David Aris
David belongs to: The Doxford Engine Friends Association
David was born in Sunderland. He served his apprenticeship at North East Marine shipyards as a fitter. After working at sea David became an Assistant Manager at Doxford's ship yard overseeing the installation and testing of Doxford engines.
David was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 8 November 2005. The interview took place at the Interviewee's living room and lasted 1 hour, 36 minutes and 40 seconds.
Sea Trials
David, left, on sea trials testing a Doxford engine. On most sea trials, the ship would be sailed from the River Wear along the North East coast. Various tests on the engine would be performed before it was handed over to the owners.
Visitor Comments
Sea trials
I wonder if David Aris ever came across my grandfather, Herbert E Salmon whilst doing sea trials for North East marine, he was a chief engineer and conducted commissioning of new tripple expansion engines.
By David Erskine Salmon On 3 June 2007
David has 17 memories in the memorynet:
David's memories with a Work theme:
Father’s time at sea- Apprenticeship at North East Marine
- Going to sea
- Swimming in ballast tanks on the tankers
- Returning to the North East and Doxford's
- Role at Doxford’s
- Industrial action at Doxford's
- Going on sea trials
- Leaving Doxford’s
Workers at Doxford's- Engineer's Certificate
- Continuous Certificate of Discharge
- Swimming pool
- North East Marine Guide for Apprentices
- Sea Trials
David's other memories:
This memory has these themes:
The North East | Work
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