Seadogs Index D

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Seadogs Index D

All the names are listed alphabetically by first name.

Dai Young

Damien Crowley

Danny Lloyd (Deceased)

Daoud Suliman (Welsh Wizard)

Daphne Cutler

Daphne Goldsmith (now Titus-Rees)

Darko Paluncic

Darren Ford (aka Twitchy)

Darren Vass

Daryl Hewison

Dave ?

Dave ?

Dave ?

Dave ?

Dave ? (Bureau)

Dave ? (Leaky)

Dave Banks

Dave Bannister

Dave Barraclough (aka Barras)

Dave Betts

Dave Black

Dave Blois

Dave Bloomer

Dave Bonnet (aka Bon Bon)(Deceased)

Dave Brown (aka Buster)

Dave Christie

Dave Colclough

Dave Coleman (aka Cornish)

Dave Collins

Dave Crowder (Deceased)

Dave George

Dave Gilbert

Dave Gilman

Dave Goss

Dave Grant

Dave Harbinson

Harbo's Memories include mv Oriana, Pacific Princess, Royal Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess.

Dave Harris

Dave Hepburn

Dave Holmes

Dave Hulbert (aka Scruffy)

Dave Jelleyman (aka Spiv)

Dave's Memories of Andes, Athlone Castle, Orcades, Pretoria Castle.

Dave Jenkinson

Dave Jewkes (aka Jewksie)

Dave's Memories include Island Princess, Oriana, mv Oriana, Sea Princess.

Dave Jones

Dave King

Dave Kirchin (Deceased)

Dave Lund

Dave Maddocks (aka Daisy)

Dave Mason (aka Danger Mouse)

Dave Miles

Dave Montieth

Dave Moss (aka Spiv)

Dave Newman (aka Stick)

Dave Oakes (aka Oakesy)

Oakesy's Memories include Canberra, Oriana, Uganda.

Dave Parker

Dave Pembridge

Dave Pithers (aka Bullitt)

Dave Pitt

Dave Preece

Dave Rice

Dave Rose

Dave Rourke

Dave Salter

Dave Scammell

Dave Shimmons (aka Shimbob)

Dave Stillwell

Dave The Greaser

Dave Traynor (aka Fruity)

Dave Turner (Deceased)

Dave Twinning (Deceased)

Dave Watts

Dave Wheeler

Dave Whitby

Dave Whitehand (aka Blackfoot)

Dave Wilcox (aka Big Butty)

David ? (Stores)

David Blois

David Brown

David Bruck

David Burleigh

David Charles

David Cole

David Collins

David Dene (aka Monocle Man)

David Dickinson

David Ferguson

David Garry

David Griffin (aka Dai)

Dai's Memories include Nevasa, Oronsay, Orsova.

David Hannah

David Huntley

David Knott

David Latham

David Lumb (Deceased)

David MacClachlin

David Marks (Deceased)

David McCully

David Mitchell

David Monger

David's Memories include Iberia, Stratheden.

David Olivant

David's Memories include Arcadia, Oriana, Pacific Princess, Sun Princess.

David Philips

David Quixley

David Saunders (aka Diddy David)

David's Memories include Arcadia, Canberra, Chusan, Himalaya, Oriana, Sea Princess, Uganda.

David Smith

David Stephenson

David Stott

David Thomas (aka Dai Electric)

David Turner

Davie Pryde

Davinia MacRae

Dawn Hamer

Dawn Powell

Deb ? (Waitress)

Debbie Buxton (now McAughtrie)

Debbie Freeney

Debbie Rimmer

Deidre Moss

Denis Armstrong

Denis Bayne (aka Jimmy)(Deceased)

Denis Rogers

Denis Tanner (Deceased)

Denis Turner

Denise Cordova (now Hill)

Denise Donnelly

Dennis Leaver

Dennis Moore (Deceased)

Dennis Morris

Dennis Rothwell

Dennis Scott-Masson (Deceased)

Derek ?

Derek ?

Derek Brough

Derek Cook

Derek Corke

Derek Fairhurst

Derek Gowland

Derek Hansing

Derek Hillman (aka Pud)

Derek Houghton

Derek Maunder

Derek Nevatte

Derek Parker

Derek Scott

Derek Steward (Deceased)

Derek Warmington

Des Green

Des Grieve (Deceased)

Des Murphy

Desmond Hughes (aka Big Llewy)

Diana Fox

Diane Ridsdale

Diane Tolhurst

Dianne Ashworth

Dianne Brabham (aka Dizzy)

Dianne's Memories of Canberra and Oriana.

Dick ? (JAP)

Dick Borwick (married Caroline Binks WAP)

Dick Breademeyer

Dick Brown

Dick Chappel

Dick Regan

Dick Spread

Dick Stone (Deceased)

Dick Tyzack

Dickie Clark

Dickie Harris (Deceased)

Dickie James

Dickie Martin

Dickie Rutter

Don Askew

Don's Memories include Oronsay, Sunda.

Don Byne

Don Chapman

Don Cole (aka Porky)

Don Cole Snr

Don Darbishire

Don Gregory

Don Hallam (Deceased)

Don O'Connor

Don Oliver

Don McNeil

Don Millar

Donnie Macmillan

Donny Coghill

Doug Cruickshank (aka Crankshaft)

Doug Haigh

Doug Rogers

Dougie Barr (Deceased)

Douggie Beveridge

Douggie Black

Douggie Moir

Douglas Day

Drew Skinner

Duncan Hall (aka Trog)

Duncan Kilgour (Deceased)

Danny Lloyd (Deceased)

Danny was the Boilermaker on various P&O ships. The above photo was cut from an Iberia group photo here.

Courtesy of Geoff Kimber

This is Danny Lloyd during his time as Boilermaker on Canberra.

Geoff recalls;

"I was very saddened to hear that Danny has been added to the Seadogs Departed section. I knew I had a photo somewhere that would suit his memory. He was a real Gent of the old school; here he is in a rare pose as none of us will remember him, but in a pose I'm sure he would like to have taken more frequently. I think “assisting” him are Sandy Elson and Hilke Hasenkamp - Chilly Ho’s".

