Hi Geoffrey

I cannot believe I have found someone else with the same history. My father was a ships engineer with the KPM during the war and before. I'm not a 100% sure but I think the ship was called the "Karsik". His ship was part of the fleet that evacuated Singapore and I have a photo of the first bombing of Darwin taken by a box brownie while they were anchored out in the harbour. No birth available. His name was Harry (Hartog) Deen. He was born 21/01/1907 and was raised in Hilversum. He met my mother in Brisbane during the war. He never returned to Holland. I'm not sure what else to tell you now but I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. I have most of his paperwork. Katrina