Terry P Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 4:31 AM, hk blues said: The names were an Urban Myth, of course Terry. It was Tom the Cabin Boy and Seaman Stains simply didn't exist although Master Mates was claimed to be Master Bates. The writer successfully sued a couple of UK newspapers for printing these names as fact. Fun while it lasted though Didn't realise George Harrison had so much talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, TerryP said: Fun while it lasted though Didn't realise George Harrison had so much talent It's interesting to note though, Terry, that fake news is nothing new. Some people I know still insist the made up names are real despite them having watched the programme avidly. Edited January 10, 2021 by hk blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebie Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 11:18 PM, baronapart said: was a Submariner as well. I don't recall suicide being a major concern in the Sub Force when I was in. I don't know how they would even try to handle a Covid breakout on a sub. Was managing a large very tall hotel in HK. We received a request for reservation from Australian navy for about 25 rooms, all guys. The person making the reservation specifically requested all the rooms to be on the VERY top floor of the property. WE asked why... reply was " these are submariners.. These guys been 10,000 feet under the sea for past 3 months.. they deserve THE BEST VIEW above ground , for their stay in HK". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy79 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Freebie said: Was managing a large very tall hotel in HK. We received a request for reservation from Australian navy for about 25 rooms, all guys. The person making the reservation specifically requested all the rooms to be on the VERY top floor of the property. WE asked why... reply was " these are submariners.. These guys been 10,000 feet under the sea for past 3 months.. they deserve THE BEST VIEW above ground , for their stay in HK". It probably helped to get rid of the smell also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 2:50 AM, hk blues said: It's interesting to note though, Terry, that fake news is nothing new. Some people I know still insist the made up names are real despite them having watched the programme avidly. They are real people HK I know I was there Don't know what I was tripping on at the time but I was there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, TerryP said: They are real people HK I know I was there Don't know what I was tripping on at the time but I was there You're thinking of Woodstock or something like that Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, hk blues said: You're thinking of Woodstock or something like that Terry! No HK in my lucid moments I clearly remember watching captain Pugwash and listening to the sex pistols Perhaps this is where my confusion comes from 🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, TerryP said: No HK in my lucid moments I clearly remember watching captain Pugwash and listening to the sex pistols Perhaps this is where my confusion comes from 🤔 Wasn't a fan of either, Terry, so cannot comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, hk blues said: Wasn't a fan of either, Terry, so cannot comment! Man you haven't lived😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, TerryP said: Man you haven't lived😉 I was more of a Magic Roundabout man Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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