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Devonshire Troopship operated by Bibby Line 1939 - 1962.

Devonshire

Troopship operated by Bibby Line 1939 - 1962.

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David Woolfenden   [Aug 01, 2010 at 06:08 AM]
I remember my journey on this ship with fondness. We were coming home to the UK from Malta leaving Grand Harbour on 30th June 1960. One of our Maltese friends had rowed across Grand Harbour from Vittoriosa and tried to present a parrot in a cage to my Mum (through the porthole) as a farewell gift. The locals in Vittoriosa also lit a bonfire as a final salute to my Mum. She was a very popular lady in the Vittoriosa community in the late 50's and was very unhappy about leaving Malta.
Reply - After a certain amount of persuasion our Maltese friend left with it in the bow of his boat. To grace a sailor's shoulder no doubt!
Prefect   [Aug 01, 2010 at 06:11 AM]
Most of us were unhappy to leave. What happened to the parrot?
Prefect   [Aug 01, 2010 at 06:44 AM]
Well at least it didnt have to be nailed to its perch!

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