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Comments for the year 2001 |
Email / Date |
| My great uncle,
Captain George Thomas Deith was commander of the Westmoreland when
it was torpedoed in the First World War. By some means the ship was
beached and the crew saved. My great uncle received a Lloyds medal
for this. Any further information on this event eludes me. I would
love to know date, location and any other information. Val in
Vancouver, Canada. |
toris-nan@home.com
01.01.01 |
In December 1950 I
was deck-boy on the Hororata homeward bound to Liverpool. while in
the vicinity of the Azores the ship was badly damaged by heavy seas
necessitating in repairs being made while hove to. The ship was
under the command of Capt E.H.Hopkins. The boatswain was Mr. Frank
Newell. I would like to know if an inquiry was made into this event
and what was the outcome of it. Also the name of the deck officers.
Coincidently this accident occurred close to the eighth anniversary
of the Hororata's near loss by torpedoing in the same area on her
second voyage. I would appreciate any information.
Trevor Castleton |
tcastleton@paradise.net.nz
16.01.01 |
Dear Sir, I was
proud to serve the New Zealand Shipping company from 1958 to 1963 my
name is Mr Roy Sutcliffe and I was a crew member on the vessels, The
Haparangi, The Pipiriki & for the Federal Steam Navigation Co, The
Huntingdon & Cambridge. I was aboard The Huntingdon in the Seaforth
dock Liverpool U.K prior to her last voyage to N.Z and then to
Taiwan where she was scrapped. Whilst aboard I was intrigued to find
The Haparangi's bell on the focsal.
Can you please tell me as to why she had the Haparangi's bell?
Thank you for your valuable time. Mr R. Sutcliffe. Liverpool U.K |
Andy.Summerland@btinternet.com
26.01.01 |
| I was interested in
the info about the NZSCo on your site (I was a cadet 1964 - 69)
Peter Herring |
herring_peter@hotmail.com
27.01.01 |
It was quite a
surprise to find this site, and I'm now corresponding with Alex
Chisholm who was Cadet Captain on the "Otaio" when I joined in '64!
Perhaps you could paste the following : Anyone around who remembers
the NZSCo Engineer Cadets from Course Seven ?
1964 - 69. Many of us are still in contact - Ken Ross, Harry Hogg,
Jim West, Roger Cooper, Pete Harris, Flop Dunham, Oggie Andrews,
Phil Gray, Tony Trigwell - but we'd love to hear from anyone of that
era!
Thanks Peter Herring |
herring_peter@hotmail.com
05.02.01 |
I have located the
following websites that may be of interest to contributors to your
NZSCo history site.
Click here for New Zealand Shipping Photos of the NZSCo fleet
and a number of links to related sites
Click here for Merchant Navy Officers this site has web pages
devoted to the history of British shipping lines (NZSCo is missing)
and is asking for information so the history can be recorded.
Click here for New Zealand Ships deals with immigration to NZ
and lists details of the shipping lines involved.
There is a comprehensive section on NZSCo and includes a large
reference list.
I hope this information will prove useful to those seeking more
information on NZSCO Regards Len Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
15.02.01 |
| I was a navigation
cadet on the MV Otaio in 1970 and 71. Anyone around from those days?
Richard Allisette |
Richard.Allisette@virgin.net
18.02.01 |
| I received an E Mail
from an ex NZSCo and he tells me that the NZSCo Board meeting
minutes for the fifties and sixties are now available for public
inspection at the National Maritime Museum in London. I will be in
London in August/September and will try to get to see them. They
should make interesting reading ! Len Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
19.02.01
|
NRAM www.nram.org.nz
NEW ZEALAND Shipping Company (A716)
NRAM Reference A716
Name NEW ZEALAND Shipping Company
Type of record Records
Dates covered 1900-1971
Quantity 35cm
Level of description Collection
Location Auckland War Memorial Museum Library Te Papa Whakahiku MS
872
Description
The New Zealand Shipping Company was formed in Christchurch in 1873
with the object of "providing increased facilities for the New
Zealand trade", and in addition to building its own vessels,
chartered others to cope with, particularly, the 1870s boom in cargo
and immigrant traffic.
The eight volumes of this collection comprise a register of shipping
movements through the Port of Auckland, 1900-1971; also for Mount
Maunganui, Opua, Whangarei and Marsden Point for part of the period
1959-1971.
Access conditions Not restricted
NOTE: The Auckland War Memorial Museum
Library will be closed to the public from 1st April 2000 and will
re-open in February 2001.
Subjects
Business and industry
Transport and communications
Areas
Auckland Central
Bay of Plenty
Northland
Last Update February 1981
© Auckland War Memorial Museum Library Te Papa Whakahiku
Regards Len Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
19.02.01
|
| Last year I came
across an old NZSCo. Christmas card I had sent from the Rakaia. It
typically had a photograph of the ship as they all had in every ship
of the line (remember!). I decided to scan this and resize it and
from this I made a three foot model of the ship. I sailed as Chief
Electrician on the Rakaia from 1961 to 63 and during that time old
Jock Cooper, a fellow Scott and her Chief Engineer for many years
also made a model of the Rakaia which he presented to the ship. If I
remember right she used to be in the cadets dinning room. I wonder
what happened to this model. I am sure someone will have it in their
possession. The Rakaia was a very happy ship with a lot of
camaraderie and the concert parties and games on the netted in aft
deck made life very eventful as did the many soirees ashore. If
anyone wants a jpg of the model give me an e-mail and I will be
happy to pass it on. I would also love to know what happened to the
previous model. Alex Henderson. |
unalex@tinyonlone.co.uk
20.02.01 |
I wonder if you
could help me. I Have been ask to see if I can find any info on a
boat called MV Armagh from a company called Avenue Steamship Co a
subsidiary of New Zealand Shipping Co.
many thanks for your help
Editor:
Mate, you have been given a bum steer Avenue Shipping is not a
subsidiary of NZ Shipping, and we have not heard of said vessel:
Perhaps someone else may have heard. |
Oxygene2000@aol.com
23.02.01 |
| My father Henry Carr
served on several NZSC and Federal Line ships from 1944 onwards:-
Hororata 1944 to 45, Rangitata 1946, Ruahine 1946 to 47, Orari 1949,
Dorset 1949 to 50. In between Ruahine and Orari in his Continuous
Record of Discharge" is a ship call Flammulina - official No 168529
(I think). I cannot find what this ship was. Does anyone know if it
was a NZSC ship, I cannot see it on any list of the co ships. Any
information would be gratefully received. Please mail me if you can
help |
rcarr2@vtown.com.au
25.02.01 |
Does the Chapman
name in connection with the NZ Shipping Co. have any connection with
the Chapman family of Whitby Yorkshire England?
