A poor photo of the STRATEGIST Jan 1976,at the Potash Terminal.

I was ordered to sail this ship from ROT on the morning of 8th. Jan 1976.

When I arrived at the ship I was told it had engine trouble and the engine would
not start. A very worried Marine Superintendent said "We have just arranged to have it
moved to the new Potash Terminal for engine repairs which then was not open!! For God's sake do not
do any damage to the terminal as the condition that we can go there is to indemnify
them for a "lot of millions of pounds" for any damage."

We then set off with 4 tugs and actually used a fifth one which was available to push her up to
the berth. No engines.

No damage, one very relieved superintendent and Pilot!!

Certainly for many years this was the biggest ship to enter Tees Dock but
no doubt that record will have been beaten now.

Tony

50 YEARS AGO TODAY

STRATEGIST (7358482), Charente SS Co Ltd., 35716gt,completed Copenhagen 1-1975
1975 STRATEGIST - 1983 BARNWORTH - 1986 APILIOTIS - 1991 AGIOS MINAS
BU Alang 12.9.03, work began 13.9.03

I am grateful to Mick for reminding me she was at the Potash Terminal, Tees Dock - 9 January 1976: Ron M