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What a coincidence, I was idly looking for my Dads old ships and found that my and your Dad served together albeit for only a few days. Mine was an apprentice on the Empire Summer from 1942 until the wars end and her going back to Turnbull Scotts.

My Father sailed on the Samota 31 may 1944 to 13th July 1944. His name was Harold McCormick. He was J.O.S at the time.

Excellent site, my uncle was Captain Thomas Dunlop McCall believed to be a passenger on the ship. would like to contact with relatives contibuting to guestbook

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Hugh

I served as engineer on the city of guildford for 2years then got married and joined the fire service that lasted 20years
on reflection I wish I stayed at sea, it taught me a lot in life. I am now 60years, and have had a good life. I have enjoyed reading the history.
I have just purchased a photo of city of guildford to be framed. I am proud to have served under flag

yours jas atkins

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Hugh

Wonderful website. My father Harry Snow was 3rd officer on the City of Winchester when she was sunk and Mr Faulds was chief engineer. I have the Captains report of the Winchester sinking details of which don't agree with my father's story. Anybody with details of the Winchester sinking please contact.
Mike Snow

Greetings: As a co-worker, of Sheila Thomson, I had the privilege of hearing this fascinating story and yet tragic event. Sheila, allowed me access to a letter written by one of the survivors, as an account of the events, and ultimate rescue, as it related to Sheila's grandfather and his death at sea. A truly amazing story, of many years past, yet brought to "life" via this web-page. Thank-you for this.
Blessings to all.....................jack

I have been going through my late mothers papers and came across a book by Donald Millar. In it he talks about my grandfathers death on a life boat after the torpedo attack on SS City of Cairo. I was aware he had died in an, attack at sea but like many other people it was never discussed. The web site is fascinating and fills in lots of blanks for me.

Great Site.

I am wondering if you know more about the consignment of silver?

Has the City of Cairo been salvaged?

My father is Andrew Leonard John Cottrell. He was second steward then chief steward and purser for many years. He was torpedoed twice during the war. The first time was picked up by an escort but the next time he was picked up by the Germans and spent the rest of the war in Milag und Marlag Nord. After the war he continued his service with Ellerman Lines until he retired in the late fifties due to failing eyesight. I have his log book of his time in the camp from the first sinking until his release in 1945.

hello . your web site is very informative, I have learnt that it is not only seamen and there families but also passengers and there families too thank you very much. ken foster