Sailed as 4th&3rd eng.68-73.MVs Capes Wrath,Franklin,Sable,York,St Vincent & two voyages on the good ship Temple Arch.Those were the days.

2009-09-02 05:09:18 - Adelaide S Aus

enclosed photo Baron Ardrossan arriving Vancouver after dry dock in Seattle March(appox.)1973. Can anyone supply info regarding this voyage Flew out to Vancouver put up in Sheridan Landmark Hotel. Looking for G.P.stewart & 3rd. officer(Davy)

2009-09-01 16:02:22 - ardrossan

Just found this site today, looking for photos of my old ships which were Cape Rodney, Cape Howe, Cape Horn. starting from 1970-1972. Was a lowly Catering Boy. went up to my loft and found my old wage-slips what a buzz. R/O was Mr Macleod. some may remember me as I caught Typhood and was lifeboated out at Penzance. this was the Cape Rodney.R/O M L Bird.

2009-08-30 14:10:34 - Liverpool(formerly Glasgow)

Ive been following the site for a little while and thought I would add my small contribution. I joined the Cape Grafton in Amsterdam as a cabin boy following the new engine fit in Oct 73. I was nicknamed Slimcat, I remember the other cabin boy as Benny from Notts. The head chef was a rotund little chap called Angus. Fantastic crew. I recall the ship being impounded in Japan and SSM having to pay a fine to release the boat, something about illegal smoking substances. We also had our photo on the front of the Sydney papers as our ship had the highest deck cargo ever to go under Sydney Bridge before docking in Snails Bay, missed it by 6ft. Had a fantastic trip and will remember it forever.

2009-08-24 10:15:42 - United Kingdom

Hi Stevie
The Baron Forbes was my first trip as a navigating cadet to sea at almost 18years of age in June 1970 then paid off end of October same year.
A model of the Baron Forbes is on display in the Glasgow Transport Museum.
Best of luck
David

2009-07-30 07:31:36 - Glasgow

Just discouvered your site . I joined SSM at 15 years old. The Baron Forbes in Liverpool 1970. Then spent time on the Baron Whymms, Baron Ardrossan, Cape York, Cape Howe leaving in 1975. The best & most fascinating time of my life.
I`m currently writing a book and would be very grateful for any information reguarding these vessals
Thankyou

2009-07-29 16:01:08 - ardrossan

Julie

I did sail with him but I don't think I have any photos. I will look all the same but it is doubtful anything will change. Hopefully others will now check out the photos in question and come forward if they have any.

2009-07-24 08:59:00 - Luton

Hi message for Billy Budd,
Remember I asked if anyone had photos of my late hubby (Stewart Lauderdale). You and james replied, I often look on website, recognise lots of faces. Billy, on Flann Howards photos. There are 2 pics of stewart. TH2.JPG,TH5JPG. Which were not on before when I looked. He is the tall young handsome one with the moustach. best wishes Julie xxxx

2009-07-22 17:24:31 - Barrow -in Furness

Hi!
I was a volunteer at the BSS Seamen's Mission at Wallaroo South Australia from 1974-1984 when I was in my late teens/ early 20's. We had a number of the SSM fleet call there--Baron Maclay, Cape Leeuwin, Baron Wemyss, Cape Ortegal...to name a few.
During that time I / we met some great folks and I often go over my photo albums to reminisce. It was great to find this site!

All the best to all ex SSM seafarers!

Best Wishes, Lynne

2009-06-21 22:54:02 - South Australia

Happens to us all Mike - except I am now down to 12.5 stones. Check out the link to my photos - you may be among them.

2009-05-28 05:33:04 - Tesco car park

That's right Billy, I think it was the Kinnaird although cannot rmember if it was my first or second time on her. Not quite so slender now I am afraid and the hair (or what remains of it) is almost fully grey.

2009-05-27 12:55:17 - North Sea

Mike, were you not a blonde-haired slender cadet with me as 2/0 at least once? Think somewhere I have a photo when your sleep was rudely disturbed after a session! Glad to see you \are doing well.

2009-05-26 12:47:11 - Luton

I was a Deck Cadet with SSM from 1981 and made redundant following one trip as third mate in 1986. First ship was the Belhaven followed by the Pentland, Kinnaird, Rodney, Kinnaird and finally the Belhaven again. I then did a trip with Eastern Bulkers on the Taichu (would have been the Cape Wrath).
After that it was a few different companies being made redundant at regular intervals. Finally ending up in the North Sea.
A move ashore saw me as a Pilot on the River Humber from 1994 working alongside Martin barker and Peter Lightfoot until all of us ended up out on our ears after the 2002 industrial dispute and I resumed my offshore career.
I am currently Master/OIM of a 550 bed flotel operating in the North Sea. I occasionally meet ex-SSM personnel. Dave Beattie (ex-AB) is a Crane Op onboard and Gordon Gray is a rig manager in the office.
Best wishes to all who remember me.

2009-05-25 16:12:10 - North Sea

James and Billy thanks for your replies.
Billy i will send a photo of stewart to you shortly.
Once again thanks very much to you both. xx

2009-05-24 11:25:34 - Barrow in Furness

Julie, I'm very sorry to hear the sad news of Stewart.
We handed over on the Cape Race in 1979, the only pic I've found is as above flickr link. I may have more somewhere.

2009-05-22 11:54:30 -