Ventuari! Many thanks for the info. We are still scratching our heads regarding Balboa? My father now is retired 82. This was his favorite ship. We bought her in New Orleans in 1979. She traded for us until 1987, at which time we sold her to British Clippers. This was an organisation which was formed to promote British made products. The intention was to convert the Sam G to a sailing ship. The head of the project was Sir Richard Branson from Virgin Atlantic. Mr. Branson himself came and inspected the vessel in Barbados.

Hy Jeffrey.
Yes, Jeffrey, it´s Balboa anchorage area in the Pacific side of Panama, in the entrance to de Panama Canal, or the port of Balboa, the Panama city port, just at the left side ( let´s say...) outside the entrance West to East. In my photo your father´s ship it´s anchored ( look at the black ball hanging forward...and the anchor´s chain...) may be waiting pier to go alongside at Balboa, or waiting turn to proceed to the Panama Channel, or doing some repairs ór waiting orders... Anyway, our ship was anchored netx to Sam G. too, beautiful classic ship the Sam G. and anchored at Balboa, anchorage area.
Regards
Ventuari

Hi there! My father was the former owner of the " Sam G ". However we can't seem to recall ever sending her to Balboa, Panama?? So as to have my father rest well, can you please double check to see if this port was in fact Balboa, Panama?

Regards,

Jeffrey Lewis

Some additional info about the vessel:

1962-1989 Nobiskrug,Rendsburg/625 - IMO:5146574
GT 1427

HELENE RUSS-72, Ernst Russ, HH, D;
Manaure-78, Selmaduro La Guaira SA, La Guaira, Ven;
Tynemouth-79, Ryhope SS Inc, Pan;
Sam G-87, Marine Holdings Ltd, Lineas Maritim, Pan;
Clipper I-89, British Clipper Ltd, Fareham, Pan;
End: 1989.06.04 in Bilbao

Krgds
Arne