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In November of 1961, HMS Dunkirk escorted HMS Lion on the first leg of her World tour, here are some of your memories.
 HMS Lion Astern of us the start of an experience of a lifetime |
 Ivor Rich in Gib this was our first port of call after leaving Devonport. Some of the crew managing to contact old relatives,one here with a rock ape.....sorry Ivor! |
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 Cape Verde A Banyan was organised for members of the crew in the Cape Verde Islands. how many here can you name? |
 Latitude 0 The traditional "Crossing the line ceremony" |
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 crossing the line 2 see anyone you know? |
 crossing the line 3 does it bring back memories? |
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 crossing the line 4 do you still have that certificate? |
 crossing the line 5 1st left is REM Mick Nolan. 3rd left is Po. REL "Jock" Reekie. any other names? info supplied by Dave Robson |
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 relaxing en route to Rio AB pusser hill and Who is the L/S in the foreground? |
 four of the upper deck seamen Curly Stevenson and Thommo Thomson, dont know the others....can you help? |
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 5 stokers enjoy a while "up top" Steve Gear, Jim Harkin, Wilkie, Jock Selvester and Bert Stenning |
 Guard of Honour I think this was taken at Rio on our arrival, if I am mistaken I am sure some of the memory men will correct me: Webmaster |
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