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31st May 2018, 05:16 AM
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Re: Always a sad sight
There are 4 pages about sinking Oliver Cromwell on
Irish Sea Claims Paddle Steamer | Thunderboat
Irish Sea Claims Paddle Steamer | Thunderboat
About a third down page 2 are some comments regarding tow and collision with wall on way out.
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1st June 2018, 12:55 PM
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Re: Always a sad sight
As well as page 2 there is also an interesting discussion on pages 3 and 4 of Thunderboats thread below. Some members critically discuss the bump when leaving dock, the towing techniques used e.g. no snout used around stern, alignment of vessel when entering lock, and also how the trim had been observed to have changed according to eye witness before entering estuary. It appears one member who has had considerable experience in the tug/towing industry has sent correspondence to the new owner in Colleraine giving a critical analysis of his observations from the videos.
Irish Sea Claims Paddle Steamer | Thunderboat
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