain) arthur michie bob durban and burt reynolds was 3rd mate great trip great crowd great christmas did lots of trips after that but that was the best.saw the most of the world but missed new york and heading out in aug for my 40th happy memories

2010-01-23 14:17:02 -

Hi Ernie, remember you - good to see you are still gainfully employed on the water.

2010-01-19 11:02:08 - Luton

I saild with SSM from 29/1/76 until 12/1/86 starting as deck boy/peggy on Cape Howe. Now sailing as bosun on MV Bute with Cal Mac.

2010-01-16 13:21:31 - Kilbirnie

Sailed with SSM in 1973,1974 & 1975. Baron Dunmore two trips and also Cape Wrath as 4th Engineer. Had some great times and sailed with a lot of good pals!.Noticed some of them in your picture gallery and Guestbook. Gordon Barclay,Davie Hynd,Dougie Campbell,Shug McFarlane,Jan Nitskowski,Nick Brewer , Gordon Andrews etc. Anybody that knows me ,please send me an email!.

2010-01-13 15:09:09 - PERTH

Sailed on the Cape Grenville 81 - 82, great ship, great company, great time. I was the cat. Off.

2010-01-04 13:41:57 - Devon

Great site. Lots of memories. Keep up the great work & Happy 2010
Brian

2010-01-01 15:50:16 - N.Ireland

Can anyone help me? Due to a recent fire I lost all photos of my father and am trying to find some again. He was William (Bill) Moore, and was with SSM and it's predecessors for all his career. Hoping someone has some photos of him. Only thing I have found so far is a ships crewlist with him sited as chief engineer.

2009-12-19 00:57:07 - Edinburgh