I was a Cadet on the Lanarkshire from 26/4/45 to 28/4/46 and subsequently on the Liberty ship Samderwent then Clan Macgillivary.   

Then  as 4th Officer on Stiringshire Then 3rd Officer on Clan Mackay until finishing with the Clan Line on 16/5/1950.

My period with Cline Line was only 5 years but a very important one.  I transferred to P&O  and obtained my Masters in  September 1954. and completed my sea-going career in October 1955   

Being interested in Industrial Relations, I joined the Australian Stevedoring Industry Board in Sydney in November 1955  as a Port Inspector  thus opening opportunities in industry  and I  moved quickly to executive positions in General Motors-Holdens,  Comalco Aluminium and finally to General Manager positions with Castlemaine-Tooheys in Sydney, from 1970 until retiring in 1988  ; shortly after the most unwelcome takeover by Alan Bond & Co.   

Being indebted always for the training and experience on HMS  Conway and later at sea, I have maintained a continuing interest in the MN.  Also I have tried to assist the RSL   Merchant Navy sub-branch to promote the wartime history of Allied seamen by creating a greater public awareness.