There's another photo of Danny here.

Sadly, Danny has been added to the Seadogs Departed section here.

Daphne Goldsmith (now Titus-Rees)

Daphne was a WAP on the Orcades in 1969/70 serving with our old mates Steve Burgoine and Mike Gold. There's a picture of them all together at a later time in Steve's section here. But more amazing is some really great photos of those early days including a very young Burgoine posted in the Orcades Groups section.

During Daphne's sea career she met a passenger, Peter - at Captains Cocktail Party no less! - and on the 2nd December they celebrate 35 years of blissfully happy marriage!

They now run a fantastic bed & breakfast retreat called the Daintree Valley Haven - Tranquil, Secluded Tropical Retreat In The Heart Of The Daintree Valley. A special haven for nature-lovers, couples on honeymoon, a romantic getaway or just to relax and unwind.

Three self-contained, air-conditioned B&B rainforest bungalows on a lovely secluded 30-acre property near Daintree National Park. Daintree Valley Haven is the perfect hideaway for couples, birdwatchers honeymooners, stressed-out executives or to simply escape and relax for a while during a busy holiday schedule. Situated in a peaceful valley but not far from Daintree Village, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Cairns Highlands.

Check out the website here.

Daphne wrote a column for a recent edition of "The Weekend Australian" newspaper. It followed a cruise Peter and Daphne did earlier this year on Arcadia, when they caught up with Commodore Steve Burgoine for the first time in 40 years! (He was 4/O on Orcades when Peter and Daphne met onboard in 1969.) Unknown to them Susan Kurosawa, the Travel Editor of "The Australian" was also on Arcadia and later wrote a review - Daphne emailed her to say how much they enjoyed her article and briefly mentioned her own P&O background and to her astonishment she replied, inviting her to write a column for an upcoming cruising segment. The result is attached - top left. And what a voyage down memory lane it has started with emails, letters and phone calls from old friends and colleagues from all over the world!

... click on the adobe icon to read the article.

Daphne's email address is info@daintreevalleyhaven.com.au

Darko Paluncic

Darko is Senior 1st Engineer Officer currently serving on the Pacific Princess.

Here he is with Stjepo Brnin (2EO) assisting Thelma's Trio.

and here with Andrew Carney (SEO) on one of the best tours ever.

On the right is Neil Graham (SEO) with Darko.

L-R

Gerry Lapuz (Fitter), Igor Delpin (VO), Margaret Macdonald (1Off) and Darko during the crew barbecue.

and finally Darko with the great man himself ... Bill McCandless.

Darko's email address is darko.paluncic@bluewin.ch

Daryl Hewison

No photo yet!

Daryl was a crew member between 1982-87. He served on Oriana, Sea Princess, Canberra, Viking Valliant and the QE2. He know lives in the Isle of Wight.

Daryl's email address is darylhewison@btinternet.com

Dave Betts

Dave writes;

"I have been reliving some very fond memories of the original Oriana after being introduced to this great site by Eric Campbell who phoned me out of the blue and left a message on my voicemail. I have since spoken to Eric on the phone and also been in touch with Greg Sinclair and Steve Wedd after so many years!."

"I joined Oriana as Junior Engineer in February 1967 and was aboard her until the summer of 1971 when I did a single cruise on Orcades before going up for my 2nds ticket. I did a single trip on Pando Strait in 1972 (Great runs to and around the far east!) before leaving P & O."

"I think my Oriana history predates most of the correspondents. Who remembers the incident in the Panama Canal in 1969 when we hit the bank with the stbd propeller and pulled the shaft several feet aft. Good time in Panama filling the aft end of the shaft alley with concrete before heading off across the Atlantic on a single screw. Made pretty good progress too! Eventful stay in Dry Dock in Southampton where a number of the original shipyard staff from Vickers attended to assist Thornycrofts with the repairs. I always remember a very wizened machinist engaged in reboring the shaft coupling bolt holes in situate where they had been damaged when the taper bolts were ripped out. Work of art and no mistake. I have some photos and will send these in. These were the days of Toni Mazonowicz as Chief and Jim Dobie as 2nd. Wonderful Charlie Newby as 1st."

Dave Betts about 1969!

Dave Betts 2007!

The general consensus of opinion is the person on the left is Les Harris with Bill McCandless and Steve Wedd.

Greg Sinclair and Friend!

Greg Sinclair, Douggie Haigh, Engine Crew

Eric Campbell believes the guy in the middle is John Hammond (J/Elect) with Bill McCandless on the right and by George I think he's right.

??, Dave Betts, Steve Wedd, Mark Gardner.

Eric Campbell believes the bearded gent on the left wearing the green dressing gown is A J (Tony) Goodman J3/E.

Eric Campbell ashore

There's more photos of Dave in Eric Campbell's section here and some great photos that Dave sent in of Oriana here.

Dave writes;

I have been in Singapore for the last 2 months, working on the Shipyard Overhaul of my present ship - the Orion Voyager.

Dave's email address is dbetts0530@aol.com

Dave Brown (aka Buster)

Dave sailed as Lecky on Oriana 1982 to 84ish, Uganda for 2 Port Stanley trips and the Pacific Princess to 85ish.

There's more of Dave starting here.

Dave's email address is topspur@adam.com.au

Dave Coleman (aka Cornish)

Courtesy of Dave Jewkes

L-R:

Dave Oakes, Chris Redmond, Dave Scammell, Dave Coleman (aka Cornish), Dave Jewkes.

Here’s Dave more recently taken on holiday on the south coast of NSW.

This is Dave with his lovely wife Lucille whom he met onboard Oriana during the 1977 homeward bound trip. Dave thinks Jewksie might remember Lucille from that trip. They’ve been married for 28 years now.

and above is the stunning offspring of that union. Nicola is 20.

Oh to be 20 again :)

There's more of Dave starting here.

