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.
