Anecdote
My paternal grandfather, Willem van Beek (1903-1968) served as 5th “werktuigbouwkundige” in the machine room of Silvanus, when it collided on April 8th, 1926, near Point la Hache, south of New Orleans, LA, causing an explosion and fire. Twenty-four of the 43 crew members perished in the fire or drowned. My grandfather was among the survivors and was found on a beach near Bohemia, where the ship ran aground. The disaster was extensively covered in the Times-Picayune, e.g. In a front page story on 9 April, as well as in Dutch papers, such as the Nieuws van de Dag en Rotterdamsche Courant.
The LNGSHIPS MANHATTAN sounds like a fascinating vessel. It's impressive how technology and engineering continue to advance in the maritime industry. Would love to know more about its specifications and capabilities!best outlets in new York
Impressive achievement! The "MALAGA KNUTSEN" sounds like a key asset in the LNG fleet with its substantial capacity.
IMO number needs correcting from 1164859 to 164859 (the "official number" of previously named Empire Grenadier)
Hi Matt: compliments of the season, and I trust all's well with you.
Have just found your comment on Helderline.com regarding your uncle's service aboard ESTURIA and yes, I'd love a copy of your .pdf for some research I'm doing on the RAN.
If you're happy to proceed, can I ask you please to send it to neil.westphalen@bigpond.com.
cheers / thanks / best wishes
Neil
My father-in-law Leslie Whitehead sailed on the Rapana around 1946
My father-in-law Leslie Whitehead sailed on the Rapana around 1946
My great uncle Jack Purvis (Chief Cook) was also killed on this fateful day in 1943.
Würde mich freuen wenn sich alte Kollegen melden die mit mir 1978 die Ausbildung angefangen haben.
Was een jaar vanaf September 1957 stuurmansleerling op sts "Munttoren", met kapitein Koedijk en eerste stuurman Kluen, één van de mooiste jaren van mijn leven.
Vele mooie reizen gemaakt vanaf Curacao naar Zuid Amerika en Noord Amerika.
Captain W.C. Loughlin, Chief Officer O.R. Townsend, 2nd officer J.E. Palmer, Radio Officer R. Denton, 3rd Engineer J. Cowdill, 5th Engineer G. Boyter, 5th Engineer B. Johnston, 4th Engineer P. Hitchen? 3rd Officer H.Heckett, 5th engineer J.W. Duncan, 2nd Engineer A. Martin, Chief engineer John Armstrong.
This was on a voyage departing from Falmouth on the 16th January to Gibraltar 12th April 1948. Charles Loughlin (sun Captain)