A Life At Sea 

A Life At Sea

Richard COLLINSON went to sea as a Cadet with P&O Orient Lines 1n 1963 and retired in 2006 as Master with Sealion Shipping

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Cadet Richard Collinson
Cadet Richard Collinson
This photograph was taken just before I joined the Pre-Sea training school "HMS Conway" I would have been about 15 years old. 
 
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Richard Collinson Was At HMS Conway Pre-Sea Training School From September 1961 Until July 1963
Richard Collinson Was At HMS Conway Pre-Sea Training School From September 1961 Until July 1963
Passing Out Certificate 
 
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The Indentures of Richard COLLINSON b.1946
The Indentures of Richard COLLINSON b.1946
These indentures were made between Richard COLLINSON (aged 17) and Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company on the 12th August 1963 for 3 and a quarter years 
 
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Richard's First Seaman's Discharge Book - 1963
Richard's First Seaman's Discharge Book - 1963
 
 
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SS Perim
SS Perim
Richard joined as a Cadet on 10 Nov 1964 under the command of Captain Haggis and left, after two trips on 21 Dec 1965 - having had a short leave whilst PERIM was in UK waters from 28 June to 19 Jul 1965.

Perim was a rather elderly freezer ship taking out to Australia general cargo and bringing home frozen meat. 
 
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STS Garonne
STS Garonne
Richard joined STS Garonne as a Cadet on the 16 Sep 1963. This was his first ship. he left on the 1st Dec 1963.

STS Garonne is shown here in the livery of Trident tankers but at the time of Richard's first trip she was owned and operated by P&O Orient Lines  
 
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SS Salsette
SS Salsette
Richard Joined Salsette as a cadet on the 7 Dec 1963 and left 21 Sep 1964 following a trip around the Far East 
 
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SS Surat
SS Surat
Joining as a Cadet on the 10 Jan 1966 this was a short voyage to the far East leaving the ship on 18 Apr 1966 
 
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RMS Chitral
RMS Chitral
Chitral was a passenger ship taking 250 first class passengers from and to the UK/Continent from and to the far East.

This was Richard's last trip as a Cadet and his last trip with P&O Orient Lines. he joined Chitral on the 25 Apr 1966 and left on the 5 Aug 1988. 
 
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<b>MV Opawa</b> Off No 306210, Gross 38995.92, Nett 23940, IHP 20800
MV Opawa Off No 306210, Gross 38995.92, Nett 23940, IHP 20800
Richard joined his first Trident Tanker as Extra 3rd Officer on the 14 Feb 1967 in Milford Haven.
He p[aid off in Lavera, Marseilles on the 17th August 1968 
 
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<b>ss Ellora</b> of London,Trident Tankers; Off No 300949; G.T. 24339.73; N.T 14596.68
ss Ellora of London,Trident Tankers; Off No 300949; G.T. 24339.73; N.T 14596.68
Richard joined "Ellora" in Antwerp as 3rd Mate on the 20th October 1967 and left on the 25th April 1968.

This picture does not show "Ellora" in Trident Tanker colours. 
 
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S. S. Queda of Trident Tankers. Off No 300949, Gross 13251 Net 7312 H.P. 8000
S. S. Queda of Trident Tankers. Off No 300949, Gross 13251 Net 7312 H.P. 8000
Richard Joined this Product Carrier on 14 Sept 1968 in Chiba as 3/O and left in South Shields on 2 Apr 1969 
 
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M.V.Orama of Trident Tankers. London Off No 306047, GT 39051. NT 23627
M.V.Orama of Trident Tankers. London Off No 306047, GT 39051. NT 23627
Richard joined as 3/O in Milford Haven on 6 June 1969 and was transfered to S.S. Ottawa in Ras Tanura 9 Aug 1969 
 
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S.S.Ottawa of London - Trident Tankers. Off No 306220. GT 51775 NT 32804
S.S.Ottawa of London - Trident Tankers. Off No 306220. GT 51775 NT 32804
Richard joined S.S. Ottawa in Ras Tanuria 9 Aug 1969 as 3/0 and left 4 November 1969.
This was his last trip with Trident Tankers. 
 
