Bob Cawley
Bob belongs to: The Fishermen's Mission
Bob was born in North Shields. He has worked in the Royal Navy, merchant navy and steam trawlers. Bob is retired and spends his time painting.
Bob was interviewed by Kylea Little on 8 November 2005. The interview took place at North Shields Fishermen's Mission and lasted 52 minutes and 23 seconds.
Photograph of Bob Cawley leaning on the rails of a ship and smoking his pipe.
Taking a break on the Suez Canal
Photograph of Bob taking a break while sailing through the Suez Canal. Bob was working on the Kayson, a tanker owned by Kays and Sons. He was 38 when the photograph was taken.
Bob has 15 memories in the memorynet:
Bob's memories with a Sounds and Smells theme:
Bob's other memories:
Joining the Royal Navy- Life after the Royal Navy
- Joining the trawlers as a cook
- The merchant navy and St. Elmo's Fire
- Landing the catch on North Shields Fish Quay
- Swimming under the ice store
Taking a break on the Suez Canal
- Continuous Certificate of Discharge 2
- Bob Cawley at San Domingo
- Continuous Certificate of Discharge 1
- Individual Certificate
- Continuous Certificate of Discharge 3
- Painting of Trawler and North Shields Fish Quay
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