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TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« on: Tuesday 06 November 12 18:08 GMT (UK) »
I have on file the Movements of all British Troopships from 1939 until 1961. Ships that were lost as a result of enemy action or marine causes are not included.
Thee documents are copies of the originals in the National Archives pieces MT40/142 to MT40/149.
When I get round to it hopefully they will be published online. Meanwhile if anyone needs a look up, just PM me.
SW
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 29 January 13 08:51 GMT (UK) »
Hi Seaweed,[Duluse ;D] have you got the "Empire Ken" Southhampton to Cyprus 1957? B/B
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 29 January 13 09:16 GMT (UK) »
See attached
sláinte! SW
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 29 January 13 09:51 GMT (UK) »
thanks seaweed, just saw my 10 day cruise left southampton 12th july arrived Limasol 22nd 1957.sure brings back  memories. :) :)
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 02 November 13 14:56 GMT (UK) »
Might you have any info on SS Nevasa please?

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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 02 November 13 15:33 GMT (UK) »
I am away from home at the moment. Will get back to you on this one.
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 02 November 13 15:52 GMT (UK) »
Hi Seaweed,

I`m also interested in the Nevasa do you have any details
for June/July 1961 please?

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Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent.
Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Lochgelly.

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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 03 November 13 12:22 GMT (UK) »
NEVASA Sailed Port Said 1/June/1961
Arrived Gibraltar 6/6 sailed same day
Arrived Southampton 9/6 sailed after voyage repairs 30/6
Arrived Tobruk 7/7 sailed same day
Arrived Port Said 8/7, transit Suez Canal, sailed Suez 9/7
Arrived Aden 13/7 sailed same day
Arrived Columbo 18/7 sailed same day
Arrived Penang 21/7 sailed 22/7
Arrived Singapore 23/7 sailed 24/7
Arrived Hong Kong 28/7 sailed 29/7
Arrived Singapore 2/August/1961

Gene Genius, if you can give the dates your interested in, please
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Re: TROOPSHIPS 1939 - 1961
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 03 November 13 16:00 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much,
I was on this voyage as a child, celebrating my eleventh birthday at sea.  Attending
lessons aboard - all ages together.
 
My brother caused mayhem for my mother by swimming out to the Shark safety nets
at one of the ports.  I vividly remember people throwing coins to into the water at
Port Said for a young local boy to dive in and retrieve ,  his cheeks bulging.

I experienced my first very wet Trishaw ride in Penang. 

Arriving in Singapore was magical, mysterious and exciting, a palm fringed shore, strangely
dressed people but most of all Dad was there to meet us after a long separation.

We were lucky to have experienced this journey as children, it was great fun.

Once again Thank you Seaweed, I now have exact dates for family photographs.

The only one I as sure of was that we are at sea on my birthday!
Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Sussex, Surrey, Kent.
Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Lochgelly.