I sailed on cape hawke and cape Grenaville between 72/74. Only 16 at the time and was a catering boy. Great time. met alot of great people and saw really good places. Web site is spot on.

2008-06-23 10:30:19 - Falkirk

Hi Billy

Yes mate you were my hero that night, my Knight in shinning armour.I think we were at a RSL club, can't remember his name but he had red hair and a bad attitude.Are you still using the Aramis after shave? What you doing with youself these days, really nice to hear from you

2008-06-17 08:28:21 - Carrickfergus

Hi Jimmy

I remember you well, not least of all that run ashore in Oz when a certain 4/E decided he wanted to dismember you! And yes, it was the Ardrossan.

2008-06-13 18:07:11 -

i sailed on the sable in 1972
A good site

2008-06-06 10:12:03 -

sailed ith SSM '75 to '78 as electican, first ship Cape Leeuwin, joined her in Frisco. 1st Leckie was Jimmy Leiper. I remember sailing with Billy Budd but can't remember what ship either Cape Horn or Barron Ardrossan I think, Jim Callagan was the Sparkie and old Albert the Chief Steward. My career with SSM ended after the MV Brittenburg fiasco (imagine trying to take our O/T payment off us). Sailed with Anchor Line and Bowrings after that before settling ashore in 1981.I was one of 3 leckies fom N.Ireland sailing with SSM At the same time the other two being Colin McErlean and Davy Mawhinney. I would like to here from anybody that remembers me.

2008-06-06 02:05:54 - carrickfergus

. I sailed with SSM in the 70s on the Cape Horn, Baron Wemyss and the Renfrew. What great ships and great runs and of course the Glasgow boys who crewed them. I am retired and now live in the Philippines and would welcome contact with any of the boys who remember me. Although there are many who spring to mind I would mention Duggie McGuire, Con Gallagher and Jimmy Gaffney. Do any of the boys remember "Fiji Sue" and Bella the Fella" in good old Sydney? Ha-Ha.

2008-05-15 00:41:47 - Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

I appreciate a year has gone by since Frank Taylor passed away whilst at sea however I have the following to express.

I was saddened to read this news whilst reading through the guestbook today 11th May08 and my thoughts go out to Mary and his daughters at this time.

I met Frank on the Baron Murray (Taima) where we sailed together he as Chief Engineer and me as Master, in 1987.

Not only a first class engineer but a great companion and confidante as the tide of shipping changed and the crew nationalities placed greater pressure on the top two.

Great dry sense of humour and a positive drive that somehow got us through.

Over the years I have often thought of that voyage and the hassles we were up against as Eastern Bulkers HK became a part of acomarit.

My genuine condolences to his family on the anniversary of his passing.

Greg

2008-05-11 05:06:23 -

Hi. I am trying to find someone who knew my dad ROBERT (BOB) DAVIDSON. He died 15 April 1961 en-route from Peru to home (dad was buried in Baltimore USA). He was serving on the M.V YORK. I was only 5 when he died and with him being away so much I didn't really know him.

One of my aunts has just passed me correspondence from Lyle Shipping company and one of the names mentioned of someone who was close to my dad was R J KELL A.B.

I would love to hear from someone who knew him.

2008-04-26 12:10:48 -

Well this is a flash back,just seen my name on the crew list,Cape Leeuwin , had a great time with SSM,had two trips on the leeuwin,was on the Maclay, Grafton, Ortegal and the Napier.still bump into some of the lads now and then,still at sea yet but its just not the same, hay i had a ball

2008-04-09 12:14:45 -

Is the broken bridge in the photograph at the top of this page any reflection of the skills of SSM's navigation officers? It wasn't me sir . . . honest! I was busy working on my corrie course at the time.

2008-03-31 05:37:31 - Wiltshire

My Father Alastair Weir (who passed away 5 years ago) wored for SSM - He had many fond stories of those days!!

2008-03-19 15:24:00 - Oban

I had the best years of my life with the Scottish Ship Management. I sailed on the Cape Howe, Cape Nelson, Baron Forbes, Baron Ardrossan and Baron Inchcape. The last two I joined in Haugesund and felt very honoured to join brand new ships and be on their maiden voyages. I regret my rash decision to leave the outfit but I am still alive to tell the tale and I am overjoyed to be able to see the old ships I sailed on. I am sad to see they are all gone now but this is progress, so I have been told. I am now an author and would like to include a picture of the Cape Nelson from the company magazine in an Atlantic storm on the cover of my new book.

2008-03-17 17:59:24 - bristol, england

EX BAROM RENFREW , BARON MACLAY AND CAPE GRAFTON. GREAT COMPANY GREAT SHIPS . UNFORGETABLE

2008-03-17 17:27:48 - UK AND DUBAI

Very interested to find this site.I spent a very enjoyable 2 1/2 years 1978/80 on "Baron Renfrew","Baron Maclay","Baron Belhaven" & "Cape Race".Strange as it may seem the Ice experience on "Belhaven" & "Race" was the most interesting.Excellent atmosphere & spirit on all the ships which said a lot for the SSM company.
Ended my sea career after 38 years as Master/Owner of a 500 Ton coaster,a very interesting experience.Am now thoroughly enjoying full retirement. Best wishes to all office and ships staff whome I sailed with.By the way I was First Mate.

2008-03-17 12:15:04 - Broughty Ferry

i sailed on four ships from 1976-1979 cape grafton-baron addrossen-cape grenville-cape sable, started as gally-pantry boy,done my first trip on cape grafton, joining in singapore,done my last trip on cape sable as 2nd cook n baker where she was sold in durban to the greeks, best sailing years of my life :)

2008-03-14 06:34:35 - motherwell