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October, 2006	Linda Ruth Pullan

Peking from the rear quarter.

Sea port, New York.

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J.R.Barlow		05-Jan-2018 11:23
Rick Barlow. Joinend the ARE 6th Sept 1948 to August 1950 my number was 160 mess 16 Main top Port. Went New York, saw the peeking and was allowed to go below deck. She was in a terrable state below decks but still found were my mess used to be. Still remember some of the shipmares. Hard life but glad I served on Her

Guest		22-Nov-2017 09:00
Bob byast I joined the arethusa on feb 29th 1940 my number was 90,we were at upnor in those days ,after three mouths I was sent home because of the danger of german bombers soon after I was to go to the south sands motel in Salcombe in devonshire where we were bilited until it was time to join the navy ,we slept on matteses on then floor 7 or 8 to a room life altho` hard was pretty good

mike barnes		16-Apr-2015 07:50
hi carmel i remember martyn, not sure where he is now. i was on the ARETHUSA in 68 ran the tuck shop for a while, ended up best friends with PAUL DIBBEN i window what he is upto now.

Pedro ( Peter )		12-Jun-2013 19:31
Hi Carmel Bonner I am Pedro,111 from 64-67 the reunion is at lower Upnor where the Arethusa was moored as a training ship for many many years, If you would like to contact me by email my address is as follows in lower case, pedrousa111@yahoo.co.uk I will be there at the reunion on Saturday the 7th of September 2013 this year.

Carmel Bonner		11-Jun-2013 21:57
Does anyone remember Martyn Prideaux who I believe was on the Arethusa from 1966 / 68 ?. I would like to surprise him by catching up with some of the old boys but I have no idea of anyones names. He has been to visit the Peking in New York which is now in a very poor state but we manages to find his old number on a girder where you would have hung your hammocks. If anyone remembers him can you please let me know as he drives me crazy talking about the ARE. He is 60 in a few weeks so it would be A nice surprise if I could put him in touch with some one who shared the experience. Where is the reunion being held Sept 7th 2013 ??

Carmel Bonner		11-Jun-2013 21:51
Can anyone tell me where the reunion is on Sept 7th 2013 as my partner Martyn Prideaux was on the ship I believe from 1966 / 68. He has since visited the Peking in New York and I would like to surprise him by catching up with some of the old boys although I have no idea of anyones names. Does anyone remember Martyn Prideaux .

pedro ( Peter )		04-Jun-2013 06:56
Hi Jan Cegielski, were we on the same mess as me,My No was 111 pedro, I remember waiting to go into the showers at night before turn in when someone would roll up his towel and wack me across my buttocks and was there a walkover by you in boxing as i was going on leave for the weekend.If you or any others who were on the TS Arethusa between 64 and 67 would like to talk about old times I leave my email address. As follows. pedrousa111@yahoo.co.uk I will be going to an old Arethusa boys reunion in September of this year 2013 Saturday the 7th. Maybe catch up with you. Pedro. ( Peter )

Guest		09-Feb-2012 17:36
I remember the lad who lost his eye whilst he was on leave, I believe he was doing some carving and slipped with the knife

Jan Cegielski		07-Feb-2008 07:48
I served on her almost 2 years 65/66, my no was 115 Top Starboard. I will never forget the great time and edukation for live on the wonderful old lady. Thanks

paul s		17-Jul-2007 13:05
idid 2years on this ship 67 -68 number 95 mess 9 top starboard many a good times and many not .hard but fair made a good start in life nice to see her again in all her glory

1moremile		11-Jul-2007 22:18
Awesome photo with loads of detail. Voted.

Steve H		06-Feb-2007 16:53
I too have fond memories of the old "ARE" between 1950/52 - hard but happy days! I remember Shacks (PTI?) and tiny Fuller, the Wiz, who started me in a life in Communications, with great affection. My sb number was 93 in those days - something you don't forget. Must check her out in New York, she certainly looks smarter these days!

Mick Colley		17-Nov-2006 21:21
The TS Arethusa changed my life for the better even though it was tough going sometimes for boys from the ages of 13 to 15. I have some very fond memories of my life onboard the ship from 1960 to 1962. My number was 61 and I started on mess 7 but was promoted to Leading Hand on mess 22 (I think). I remember that particular mess because there was a boy on there who lost his eye which was replace by a false one. Some of you may remember 'Shaks' the 'Wizard' etc.