Blue Star Logbook

Mr. Robert Lucas (Bob) ~ 9th October 2016



It is with Great Sadness I report that Bob passed away last Sunday Morning
9th October after a two year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

I have personally known Bob for many years since starting at Sea with BSL. & found
him a great Shipmate & someone I would class as a personal friend.
He Spent many years sailing as C/E with BSL & Albion Reefers even after P&O
had acquired BSL.

Even after he came ashore as Technical Superintendent, at Queen Elizabeth St.
I still have memories of our Families being involved in dragon boat Racing in London's Docklands.

I have been informed today that Funeral arrangements have been made for
Thursday 27th. October 13.40Hrs. at South West Middlesex Crematorium
TW13 5JH

Ben & Kelly would like anyone with any photographs of Bob throughout his
seagoing carrier to send them to rlphotomemories@outlook.com

Best Regards
John Taylor

Very sorry to read Bob Lucas has left us.
He was an outstanding shipmate and an excellent Marine Engineer.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

B.Rgds Brian Dobbie

I have received correspondence from the undertakers with regards to anyone wanting to make a donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of Mr Robert Lucas.

They are taking Cheques made payable to the chosen charity, they will hold on to them for 5 Weeks to make sure they have received everything, then send a list of the donors and address's if provided to the family,

Our address is below if you would like to send us your donation:

Sharon Brill
Holmes & Daughters
1-3 Church Road
Ashford
TW15 2UG
01784421015
ashford@selectfunerals.co.uk

Pancreatic Cancer Gift Aid Form:
http://www.bluestarline.org/logbook_buttons/PCUK%20Gift%20Aid%20Form.pdf

I first sailed with Bob on the first voyage of the Scottish in about June 1985, he was 2nd. at that time.He was good to sail with, nothing ever bothered him, always cheerfully and friendly. I remember Bob making a rack on the side of a cabinet to store sheets of mounting, he drilled a hole through the cabinet and straight through a can of red eye penetrent, no guesses as to where the dye penetrent went, he just carried on. Condolences to all his family.

Rest in peace Bob.

Harry Curry

I first sailed with Bob on the America Star in 1972 , he was first trip junior engineer and I was 4th Engineer,he was a great shipmate nothing fazed him.One of the best memories was when we called at Casablanca for oranges whilst ashore we bought him a fez as he looked a dead ringer for Tommy Cooper.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Kevin Norman