Dave’s email address is d_coleman56@hotmail.com

Dave George

That’s Dave on the far left, Harry Adamson (aka Dirty Harry) is in the middle with me on the right. We were on our way to board the Frigate 16 behind us and ask if we could have a look around the Engine Room. A request that was granted I’m pleased to say with the proviso that they were on a 5 minute standby which meant if they got the order to move they had to be away from the quay and at full speed doing 45 knots within 5 minutes. Fortunately that didn’t happen and we were piped aboard and given the full officer treatment. It was a great decision to go.

Here’s Dave in the shit with Taffy Williams.

And this is Dave in 2003 with his wife while on a holiday cruise.

There’s more photos of Dave starting here.

Dave’s email address is VA3DPG_1@yahoo.com

Dave Grant

Dave was another quiet one, you have to watch those guys. That’s Dave closest to Bruce Lee. That’s me on Dave’s right and Les Diffey next to me. John Speed’s the one laying on me with Heather laying across us all. Where the hell are my legs? The gentleman licking Heather’s bum is Nice John From Windsor.

I've finally managed to make contact with Dave. He is the Director Global Beer, Cider, Spirits and Non-Alcohol Production for the Foster's Group and this is the only photo he could send me at this time which he had ion his work computer ... more to follow I hope. He's living in Sydney now but travels extensively and has promised to make contact when next in Perth.

There’s more photos on Dave starting here,

Dave's email address is dklg@bigpond.com

Dave Harbinson

Dave is one of the few amazing guy’s who’s still at Sea. God knows how you’ve done it Mate. I was an alcoholic in just 2 years. I would have been dead in 3. That’s Dave (obviously) sitting next to Jenny Little who became my wife of now 31 years. I can’t believe how pissed she was in that photo.

Here’s Dave working hard on his wheeling technique. Looking at the reaction of the two chaperone teachers it’s not working. Dave’s been very good at sending me photos and supplying info about people for the site so I thank you for that Dave. I do believe you actually cracked that one in the end if I remember right. Good job!

Never too far away from the good looking ones eh Dave. They say the quiet ones are always the worst.

I dare not ask what was going on in that shot. That’s Dennis Morris in the surgical gown and I think that’s Warren (Baby Doc) in the middle. I’m sure that’s David Marks on the left in the shorts.

Here’s Dave in the red hat with Bob Eden pouring an Allsopps. I think that might have been in the early days of the scrap run shortly after leaving Malta.

Here's a great and very recent photo of Dave & his lovely wife Sarah. They now live in Vancouver. Dave sent in another great shot of him and Sarah with his old Mate John Barclay and John's wife Sue which is in the Reunion section here.

And this is what my old mate looks like now. I'm not sure I would have recognised you in the street Dave but when I look closely you haven't changed a bit Mate!

Dave has been such a great supporter of this site something which has been most appreciated by everyone. There’s more photos of Dave all linked together starting here and I've added a new section called Harbo's Memories with the photos he'd uploaded to the new defunct photo albums.

Dave’s email address is davidharbinson@hotmail.com

Dave Hepburn

Dave was a Deck Officer on Arcadia back in the 70's. I'm not sure of what other ships he was on or how long he was with P&O but it's Captain David Hepburn now and he runs his own marine survey company in Sydney called Hepburn Marine Surveys. The above photo was cut from the Arcadia 1978 Drakes Tavern Group photo.

Dave's email address is dhepburn@bigpond.net.au

Dave Hulbert (aka Scruffy)

I can't tell you much about Scruffy yet but I'm sure more will be added soon. He was an Engineer Officer on Oriana in the 80's and now is the Materials & Contracts Co-Ordinator in the Turnarounds, Majors & Contracts Department at the Esso Fawley Refinery in Southampton.

Here he is with Wendy Chappel taken on the famous floating Jumbo Restaurant in Hong Kong circa 1985.

There's a couple of preciously unnamed photos of Dave in the Oriana 80's on group section here and here where he has now been named and Dave sent in a new group photo taken in the Stern Gallery which is now posted in that same section here.

Dave's email address is dave.m.hulbert@exxonmobil.com and he's asked me to say that if anyone's ever in the Christchurch area then please get in touch as there's always a beer and bottle of wine in the fridge - some things will never change.

Dave Jelleyman (aka Spiv)

Dave writes;

I am Dave Jelleyman (aka Chiv). My ships were Orcades, Athlone Castle, Andes and Pretoria Castle.

You can see more of Dave in Dave's Memories here.

Dave's email address is davejay44@yahoo.co.uk

Dave Jewkes (aka Jewksie)

Dave was one of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet. A straight up decent young lad in those days and now being back in touch with him after 30 years I can honestly say he hasn’t changed one iota in that respect. Back then he was one of the lads doing the real work and that’s a very scary looking Glyn Dodson with him after a monumental struggle with an ID Fan if I remember right.

And this is what he looks like now doing nothing but having to meet Royalty. For those who don’t know that’s HRH Princess Anne and the Engine Room looks more like NASA Control Centre. How things have changed. Well done Dave.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Dave for his great efforts promoting this website. Through his seemingly endless contacts the response and growth has been quite amazing. Thank you Dave.

click on the photo to enlarge a different shot of the same group

Above is a very recent gathering in Gavin Ash’s cabin on the Sea Princess.

L-R:

Dave Jewkes, Dave’s Staff Engineer Sinky Ross, Gavin Ash and Steve Stroud. It would’ve been nice to get an invite, I’m quite fond of a drop of Becks.

Photo courtesy of Steve Borrill

Here’s Mr Jewkes as recent as possible taken two days ago on the 9th March 2006. The occasion was during MV Oriana’s visit to Fremantle and a few of us were lucky enough to get onboard the ship and be treated like Royalty by Dave and the rest of the brilliant P&O staff.

Photo courtesy of Steve Borrill

This is great caricature of Dave which hangs in his office. I had to take a photo of it but later Dave presented me with an actual copy of it which I intend to frame and display with my other P&O memorabilia. Thanks for being such a perfect host and a great friend Dave.

This was sent in by Jane Telfer. It typifies the character of David Jewkes. A brilliant bloke with a great sense of fun and obviously a very discerning pallet. I have to thank David for his unfailing support for this website without which it would be a mere fraction of what it is today. Onya Mate!