Editor:
Send him an email and ask, that's what History of NZ Shipping is all
about. Gives us an opportunity to keep in touch. Len won't bite. |
judith@well-com.net.au
6.03.01 |
For those who sailed
NZS Federal ships during the gory days (not glory!) of the
PandO GCD changeover 1971/1972, but were ex BI (and vice-versa), As
for myself, as a BI cadet during that time, I remember The (Men of)
Sussex and the Tongariro (the Tongaplonk) with great affection
Manora (BI) 1972 - cadet Sussex 1973 - Cadet Tongariro 1973/4 -
Cadet Baharistan (Stricks) 1974 - Cadet Morvada (BI) 1975 – 3/O
Teestra (BI) 1976 – 3/O
These all had some silly PandO GCD names but no-one I recall used
them except on official business Rob Pilgrim
Editor:
BI Ships = British India Steam Navigation now owned by PandO |
rob.pilgrim@flinders.edu.au
28.03.01 |
Re ARMAGH.
Birt, Potter and Hughes with NZSCo formed new concern Avenue
Shipping Co in 1954 to which ships from both co.s were to be managed
by Trinder, Andersen and Co. This echoed a similar venture in the
20s. The Armagh (ex Kaituna) with 4 other Kai-class NZCo ships plus
BPHs Enton named Limerick. These were non-refrig vessels. In my days
as ship's printer, RMS Rangitiki I recall seeing a few in both
Wellington and Auckland, etc in the 50s with their Federal red and
black funnels but with white Avenue flag with blue cross and blue A
on white diamond. The Kaituna was built in 1938 @ Gothenburg for
Swedish co. and sold on stocks to NZSCo. Survived some war service
in the Med. despite being mined. Hughes of the BPH founded the
original Federal line back in 1895. All rather complicated!
This is a grand idea of yours Jeffery.
Dave Webber
Editor:
I trust your information has been able to assist that other poor
blighter |
dwebber@paradise.net.nz
30.03.01 |
Editor:
I have tried sending email to Len Chapman who has been a great
contributor to stories relating to our past however the email
addresses he has given comes up as an error:
This would mean a) he has changed his server or b) he's left this
world |
2.04.01 |
To the Editor
Len Chapman is still part of this world although my computer has not
been ! mealone@emirates.net.ae still works but if you have a problem
then try
lenchapman@hotmail.com
Regards Len |
3.04.01 |
I have 4 letters,
written by my great-grandfather to my grandfather while he,
great-grand dad, was serving on steamships belonging to The New
Zealand Shipping Company Ltd. (Incorporated in New Zealand).
Sent back to England while in New Zealand ports or at sea, dated
from 1902 until 1912. Steam ships named are; S.S. Rakaia (1902),
S.S. Ruapehu (1904), S.S Waimate (1906 and 1908) and the S.S.
Hurunui (1912) while docked at Glasgow.
Also a photocopy of names and addresses of crew for the S.S. Hurunui
voy 3 (1900). Would check this list for names if requested.
Would like to obtain photographs and or any information re these
Steam ships and the company.
Thrilled as to find this site, just went looking on the off chance!
Mary Rooney |
mrooney@ihug.co.nz
5.04. 01 |
| I went to New
Zealand on the R.M.S RANGITOTO. We sailed from the Royal Albert Dock
on the 10th February 1961. I was wondering were I could get a copy
of the passenger lists ? How many people on that voyage still live
in N.Z or went back home I wonder ? If you were on that ship please
get in touch with me I would love to hear from you. It was a
beautiful Ship What has happened to it ? Regard's Beryl
( TOMPSETT ) Murrell |
bjmurrell27@hotmail.com
12.04.01 |
| I am trying to find
information about the barque "Fontenaye" which had three trips to
New Zealand, being chartered by the NZ/Auckland Freight Company, a
forerunner to the NZ Shipping Company The date I am interested in is
to Port Chalmers in June 1882. The captain was a Captain McKechnie
who may be my grandfather. Any information greatly received. Thanks
for a great site. Christine Couchman |
BLongami@xtra.co.nz
14.04.01 |
| Dear Sir, I would
like to know if anyone as information on a ship attached to R.N. The
ships name was the m.v. Aorangi. I have a photo taken 1945 in Hong
Kong harbour with H.M.S.Triumph alongside. She was a troop carrier
during the war and before that a passenger ship. My father Ernest
Uphill was a crew member Regard's Peter Uphill |
hunter3@primus.com.au
16.04.01 |
Back in the late
sixties I wrote to a crew member on the M.T. Arthur P, His name is
Cedric Tash, do you know of this ship, my letters went to New York
c/o esso International. Thank you for any help Veronica
Editor:
The email given is rejected by our ISP servers as incorrect, perhaps
Veronica in reading may wish to send us another email with correct
address. |
19.04.01 |
| My name is Veronica
and I left you the wrong email. I am looking for Cedric Tash who
sailed on the MT Arthur P, this ship was the X-Hoegh Foam and the Ex
Pontus. The year was 1969. Thank you |
sau_del@netcom.ca
12.07.01 |
| My friend and I are
embarking on a search for his father. We have one clue: a photo
showing the said father in the uniform of a purser (?) on the deck
of a ship. In the background is a float with "MV Rangitiki" written
on it. The ship has air scoops the same as the MV Rangitiki. Where
would one find a ships manifest listing the crew, or possibly
something listing those on the ships payroll circa 1956-62? Any
pointers gratefully received ! Tom SEMMENS |
tom@h18.co.nz
23.04.01 |
| Re: My earlier
request regarding my friends search for his Dad, I neglected to
mention his name: Peter Allen, his best mate on board ship was
called "Willie" TOM SEMMENS |
tom@h18.co.nz
24.04.01 |
| Editor:
Wish to advise that
www.australiatrade.com.au
gave birth to
www.newzealandshipping.co.nz
on 25th April 2001 (Anzac Day) both parent and child doing extremely
well, with child showing similar characteristics as its parent.
Jeffrey Shaw |
25.04.01 |
I have recently
'Gone on Line' and decided to try 'The New Zealand Shipping Company'
expecting to find little or nothing. How wrong I was! History,
photos and, most amazingly, this 'New Zealand Shipping on Line'
site.
My name is Bill Goyne and I sailed as an electrician between 1953
and 1960, serving on the 'Dorset', 'Norfolk', 'Rangitiki',
'Cambridge' and 'Hinakura'. If there is anyone out there who
remembers me, I am living in Lutterworth, Leics. and I would be
delighted to hear from you. Among others I recall, Bob Aitken,
Engineer from Sydney, Mike Firman, Chief Steward from London, Tony
(Tweedy) Harris, Radio Operator, and Bob Everest, Engineer from
Hamilton.
On a more general note, I feel that the following could be of
interest to both subscribers to this site and the Editor.
On one of my trips to New Zealand, we brought home a fellow from the
London office, named Eric Porter (a very nice chap). On arrival
home, he obtained for me a wonderful book entitled 'Ordeal by Sea
1939-45' by Sydney D Waters. This is a history of the NZ and Federal
Lines during the war, full of interesting stories, well indexed and
with an appendix listing all vessels and personnel lost, war medals,
etc. It is a fund of information and I am at your disposal. Regards
to you all ex NZSCs out there. Bill Goyne |
BillGoyne@guthlaxton.freeserve.co.uk
30.04.01 |
Discovered that some
of the local libraries in NZ have books relating to the old NZSCO.
