Just learnt about the site from John Drury when I phoned him a couple of days ago. It was great to read and update some news of old ship mates. What great times we all shared.
I sailed with SSM from 71 to 85 then worked ashore for a while but it did not suit. So back to sea on UK coast. I then branched out into DP work, off shore drilling, dive support and cable laying. Now on product tankers coasting to retirement. I would be delighted to hear from any old ship mates.
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2009.

2008-12-10 06:52:57 - St.Helens

Happy memories and a world away

2008-12-08 19:37:14 -

I was an Eng cadet with SSM from 75 -79 and then sailed on various vessels until I did my tickets 82/83 then came ashore etc..
I look at the SSM website from time to time to see if I recognise some names and bring back some memories. Some great characters,vessels and ports..
I attended the re-union in 2006 then missed 2007 and unfortunately looks same for 2008.

Hope you all have a great day next week and if anyone knows me out there pls drop me a line-but no embarrassing shots !

Have a Merry Xmas and a happy and Healthy New Year - All the Best.

2008-12-06 16:20:35 - Glasgow

well what a fabulous site! just stumbled into it by chance. great to see the pics.
sailed on the Cape Race, Leeuwin, Baron Napier,Pentalnd as lecky. Don't know how I survived. Great times. Good luck all.

2008-12-05 10:45:15 - Newcastle UK

got this site from john drury,did,nt know it existed.goig to try & get to the reunion,with a host of stories & photos

2008-12-02 15:04:58 - north shields

This site brings back a host of memories. I was Radio Officer with good old SSM from 1969 to 1977.

Hello to all who remember me.

2008-11-22 07:53:26 - Airdrie, Scotland.

Just passing through after all these years

2008-11-17 04:53:27 - Australia

As under but this time with the email address!

2008-11-10 03:12:31 -

Excellent site and the names of various ships brought back memories of tales which probably were a main cause of me going to sea as well.
My father Jack McLennan sailed for and was a superintendent with SSM up until their demise.
Dad passed away early 2004 however if anyone has any photos of him would be most obliged for a copy.

2008-11-10 03:11:18 -

Over the past few months have been viewing the site. Sailed with SSM from 76-82, as 4th eng. Hardly seems 30+ years have passed. Worked with BT until 98, took early retirement,trained as a chiropodist and now run my own clinics. Would like to attend the reunion if poss. Best regards to all who I had the privilege to sail with.

2008-11-09 11:48:39 - Dundee

Happy memories reading and seeing the photos posted on this site.

2008-11-09 11:43:37 - Dundee

Just found the site brought back happy days sailed on the nelson may to sept 75, capt burton, chief was malhutra. Be great to here from anybody who remembers me

2008-11-07 13:49:28 - Pongola south africa

Great site brings back lot of memories

2008-11-03 09:10:39 -

Davie Gudgeon - you are a blast from the past! I know of a lot of people you have inquired over the years as to what happened to you. You would be most welcome at the Christmas Reunion/Lunch on 10th December,2008.

2008-10-30 16:55:25 -

I`ve just found this site and was wondering if anyone on here sailed with my late brother George who was R/O.I can remember the Cape Rodney coming into our home port of Brixham for bunkers around 1984 and our family were alowed on board the ship!

2008-10-30 08:22:21 - devon