David writes;

The MV Arcadia is on her Grand Alaskan cruise at the moment which is a 72 day cruise out of Southampton. We've been all the way up to Whittier and are now heading south. We'll be in Victoria on Sunday and Vancouver Monday. One of the Alaskan pilots is Tony Chadwick who worked for us for many years. The above picture was taken on the bridge about an hour before he disembarked. Its also a bit of a trip back for me. My first ship was the SS Arcadia in 1973 when I flew out to San Fran and joined it to go to Alaska as a cadet. 38 years on and I've just flown out to the MV Arcadia as Chief and gone up to Alaska. I've attached my joining instructions... the most recent and from 38 years ago!! (click on the pdf below).

There’s more photos of Dave starting here. Also go to the new page called Dave’s Memories

Here's a really nice tribute to Dave compiled by his 'lads' on Oriana in 1985.

Dave can be contacted through this site.

Dave Kirchin (Deceased)

Dave was a very amiable friendly guy. Not the biggest party animal you’ll ever meet but was never far away from the action. That’s Dave with the nearly empty glass standing next to David Marks in the black Tux. I believe Dave is still at Sea too … amazing. Far left is Dennis Morris then Lee (passenger), sitting down is Laurie Cramm and outside is Harry Ritchie on the left talking to George McHugh.

Above is a recent photo of Dave with Celia Cowan (now Chester). They’re both looking great and it’s good to see old sea dogs getting together.

Dave Moss (aka Spiv)

Dave was a cadet with P&O at the back end of the 1970's and into the 1980's reaching the giddy heights of 5th Engineer before the P45 arrived. He served Uganda, mv Strathmuir, Resolution Bay and mv Garinda.

Above shows Dave at the pyramids. One of the many trips as a ship's escort on a school tour bus to the pyramids. And we used to get payed to do this stuff?

Above is Spiv and Radar on the plates of the Uganda, in front of the DC switchgear. Dave can't remember Radar's real name but he was a 5th Engineer.

Spiv & Babs the Banker.

Sam Thompson Awake. Fellow Engineer Cadet in our shared cabin in the Engineers Accommodation.

Sam Thompson not so awake. The two glasses in the foreground tell a story.

Blaster at work or asleep in a lifeboat. Michael Blaskewicz in a lifeboat that had died at anchorage off Dubrovnik.

A restaurant somewhere in the Med.

L-R:

Geoff Kimber, Dave Moss, Hillary the Banker, Maurice (not Morris) Electrician, Babs the Banker.

Dave's email address is david@windside.com (bounces as invalid)

Dave Oakes (aka Oakesy)

Dave was on the best guys you could ever meet. His larrikin spirit always made you feel good and his positive attitude to life and having fun was so infectious. That’s Dave on the far right with me on the far left but I’m ashamed to say I can’t remember the names of the other two guys. Please email me if you know them.

We were sorely tempted to leave Oakesy buried on Antigua Beach but thought the natives weren’t anywhere near ready to cope with him. Note the fabulous Red Garter hat from the club on Broadway, San Francisco. What a hoot that place was. The closest I’ve ever come to death was having a cocked Magnum 45 pushed in the back of my head by an irritated Police Officer who arrested me after we’d been thrown out of the Red Garter for being drunk and getting into a fight. I actually wet myself. I think Oakesy started the fight if I remember right. Onya Dave.

This is was Christmas Day 1975 and that’s me behind Dave … smoking!

Having a wee bit of a samurai shut eye … on duty? Never.

This next sequence tells a brilliant and very funny story as told by Dave Whitehand;

"Oakesy was on the 8-12 and in the cabin next to mine. I was on days and it was the standing joke that Oakesy could always beat me back to the accommodation, grab the shared suntan lotion and be on deck before me.

On this day all went as normal ...

I joined the group just as Oaksey started to apply “The Lotion” ...

What's the matter Dave, you don't look very happy ...

Oaksey was in fact applying large amounts of white emulsion paint to his leg!

I have to add something here ... look at the genuine gut wrenching laugh on Dave's face. Oakesy was the master of pranks and the first to appreciate a good one ... even when he was the victim of it.

and here he is later displaying the offending article and still appreciating the skill and imagination of a fellow grade A prankster ... excellent stuff Blackfoot.

And this is what he looks like now when Celia Cowan (now Chester) caught up with him at his home town of Cape Town. Dave’s had a lot of physical and mental trauma recently but it’s damn good to see him looking so happy.

Here’s Dave with his two great kids on a beach in Cape Town looking across at the Table Top Mountain. I’d love to stand there with you one day Dave.

I know it's like getting blood out of a stone but Dave finally sent me these brilliant recent family shots. Dave’s words ... 'The first one is me in the middle and people pointing at me. I can't remember why but I'd probably made a side splitting comment. Kelvin (my son) is on the left with the Linken Park 'T' shirt and hair like a rats nest.'

'This one is me and Emily (my daughter of 10 going on 25). By the way the short hair is by choice and not by nature.' We believe you Dave, thousands wouldn't in fact I use the same excuse myself :)

'This is my dog Shep, just thought I'd throw that one in, he actually wasn't at the Xmas party.'

Beautiful family Dave, all the best to you all. Also I can't let this bit of brilliant information go by in Dave’s last email. Again in his words;

"Things are good, I had all my scopes and I've been declared insane but cancer free. Don't need to go back for 2 years now, thank god, my arse needs a rest."

Still the same Oakesy!

There’s more photos of Dave here, here, here, here, here,

David's new section Oakesy's memories is here.

Dave’s email address is oakesy@iburst.co.za

Dave Pembridge

Courtesy of Steve Foster

Dave was 2/O on Canberra in Steve Foster's day and he believes he's still at sea with P&O.

John Rockell kindly corrected the surname from Pemberton to Pembridge and confirms Dave is still at sea and is Captain Pembridge now.

There's a few more photos of Dave in Canberra and Oriana Groups.

Dave Rose

Photo & narration courtesy of Steve Hodge

Dave Rose 2ELO on Pacific Princess. Still at sea on mega yachts. A very smooth operator with a passion for honey pot.

There’s more photos of Dave starting here.

