Buzzer:
Recall shipping out of Poole in the early 70’s for PBC European in an non sleeper AEC Mandator, they also had an office in Cherbourg and French reg trucks to get permits. Frank Allen who was owner of PBC had money in Truckline from the off and he only lives 1/2 a mile from me now and is now 85 y/o, Shipped put one Sunday night on the “Cocotin” and it was rough seas landed in Cherbourg Tuesday afternoon and could not walk straight for 24hrs, still have a sticker on me banjo the truck with the thumbs up (remember them) cheers Buzzer.
Hi Buzzer I was more fortunate than you I never had the pleasure of the Cocotin.I have heard of Frank Allen and glad to hear he is still about,I remember also the thumbs up sticker. After getting your sea legs on the Cocotin sea crossings must have been a piece of cake for you.regards Geoff