Click here to go to NZ public libraries on NZ Shipping & Federal
Steamships
Regards Len Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
03.05.01 |
Sailed with NZSCo
originally as Engineer Cadet 1958-59 on MV Rakaia,SS Papanui
1959,then as engineer on MV Hurunui 1959, MV Hinakura 1959-60, MV
Whakatane 1961-63, MV Durham 1963, MV Hauraki 1963, MV Ruahine
1963-64 and MV Gloucester 1964. Very few of these vessels seem to be
listed. The H class motorships listed were my favourite with good
teams and lots of good times. Anyone from those days interested in
making contact please do so. Terry Wilson
Editor
You raised a good point Terry about lack of ships listed, in fact
John Russell pointed it out sometime ago.
Perhaps there is someone out their who is prepared to put together a
comprehensive guide of New Zealand Shipping and Federal Steam
Navigation vessels. There is enough clues based on emails sent by
John Russell, Bob Bonnington, Len Chapman and Bill Goyne to enable
us to re-engineer the History of NZ Shipping to encompass this
veritable of who's who in shipping vessels.
I would suggest we only need the name of vessel, year built, ship
yard where built, gross weight, cargo capacity, whether cargo or
passenger ( if passenger I would be interested to know the passenger
and crew compliment), year decommissioned ( I must say everybody
likes to ask what ever happened to such a such vessel... so we may
have to state it went to breakers in India or Pakistan or lost at
war.. etc )
If anybody else has something to offer please go ahead and send
email. |
terry.wilson@manbw.com.au
03.05.01 |
| Editor Have given it
a bit of thought to what has been said and decided to set up section
called vessels if you wish to send details of New Zealand Shipping
and Federal Steam Navigation you go here or top of page and
click vessels |
03.05.01 |
| To Paul Bradford
asking for a photo of the Kaipara on email date 20 / 11 / 00 Are you
the same Paul Bradford from Renata Crescent, Te Atatu who went to
Matipo Primary, Te Atatu Intermediate, perhaps to Rutherford High
and played rugby league for Te Atatu. If you are your email
paul_bradford@LineOne.net address doesn't work. Send email
to
nzship@australiatrade.com.au |
03.05.01 |
My name is Gary
Jones and I was a Navigating Officer Cadet on the MV Otaio, joining
May 9th 1969. Others in my intake were Phil Jarman; Bruce Hardy;
Carl ('Roly') Rolaston; Lawrence ('Mo') Mowatt; Martin ('Mac')
McCartan; and, Roger ('The Vicar') Jones. I am still in contact with
all but Phil (now somewhere in Canada I believe), Roly and Bruce.
Anyone know their whereabouts?
Finally, for those who remember him, I recently had lunch with
Charles ('Charlie') Turner who was Chief Officer on the MV Otaio for
many years and who has just retired from the Marine Society. Let me
know if you'd like more details about how to contact him.** Gary
Jones |
garyjones1@tinyworld.co.uk
04.05.01 |
Jeffrey
What is clear is that there is no definitive info on NZSCo but there
are a lot of people out there who regard their time with NZSCo and
FSCo as a significant part of their lives. Your idea of compiling a
ship record through the input of all these people is excellent and I
hope I can make a contribution. Regards Len Chapman |
04.05.01 |
What a fantastic
web-site and priceless resource, a joy to find.
Here's wondering if anyone has any bright ideas: I am researching a
voyage made in 1892 aboard the 'Kaikoura' from England to
Wellington. As I am based over in London I was wondering what would
be the best way of finding out further information on the
passengers, particularly Jack Seely, Tom Conolly and Lord Burford.
At what time of year would the Kaikoura have sailed (and steamed)
and when arrived.
Also does anyone know of what became of the 'Kaikoura' and are there
any similar vessels around today as I would be fascinated to
appreciate the scale of the ship. Thank you, Charlie Scott |
coneyhurst@hotmail.com
23.05.01 |
Rangitata I was a
steward on this ship
Editor: Some poor sod just sent this email on wed 23rd May at 5.42 +
1000 GMT so if you reading this can you revert with your name and
email |
23.05.01 |
| My great
Grandfather, Thomas Gale, worked for the New Zealand shipping
company as a baker. He came from London. I'm not sure when he
served, but I do know his ship was torpedoed during the war (1st or
2nd). Does anyone know which ship(s) this could be? |
hel_in_cods@hotmail.com
27.05.01 |
A very interesting
page.
My one and only ship in FSNC was the Nottingham. Had several months
"standing-by" whilst she was being built in early 1950 in John
Browns yard at Clydebank. Subsequently sailed as 3rd.engineer and
2nd Engineer at from June 1950 until April 1952. A happy ship but
the "Polar Generators" sure caused a heap of work. I wonder if there
are many of us still around from these days? Love to hear from you.
I can remember quite a number of names. mostly younger than myself.
Alex Eddie |
aleliz@loclnet.com
27.05.01 |
Vessels of New
Zealand Shipping
Have complete history of New Zealand and Federal ships.
SHIPS IN FOCUS. NEW ZEALAND and FEDERAL LINES.
Published 1995 here in UK. Will check if it is still available, if
not could probably fill in some of your lists ,in small doses !! Ken
Hedges. Ex QM, MV Rangitiki. (and many more) |
ken.hedges@lineone.net
7.06.01 |
| If anybody has any
information about the passengers on the Rangitata that arrived in
Auckland, New Zealand in 1947.This information would be greatly
appreciated. I am researching the immigration of my grandmother
Amelia Piazessi as a war bride from Italy. The ship departed from
London. Thank you. |
kittylitter@xtra.co.nz
13.06.01 |
I have found some
old family photo's from early 1918 taken on board S.S Hororata (at
different times and doing different jobs, they are quite interesting
unfortunately they are beginning to fade) and was trying to find a
crew list to see what job the relative held. I know this was taken
early 1918 as the man in question died Nov 1918. Could you help me
in any way. yours sincerely
Editor it would be nice to have a name |
simic.ke@ntlworld.com
14.06.01 |
| I have a friend in
Birmingham England called Joe Whitehouse. He reckons he 'jumped
ship' from The Wellington Star in NZ in the mid 50s. He thinks it
was a NZ Shipping Company vessel but that it might have been owned
by Shaw Savill and Albion. Can anybody help? I've not been able to
match the name with either company. Joe is getting on rather (late
60s) and it would please him no end to see a photo or two of his old
ship. Thanks in advance, Brian |
brian.dodds@cableinet.co.uk
18.06.01 |
| My father served on
the 'Hertford' and was shipwrecked twice in WW2. The first time she
hit a mine off Australia, but she didn't sink so they all
re-boarded. The second time she was torpedoed off Canada and sank
with some loss of life and many injuries, mainly due to being in the
lifeboats for up to five days. I am certain, however, that
'Hertford' was by then with the NZSC, not Federal Lines. Some years
ago, while on a visit to NZ, I found a book about the NZSC in WW2 in
Auckland main library, but can't recall the title. It went into
detail on all ship losses with names of those killed and injured,
although the information wasn't entirely accurate about 'Hertford'.
