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Jim Porter - On my
second voyage (The Northern Stars third) while attempting to berth
in Wellington the ship hit the wharf and was badly damaged. (See
attached cuttings.) We were stuck in Wellington for five days while
repairs to the damaged hull were carried out.
Eric Osborne
1960 - greaser, engine room. I well remember crashing
into the dock in Wellington, had a great time with extra shore
leave. Went to Greenwich Museum and found a model of the Northern
Star, made my old ticker jump more than one beat. Someone was
telling some children about it and told them that the where
passengers cabins were, I think I upset him when I told him that he
was pointing to the crew quarters and at the cabin that I use to
live in for 8 wonderful trips.
Chris Luty I was a
catering boy on the Northern Star from 31.10.1974 to the 15.05.1975.
Which I believe was her last voyage taking the ten pound immigrants
to Australia/New Zealand. My cousin Sean Drury was a barman on the
ship and got me the job. One of my jobs was collecting plates from
the aft restaurant and taking them to the galley to be washed. It
was a fantastic experience for a lad fresh from Merchant Navy
Training School. I also had a unofficial job waiting on in the 'PIG
and WHISTLE' where I got good tips!! I remember the ship being
repaired in Sydney for repairs to the turbines/boilers. There always
seemed to be problems with her engines but she was a good ship with
a great crew. I have fond memories of my time aboard her.
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