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Found this site again by accident and have enjoyed it very much. Sailed as Jnr. Engr.with NZSCo./P&O from 1967 to 1990(Ch.Engr.). Many old names in the correspondences bring back many happy memories. Joe Mc Monagle |
04.01.17 |
Looking for information or photos RE: S.S. KAIMATA in Convoy UGS-18. Dates: 15 Sept 1943 to 14 October 1943. Convoy was attacked by German A/C on 4 October 1943 off Cape Tenes in the Med. I am writing a book focusing upon another freighter in this convoy and am looking for first hand accounts from participants in the convoy from non-U.S. ships. Thank you Theron P. Snell |
09.01.17 |
| Further to my previous entry, there will be a New Zealand Shipping Company Reunion on the 10th March 2017, in both Otaki, NZ and Aberdeen, Scotland. This will be in conjuction with a Commemoration Service and stone laying Ceremony, for the loss of the SS Otaki 100 years ago, where Captain Bisset-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery.This is a very important event in the history of the New Zealand Shipping Company. The NZ Governor General will be in attendance. Please contact Roger Blake via email for further details |
14.01.17 |
I was on the M. V. Middlesex from 63 to 64, 18 months total. Will carry the happy memories until the last day. Faboulous trip, brilliant crewmates. Michael Broderick |
16.01.17 |
I'm trying to trace a ship of this line or a federal boat that the captain managed to sale a cago boat name unknowan. From newzeland yousing the hatch tarps as sales!! |
23.01.17 |
| I sailed on the Nottingham from 58 to 59 And the Devon from 60 to 61. David Turk |
03.03.17 |
| I served on the M.V. Rangitiki, as catering staff, finished as barman, date of joining, March 1954. Paid off 22 August 1960. Left to join B.O.A.C / British Airways, as long haul cabin crew. Had my retirement party from B A. At the Bird Cage pub in Auckland. Would enjoy to say hello anyone that remembers me. Regards Brian Harry Lee |
03.03.17 |
I am trying to find out more about the ss Northumberland as this was the ship that my grandfather was on returning to Africa in January 1942. I understand from family history that it was torpedoed somewhere of the coast of Africa and he was on the only life boat to be recovered. Any information would be great to have. Joanna L Lipsey |
09.05.17 |
| I'm trying to contact anyone who may remember my brothers, Namely Jimmy and Peter Twiggs, I was looking at some pictures and saw a message from some one who might have served with one of my brothers. I am interested because I was in the British Army from 1966 and after Jimmy went to live in NZ the rest of my family followed, My parents have since died and are buried in NZ, (The last I saw them was in 1969). The first one brother is James Terrance Twiggs, he was a chef and the name of ship's he mentioned were the "Rangatiki" and the "Rangitoto", the year would be from around 1955-1963. The second brother was Peter Twiggs, employed as a deckhand the years would be the same but I don't think they sailed together, He never mentioned any ships names that I can remember, Any information you have would be fantastic. I am trying to contact anyone that might have sailed with either of them. Please contact me via email Regards Colin Twiggs |
11.05.17
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Crossed The Bar - Raymond John Pethick My father, Raymond John Pethick, crossed the bar Tuesday 16th May 2017. He was 83 years old. Rangitata Sept 54 - Oct 55 4th/3rd 'leccy The family would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew my father. Thank you Audrey Forrest Editor: Ray was a contributor on The History of New Zealand Shipping: You will find photos. |
03.06.17 |
Dear Jeffrey Shaw, On Rangitiki Web site I came across, with great surprise Menus and the passenger list etc. of the Feb/March sailing from Wellington. I was on this ship with my Grandmother and still have most of the menus And the passenger list. I was a first class passenger thanks to my grand mother. Thanking you for your attention. Donald Paterson |
05.06.17 |
I sailed with Ray Pethick on the MV Huntingdon as Jur Engr in 1962 ,for 7 mouths,from Falmouth to Canada,USA,down to Mexico and into Fedels threts, and through the Panamar Canal , acroos the Pacific to NZ, and back to the UK in April 1963. Les Bowcock |
10.06.17 |
My mother and I emmigrated to NZ on the M.V. Rangitata, sailing from London 21.12.56 to Auckland 14.01.57. |
25.06.17 |