I have the Captain's report on the sinking and the Admiralty reports
on both incidents from the Public Record Office, in Kew, UK. I'd be
very interested in any further information. Peter Cox |
peter_cox@ntlworld.com
20.06.01 |
| Further to my
earlier email about 'Hertford' I've just found out that the
Book about NZSC in WW2 was almost certainly 'Ordeal By Sea' by S
Waters. There seem to be copies available on
http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abe/BookSearch Peter Cox |
peter_cox@ntlworld.com
20.06.01 |
| I am looking for a
photo of the ship "Athenic" came to Auckland 12th June 1917 can
anybody help thanks William |
wjmac@xtra.co.nz
22.06.01 |
My Father, George
Spicer, served on the MV Rangitata, I am not sure of the exact dates
but I am guessing it would be during the 50s - early 60s
He worked in the engine room as an Engineering officer. I believe he
was a 4th Officer.
I was curious if anyone here served with him and more importantly if
anyone could advise me where I might obtain some Memorabilia of the
Rangitata , pictures, souvenirs, mementos etc. I would also be
interested if anyone can shed some light on the fate of the
Rangitata. Thanks Richard Spicer |
richardspicer@hotmail.com
22.06.01 |
Please - any photos
or info on Otaio? 75 was my time, but would be interested in any
other.
Editor: It would be nice to have your name so that people can
respond to you personally. |
helperthorpe@btinternet.com
9.07.01 |
| Hi All, I am a New
Zealander currently residing in the UK. Trying to find the vessel
which took my great grandfather and his family to New Zealand is
proving to be quite difficult. I have no idea of which, where nor
when. But I do know they immigrated to New Zealand sometime after my
grandfather was born in 1912. Ha Ha - yep - a bit vague huh! I have
records that the family were from Rochdale (Manchester). Has anyone
got any ideas to where I start. Everywhere i look, the vessels have
manifests but predominately 1800's none around 1912 onwards. Can
anyone help me. The family I am looking for is Ashworth. Kind
Regards and Best Wishes Sandi Menderby |
sandi@menderby.co.uk
10.07.01 |
Please - any photos
or info on Otaio? 75 was my time, but would be interested in any
other.
Editor: It would be nice if you supplied name with your email makes
it personal for everyone, particular if someone has information or
photo to give you. |
helperthorpe@btinternet.com
14.07.01 |
| Looking for
information about journey and crew of the SS Rahine which caught
fire off the coast of West Africa between Tenerife and the Cape of
Good Hope in 1893. The ship obviously survived as the passengers
presented a printed certificate to members of the crew in
appreciation. The certificate lists the passengers. Jenny Hawkins |
axolotls@bigpond.net.au
16.07.01 |
| FAO. Alex Henderson
Chief Lecky. Your Terrible Twin tried to contact you at
unalex@tinyonlone.co.uk but it was rejected. Try E-mailing me would
be great to contact you again after all these years. Mark |
mark@mnuckley.freeserve.co.uk
18.07.01 |
I TAKE IT THERE ARE
NO PHOTO'S THEN?? I WAS ON. NORFOLK. DERBY. OTAIO
Editor: I get over 1500 emails a day, I do try to respond to
everyone who comes to this section personally however it would be
nice if A) I had a name B) that you type in lower case ( its a lot
easier to read plus one gets the impression one is yelling at you
when you type in UPPER case) |
privateijohnhope@cs.com
17.07.01 |
| My Grandfather was
first officer on the Rimutaka(3) before he came ashore in 1951.
Trying to find as much as possible about the vessel, voyages etc.
Also I have a Shore Leave Pass issued by the Alexandria City (Port)
Police for Apr 2 1944 for my grandfather, the ship named on the pass
is S. S. Sames (X). Can anyone help with the identity of this ship.
The company listed is the NZ S Co. James Glubb |
james_glubb@hotmail.com
20.07.01 |
| Having left the
Vindicatrix 1962, I joined m.v. Norfolk, Liverpool 19th
1962....later onto the m.v. Otaio. on this ship we visited the
unusual place called Pitcairn Island. later joined s.s.Derby. then
onto the California Star. I have some photo's of these vessels, I'll
dig them out of my past and send them to who ever wants them. These
were very special days in our young lives, many good times to
recall, never lost without a good old sea story to amuse land
farers. |
privateijohnhope@cs.com
20.07.01 |
| Could anybody please
tell me what happened to Rms Rangitoto I joined her as a steward boy
in November 1951 She was a lovely ship Happy Days Davy Jones |
d.jonesavis@btinternet.com
21.07.01 |
| My father, Victor
Brooks, was on the Orari in June 1942, Malta Convoy "Operation
Harpoon". I have been trying to find a photo of the ship on the web
for him and wondered if someone could point me in the right
direction. Regards Shirley Farmer |
safarmer@breathemail.com
22.07.01 |
|
http://www.nzshipmarine.com/
has photographs of some NZSCo ships and a page devoted to NZSCo Len
Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
03.08.01 |
| Re E Mail from
safarmer@breathemail.com Tried sending information to this
address but mail is returned as undeliverable. Is mail address
correct? Photo of mv Orari exists on the archives section of State
of Victoria site. Len Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
05.08.01 |
| I am looking for
information on the "Pipiriki" launched 1944 believed to sailed up
until 1971. My father sailed on her in her early 1950s as a cabin
boy "Gerald Charles Galer "he will be 65 on Sept 3rd 2001, I
am trying to put together a montage of his life. he has fond
memories of his days with the " Pipiriki " I would love to know what
became of her ? I would like to know if there are any records /
pictures in existence of the crew that he sailed with, and if so,
how to obtain some copies. Thank you for your assistance B Galer
(William) |
bgaler@manfinancial.com
09.08.01 |
| The book that you
refer too on the main page, may be creator: Green, Allen c Green
collection Shipping photographs in picture collection Publisher:
State library of Victoria. William Galer |
bgaler@manfinancial.com
9.08.01 |
| Len, thanks for
replying. Stupid me gave wrong ending to e-mail add. I would be
grateful if you would try my address again...What is State of
Victoria site? many thanks Shirley Farmer |
safarmer@breathemail.net
9.08.01 |
| Dear All, I would
like to hear any stories that anyone may have about Hugh Frederick
Brown. He served as a Chief Engineer with NZSCo between 1914-1950's.
When he retired, having never worked for another company, he was
awarded an OBE for service to the Shipping Company. I'm not sure
which ships he served on but I believe they included one or more of
the Rangi's and the Papanui. Hugh Brown's father also worked for the
Shipping Company as a Chief Engineer between the 1880's and the
1920's. In later years both Hugh Brown's daughter and his son-in-law
also worked for the company, continuing with them after PandO took
over. All in all, the Brown family managed to clock up more than 100
years service with NZSCo. Does anyone have any tales or photos? Many
Thanks, Caroline Douglas |
caroline.douglas@talk21.com
13.08.01 |
| I have a handwritten
programme for an entertainment given on board the S.S. Rimutaka (by
kind permission of the Captain F.A. Hemming) on the 6th of May 1915.
