FIDS - RRS John Biscoe

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Will Britton - John Biscoe, 1950's -   Cheltenham. Trying to find any information about my Uncle Will Britton who travelled to the Falkland Islands on the John Biscoe. I am trying to establish the circumstances of his untimely death there. Any info would be appreciated! Jan 09

I am trying to trace my family, I do know that between the years my Uncle was Captain on her (John Biscoe) at least 1950 (1950-1965?) but not sure for how long. Anyone that remembers him will know that he suffered (land sickness) from spending many years at sea, this resulted in the break up of his marriage to my fathers sisters daughter. I wish to trace his name at the time (she will not speak) and anyone that knew him. My daughter is so desperate to know something that will draw our family back together. Help please anyone - thank you Paul Marshall - Wakefield, UK   Dec 09

Davy Simmons (Trawler Bill). (1951 or 1952)  email  Sandness, Shetland. Trying to trace Peter Lee Page Croft 2nd officer on board John Biscoe 1951-1952 or any of the crew at that time.

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George Ball (1950's) South Wales - meteorologist" on voyage of John Biscoe to Falkland Islands and Antarctica 1950. email available

Colin Ballamy (Nelson)  (1973)  Angola  Served on board the Biscoe with a great bunch of people, big John Summers, Mossey, Aldridge,The Crockford brothers and there cousin, Skipper was Capt. Phellps. They were good days. I now work for an oil company in Luanda Angola. Any one who remembers please get in touch.

Gregor Brechin (1952) Portsmouth  Does anyone recall me as a 12yr old boy travelling on the Biscoe in 1952 to come to school? FIDS have no record of my passage and I am looking for confirmation of my journey. - email available

Phil Brown (John Biscoe - 1986 - 1988) - Aberdeen    A deck boy for one trip then an EDH for the second. There are not many places in the world that captured my imagination and heart and will remain with me until the end. The animals, the scenery, the people, the banter, the cold, the hard work! (well I was only 17) Sadly had to leave the sea after an accident, involved with HSE and marine training email if you wish to say hello

Percy Henry Burt. (1949-1950) - Singapore / Vietnam - Cabin boy John Biscoe / we got through to Stonington Isle,  got Dr. Fuchs out with other men. I am 75 now but still interested about the Antarctic. Still travelling around. - email available

Andy Chappell (1985-89) Denmark  email  Hi there.. anyone I sailed with on the Biscoe and Bransfield drop me a line.. I am still at sea.. alot older but no wiser...no surprise there.

Toby Chick (1975) - Belfast   JB ,approx 1975. Sailed for many years after ,live in Belfast. A recluse.

Mike Davis (Cook/Steward - RRS John Biscoe/ RRS Bransfield/ RRS J.C.R - 1984-1991) - North Shields / Tyne and Wear   Hi People Long Time No See!!!! Stumbled on this website by accident, lots of great memories best years of my life so far!!! anybody wants to get in contact would love to catch up !! Currently working in North Sea Oil Rig Standby / Supply . Bye 4 Now !!!!

Dr Barrie J Dent JD (1959-1960) - Splisby.  Any guys out there on that trip, one year after operation deep Freeze, I was a Crew Member I was a boy rating on the Original John Biscoe, I was just wonderful to browse over the many photos, it brought tears to my eyes, On my trip we went to Halley bay with Sir Vivian Fuchs, it was a wonderful adventure, even South Georgia, and Ernest Shackleton's grave.

Christopher Johnson, 1968 to ? - Essex.  I am looking for my father who worked on the John Biscoe I'm not sure where he work I think it was in the engine room or in the galley. -  Paul Johnson, please email

Mark Jones (Jonesy) Biscoe, Bransfield, JCR, Ernest Shackleton - 88-94 95-2007. Grimsby - email available

Nigel Lansley (Bendy Wendy) (1981-1988) - rep. of Ireland  email  Would be good to hear from any one who remembers me (who could forget)

Steve Norris, South Georgia / Halley (1974. 1975), Havant  email  Also served as Electrical Eng on board the John Biscoe from 1977 to 1981 and on the Bransfield from 1994 to 1999

Brian Pimm-Smith, (1964), Ramsey, IOM   Met man sailed south and back on the John Biscoe.

Robin Plumley (1976 - 1992) - New Forest  email  4th, 3rd & 2nd Mate on Bransfield 1976-1982. 2nd & 1st Mate on John Biscoe 1982-1991. 1st Mate on James Clark Ross 1991-1992. Master with Research Vessel Services from 1992. Currently on R.R.S. James Cook

Tony Quinn. (1959 - 1965) F, E & John Biscoe - Christchurch, New Zealand email  Interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me from Faraday 1959/60, Stonington 1961/62 and John Biscoe 1962 - 66. Have contact here in NZ with Howard Chapman Stonington/Fossil Bluff 60/6

Matthew Spencer (1987-1989) - Bransfield / John Biscoe - Rochdale. email  Wondering if there is anyone still on the new ships that I sailed on the old ships with. if so drop me a line it would be great to catch up.

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