Hello there, I'm looking for information as to who were the owners of the New Zealand Shipping Company in the year 1948 when the company was apparently in charge of the vessel MV Empire Windrush on behalf of the British Government. Any information you might have about this arrangement could also be very useful. Thanks for your attention. Sean Thorp |
29.06.17 |
Greetings, My late Cousin Alan Gales-1921-2015 sailed as Radio Officer on MV "KOPARA", from 21 Sept.1938 to 25 Nov.1938. Editor: We dont have what you seek. The contributor would have those photos |
08.07.17 |
I sailed with NZS from 1967 until 1970 as an engineer. My first ship being the M/V Cumberland. I was also on the M/V Hauraki on her 31st voyage. On this trip the 2nd mate created a voyage chart of which I had framed, together with a picture of the vessel (the one shown top in you gallery of the Hauraki). I would like to upload a picture of this chart, but in order for anyone to read the small, detailed print, it needs to be in high definition - it languished at the bottom of a drawer before I found it and decided it was worth framing. Please advise the best way to send this picture. I think it would interest a lot of your readers as it includes a full crew listing. Thanks and I hope this finds you well, Bryan Wilson Editor: Hi Bryan, thats very kind of you, scan in colour, save in jpeg and send by email info@newzealandshipping.co.nz |
13.07.17 |
Sailed on RMS Rangitane as junior engineer for the round voyage from Auckland to London And back to Wellington during June to November 1957.. kept watch on refrigerated cargo , lamb, beef, apples and cheese to the UK then table grapes back to NZ . |
16.07.17 |
| My grandfather, from Liverpool (surname Goldsmith), was a survivor of ww1 otaki. In 1961 I remember him being honoured on board a ship in Liverpool. Would this have been otaki 4? Jo Budd |
17.08.17 |
Can anyone tell me the destination or ports of call for the cadet training ship "Durham" on its maiden voyage in 1934? Mike Read |
02.10.17 |
Dear Sir / Madam, I am enquiring to see if you have any records of my father who served as an Electrician in the New Zealand Shipping Company between 1948-1952. I do not have the name of the ship he served on but his name was Hugh Stevenson McDiarmid Robb, DoB 4th November 1927, born Leith in Scotland. Any information you have would be of interest but I am particularly interested in which position / rank he held on starting and finishing his service Thanyou for any help with this. Kind regards John Robb |
09.10.17 |
I would like to contact some fellow NZSCo engineers who joined Otaio with me in October 1958 as the first group of engineering cadets to do their first 2 years at sea.They are Dave Howe, Dave Nightingale, Eddie Rowlands, John (Stan) Widdowson and Pat Booth Cheers Peter Tart |
9.10.17 |
| My Father served on SS Westmoreland and then SS Cornwall for 7 voyages as an Apprentice with NZ shipping Co . I have his apprenticeship certificate which shows these voyages Ian wasse |
01.11.17 |
There is an Association for all ex-employees of the New Zealand Shipping Company, namely The New Zealand Shipping Company Association. Very similar in name to Jeffrey's company! We have about 200 members spread mainly between the UK ,NZ and New Zealand. Looking for old shipmates to socialise with or find out about? Join us, and you might well catch up with them again!! I certainly have! In the first instance, please contact Roger Blake by email or www. nzshippingcoassoc.org.nz Captain Roger Blake |
01.12.17 |
I sailed a an engineer with NZSC & Federal Line between 1957 and 1960, when I moved shipping Company to manage to get a higher position and shorter voyages. The staff were all first class engineers, I had previously worked in the R&D office at Doxford Engines in Sunderland prior to going to sea, so was very familiar with the machinery. Unlike today where staff have lots of time off and ships tend to deteriorate very quickly, then staff stayed on voyage after voyage and kept their ships in really good order. I found most of the so called National Service lads, me included were extremely good engineers, even though we were considered by the Company as cheap labour. I did however after leaving NZSC & Federal, that other organisations were a damned lot worse regarding staff. We were proud to sail on our ships and they were kept beautifully. I was always proud of my old engine, even if I did take a lot of ribbing from the engineers as having worked or served my apprenticeship Best regards Editor: Thank you for sharing, John. Very informative. |
17.12.17 |
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