Dave Shimmons (aka Shimbob)

John Elder recalls;

Here’s a little story about Dave Shimmons, the Hutch and lots of balloons.

It was Xmas time on the O and the man with the longest nickname in the fleet was resident in the smallest cabin in the fleet. Yes, Shimbob was in the Hutch but he didn’t care as long as he had a good time and he could drink scotch. As Malc and myself were drinking one night, the plan was hatched to fill his cabin with balloons, Yes, lots and lots and lots of balloons.!!!!!!. So we acquired lots of balloons from the entertainment staff and arranged for Farouk to be out of his cabin ( can’t remember how but it was probably as simple as offering him a drink). So we blew and blew and blew and blew until we just couldn’t blow anymore and then we realised that it took a lot of balloons to fill the Hutch. We then left Dave a note which said “We hope you don’t mind but the balloons are for the children’s Xmas party and we don’t have anywhere to store them so if it is not too much trouble, can we keep them in your cabin tonight and we will pick them up tomorrow, signed the Entertainment Director.” What follows next is testament to how good a bloke Shimbob is as we waited for Dave to discover the balloons. We found Dave removing all the balloons from his cabin and putting them in the old office cabin that was being refurbished. As Malc and myself started to jump on the balloons and burst them, Dave tried to stop us and explain that they were for the children’s party and not to burst them. What a good egg. The last time I saw Dave was in my cabin on the Sea Princess when he was on local leave and I am sure that he would be exactly the same Shimbob today as he was then. I always felt that Dave looked better without a moustache but that’s a story for another time.

There's more photos of Dave starting here,

Dave Traynor

Dave worked for P&O from 74-86 as a Fruit Machine Operator on Oriana, Canberra and Sea Princess and also one trip from Southampton to Dublin on Uganda.

He knew Dave Jewkes quite well and even went to his wedding but lost contact with him. We can certainly fix that. Above is Jewksie with Micky Callo who was the Stern Gallery Barman.

This was taken during an Oriana Fun Run in Nuku’alofa Tonga and shows Dave stopping for some well earned refreshment (he still has the video of this event). It’s good to see VB being used for it’s proper purpose. Mother’s Milk.

Here’s what Dave looks like now and below is a much better shot.

He found this site through Ian Settle who saw his name on a Canberra website. Dave believes that being one of the Pursers crowd he may not be of that much interest to us but we’ll have to prove him wrong won’t we. So if anyone remembers Dave send him an email.

There's a trail of photos of Fruity starting here

Dave’s email is dave.traynor@btinternet.com

Dave Turner

Courtesy of Mike Jack

This is Dave Tuner on board his yacht TSARINA. It was taken by Mike Jack one Saturday when they sailed from Havant round to Bucklers Hard.

Dave Twinning

Courtesy of Rod Sharpe

Dave Twinning was the best Chief Engineer Rod Sharpe ever sailed with, a great bloke Rod recalls. On the left is Big John Englefield (aka The Bopper) and Rod reckons this is probably Big John’s most photogenic angle. His words John not mine :)

Unfortunately I've just been informed by Dave Betts that Dave Twinning passed away in October 2006. I have no further details at present but I've added Dave to the Seadogs Departed section here.

Dave Whitehand (aka Blackfoot)

Dave had a wit as sharp as a razor and dry as a desert. His array of facial expressions were amazing and most of the time he didn’t have to say anything to have people in stitches with laughter. I don’t know where is he or what he’s doing at the moment so if anybody does please let me know. Oh sorry, that’s Dave on the left with Kevin Timms in the middle and Groucho’s tonsils on the right. I’m very pleased I wasn’t at that Barbecue

Here’s a much better shot of Dave thanks to Mark Sawyer. That’s Dave on the left, Paul Robinson in the middle and Mark on the left. Looks like they were ready to paint some town red. Notice Dave’s Seaman’s Identity Card in his top pocket.

Now this photo says it all about Dave Whitehand. A comic genius.

Here's the photo which explains how he finished up like this in the above shot.

Dave's kindly sent in an old “ORSOVA” Music Hall programme. He thinks it's from 1973 sometime but not really sure.

I'm assured by Blackfoot that Oakesy's eyes have not been touched up in Photo Shop and it was a favourite party trick of his although I only remember seeing him like that after copious beers but I always thought it was an involuntary action.

Here's Blackfoot showing another one of his thousand faces with Mick Everson (aka Slav) pressing the lift button.

Only Blackfoot could actually look nervous about a Plastic Parrot.

Dave's now an Estates Officer Engineering in Wrexham Hospital. He tells me work wise its very similar to sea life. The men in the workshop could build anything and the nursing staff can break it within 24 hours. I can sure relate to that after working at King Edward Memorial Hospital here in Perth for 10 years.

There's more of Dave starting here.

Dave’s email address is whitehand556@btinternet.com

David Cole

David was a Hospital Attendant on Arcadia and Canberra. He may have served on other ships but I’m waiting for David to dig out his Discharge Book and he’ll send his full history.

David’s kindly sent in 2 group shots that I’ve posted in Arcadia & Canberra Group sections.

David’s email address is pompeyfan@fratton45.fsnet.co.uk

David Dickinson

No Photo Yet

David writes;

I joined Orient Line as a Cadet Purser aboard “Otranto” in 1953; then an Assistant Purser in “Orsova” and finally swallowing the anchor from “Orontes” in 1957. I then however joined Orient Line’s Sydney Office (doing the passenger ship’s berthing) then Canberra, ACT, then back to Sydney, in the Sales Promotion department where I looked after the entertainment etc for both Cruise Ships and Liner voyages. In 1970 I went to Perth as Passenger Manager and after 3 years came to Melbourne as Passenger Manager. In 1976 we (P&O) purchased a 1/3rd interest in World Travel Headquarters one of Australia’s largest travel agencies. They used to put together the famous Women’s Weekly World Discovery Tours taking over a whole ship such as “Himalaya”. As by the early 70’s Liner voyages had almost disappeared off the map and cruising became the in thing I became more of a Travel Agent than a Passenger Manager!! I “retired” in 1986 and since then have run my own business in Port Fairy in Sydney and Lorne in Victoria where I now live.