As the programme is written on a blank Programme of Entertainment of
the "Royal Alfred" Aged Merchant Seamen's Institution the head
office of which was in Fenchurch Street, London I assume that the
entertainment took place on a voyage from England to New Zealand (or
Australia). I would be grateful for any information about this
vessel. Philip Christian 10 Papa Panteli Michail Street 4566 Kalo
Chorio Limassol
Cyprus |
cph@cylink.com.cy
14.08.01
|
| I am looking for
information on the ship PAPANUI. Off. No. 144525, LONDON. Nett
Ton:5128. It sailed from Adelaide in March 1929 and arrived in
Birkenhead July 1929. I am looking for a crew list. In particular a
Thomas Scott. Thank you for your help. John Scott (Son) |
pj-scott@quista.net
22.08.01
|
| Hi I was recently
down at National Archives in Wellington, going through their
shipping records. As i had the chance to do a trip with my seafaring
husband on The Shipping Corporation of NZ container ship NZ Pacific
in 1979/80, I thought I would like to look at the Ships articles and
log books for that time span, but alas the records are there for
about 1981/82 and onwards till it changed hands, I was so
disappointed the ones I wanted weren't there. Would any one know
where I could find them. Catherine Anderson |
cathand@paradise.net.nz
23.08.01
|
Hello there, I don't
know if you are interested in what i'm going to write but here goes:
I am an ex Vindi boy of April 1949 to July 49. Ships NZSCo. and
FSNCo. First Ship:
S.S. Somerset No. 180927 London G.T.9942.99 000 R.T.5869 from July
49 - Dec 50.
M.V.Sussex No.183003 London G.T11272.40 N.T.6642.42 from Jan 51 to
June 52.
M.V.Haparangi No.181680 London N.R.T.6649.99 N.H.P.1460 from Aug 52
to March 53.
M.V. Orari No. 162906 Plymouth from May 53 - Nov 53.
S.S.Devon No.180799 London N.R.T. 5855.55 from Feb 54-Jan 55
S.S.Tekoa No.145994 Plymouth N.T.5436.75 G.T.8694.83 from April 55 -
Oct 55.
R.M.S.Ruahine No. 184417 London N.R.T.10.122 from Dec 55-April 56.
M.V.Haparangi from May 56 - Oct 56.
M.V.Surrey No. 181624 London from Jan 57 - June 57.
In between some of these dates either home Trade or Working by, on
the Rangitiki, Hinakura, Somerset, Suffolk and the Northumberland.
There, how about that! I was sorry to have to leave, owing to a
suspected illness, which kept me going back and forth to London and
Greenwhich Hospitals. I am sending this via a friend, but if you
want to contact me my E-Mail is: Aldorr@amserv.net. (It is only an
E-Mailing phone not a computer). If you want to send a large
message, please E-Mail: edgeja@aol.com (family friend). Thank you
Alan Gee ex AB (C/O J Edge) |
edgeja@aol.com
27.08.01
|
| Was the empire hope
which was sunk in the Malta convoy of aug,42,part of the Shaw
Saville line ? Danny Omara |
danny.omara3@virgin.net
30.08.01
|
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick not to say that I currently have the following books
available if anyone would like me to look up anything.
The Sailing Ships of the NZSCo. 1873-1900 (Alan Bott)
Ordeal By Sea
(The company's history in the Second World War 1939-1945)
(Sydney D. Waters)
From Clipper Ship to Motor Liner
(The story of the NZSCo. 1873-1939) (Sydney D. Waters)
In the Wake of Endeavour
(The history of the NZSCo. and FSNCo.) (Gordon Holman)
A Short History of the NZSCo. 1873-1951 (C.B. Sharpe)
Westrays (A record of J.B. Westray and Co. Ltd.) (Alan Fagg)
Maori Club Magazines (Sept 1960, Sept 1961, Nov 1962 and Oct 1963)
Let me know if I can help! Caroline Douglas |
caroline.douglas@talk21.com
03.09.01
|
| Dear Editor - what a
great job you are doing. I came across this site by chance while
searching for information on the SS Ruahine. The Museum of
Wellington City and Sea shop sells copies of the book "Ships of the
NZ Shipping Company:" compiled by Gavin McLean, which contains
photographs and brief information about the fleet. They also have a
range of other maritime books. The Museum's Research Service has an
extensive library and can often provide historical information. (I
am a research volunteer at the museum) Good luck, Amanda Morrison. |
research@mowcas.co.nz
05.09.01
|
| Can anyone help me
to find the name of a ship which left Tilbury UK in May 1947 for
Sydney then on to NZ? It was from the Shaw and Saville Line and
docked in Sydney on 1st July 1947. I would appreciate any
information on where to start looking for this information. Thanking
You Rowena
Faerch |
nrfaerch@yahoo.com
06.09.01
|
| Rangitane was built
in 1949 by John Brown of Clydebank. The correct tonnage was 21,867.
Broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan in April 1976. |
Sajcook2@aol.com
09.09.01
|
Hi Terry, hope you
can help me i am trying to find a picture of the mv Whakatane(2nd)
which was my fathers first ship as an engineer. he may be able to
supply information on nz shipping in due course. hope you can help
me to find a picture.......have been trying for ages......without
success......... would like to take a copy and have it painted for
him. regards Neil
p.s. his name is Dugald Campbell....(dougie for short)
Editor: Have no idea who Terry is, trust
whoever he is, that he can help. |
nmak@ncampbell56.fsnet.co.uk
10.09.01
|
| Some history of
DURHAM for your archives. Keel laid in 1928 at Workman Clarkes in
Belfast. First voyage 1934 as purpose built cadet ship. Returning
from Malta Convoy in 1941, struck mine off North African coast and
was subsequently sunk by Italian human torpedo's in Gibraltar
Harbour. Towed back to Falmouth after 9 months on the bottom.
Ruturned to service in 1943 and survived fire in No 4 UTD on voyage
to Australia. War damage eventually caused major engine problems and
in 1957/8 she underwent total angine repairs from crankshafts up in
Galveston Texas after sailing on one engine from the Azores to
Galveston. Continued in service until 1965 wheh she was finally
scrapped.
Mike Smith, Perth WA. I was Cadet Capt. on
voyage 46 in 1960 and was with her throughout the Galveston episode.