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M.V.Maplebank of Glasgow, Owned by Bankline. Off No 307682, GT 10364 NT 6015
M.V.Maplebank of Glasgow, Owned by Bankline. Off No 307682, GT 10364 NT 6015
This was Richard's first Bank Line Ship - he joined 5 Feb 1970 as 3/O and left 18 Aug 1970 in Rotterdam 
 
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25<sup>th</sup> June 1970 MV Maplebank arrived in Buenos Aires This as the identity card issued to Richard
25th June 1970 MV Maplebank arrived in Buenos Aires This as the identity card issued to Richard
 
 
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M.V.Lossiebank of Glasgow owned by Bankline. Off No 304164,
M.V.Lossiebank of Glasgow owned by Bankline. Off No 304164,
Richard did two trips on M.V.Lossiebank joining 15 Sep 1970 as 2/O in London and paying off in Rabaul PNG with hepatitis 15 Sept 1971  
 
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M.V. Inverbank of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line
M.V. Inverbank of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line
Richard completed a coastal trip on Inverbank as 2/O - joining in Avonmouth on the 3 Nov 1971 and leaving in Hull 17 Dec 1971 
 
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M. V. Roybank of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line. ON:- 304169
M. V. Roybank of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line. ON:- 304169
A very short standby in Hull for Richard - joining on the 25 Mar 1972 and leaving 8 Apr 1972 
 
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M.V. Crestbank of Glasgow. ON 300174. owned by Bank Line
M.V. Crestbank of Glasgow. ON 300174. owned by Bank Line
Richard joined at 2/O 25 Apr 1972 and paid off in Tampa 23 Nov 1972 
 
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Master Mariners Certificate
Master Mariners Certificate
Richard spent some 6 months studying for this final certificate at Sir John Cass Nautical Collage 
 
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Richard's Second Seaman's Discharge Book - issued 26 Mar 1973
Richard's Second Seaman's Discharge Book - issued 26 Mar 1973
 
 
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M.V. Hazelbank of Glasgow. ON 304181
M.V. Hazelbank of Glasgow. ON 304181
This was Richard's first ship as Chief Officer. He joined, aged 27, in Houston July 26, 1973 and on March 9th 1974. 
 
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M.V. Ivybank of London, Owned By Bank Line, ON 363304
M.V. Ivybank of London, Owned By Bank Line, ON 363304
Richard stood by Ivybank whilst she was being built then officially joined as Chief Officer 27 June 1974 in Immingham leaving in Newcastle 24 January 1975 
 
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M.V. Cloverbank of London. Owned by The Bank Line. ON 360586
M.V. Cloverbank of London. Owned by The Bank Line. ON 360586
Richard Joined in Durban on May 17, 1975 and left in Bander Abbas 10 Jan 1976 
 
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M.V. Weybank of Glasgow - owned by Bank Line. ON 304177
M.V. Weybank of Glasgow - owned by Bank Line. ON 304177
Richard joined as C/O April 14 1976 in Kuwait and left in Hull8 August 1976 
 
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M. V. Teviotbank of Glasgow, owned by Bank Line. ON 307675
M. V. Teviotbank of Glasgow, owned by Bank Line. ON 307675
This was Richard's last ship as Chief Officer - he joined in London on November 9th 1976 and left in Rotterdam on May 31st 1977 
 
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M.V. Rowanbank - of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line. ON 304159
M.V. Rowanbank - of Glasgow. Owned by Bank Line. ON 304159
Richard's first ship as Master. Joining 16 October 1977 in Mombassa and Leaving in Liverpool May 5 1978 
 
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M. V. Laurelbank of Glasgow.
M. V. Laurelbank of Glasgow.
Richard joined, as Master, in Singapore 6 Sep 1978 and left in South Shields 13 Dec 1978 
 
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M. V. Cloverbank of London, Owned by Bank Line. ON 360586
M. V. Cloverbank of London, Owned by Bank Line. ON 360586
Richard joined, as Master, in London 7 Feb 1979 and left in Rotterdam 18 Jul 1979 
 
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M. V. Fleetbank of London, owned by Bank Line. ON 358749
M. V. Fleetbank of London, owned by Bank Line. ON 358749
Richard joined as Master in London 9 Nov 1979 and left in Rotterdam 11 Apr 1980 
 
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M. V. Corabank of London, owned by Bank Line ON 358300
M. V. Corabank of London, owned by Bank Line ON 358300
Richard joined 24 Jun in Antwerp and left in Hull 14 Nov 1980 
 
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M. V. Crestbank of London, Owned by Bankline. ON 377607
M. V. Crestbank of London, Owned by Bankline. ON 377607
This was Richard's last ship with BankLine. He joined in Los Angles 1 Feb 1981 and left 8 April 1981 
 
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That Photo - Taken on board M.V.Crestbank 1981
That Photo - Taken on board M.V.Crestbank 1981
This from Brother Henry",
At this time the demands of his job required my brother to be away from home, family and friends for incredibly long periods. Everyone who knew him was the recipient of postcards, letters and gifts from all parts of the globe. Richard sent or rather 'issued' a copy of this photo to every member of our family as well as several friends and it was to be found upon a thousand mantelpieces the length and breadth of the country and I dare say the World.