David's email address is tasteslifestyle@gmail.com

David Garry

David joined P&O as a cadet in 1969 and made it to 2nd before departing for P&O Ferries in 1990. His Ferry career continued with Stena Sealink in 1991 and he retired ashore after taking redundancy in 1997. He developed his own business for seven years prior to selling-on, he then enjoyed a well earned holiday before taking a temporary position on Southampton tugs in 2005. He now Lives in Bournemouth minus one ex-P&O wife!

Boiler Room Bailey Board

L-R:

Eddie the fireman, Mick (The Screaming Skull) fireman, David Garry (4th).

Photographer: Alan Newby

Oriana 1974

Post Southampton Refit, Caribbean Cruise, 4/8 and 8/12 piss-up post midnight off-decks

L-R

Back:

Charlie Hill, David Garry,

Mid:

Alan Paterson, Dave Oakes, Rory Ferguson, David Whitehand,

Front:

Eldred Clark

There’s more photos of David here,

David’s email address is david.garry@btopenworld.com

David Griffin (aka Dai)

This is David ‘Dai’ Griffin taken in Bali, I’m not sure of the date nor the ship but it all looks so familiar.

Here’s Dai in his cabin Christmas 1974, pointing to Doug Cruickshank’s new 4th braid.

Dai recalls;

‘For those of you who sailed on Oronsay, remember our trip back to Sydney in a cyclone when the Sydney pilot wouldn't come out to pick us up and the captain (Scott Mason RNR, I think) came on the PA system and virtually told the passengers that the pilot didn't have the balls to bring us in but this was a British ship and with or without the pilot we were going in! I was out on the STBD aft deck, (must have been at stern stations arrival) and as we came into the cliffs at Port Jackson we turned 90 degrees to port and a wave hit us broadside and we lurched over, before we were upright another wave hit us and we went much further over! but a bit of full ahead both got us out of it, and behind the cliffs. I think this was the cruise when we sailed out into cyclone Zoë and returned in cyclone Allis.’

(click on photo to enlarge)

Here’s Dai with his workmate Svetlana doing what I love best … relaxing with an ‘Amberfluid’, God’s gift to Man.

Dai’s contributed some great photos that I’ve put in the new Oronsay Groups and Orsova sections. Thanks Dai. Great effort

And now there’s a new section called ‘Dai’s Memories’

There’s also more photos of Dai here,

Dai’s email address is dai@druidautomation.co.uk

David Huntley

David was Chief Butcher on Oriana in the 70's and that's David with a tender leg of sexy chic on his lap. The gentleman on the left is David's good mate, Tommy Murphy who was the Chief Baker.

David spent 18 happy years with P&O on the many ships; Chusan, Chitral, Canberra, Arcadia, Oronsay, Orsova, Oriana, Spirit of London, Uganda and Sun Princess from 1961 to 1978, since then he's lived in Australia.

The above photo is part of a collection David sent in from the 1977 Oriana Galley Staff Christmas Party. David would love to hear from any of his old seadog mates.

There's more of David in Chitral Groups.

David's email address is seaway2@yahoo.com.au

David Marks (Deceased)

David was a true gentlemen and better person you’re never likely to meet. He was the Entertainments Director on Nevasa when I first joined in 1974 and he was a bit of matchmaker as I remember as he told both me and the girl I did marry, whom I met on Nevasa, on separate occasions that we were meant for each other. We are still together after 33 years David but I’m not sure you were right.

That’s David in the black tux.

L-R

Dennis Morris, Lee ? (passenger), David Marks, Dave Kirtchen, Harry Ritchie & George McHugh in the alley way and Laurie Cramm sitting down on the far right.

There’s more photos of David here

There's a tribute to David in Seadogs Departed.

David Monger

David writes;

I was at sea for over twenty years as a ship's Shop Manager. Working some of the time for a company called Ocean Trading Co Ltd with it's head office in West Quay Rd. Southampton. Most of the years I worked on Sitmar ships in the shops but did start off with P&O on the Stratheden and Iberia. Working as Shop Manager.

I'm now age 77 and have found a few old photographs that may be of interest for your website. I would be very interested to hear from any other shop staff or hairdressing staff that worked on the ships from around 1955 to 1980, OT staff or others, too many ships to mention and too many good friends to remember but very, very happy days. I lived in Las Palmas for many years, purchased a home there on the money I made at sea but have returned to England and the NHS for my last years living in Petersfield, Hants. I loved my years at sea, the travel, the friendships and not least the money.

Take a look at David's Memories here.

David's email address is davemonger@tiscali.co.uk

David Olivant

David worked for P&O in the mid to late 70s as 3/RO on Arcadia, Uganda, Sun & Pacific Princess. The above photo was taken in the Radio Room of the Pacific Princess.

David writes;

My cabin on Uganda during 3 day stop over in Southampton. The big burly chap is Tom Paterson, a deck cadet (I think), and the lady is my wife of nearly 30 years who I met on the Uganda as a school girl! I can explain - honest.

He would love to make contact with Surgeon Frank Zaniewski so if anyone can help in that regard please contact David on his email address below.

David's email address is davidolivant@aol.com

David Quixley

No Picture Yet!

Davis writes;

I joined the Sky Princess in '93 as a member of the photo team and recognize several names on this site. For information, this forum website is dedicated to Princess crewmembers;

http://princesscrew.s10.forumsplace.com/

Drop in sometime, seadogs always welcome.

David's email address is qxy63@hotmail.com

David Saunders (aka Diddy David)

David writes;
I joined the company in September 1967 as a Purser Cadet. After a year training in London I went to sea in September 1968 and stayed until towards the end of 1986, reaching the rank of Deputy Purser. Ships sailed on were Chusan, Himalaya, Oriana (1), Uganda, Canberra, Arcadia and Sea Princess - most of these ships more than once. People who met me during the first half of my time at sea will remember me with a beard."

There's more of David starting here and check out David's Memories and Oriana Revue movie.

David's email address is dls.jes@btinternet.com

David Thomas (aka Dai Electric)

Dai popped out of the woodwork today (Tuesday 9th August 2005). I sailed with Dai on Nevasa 30 years ago and he’s another still at sea. He’s currently Staff Electro-Technical Officer on the Dawn Princess.

