Captain Earl Stuart Mealins

Earl was a regular patron at the Southeast Library, and was a favorite of the staff. We all enjoyed his positive attitude and happy smile. He will be deeply missed.

I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Earl during his time with West Coast Shipping. He was always a man of the utmost integrity and competence who earned, deserved and represented the rank of Captain in every way.
My sincere condolences to his entire family.

Don Hanley Unocal Retired

Earl was a good friend and an advisor to me on all matters of petroleum shipping when I needed guidance at my Unocal pipeline terminals. His knowledge and experience was most valuable.

All of Earl's Kings Point classmates were very sorry to hear of his passing. We all have memories of good times shared with Earl who achieved much and set an example as a fine person for his classmates, friends, and family. We do want Kathy and the family to know that we all send our sympathies and condolences as you share this day together. Please know that you are in our prayers. Dan MacElrevey KP'63

All of Earl's Kings Point classmates were very sorry to hear of his passing. We all have memories of good times shared with Earl who achieved much and set an example as a fine person for his classmates and friends. We do want Kathy and the family to know that we all send our sympathies and condolences as you share this day together. Please know that you are in our prayers.

I will miss our conversations when I walk my dogs by your house.

We were shipmates in the 60s/70s with Crest Overseas/ MAST Shipping during those 'creative' Tramp Ship days and remained in touch all those years since. Earl ran Unicol/West Coast Shipping; we piloted his ships here in Rhode Island. Haggled over pilot fees sometimes, but always brought the ships in. Shipmates don't waver.
In later years we retired and often spoke of 'the old days' & of ships 'n' gear and of escapades in foreign ports. As The years slipped by, the sea stories got better and better. We were going to write a book - someday.
Now as I stand at the pier head gazing seaward, I shall think of Earl ---
and maybe I'll get to writing that book -- someday, .... and finally have that Martini with Earl, the one we would have had when ever we were able to cross paths again.
My sincere condolences, Capt. Bruce Fisher (former Master SS. Cortez)

We'll miss Earl in so many way as neighbors for several decades. Earl loved folks and especially to spend time chatting with them. You couldn't ask for a better friend and family to share food, wine and conversation with. He will live on in our thoughts and memories always.

I had the honor and privelege of being hired by Earl and then working under him for eight years at West Coast Shipping. What I learned from him served me well the rest of my career in ship management. He was well-liked and well-respected throughout the maritime industry and will be missed by many friends and colleagues. Fair winds and following seas, Captain.

Captain E. Norman George
Santa Fe, NM

I have many fond memories of Earl when we would attend Alumni meetings, or just bump into each other in the Torrance area. Please know that Earl, and his family will always be in my prayers.
Ken Foley, USMMA "63