Branch Notes - July 2016

In July we welcomed David Brown, who went to sea in the 1950s. David gave a fascinating account of his career, describing the voyages that saw him travel the world as well as the people he worked with. His vessels, including T2 tankers, Liberty ships, the Queen Mary, and smaller cargo ships were illustrated and researched thanks to the efforts of Roland Whaite, Roy Fenton and David Whiteside. David described the conditions on the ships, as well as telling some very entertaining tales about his experiences in the shipping industry. An excellent evening, covering aspects of shipping that we do not often see as a branch, which was greatly enjoyed by the attending members.

Branch Notes - June 2016

In June David Eeles took us to the Fareast with a tour of Bangkok, before showing scenes taken in South America and finishing on the Kiel Canal for some more familiar views. David’s talk included photographs of ships that would not be seen in local waters, which made for an interesting evening, as did his emphasis on traditional cargo handling which he captured in a series of videos. We look forward to seeing more of his travels next year. The evening concluded with a look at some of the ships seen by Colin Baigent early in this year’s AGM weekend in Rotterdam. We look hope to see the rest of the weekend in due course.