Joined April 1957 and left Aug 1960. |
mikesmit@iinet.net.au
14.09.01
|
| In response for the
plea for terry's assistance i have transmitted a picture of MV
Whakatane to nmak. whilst doing so also thought it a good idea to
scan photo's of some of the other ships i sailed on and put them on
disc. if anyone is interested ships are Papanui, Gloucester, Rakai,
Ruahine, Hinakura, Hurunui and Whakatane. If contacted i would be
happy to e -mail on. Terry Wilson |
terry.wilson@manbw.com.au
27.09.01
|
Hi There My name is
Bob Malcolm, I was a Vindi Boy 1962/63 14 weeks owning to 2 weeks in
the sick bay. I joined NZSC March 1963
M.V Gloucester 09/03/63 to 01/04/63 Deck Boy H.T
M.V Gloucester 06/04/63 to 27/04/64 Deck Boy Foreign
M/S Rangitane 04/08/64 to 24/11/64 J.O.S Foreign
M/S Rangitane 14/12/64 to 06/04/65 J.O.S Foreign
M/S Rangitane 26/04/65 to 06/08/65 E.D.H Foreign
M.V Sussex 04/11/66 to 23/11/66 E.D.H H.T
M.V Northumberland 14/12/66 to 24/11/67 E.D.H Foreign
M/S Rangitane 11/01/68 to 06/05/68 E.D.H Foreign
I remember getting telegrams from a Mr
Moxley at Royal Albert Dock. My last trip was also Rangitane's last
trip with NZSC and I have a brass plate that says 'R.M.S RANGITANE '
A DECK 11 TIMES ROUND THIS DECK 1 MILE
I 'found' it on the port side of A Deck while on the 8 to 12 watch
one evening homeward bound a week out of London.
The next morning the starboard sign had gone missing also the two on
B deck.
Bob Malcolm |
bob.malcolm@Dairycrest.co.uk
29.09.01
|
| Dear Mr Shaw, I
served on the Orari from late 1945 until mid 1947 as junior engineer
officer and refrigeration officer. I am interested in the history of
the vessel and would like to know of it's involvements during and
after the war. Hoping you can be of some assistance Yours Ken
Langham |
Ken.Langham@tesco.net
29.09.01
|
| Ron Joyce steward
Haparangi 1950.s Capt.Thomas and Capt Chadwick in command very happy
memories on the time served on this vessel |
02.10.01
|
My name is Sheila
Catherine McLean but my maiden name was McGregor. My mother's name
was Bessie McGregor and we travelled together, twice, on the
"Rangitata" from England to New Zealand. The first time we arrived
in Wellington in October 1946 and the second time in either 1947 or
1948.
I want to locate the passenger lists for the "Rangitata" from 1946
to 1949 inclusive.
My mail address is "Cottesbrook", Middlemarch, 3 R.D. Otago, New
Zealand. My 'phone number is (03)464.3282 and my fax number is
(03)464.3283. |
heila.don@xtra.co.nz
8.10.01
|
I read with interest
the site ships list NZ Shipping CO and would like to add a little
bit of information regarding the following vessels.
1/ Turakina (third) 1923-1940 (sunk by German armed merchant cruiser
Orion off Wellington.)
2/ Rangitane 1929 (sunk by German armed merchant cruiser Orion in
Pacific with 16 lives lost.)
First I will explain where my information has come from.
I had a Great Aunt (miss Florence O Mundie )a British Red Cross
Nurse returning to the UK on board the Rangitane at the time of the
attack and subsequent sinking.
She wrote a manuscript of her experiences, which on her death in
Aberdeenshire, was presented to the NZ Naval Museum in Devonport
Auckland N.Z.
The Rangitane was attacked about 300 nautical miles off the East
Coast of N.Z.
At 4.30 am 27th November 1940. By the two German Raiders which at
that time were plying the Pacific. The Orion and the Komet , they
were vessels masquerading as Japanese cargo ships with some false
structures to disguise the guns etc which they carried. The Manyo
Maru ,the second was recognised and called by it's old name Narvik
an x Norwegian vessel, then there was a German Supply vessel called
the Tokio Maru .By the time the German raiders off loaded most of
their human prisoner cargo off on Emirau Island 4 weeks later they
numbered 500, civilian, ship crews air force trainees who had been
forced to sign docs to say they would not bear arms against the
Germans. Those that didn't sign were taken back to Germany and
incarcerated for the length of the 2nd World War possibly a further
70 souls.
The raiders had been very busy in the period of months in the
Pacific leading up to this time. They had attacked and sunk about 10
ships in different areas.
Notou (in August) Triona
Ringwood (in August) Vinni
Turakina (in August) Triasta
Holmwood (25th Nov)
Rangitane (27th Nov)
Triadic Komata (8th Dec) near Nauru Island
They were on Emirau Island for a week or so, then uplifted by the
Australian vessel Nellore Dec 27th 1940 they arrived at Townsville
Queensland January 2nd 1941.I hope you can use this information in
some way
I do have more bits on this but what I have
given you for the most part are the main bits. I do have a few names
of people that were involved recorded in paper cuttings. Best
regards Diana Mexsom |
Diana.Mexsom@chh.co.nz
9.10.01
|
Dear Jeffrey , Just
a short note to let you know that...
1) I am still reading your pages , although I have not contributed
anything for a while
2) I am sending Ken Langham the "Orari" information he requested.
(See his item 29/9/01) Regards, Bill Goyne
Nice of you to drop a line, thank you for helping Ken and any others
from time to time Jeff |
BillGoyne@guthlaxton.freeserve.co.uk
9.10.01
|
| Norman Kirk died in
1974 in office, (April/May) NZL (NEW ZEALAND LINE) a completely NZ
owned Company was formed and managed by SCNZ (The Shipping
Corporation of New Zealand Ltd.) agents Shaw Saville Line originally
Shaw Savill and Albion Co) here in NZ for the first year of the
existance of SCNZ. On the 30 th November 1974, the Shaw Saville
shore staff in NZ were advised that when they arrived at work on the
1st December 1974 they would be now working for the SCNZ as
unfortunately after months of rumours and speculation Shaw Saville
Line withdrew their branches from NZ and appointed SCNZ as their
agents who also picked up the staff. Work carried on as usual , just
a different letterhead. The first General Manager was Charles
Speight and Tom Skinner was on the Board of Directors.
In the very early formative days there was a
lot of discussion about how the name should be the final decision
was to name the Company "The Shipping Corporation of New Zealand
Limited" so that there would be no confusion with The New Zealand
Shipping Co. which bears no relation at all.
Best regards Diana Mexsom nee Milne (x shore
staff)
Met Norman Kirk when he was PM (the member for Waimate, built his
own house by making his own bricks after work).
Very approachable type of person, in a country that was innocent,
loving and very caring. Received information many years ago that
suggested that he was assassinated by the CIA. Jeff |
Diana.Mexsom@chh.co.nz
10.10.01
|
Greetings, I this
morning found this really interesting website. Having sailed with
the NZSC in the early fifties I can easily relate to all the
comments. I sailed on 'Rangitoto' and 'Rangitiki' and briefly
coastal on one of the Federal ships, who's name I can't recall at
this writing.
