M.V.Apollo - Note this photo was taken prior to the ship being `jumboised` = cutting out the middle part and inserting a new larger part between the original bow and stern.
M.V.Apollo Anchored Walton Bay July 1975
Ron Hayman, Dennis Hyde, Joe Earl, Ray Harrington
Dublin July 15th. 1979 Big John Dunne on the left.
K.Borgalin, Ron,Joe,Dennis,Ray,Alf Swallow,Pierre LaBilleur,John Dunne,E.Davis,Mervin Seviour,M.BowlesD.Royce 1979 Apollo Dublin
Apollo`s Bridge
Bridge
Dave Royce in his galley
The Bar on board serving Worthington E and Carlsburg. Note plaque and framed certificate on the bulkhead awarded to the Apollo`s crew for the rescue of 11 men from the `Johannishus` when it was ablaze in the North Sea.
Officer`s saloon with black & white T.V.
Officer`s Messroom
Engine room
Loading deck cargo in Avonmouth
Boat Deck
Damage sustained after hitting the quay wall while entering the locks in bad weather - an air pipe fractured causing engines to fail/not start.
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10.02 | 09:39
Thanks Jacqui - I have sent away for your book - `an looking forward to reading it - Cheers Joe x
10.02 | 09:24
I've started reading your book, Joe. It's made me smile, laugh and understand. My father and grandfather, merchant seamen of their time, are long gone but they would have loved your book.
08.02 | 07:44
Nice photo guys
21.04 | 20:32
I regret I cannot remember that particular name - sorry - cheers Joe
Latest comments
Thanks Jacqui - I have sent away for your book - `an looking forward to reading it - Cheers Joe x
I've started reading your book, Joe. It's made me smile, laugh and understand. My father and grandfather, merchant seamen of their time, are long gone but they would have loved your book.
Nice photo guys
I regret I cannot remember that particular name - sorry - cheers Joe