Visitors would see it and say "Oh you have a copy of the photo - so have I". It was a short step from there to referring to it as THE photo and finally THE PHOTO.

I actually have in my possession the jersey my brother is wearing in THE PHOTO which I guard as jealously as I would a nail from the one true cross. It has I am certain miraculous healing powers. 
 
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M. V. Wimpey Seafox of London, owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 363623
M. V. Wimpey Seafox of London, owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 363623
In 1982 on the 6 April Richard joined Wimpey Marine as Master. From then until he was made redundant in 21 Mar 1986 he sailed on Wimpey Seawolf, Wimpey Sealion and Wimpey Seafox. 
 
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M. V. Wimpey Sealion of London, owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 360892
M. V. Wimpey Sealion of London, owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 360892
In 1982 on the 6 April Richard joined Wimpey Marine as Master. From then until he was made redundant in 21 Mar 1986 he sailed on Wimpey Seawolf, Wimpey Sealion and Wimpey Seafox. 
 
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Wimpy Seawolf of London owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 363431
Wimpy Seawolf of London owned by Wimpey Marine. ON 363431
In 1982 on the 6 April Richard joined Wimpey Marine as Master. From then until he was made redundant in 21 Mar 1986 he sailed on Wimpey Seawolf, Wimpey Sealion and Wimpey Seafox. 
 
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Wiggins Tide of Douglass IOM. Owned By Tidewater Marine. ON 712752
Wiggins Tide of Douglass IOM. Owned By Tidewater Marine. ON 712752
After being made redundant by Wimpey Marine Richard Joined Tidewater and at that time what was their only ship working in UK waters 9 May 1987. He left Tidewater 6 Dec 1989. 
 
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Wiggins Tide of Douglass IOM. Owned By Tidewater Marine. ON 712752
Wiggins Tide of Douglass IOM. Owned By Tidewater Marine. ON 712752
Wiggins Tide Enters Gt Yarmouth 
 
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Richard's Third Seaman's Discharge Book - 1989
Richard's Third Seaman's Discharge Book - 1989
 
 
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TNT Panther of London owned by TNT but soon to become Sealion Shipping
TNT Panther of London owned by TNT but soon to become Sealion Shipping
Richard Joined his first TNT/Sealion ship on the 8th of December 1989. 
 
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Toisa Panther. Off No: 705539. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Toisa Panther. Off No: 705539. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Richard had command of Toisa Panther several times during his career with Sealion 
 
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Toisa Lion
Toisa Lion
Operated by Sealion Shipping
Off No 703569
Richard was first in Command of Toisa Lion in September 1993 
 
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Toisa Tiger. Off No: 703359. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Toisa Tiger. Off No: 703359. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Richard Had Command of Toisa Tiger several times during his career with Sealion Shipping  
 
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Toisa Leopard. Off No: 700665. Operated By Sealion Shipping
Toisa Leopard. Off No: 700665. Operated By Sealion Shipping
Richard had command of Toisa Leopard several times during his career with Sealion 
 
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Richard's Fourth and Last Discharge Book - 1998
Richard's Fourth and Last Discharge Book - 1998
 
 
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Toisa Conqueror
As she was in Brazil - note the fire monitors
Toisa Conqueror As she was in Brazil - note the fire monitors
Operated by Sealion Shipping
Off No 359113
Richard was in Command of her in Brazil from May '95 until Sept '96
 
 
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Toisa Invincible. Off Number 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Toisa Invincible. Off Number 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Richard had command of Toisa Invincible from April '00 until April '02 
 
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Toisa Invincible. Off No 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Toisa Invincible. Off No 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Richard Had the command of her from April '00 until April 'o2 
 
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Toisa Invincible. Off No 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Toisa Invincible. Off No 731013. Operated by Sealion Shipping
Richard had command of Toisa Invincible from April '00 until April '02  
 

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