Hi. Was cadet with SSM from 77 to 81 and left in 83 as 4th Engineer. Have now been ashore for 10 years working for a ship management in Cyprus.
Sorry to say that Bob Bentley passed away suddenly on 1st November 2009

2009-11-02 02:30:54 - Cyprus

I sailed on the Baron Mac Clay in 1967. I joined the ship in Canada then Japan, Australia and home to the UK

2009-10-28 11:22:22 - Canada

I was with the company from March '76-June '77 and sailed on Cape Rodney(maiden voyage),Cape Horn and briefly on Baron Renfrew. My first two trips were very memorable indeed and a great bunch of lads to sail with. Ended my deepsea career in Dec '98 after 21 years on the boxboats and currently have been on local ferries since. James Meechan...correct me if i'm wrong but were we at T.S.Dolphin together Aug-Dec 1975?

2009-10-20 17:53:51 - kirkwall,orkney

I was Temple Bar 3/12/73 - 26/8/74. Paid off in Amsterdam where she had an engine refit. I can honestly say she was, thanks to Dougie Maguire, the best ship I ever sailed on. He would tell different jokes and quips every night and day. We had a great cook from Grimsby, (name slips my memory like most names) But evey one from the Skipper down was brill. One thing about the "Bar" is that we could never launch the life boats, they were fast in the davits all the time I was on her, and according to the 2nd mate they were like that when she was first built. If anybody remember's me please get in touch.
Cheers
Kevin Barry

2009-10-18 09:33:56 - Mansfield

MV Anatolia ex Cape Finisterre attacked by pirates

2009-10-17 09:03:59 -

i was with ssm from 1976-1978 on the cape york- baron dunmore as cat-boy am now with cal-mac

2009-09-30 07:33:43 - isle of bute

Hi Ewen
You would have served your cadetship same time as me, Bob Abercrombie, Pete Brennan, Tom Sloan, Dougie Braham, Nigel McKenzie and about another 6 of us!
We all went to GCNS for 12 months pre-sea training in 1969.
I stayed with SSM until end of 1978.
Are you coming along to the Annual Reunion this year?
Best regards
David

2009-09-07 07:16:58 - Glasgow

i was on the maiden voyage aboard the Cape York. Anybody else on that run?

2009-09-05 18:33:38 - Acharacle - West Highlands

hello folks Ewen Henderson here. Some of you may know me as "oonie". Was with SSM 69 - 75. sailed on cape york, horn, sable, baron mclay, baron dunmore, cape rodney. Deck cadet on to third officer. I would love to see if anyone has pictures of the crew of any of those boats from that era, i miss those days!

ewen.

2009-09-05 18:30:32 - Acharacle - West Highlands

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