Finally, thanks to the never ending quest of the beautiful Celia Chester to track down every Engineer who's ever sailed on the Seven Seas we now have a photo of Dai Thomas.

L-R:

Celia Chester, Dai Thomas, Peter Chester and the delectable Katie Chester

David writes;

After retiring from Sea I started my own company specializing in Marine Electrical consultancy. I had a 12 month contract with Carnival for the building and delivery of the P&O ship Ventura and the Princess ship Ruby Princess. I have also just completed a 9 month contract with a new ferry company which operates from Cork to Swansea. I was involved in purchasing the Ferry, fitting it out, doing its first dry dock and delivering the ferry to its new owners. It is a 28 year old ferry so you can imagine the state of the machinery spaces etc. It is now fully in service and doing very well so I am taking some time out to catch up on holidays as I did not have any time off during the last nine months.

There's more photos of David starting here.

Dai’s email address is mounthillary@hotmail.com

Denis Armstrong

Courtesy of Aneurin Griffith

Denis was an Assistant Engineer on the Sun Princess in 1975/76, now living in Northern California.

Denis in 1975.

Farmer John, Denis and Pete Rimmer at Long Beach Airport just After Pete got his Pilot's licence.

Denis Turner

Denis was with BI from 1961 till 1965, he sailed on Nevasa and was part of the team that laid her up in the River Fal after she had finished trooping. He then transferred to BI tankers, which then combined with other P&O tankers in Trident Tankers. Sailed on Busiris, Foyle etc.

This is Denis today and lives in Sacriston, Durham.

Denis' email address is denis_turner13@hotmail.com

Dennis Morris

Dennis was a fun guy to be around. He was quirkily different, a little eccentric maybe, but none the less a great bloke with a very infectious laugh. I can’t remember ever seeing him without a great big smile on his face from ear to ear. That’s Dennis sitting on the couch 2nd from the right and that’s the smile I'm talking about. That’s Bob Eden with his arm around Dennis. I know the face of the guy on the left but can’t for the life of me remember his name and I haven’t got a clue who’s hiding behind him.

There’s that smile again. That’s Ivor Young standing with Dennis and that was taken on my very first cruise to the Fjords of Norway.

This is Dennis today. He's the Pollak Library Facilities/Security Coordinator at the California State University in Fullerton.

Dennis writes;

I'm still married to the same girl I met on the Island Princess and after working 17 years as a Maintenance Manager in an aerospace company I now have worked for nearly 8 years in a University Library and love every minute of it. It is funny I served on an educational ship and now work in an educational facility. I still live in Southern California and intend to remain here. I've attached a recent photo so people can see how I look now. I also dug out my old blues uniform, first time in over 25 years, and wore it at this year’s Halloween Party and won a prize. I have also attached that picture.

Who can still get into their "Blues"? Amazing Dennis.

There’s more of Dennis starting here.

Dennis' email address is dmorris@fullerton.edu

Dennis Rothwell

Dennis writes;

My name is Dennis Rothwell. I was looking for photos of the Orcades when I came across your site. I joined the ship on September 1971 to January 1972 as bass player vocalist in the Strangers Trio. I was so pleased to see the photos on the first page belonging to Martin Mullen, as I have lost all mine. I share the memories of the events he mentions and lots more, like when the air conditioning broke down in Suva, and we missed Tasmania because of a quarantine due to a health scare. I worked for Royal Caribbean later, but nothing sticks in my mind more than the experience I had and the vivid memories on Orcades. I was so lucky to have been fortunate enough to get on that ship before its end. In fact, the end of an era. I am not really a salty seadog but I am proud to have held a Seaman's card, and enjoyed the sea life as much as being a musician.

To see the Strangers Trio go to the Orcades groups page.

Dennis' email address is den-rothwell@hotmail.co.uk

Derek Cook

I never got close to Derek for some reason. Maybe he just didn’t like me. I think the selection process for officers at sea was quite amazing for that very reason … just about everybody got on with everybody else. It was such a great atmosphere to be in. That’s the only photo I have of Derek so if anyone has any or knows where is he let us know.

There’s more photos of Derek here,

Derek Hillman (aka Pud)

No Picture Yet!

Derek write;

Does anybody remember Pud and Angie from Pacific and Island princess? We met and married on the PP celebrating 25 years this year. Pud was Bars and Angie Shops and Beautician.

A picture with Derek in it has been sent in but a large group from afar so it's hard to pinpoint Derek but you can have a look here.

Derek's email address is derekhillman@aol.com

Derek Houghton

No Picture Yet!

Derek writes;

We would like to contact all those who sailed on Uganda in 1982 (Falklands Conflict). A reunion is being organised for next year that apart from P&O personnel will include the RN, QARNNS, RM, some of the wounded and many others. Please contact me if you know of anyone who served on Uganda during the conflict. Thank you.

Derek's email address is d.houghton50@ntlworld.com

Derek Maunder

Derek worked in the Hairdressing & Shop department on Canberra between 1965-75 during the time when they were employed directly by P&O. Derek attended the Canberra Reunion on the 8th September 2007 and kindly sent in 7 great photos of that event of which the above photo was cut from.

Derek is now the President & COO of UNIGLOBE Travel (British Isles)

http://www.uniglobetravelbi.co.uk

His email address is derek@uniglobetravelbi.co.uk

Derek Scott

Derek (top right) worked for P&O for thirty years as Bell boy, BRS, PRS. He sailed on Chusan, Oronsay, Canberra, Oriana, Sun Princess, Pacific Princess and more recently as AP on P&O Ferries.

Derek's email address is Derek@grovefloral.co.uk

Derek Warmington

Derek sailed on Strathmore, Oronsay, Chusan and Oriana from 1961 to 1967 as a JAP, AP and SAP before transferring ashore to Head Office and eventually became Fleet Personnel Manager. He retired in 2003. His wife Nell (nee Broekman) was a Dutch WAP on Chusan.

