John Merret

Johnny and I served together as cadets on St John in 1963 and 1964.

He had joined the company in 1962 and sailed as a cadet on St Essylt.

He and I remained in touch for many years and our career paths took very similar courses. We both went on to serve as Junior Officers on Reina Del Mar and Capetown Castle.

His family originated in Ealing West London.

If he is still out there I would love to get in touch with him again.

JM is on the right with the wavy hair.

With John Garner on rail of St Essylt in 1963

Fools, Fireman and First Trippers!

Service Record	From	To
St Essylt Apprentice	1962	8/1963
St John Apprentice	9/1963	3/1965
Clan Menzies Cadet	6/1965	9/1965
Capetown Castle Cadet	10/1965	11/1965
Reina Del Mar 4th Officer	12/1965	1966
SA Oranje 4th Officer	11/1966	12/1966
Constance Bowater 3rd Officer	4/1967	1/1968
Clan MacTaggart 3rd Officer	2/1968	9/1968
Clan Ranald 3rd Officer	5/1969	7/1969
Constance Bowater 2nd Officer	7/1969	1970