Monthly archives: January 2015

Sorry to hear that Dick is none too good. Not quite sure of issue…. I sailed with Dick many times, he was originally a Radio Officer with Mavroleon Bros in the early 70’s and transferred over to LOF. Obtaining further qualifications Dick became an E&EO (Electronics and Electrical Officer) Although […]

Richard (Dick) Cunningham

This entry was posted in News Notices on 30th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

Brian is looking for anyone who sailed with him! Trawling through the Internet as one does, I came across your website with much interest. In the 50’s and early 60’s, I was a Radio Officer and had the pleasure of signing on between 1956 and 1960 , the London Endurance, […]

Brian Harvey – Ex R/Off

This entry was posted in News on 27th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

SISTERSON ROLAND (Cullercoats). Suddenly on 6th January, aged 77 years, Roland, beloved husband of Ann, dear father of Paul and Clare and also a much loved grandfather. Funeral Service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Wednesday 28th January at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations for Cullercoats Lifeboat (RNLI) […]

Roland Sisterson – Obituary & Funeral Arrangements.

This entry was posted in News Notices on 23rd January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

I have been asked how the ‘website’ works/financed. – see About and dropdown sponsors. The website is run through a professional webhost ‘Strato’ based in Germany. This gives a reliable stable base. Originally the website was with a UK company ‘Lycos’ but they sold off to Strato in 2009 and […]

Website – Financed!

This entry was posted in Notices on 16th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

Not sure if Bob Mayman is still around, he lost contact with most people on redundancy around 1997. Bob Fullagar used to get a Christmas card, but hasn’t mentioned him for a while. If he is around in ‘Rothbury’ he will be 70 on Sunday 18th January.

Happy Birthday – Robert Mayman

This entry was posted in Uncategorised on 16th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

I am not sure if you are aware of the MNA, an organisation that has been established over many years. You can sign up for their very extensive and comprehensive news-letter which comes out fortnightly, it is full of shipping news, plus a lot of history. It is sent […]

Merchant Navy Association – The Pulse

This entry was posted in News on 16th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

I sailed with ‘Rolly’ Sisterson (Pud to some of his friends) twice in LOF, on both occasions he organised many ‘social’ events, sometimes who build a make shift Swimming Pool out of dunnage and scrap for everyone to enjoy. We were stuck in the Persian Gulf for over 2 months in the heat, but to […]

Happy memories of Rolly Sisterson + Photo

This entry was posted in News Notices on 8th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

It is with great regret to announce the passing away of Ex LOF Chief Engineer -Roland Sisterson. Son – Paul informs me that his father passed away Tuesday 06th January 2015….. I will in due course publish any updates received. RIP Roland Sisterson 1937 – 2015

Sad News – Roland Sisterson (Rolly)

This entry was posted in News Notices on 7th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

Today is the sad anniversary of the death of Ex LOF Chief Engineer – Malcolm Cuthbert

In Memorium

This entry was posted in News on 7th January 2015 by Roy Gerstner

So another year passes, I send birthday greetings from Sunny Southern Phuket… Dick Cunningham was 74 on the 31/12/14 Bruce Thomas was 47 on the 05/01/15 John Peters will be 65 on the 13/01/15 Ben Killeen will be 92 on the 14/01/15 Robert Mayman will be 70 on the 18/01/15

Happy Birthdays….