Those were halcyon days, and we were on the coast for two months in
N.Z. Captain Pilcher was on the 'Rangitoto' Charlie Coles was
purser. Anybody relate to those times of long ago? Patrick Stiven |
cranmore71@hotmail.co
23.10.01
|
| Fabulous site-above
all the stories--can anyone help with information re passengers from
UK to (Dunedin) possibly, in 1920, would it be likely "he" (Herbert
Arthur Gatward) travelled on one of the ships which carried
passengers and where do I go to find the passenger lists? best
wishes to all contributors. Joan Cook |
moomba@win.co.nz
24.10.01
|
| Jeffrey, Many thanks
for including me on the history of NZSCO. I've already been in
contact with a fellow crewmember in U.K. who sailed on 'Rangitoto'
at the same time I did. This is truly an incredible website and
greatly appreciated. Patrick. |
cranmore71@hotmail.co
25.10.01
|
| I have just stumbled
onto your site as I was looking for information on RMS Rangitoto, I
sailed on her as a child migrant in 1950.
I have recently taken over the role of
Chairperson of the British Child Migrants Society (N.Z) Incorporated
and am always looking for new avenues for former child migrants and
their families to find out some of their past history. I have found
one or two interesting facts as a result of looking in this site and
am always interested to hear from anyone else who might have
connections with child migrants. |
randm@actrix.gen.nz
3.11.01
|
| Hello, just by
chance found the site ,only done one trip on the "tane" Aug 67 but
somehow managed to acquire the pennant of said ship, which i still
have as a memory of such a great time of my youth. anybody who
remembers that trip 29 aug 16 dec 67 would love to hear from. |
htshep@yahoo.co.uk
4.11.01
|
| I am hoping that one
of your readers might remember my grandfather Mark Foster. i believe
he worked for the New Zealand shipping company in the forties,
perhaps as a captain. i would love to find out more about him or
better if he is still with us meet him. please email me with any
information |
melfoster75@yahoo.com
6.11.01
|
| Hi to anyone that
sailed to New Zealand on M.V. Rangitane from royal Albert dock
London on 8 November 1963 via Curracao Panama and Tahiti arriving
Auckland on 11 December 1963 trying to contact passengers and crew
we are still in contact with some of the passengers and crew Eric
Chapman |
velocette@xtra.co.nz
26.11.01
|
| Good to see this
history remembered. My father, Charles Reid, was an engineer on the
Rangitane when it was sunk in 1940. For those wanting more of the
tale than posted previously, it's recounted in a 1952 book "Salute
the Red Duster" by A.B Campbell in a chapter titled "A Women's
Story" as recounted to the BBC by stewardess Jessie Balding. The
book contains the names of several of Capt. H. L. Upton's crew. The
German side of the story is in the "The Black Raider," by K. Weyber
and H.J. Ehrlich in a 1955 translation. There was also a small
pamphlet put out by the NZSC shortly after the event. But none of
them have a list of the crew. Does a list exist in company files?
Cheers. John D. Reid |
jdreid@magma.ca
26.11.01
|
| My grandparents
emigrated to NZ in 1925 aboard the Ionic. My aunt travelled with
them, she was 4 years old at the time. I am currently writing a
family history for our family reunion and would greatly appreciate
any information I can get about this ship, it's route, the time it
took to get to NZ and which NZ ports it visited. My grandparents
settled in Timaru. Are passenger list available? How would people
amuse themselves during such a long journey. My aunt says my
grandfather played cards the whole way! and he wasn't playing
solitaire :-) Any info would be a treat thanks. Jo Cole |
JoCole@xtra.co.nz
29.11.01
|
| Hi: I am Tim
Thomson. I was with NZSCo from 1959 - 1964, sailing on Otaio,
Whangaroa, Turakina and Huntingdon before spending time ashore, then
with Hudson Steamship Co and then with Westons until end of 1979. I
would be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me. I am
now living in Cornwall. |
timxthomson@hotmail.com
2.12.01
|
A relative of mine,
Henry Grayson COOK b June 1894 returned after service in the AIF on
the HORORATA with a wife. Does anybody have access to the passenger
list of 1920? Details I have from his service record in the 3rd
Field Ambulance are as follows:- 27 July 1917 AWOL
11 March 1920 Returned, forfeit pay 1917 to 1920.
8 June 1920 Returned to Australia with WIFE on Hororata.
7 August 1920 Discharged from AIF at Adelaide. Lewis D McCann |
100702.2766@compuserve.com
2.12.01
|
| Further to an
earlier posting, please note that my email address is now
torisnan@shaw.ca.
I also now have more information about Captain George Thomas Deith.
He was captain at different times of the "Kent", "Sussex",
"Middlesex" and "Westmoreland". I found a museum in Port Chalmers,
NZ, that had some of his medals and clippings about him. I would
still love more information, particularly for his nephew, my uncle,
who is still alive and hero worships 'Uncle George'... and I don't
blame him! Val Wright, Vancouver. |
torisnan@shaw.ca
4.12.01
|
| A fascinating site !
My mother-in-law emigrated to Australia in 1926 and she tells a tale
about a vessel sinking in the Bay of Biscay. She thinks it was s.s.
PAPAROA, and she said it was carrying girders for the Sydney Harbour
Bridge, all of which (naturally) were lost. Does anyone have any
further info about this incident ? Anything would be appreciated.
Ray Power. |
raypatpow@aol.com.au
5.12.01
|
Can you give me all
knowledge of old New Zealand Shipping Company Vessel.
Editor:
Readers I wouldn't bother with this request if the correspondent is
not prepared to supply full name why should you go to the trouble of
doing all the work for them. Supplying name gives the site a
personal touch that can link you with others of this era. |
ling_unghee@yahoo.com
5.12.01
|
| My late brother,
John Tuthill(1940-1999), started with the NZSCo as an indentured
engineer cadet in July 1959 and from his discharge book I note that
he served on the following ships: Middlesex 59-60; Derby
60-61;Hororata 62-63;Hauraki 63; Kent 63; Derby64-65;Otaki
66;Hauraki 66-67;Huruni 67; Nottingham 67-68. During that time he
rose from 8th Eng. Cadet to Chief Eng., with early periods at
Neasden College and in John Brown's yards. It was while in Glasgow
that he met his future wife. After the takeovers and management
changes he was with PandO / Ellermans, eventually working worldwide
with Ham-Nash Dredging.
He was always very enthusiastic about NZSCo
and I'd be pleased to hear from anyone who knew him from those
times. David Tuthill
Dear Editor: Re- John Tuthill: correction: I
should have written Willesden College and not Neasden. Apologies for
confusion, David Tuthill. |
davidtuthill@aol.com
7.12.01
|
| I was interested to
read David Tuthill's E mail and the mention of his late brother
being an Indentured Engineer Cadet. I did not know David's brother
but went through the same program.
Traditionally Marine Engineers had been
recruited from the ship building and repair industry but in the
early fifties there was an insufficient supply and the Shipping
Industry set up the Alternative Training Scheme for Marine Engineers
(Alternative meaning an alternative to the traditional recruitment).
The Scheme recruited school leavers at 16-17
years of age and put them through a four and a half year's of
training. First two years were at College (Poplar Technical College
London in my case) studying fulltime for an Ordinary National
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering followed by one and a half
years at sea as a very lowly Engineering Cadet and finally a year
ashore working in a shipyard (Mount Stuart Drydock in Newport
Monmouthshire in my case).
