Punishment, sand and canvas. 1960/61 by John Cooper

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1960/61

This must have been very painful on your knees and hands, life was tough back in the 60,s.
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James Avery		02-Sep-2022 20:06
My name is James Avery formerly 137 mess 13 top starboard. i remembered doing this ,i must say the camaraderie on board was brilliant , in fact while we were scrubbing tho decks we used to sing a little song , THey say that on the Arry the food was very fine a pea rolled off the table and killed a mate of mine Brilliant days and changed my life , sure i did a bunk with jumper he went back and i went back to civvie street ( shcool)then went on to complete an apprenticeship in Electrical Installations. But I look back to the Arry with great fondness for what the training did for me .THe commander was Captain La mare .I could name the officers but not now . Please Keep in Touch ol bois of the Arry .

Brian Bursnall		17-Mar-2022 14:58
Remember doing it as "Ships Company" and scrubbing hammocks in the summer, srub decks and squeegee in chevron formation every morning

Quentin Reynolds		11-Oct-2017 04:18
Quentin Reynolds (Splint) No.34 FXPT 4.mess 1956/1958 email mailqr@aol.com Home Isle of Wight COWES IF YOU REMEMBER ME PLEASE CONTACT THANKS

Quentin Reynolds		11-Oct-2017 04:11
Quentin Reynolds (Splint) No.34 FXPT 4.mess 1956/1958 Oh Yes Been there done that, Got My Nick name (Splint) Through have a wood splinter through the bottom of my foot while storing ship carrying sugar along the wooden catwalk, about 2 weeks in sickbay then hospital, And yes you are so right it was tough but really good training, When you look back as we all do, She was a Happy Ship which made us MEN.

stephen robinson		06-Sep-2017 09:19
me too!

Guest		10-Oct-2016 02:44
No 39 fxst 1950/1952

Guest		20-Oct-2013 17:01
Been there done that in 59/61b.davies

Alan Walker		21-Sep-2013 00:10
Alan Walker 63-65 21 Sept 2013 Been there done it read the book Punishmant Detail

Paul		18-Sep-2013 10:10
Hi We used to do this 65 to 67 as the normal routine each morning during clean ship, even when the ice was forming on the deck from the hoses, yes you are right it was tough but really good training for future work in ministry !!

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