Derek is the organiser of an annual reunion luncheon held each May in Southampton for those who have worked for P&O or P&O Princess and who are now retired. For more information about this event please email him.

Derek's email address is derekandnellwarmington@talktalk.net

Des Green

No photo yet!

Des recalls;

'It's still nice to look back and think of the short time spent on the Oriana as an Engineer in 1971-72. I chat occasionally with the design consultant for the A/C onboard, Doug Richards, if anyone remembers him.'

Des' email address is 8pro422@uk.ibm.com

Dianne Ashworth

Dianne is 2nd from the left on the back row. I didn’t know her very well so she’s a prime candidate for someone to give me the dirt. Any photos, information about where she is or what she’s doing now will be welcome.

L-R

Back:

Jose Mackenzie, Dianne Ashworth, Rosemary Walker (Deceased), Sandra Whaites.

Front:

Pauline Miller, Celia Cowan.

Dianne Brabham (aka Dizzy)

Dianne writes;

I found the site via a search engine and plunged into instant nostalgia. I would love to hear from anyone from Oriana, Canberra and a brief spell on Island Princess that I sailed with in the early 80's.

Dianne's sent in some great group shots taken on Canberra & Oriana and more

added to Dianne's Memories.

Dianne's email address is dibrabham@hotmail.com

Dick Regan

Dick was a Deck Officer on Oriana in my day and I remember him well but don't recall us ever speaking however Richard writes;

"I’m sure we did speak but I cannot recall any conversations. As you say on the website, the segregation of the departments on those older ships was not conducive to inter-departmental team building. I did manage to find my way to a number of pourouts on D Deck and you might remember one lunch time session in 1975 in which Chris Cowell and I served Kremlin Koolers (vodka, ginger and ice cream in pink plastic glasses). John Wacher attempted a Cossack dance while Steve Burgoine beat time on his head with a green, plastic hammer shaped like a frog."

Sadly I think I missed that one :(

Richard now lives in Perth and is the Sales Manager for Austal Ships.

There's another shot of Richard in Celia's Memories here and 20 odd photos of Richard's Memories here.

Richard's email address is richardr@austal.com

Don Chapman

No photo yet!

Don was on Chusan as 3R/O back in 1959-1960, then on Canberra as J2R/O 1961-1963 before swallowing the anchor.

Don's sent in some great photos of Canberra's Radio Room.

Don's email address is searover.don@gmail.com

Don Cole (aka Porky)

I never sailed with Don but he’s been partly responsible for the continuation of this website. Above is what Don used to do in his spare time. Don’t ask me, I don’t want to even guess. I’m told on good authority that the one on the right is Barry Dover (aka Ben) but he may want to deny that.

This is Don sitting inside the starboard main alternator stator of Canberra in 1983.

This is what Don looks like now. Good to see you lost a bit of weight now Don. How did you do it Mate, I’ve been trying for years.

He’s the Stage 1 Engineering Planner for BAE SYSYEMS Submarines in Barrow-in-Furness.

There’s more photos of Don starting here.

Don’s email address is don.cole@baesystems.com

Don Cole Snr

This is Don Cole's dad, Don Cole Snr who was with the Orient Line between 1951 and 1956. He Served on ss Stratheden and ss Strathnather and was a boiler room 4th Eng. A very handsome fellow, now we can see where Don gets it from.

He now lives in Paphos in Cyprus and to see what he looks like now go to the Reunion section to see an amazing reunion of some 54 years.

Don Cole Snr can be contacted through his son Don.

Don O'Connor

This was taken on the plates of Orcades in 1958.

L-R:

Bill White (Senior 3rd Eng), Terry ? (4th Eng), Don O’Connor and ??. As you can see the pic was taken long before air conditioned control rooms were invented.

Don writes;

I joined the Orient Line as a Junior Engineer in 1957 after serving a 5 year apprenticeship at Samuel Williams at Dagenham Dock and spent most of my time on Orcades and two trips on Oronsay. I achieved my 2nds and Chiefs steam tickets at Poplar Tech and thought that life was getting to be too easy so decided a change was warranted and came to Melbourne in 1964 and got married 2 years later. I had various jobs including 8 years as manager with Sulzer before starting my own company in 1983 (Japan Marine Engineering Co.) we are a major supplier of marine spare parts and capital equipment to Australian and overseas shipping companies including Carnival Cruises.

This was taken recently on a visit to Whistler, Canada where we have a condo and go there for the golf and skiing.

Don's email address is prudoc@bigpond.com

Doug Haigh

Courtesy of Greg Sinclair (click photo to enlarge)

L-R:

Jim Burt, Doug Haigh & Norm Geehan.

The photo was taken by Greg Sinclair around July-August 1971. Doug joined Oriana as 4th Engineer. We don’t know much more about Doug other than he now lives in Doug lives in Warragul, Victoria.

There’s more photos of Norm Geehan here

Courtesy of Greg Sinclair

The above photo is Greg Sinclair on the left and Doug on the right. It was taken recently when Doug visited Greg in Sydney. The first time they’ve caught up in 33 years. Great stuff.

There’s more photos of Doug here

Doug Rogers

Doug's career at sea spanned some 12 years, most of that time at sea with P&O as a Radio Officer reaching the rank of 1st R/O before deciding to leave the company and the seek shore employment. During that seagoing time he did work for a couple of lengthy periods in the Radio/Electronics Section of P&O in Leadenhall St but times were a changing and he finally ended up residing in Australia.

Doug's email address is datar@bigpond.net.au

Duncan Kilgour (Deceased)

That’s Duncan on the right with his arm around Harry Ritchie and the other guy is Pugsley Howard. That’s Nevasa’s plates by the way. Duncan was totally crazy. His humour was so alternative I honestly thought he was mad. He did have an amazing talent for sketches especially caricatures. There was always a current humorous incident recorded in sketch in the Engine Room Logbook and fortunately I was able to souvenir the very last logbook used on Nevasa’s scrap run from Malta to Kaohsiung. I've scanned the best of them and added them to their own section here.

Unfortunately Duncan died of a heart attack while at sea as Chief Engineer on the vessel "Flinders Bay".

There's more of Duncan starting here.