Scuba diving in 1975 in Barbados - seeking more information

[Rob Lightbody]

Can anyone help Stephen with his question?

In 1975 (pretty sure it was 1975) I organised a Scuba Diving Holiday to Barbados linking up with the Barbados BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club) and at some point the QE2 called at Barbados and we arranged to pick up (by boat from the back of the QE2) the ships Scuba Diving Club and take them Diving for the day.

I’m trying to find out when in 1975 this would be and wondered if anyone could help.

I’ve noticed a post on your Facebook page saying she transited the Panama Canal in March 75 so I’m guessing it may have been Feb or March as part of her World Cruise?

[Michael Gallagher]

In 1975 QE2 made just two calls to Barbados:

3 December

26 December

[Rob Lightbody]

In 1975 QE2 made just two calls to Barbados:

3 December

26 December

Thanks Michael, I'll let him know!

[Rob Lightbody]

Thank you Rob and thanks to Michael for the 1975 dates.  However it wasn't Dec that we went to Barbados so I am now thinking it was probably 1974.  Would you be so kind as to ask Michael foe any dates in 74 that she called at Barbados.  Thanks again for your help.  Stephen.

[Michael Gallagher]

1974 dates

11 January

25 January

10 February

22 and 23 February

8 March

14 November

[Rob Lightbody]

1974 dates

11 January

25 January

10 February

22 and 23 February

8 March

14 November

Thank you very much Michael, I have passed this on.

Hands up if you'd like to be in Barbados on board QE2 just now...

[Rod]

Rob I would rather be on the beach leaning against a palm tree with a Mountgay and coke in my hand, in Barbados of course!
I lived there for 3 years as a kid BTW!

[Dave Lowing]

Rob,
I was in the BSAC dive club on board, but did not join until July 1976. More specifics about the club, we were No. 376 (QE2 Special) Branch of the BSAC, I was member 66618. Names that come to mind are Hal Crook, Paul Tsiamas, Norman Bradley (he later went onto the Cunard Princess or Countess) and Stan Childs. Learnt so much from these people and and I completed 37 dives.

[Philippe Spanner]

Can't give any information on 1975 Scuba. Would like to know when the Scuba club ended and is there any photo's of the early days in the club IE diving in Las Palmas. Thanks