MV Canadian Star 1957

[Rick Andrews]

Hi All, My name is Rick Andrews. I was at sea with Blue Star Line and sailed on 11 of their ships starting on the Scottish Star in 1958. I also worked for them in the Royal Docks and in the Marine Dept at Leadenhall St, with Mr Cox, Jim Ball and Ray Moon. I used to attend all the reunion metings of the VGSA in London and Liverpool but sadly am now unable to do so. After a trip on the Scottish I sailed on the Tasmania, Paraguay, California, Uruguay, Royal, Imperial, Canadian, English, Canberra and Argentina. My favourite ship was always the Canadian star we had a great skipper Capt A.H. White and a great crew and many returned voyage after voyage. I have been collecting the companies memoribillia for many years and I am now compiling a history in photos of the Canadian Star. I have managed to get hold of many photos of her building, fitting out and trials at Caledon Shipbuilding at Dundee. One thing I have not been able to get is photos of her machinery, the Doxford engine being supplied by Scotts of Greenock. If any retired engineers out there who may have sailed on her or worked on her fitting out have any photos I'd be grateful for your help. Regards Rick .