The attraction was you were paid for being
trained (starting @ £7 a month). After that it was back to sea as a
Junior Engineer. However one of the other benefits of the Scheme was
it shortened the qualifying sea time for Board of Trade Engineering
Certificates so many of the Cadets obtained Second Engineer and
Chief Engineer qualifications at an early age. I can recall being
Third Engineer (with a Second Engineer's Certificate) on the
Rangitiki at 23 years of age and being expected to take her around
the NZ Coast while the Kiwi Second Engineer went on leave, much to
the old Chief's concern.
Promotion became even more rapid when
National Service (conscription) was ended in UK in the late fifties.
Merchant Service was exempt National Service so attracted those who
wanted to avoid conscription. These (and others) immediately left
the sea but qualified Engineers were attracted to stay by higher
salaries and rapid promotion. The downside was that engine room
crews shrunk so the Chief Engineer had to become a working Chief and
get his hands dirty. It was not unusual to meet 28 year old Chief
Engineers!
The training must have been good because
over the years I have met ex Engineer Cadets who have achieved
success in a variety of different fields. Regards Len
Chapman |
mealone@emirates.net.ae
8.12.01
|
| My name is Brian
Atkins and I was a deck hand on the m.v.Suffolk 61/63 if anyone is
interested about the time we were on fire Motuihe Island or may have
a picture of this great lady could they let me know. I LOVE NEW
ZEALAND |
brianatkins@merseymail.com
9.12.01
|
| Hi Jeffrey Best
wishes for a sunny Christmas and a happy New Year. Kind Regards Len
Chapman |
lenchapman@hotmail.com
13.12.01
|
My name is Ian
Harris and I was an engineer Cadet on Otaio 1969 - 1970 and after
doing a trip on Taupo did the last few trips on the Don before Her
scrap run. Yesterday I bought a video from Snowbow Productions.
www.snowbow.co.uk
The video is called "Cargo Liners of the World" and is Episode 3 in
their series. This video has to be a must for any ex Otaio Cadet as
there is a lot of footage of the Otaio, the Don (Huntingdon) and the
tanker Kent. As well as glimpses of several of the other company
ships. I agree with Len Chapman that the training on Otaio was first
rate.
Ian Harris |
youpwe@aol.com
14.12.01
|
| My father came to
New Zealand on the passenger ship Tainui in 1926 via the panama
canal and Pitcairn Island. I would appreciate obtaining a photograph
of this ship or any information about her. Graeme Champion |
champion@bitworks.co.nz
18.12.01
|
Very Merry Christmas
and a Happy year ahead, Don't look astern! May peace and Gods
Blessings be with us old 'uns and those still serving
John f. Hope |
privateijohnhope@cs.com
18.12.01
|
| Dear Jeffrey Shaw,
Re Leonard Seymour SHAW, born 23.10.1908
I have begun researching my late
father-in-law's grandfather's story of how he captained the first
refrigerated ship, The Dunedin, to sail from Wellington to London in
1882. To my amazement I noticed your name; is the combination of
Shaw, shipping and New Zealand just a coincidence?!
Unfortunately, I do not have the captain's
forenames. Any help you or your correspondents can provide would be
very much appreciated.
Leonard followed the family tradition and
during WW2 was commander of a minesweeper which was sunk in the Med
around 1942. Badly injured, he spent 6 hours in the water but was
eventually rescued and taken to a hospital on Corsica - where his
brother (also in the Navy but on another ship) was already
recovering! Brian Mogford
Editor: The email address given is rejected by ISP server as
an incomplete address
Yes. we had a Leonard |
Brian.Mogford@aol.com
20.12.01
|
| Merry Christmas - I
am hoping to find information about the ship 'Southern Isles' owned
by the soap people Lever Bros. My late father sailed to the Ice
Barrier (1932) on it and walked to Shackleton's Grave. No special
clothes only dungarees. Thanks. G Bernhardt |
gmbern@es.co.nz
23.12.01
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| I note my email
address has been rejected by ISP server as incomplete. The address
shown in the email/date column is indeed incorrect. It should read
brianmogford@aol.com Details of family stories can become
inaccurate with the re-telling. If Leonard's grandfather's trip was
from Australia and not from New Zealand, it seems it would have been
the Strathleven sailing from Sydney and not the Dunedin sailing from
Wellington. Can anyone track down SHAW from ships' records? The
history of the development of refrigerated ships is a fascinating
story of technical and commercial advance which must have increased
exports hugely. Seasonal greetings, Brian Mogford |
brianmogford@aol.com
24.12.01
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| I have no detailed
information other than an old photograph of my uncle, STANLEY BLYTH,
born 1913 Isle of Wight, England on board "RANGITATA" with 2 older
and 2 younger "boys". (The lifebouy they are displaying shows the
name "Rangitata - Plymouth). Uncle Stan went to New Zealand some
time after the death of his mother in 1927 and never returned. His
remaining sister is 93 years old and would love any information that
anyone has to offer.
Editor please supply name and email
otherwise its a waste of time anyone responding |
24.12.01
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I hope this
information may be of some use to you, I served on nzsco/fsnco from
63-67, reading your list of ships obviously some missing, hoping to
fill in some blanks. s.s Lincoln 12780 tons, m.v Cornwall 7582 tons,
m.v Surrey 8227 tons,
s.s Derby 31790 tons, m.v Middlesex 8283 tons. I have no info on
costruction dates, by the way I served on these ships from deck boy
to e.d.h. Regards Richard Brown. |
rbbrown@integritynet.com.au
26.12.01
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| What a great site, i
found it because i am looking for a good picture of RMS Rangitoto,
as i sailed from Tilbury docks London on the 26/5/67 in cabin c96 on
her arrived in Wellington late June via Panama it was a great trip
on a fab ship I have a passenger list, if any one contacts me. Roger
Seaton |
seatonr@whl.co.nz
27.12.01
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| The query regarding
the model of "Rakai" made by the chief engineer jock cooper ( actual
name John Cowper" was i believe given to a school in Nelson. i tried
replying to the e-mail address given but did not deliver. There was
also a query regarding "Hurunui". she left New Plymouth in Aug. 1973
and arrived at the breakers in Pusan 8/9/73. The capt was b.
Austin-Smith and the harbourmaster in New Plym at the time was
fletty from findochty (buckie). the bosun was John Hay from Aith in
Shetland. wonderful to have come accross your site. The name i
remember is Alex Chisholm from the Otaio 1962. Davy Scott |
eithin@aol.com
28.12.01
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Roger Seaton,
I tried sending you a message at seatonn@whl.co.nz but it came back
to me undeliverable do you have another email address?
What do you think may be wrong with the one you gave? see my message
of October 23rd let me know. Patrick Stiven
Editor I suggest you try
seatonr@whl.co.nz
its not double nn but nr |
cranmore71@hotmail.com
30.12.01
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Jeffrey, Thanks for the
suggestion, good idea - now, why didn't I think of that!! By the way
I saw great pictures of Sydney New Year celebrations on the Tele!
Patrick. |
cranmore71@hotmail.com
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