Ron Deegan 1954-1961

[Ron Deegan]

Hello I was mainly 2nd Cook and Baker during my service. The ships I sailed on were varied and are as follows:-

Starting with the Vindi
Helmsley I never out the Mersey, approx Jul 1954 - Aug 1955 as Catering Boy
San Paticio Eagle Oil Tanker Aug 1955 - 20 Jul 1956 (2 trips) Cook died on voyage, got promoted to 2nd Cook and Baker
San Wilfredo Eagle Oil Nov 1956 - Feb 1957 2nd Cook
Trigonosemus Shell Tanker Jun 1957 Aug 1957 2nd cook and baker
Hatasia Shell Tanker Sept 1957 - Jan 1958 2nd cook and baker
STS Hima Shell tanker Feb 1958 - Aug 1958 (two trips)
STS Horomya shell tanker Sep 1958 - November 1958
STS Achatina Shell Tanker brand new ship, went to join her in Bremen Haven for maiden voyage.
Did three trips between 1st Dec 1958 - 28th March 1959
SS Pizarro Pacific Steam Navigation co Jun 1959 - July1959 2nd Cook
SS Sinaloa Elders and Fyffes 29th July 1959 - 12th December 1959 (four trips)
Hanetia Shell Shuttle 7 Jan 1960 - 29th Jan 1960 2nd Cook & Baker
SS Devonbrook Coaster 4th March 1960 - 20th March 1960 Cook Steward
SS Chicanoa Elders and Fyffes 13th April 1960 - 6th Jun 1960 2nd Cook and Baker (two trips)
Alice Bowater 18th Jun 1960 - 22nd August 1960 2nd Cook and Baker
Nicolas Bowater 15th Sept 1960 - 25th Oct 1960 2nd Cook and Baker
Phyllis Bowater 26th Oct 1960 - 14th Dec 1960 2nd Cook and Baker
SS Ionian 3rd February 1961 - 15th Feb 1961 2nd Cook and Baker
MV Roscommon for one day! Moved accross the river lol 7 April - 8th April 1961 Cook
San Florentiino Eagle Oil 7th May 1961 - 7th Oct 1961 2nd Cook

Would love to hear from anyone who sailed with me.

Ron 'Scouse' Deegna

[Peter Trodden]

Hi Ron,and welcome.
I remember the Helmsley1 working both sides of the Mersey in the 50s/60s. I knew an AB on Her during Her last few years.Joe Kenny was his name. My memories are a bit hazy,but I think She was sold and heading South to Falmouth? when She run aground and was abandonded off the North Cornwall coast,near Pladstow(no loss of life)
Two other ships on your list I sailed on. San Wilfrido---April 1959.It was her last trip,she went for scrap to Japan. My neighbour Kenny Catterall was Bosun of her at the time.
Chicanoa. first time---Jan,1959. 2nd time March 1964.
ttfn. Peter.

[Dennis McGuckin]

Hi Ron.
Welcome aboard.
I was on the Pizarro 1961 as baker.
Also the Sara bowater 56-57 [8 month trip]
Enjoyed both ships.
Den.