I was Master of Lady Ann working out of Broome for a few years. Great ship and a really good crowd - work hard/play hard!
When she was built in Carringtons Yard, Newcastle she was the most powerful 'anchor-clanker' in Australia.
Alongside in Broome
Veni-Vidi-Vici - "I came,I saw,I conquered" (Julius Caesar).
Sometimes this was repainted to say Vidi-Vici-Veni !
The Company logo was made up from an oil spout and anchor - but we always called it 'anchored under a palm tree'.
Great Company, great people - I made many friends for life here.
Unfortunately she hit a drilling rig off Carnarvon, ripped open the hull, and sank.
Everyone got off OK.
I was on leave - it was a sad day.
She's still there, resting in 240m.
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