Caronia's Deck Dept. Page 1.
These six photographs have been sent in by Frank (Spike) Hughes who was an AB on the Caronia in the 1952 - 54 period.
I'd be very happy to receive additional photographs and any information that will identify persons as yet unknown.
The Aft Crew Deck
[Left:]
Frank writes…
Caronia's after deck, seen whilst leaving one of the West Indies Ports. The guy in the centre
leaning on stanchion is me, the guy far centre of picture is Bobbie (Ding Dong ) Bell - the guy in
one of the boxing pictures you have already published.
Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hughes
Can you add more information or identify anyone depicted here?
If so, do please get in touch!
Preparing to sail on Caronia's aft crew deck
[Above:]
Leaning on capstan: Frank Hughes and Deck Boy, Colin Mills, with Ronald Leitch between.
Rear: 2nd from left is Bosun Charles Richardson.
On far right: 2nd left is Gordon Williamson, 3rd left Bobbie Bell.
Photo: Courtesy of Frank Hughes
The late Charles Richardson served on various Cunard ships for 40+ years, ending as Bosun on QE2 from Commissioning and for several years onwards.
Can you add more information or identify anyone depicted here?
If so, do please get in touch!
