by teesships » Thu Nov 20, 2025 7:43 pm
Yes, in 1970 I had the same response from the Tyne. Meanwhile, every other port around the country to whom I also applied issued me with a permit. Later that year I embarked on a nationwide tour taking in Hull, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Aberdeen .... but not the Tyne.
Ron M