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    Johnny Kieran

    Re: They call this a holiday?

    That was the good thing about cargo boats before containers came along, always a few days at least in most ports. Often a couple of weeks, or even more

    Johnny Kieran Today, 04:24 PM Go to last post
    John Arton

    Re: Sudden remenbrance of old times

    3 days out from London and you were singled up in shorts and tees? Just what Bleddy ship were you on lol, 3 days out from London on the Beaverfir we still

    John Arton Today, 04:15 PM Go to last post
    John Arton

    Re: Testing the Gear

    James
    They certainly do. Been a few years since I retired but we had a set procedure for pre sailing tests to be carried out prior to departure.

    John Arton Today, 04:01 PM Go to last post
    John Arton

    Re: Spirit of tasmania iv

    According to BBC Scotland, it was ordered to sail by it's operators due to the high daily berthing fees, some 40,000 aus dollars per day. Cannot find

    John Arton Today, 03:46 PM Go to last post
    John Arton

    Re: They call this a holiday?

    Tony
    Guess this is hutigurten cruises up and down the Norwegian coast. Wouldn't mind doing it if only for the scenery, don't think there are too

    John Arton Today, 03:28 PM Go to last post
    Johnny Kieran

    Assisted Dying.

    OK it's kinda political subject at the moment, but it could affect us all in time.
    In the UK parliament, they're discussing the Assisted Dying bill.

    Johnny Kieran Today, 02:03 PM Go to last post
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    Johnny Kieran

    Assisted Dying.

    Thread Starter: Johnny Kieran

    OK it's kinda political subject at the moment, but it could affect us all in time.
    In the UK parliament, they're discussing the Assisted Dying bill.

    Last Post By: Johnny Kieran Today, 02:03 PM Go to last post
    Tony Taylor

    They call this a holiday?

    Thread Starter: Tony Taylor



    NOT FOR ME THANK YOU! Either as a passenger or crew.

    Last Post By: Johnny Kieran Today, 04:24 PM Go to last post
    James Curry

    Testing the Gear

    Thread Starter: James Curry

    Who remembers pre sea sailing checks.

    Things like the Telegraph, the Steering gear, Bridge to engine room phones and the Ships whistle.

    Last Post By: John Arton Today, 04:01 PM Go to last post
    James Curry

    Ryan Air plane crash

    Thread Starter: James Curry

    Ryanair plane crashes on runway after passengers experience 'severe turbulence'.
    Now the true story, the wing tip came into contact with a barrier.

    Last Post By: happy daze john in oz Today, 06:29 AM Go to last post
    Tony Taylor

    Spirit of tasmania iv

    Thread Starter: Tony Taylor

    I see that new ferry for Tasmania which has been lying alongside in Leith for months is now at sea. No destination as yet but appears to be heading east

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    James Curry

    Tanker collision in the Gulf

    Thread Starter: James Curry

    News report says a Tanker has had a collision near the port of Khor Fakkan

    photo of the oil tanker.



    There has

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