Hi Guys Ian McDonald X catering/officer For those who remember John Clancy Cat/Off. I wish to inform you that john Passed away on the 3rd April 2009.

Regards Ian

2009-04-09 18:16:24 - Adelaide

Served apprenticeship with HH and then SSM from 1966 - 1970. Baron Jedburgh, Baron Pentland, Baron Forbes, Cape Wrath, Temple Arch. Then 3rd Mate Cape Horn 1971. Crazy hazy days!!!
Now retired in Brazil.

2009-03-18 06:40:02 - Brazil

James you old bugger! Still making spectacular arrests?

2009-03-16 09:52:05 - United Kingdom

Served with SSM on Belhaven, Finisterre x 2, Kinnaird 84/86, have some great memories and miss the crack, some top blokes. Left from the RFA to join the old bill in 87 and been in London ever since. Hope all who may remember me are well. All the best Jimmy Mess

2009-03-10 14:56:04 - United Kingdom

Was R/O on the Arch in 71/72 small 10 month trip, then the Nelson and Howe. Anybody know what happened to Willie Gray?Great times and great memories.

2009-03-04 11:14:18 - Askam in Furness

I left the nat seatraining school denton in 30 jun 1972 at17 and my first ship was the M V Baron Maclay, joined in Antwerp on 17 jul 72 and signed off 13 jan 73 in Singapore, as cat boy. She was like my first girlfriend, i've never forgot her, she was a beautiful ship, happy days.

2009-02-28 15:43:40 - maidenhead

Served eng. app. with Scotts' of Greenock, MN with Brocklebank. More power to your elbow. Jim

2009-02-07 11:50:08 - Aberdeen

Had a great time working for ssm 1976-1978 have not made a reunion yet but intend too, still working at sea about to do Chief mates unlimited.

2009-01-12 11:31:10 -

I had a good time working for ssm.(`76-to the end)Great memmories. I was a GP1.I am still at sea,working in the north sea-Norway.Not like Australia-New Zealand but it`s a job.The ship`s were good,the food was good,and the people,what can you say.I wish all the ex SSM crew`s a good New Year and best health for `09.

2009-01-05 08:26:27 - BLYTH.NORTHUMBERLAND

Just want to wish all ex ssm staff & all who keep the history alive through this web site a prosperous & peaceful new year no matter you are in the world

2009-01-03 01:21:38 - Pongola south africa

just found this site ,its great . my second ship was the cape wrath did 7 months on her it was fantastic . i then flew to haugsund and sailed on the temple inn on her maiden voyage the accomidation was beautiful we sailed in ballast for australia and loaded for honolulu and vancouver and reloaded vancouver island for australia the runs on these ships were great and i regretted not staying with them .i then went with blue star line but i have realy great memmories of my time with ssm

2008-12-30 15:25:25 - england

Great site. Was with SSM from '74 to '86, cadet to mate. Had a few years ashore doing daft stuff when it all packed up then a variety of jobs at sea till ending up with Hebridean Cruises as old man from 2002 till now. A quick scan through the site has whetted the nostalga glands, great to see so many names and remember. Going to sea has never been as good as it was then. Cheers everyone. Clive(still!)Live.

2008-12-28 10:19:11 - Bangkok

Just found this site. Cadet and 3rd Mate with Lyles - one of the oldies - with them 1959 to 1963. Joined RFA 1963 and commissioned RNR ending up Lt Cdr. Came ashore late 60s, (carried on RNR) became accountant ending up Finance Director and then own consultancy company.

2008-12-16 02:21:33 - Nottinghamshire

Forgot, My mate,s name was Owen Meharry from Springburn and his older brother already sailed with SSM. I came from Shettleston.

2008-12-15 21:49:41 - Anacortes, USA

After a very short first trip on the P.O. car ferry MV Eagle my friend from Gravesend training school convinced me to contact SSM.
So glad I did. We both flew to Antwerp as Catering Boys to join the Cape Franklin early in 1970. A very enjoyable 5 months calling at all the usual Iron Ore Ports. A fun ship and good crew although the Chinese cook had a bit of a temper.
Later flew to Singapore to join the Cape York. Seven months sailing between Mombasa, Christmas Island and Australia. Great fun, fantastic crew including the large Somalia contingent. A rather motley bunch of officers I,m afraid. Still, mostly fond memories and grateful that the company encouraged me to stay at sea after my disapointing first trip on the Eagle.
Returned to the Pool after flying home from Mombasa and sailed with a wide range of companies.
SSM were not the best in my book but still rated very highly.

2008-12-15 21:45:48 - Anacortes, USA