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Website is even better than before, Hugh. But I sadly have to report the death of my brother Francis who was a survivor of the torpedoing. He died last week while on holiday in Mauritius. He had had a very full life, and died aged 77 while snorkelling. A good way to go, but he is sadly missed by his four children and eleven grandchildren, as well as by his sister Susan and myself
Best wishes
David

As a good friend of Hugh I am pleased to say that the site, since my last comment, has gone from a very strong beginning to quite an incredible record of the ship and all of those involved. I particularly like the new photographs and would join with Hugh in thanking all of the contributors. Hugh has put a lot of work into this project and deserves to be commended, although he wouldn't seek this, for his efforts.

Excellent website Hugh. A fitting tribute to a very nice guy. I will always remember that Monday night all those years ago, over a dram, when Calum told me the whole story of the SS City of Cairo. He told me how he used to ration the water on the lifeboat by dipping a young girl's ribbon in the container and passing it around everyone in turn. He was like many other Hebrideans - they never spoke much about the war.

Hi Hugh,
you recently contacted us re the use of a photo from our site, please go ahead, no acknowledgement required as I can't remember where I found it. We will place a link tonight to your site.
BR Fred Waddington

A Brilliant tribute, the story of the sea should never be forgotten.

My Grandparents (J.E.Davies and Rev. D. Davies) and my Mother and her sister were on #7 lifeboat, and survived to tell the tale... I'd like to thank you for a great site.....

was an amusing web site , thanks for it

This is a very good tribute to everybody who was on that ill-fated ship. Very well researched and presented. I served almost 10 years in the Merchant Navy in the 1960/70's and I am glad that I never had to use the lifeboats in an emergency; taking to lifeboats in the middle of the ocean especially in those days must have been really terrifying.

Hugh, thanks for a most interesting site

Cheers Frank

Admin reply: Hello Frank,
Thank you for your comments. They are very much appreciated.

Hugh just stumbled across this wonderful tribute. I served onboard the Oil Endeavour during the mine clearance operations in Suez as the POMA nice to hear that you remain well. Buck

I have been trying to find information on the mv Oil Endeavour, my father worked on her when in dry dock sometime in the late 70s early 80s in north shields and managed to get us on board and look around, from then on I wanted to go to sea, I am curious to know what happened to her, if I remember right the captain at the time was a man called Douglas, any info would be much appreciated

Admin reply: Darren,
I have sent you an email with some information regarding Oil Endeavour.