I notice that the two vessels appear to be flying the same two-flag hoist.
Judging by the number of vans on the tracks in front of the mill it seems that British Railways still transported a fair amount of product for Spillers at this time.
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River View
by Keelman » Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:58 pm
Taken in June 1966 during the national seaman's strike when a good number ships were laid up at odd places in the river, this included CAIRNGLEN. I assume that KINPURNIE CASTLE had discharged some cargo at the quay before an enforced stay.
I notice that the two vessels appear to be flying the same two-flag hoist.
Judging by the number of vans on the tracks in front of the mill it seems that British Railways still transported a fair amount of product for Spillers at this time.
I notice that the two vessels appear to be flying the same two-flag hoist.
Judging by the number of vans on the tracks in front of the mill it seems that British Railways still transported a fair amount of product for Spillers at this time.
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Re: River View
by magoonigal » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:34 pm
CAIRNGLEN.
Austin & Pickersgill, Wear Dock, 1959 as MANCHESTER FAME.
4,462 Gross. 6,228 Dwt. 15 knots.
Subsequent History:
65 CAIRNGLEN - 66 MANCHESTER FAME - 70 ILKON NIKI - 79 EFI - 80 PANAGIS K.
Disposal Data:
collision (NORTH WAVE) at Alexandria 23.1.81 & BU locally.
KINPURNIE CASTLE.
Greenock Dock Yard, 1954 as CLAN STEWART.
8,125 Gross. 11,070 Dwt. 15 knots.
Subsequent History:
61 SOUTH AFRICAN SCULPTOR - 62 KINPURNIE CASTLE - 67 HELLENIC MED
Disposal Data:
BU Gadani Beach 15.4.78
Ohh and the Flag Hoist...TE You should proceed at slow speed whilst passing vessel's or station making this signal.
Austin & Pickersgill, Wear Dock, 1959 as MANCHESTER FAME.
4,462 Gross. 6,228 Dwt. 15 knots.
Subsequent History:
65 CAIRNGLEN - 66 MANCHESTER FAME - 70 ILKON NIKI - 79 EFI - 80 PANAGIS K.
Disposal Data:
collision (NORTH WAVE) at Alexandria 23.1.81 & BU locally.
KINPURNIE CASTLE.
Greenock Dock Yard, 1954 as CLAN STEWART.
8,125 Gross. 11,070 Dwt. 15 knots.
Subsequent History:
61 SOUTH AFRICAN SCULPTOR - 62 KINPURNIE CASTLE - 67 HELLENIC MED
Disposal Data:
BU Gadani Beach 15.4.78
Ohh and the Flag Hoist...TE You should proceed at slow speed whilst passing vessel's or station making this signal.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.
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Re: River View
by northeast » Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:36 pm
tynebuoy wrote:What a cracking photo.
Indeed, the colours have preserved so well, after nearly half a century!
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Re: River View
by Whickham » Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:36 pm
What a typically unkind statement from deepest Hebburn.
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Re: River View
by magoonigal » Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:48 pm
well it is the Season of Goodwill. 
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Re: River View
by northeast » Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:53 pm
Whickham wrote:What a typically unkind statement from deepest Hebburn.
.... and he's your bestest friend in the whole world.
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Re: River View
by Whickham » Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:44 pm
Friends, enemies, needs, who . . . . . what
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Re: River View
by Rivoldini » Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:17 pm
Kinpurnie Castle arrived on the 16th of June from East Africa with Sisal.
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