Liverpool Turnaround Terminal.

[Tony Morcom]

Guys if you go back and re-read my posting I think you will agree that I was not arguing for either port. What I was doing was speculating that its doubtful that Mr & Mrs Average will care one way or the other. As we all know the general public knows little of if any about the merchant navy or its heritage and in most cases care even less. Don't believe me? ~ read the 1000s of posts on this forum about this very topic.

As for traveling and hotel stays in fairness there are almost definitely an equal number who cruise from the south as there are from the north. In an ideal situation you would have one point in Scotland, one in Liverpool and one in Southampton thus satisfying everyone. However that's not going to happen. Therefore it stands to reason that those on the south coast are going to be just as peed off with traveling as those in the north. But lets be fair gentlemen, traveling is all part of the experience.

The one point I will concede is that anyone with an interest in the MN tradition of the UK would probably get more benefit out of visiting Liverpool, assuming they have time to take in the sights. As I previously stated I have no allegiance either way. If I did it would be a toss up between the two as I was born and bred within 60 miles of Southampton and haven't even been to Liverpool except one day trip about 30 years ago. Since I have no intention of cruising it will not affect me. That said I wish Liverpool every success and hope that it does provide the city with the economic benefits it deserves.

n.b. My original post was a victim of this morning's hacking and consequently, among others deleted. However Jim Brady copied and pasted it into his post.

[Charlie Hannah]

I get the same Charlie and have reported it to Brian. Mine occurs with Kaspersky and Firefox combination.

I use Google Chrome,Tony but i have this thing called Wot on mine and it warns when a site is a risk and takes steps to warn you
of the rate of danger,it happened again today you have the choice to heed the warning or go to the site.

[happy daze john in oz]

A second port is always a good thing. Here in Oz most of the cruise ships sail from Sydney, great if you live in NSW. But for the rest of us it means a flight to get there. Princess do run 8 from Melbourne to NZ during the summer but that is all.

[George]

Hi George,this is said with a bit of tongue in cheek and is meant as a joke so I hope you take it that way.All we hear from Southampton is that it is not a level playing field,that is Liverpool getting the terminal with public money.I see that the Saints (Southampton FC) have been promoted to the Premiership so they will now be coming up to Liverpool to play their football against two Liverpool great teams Liverpool and Everton.I can just hear the MUSH'S on the way home after having been trounced good style saying "WELL IT WAS'NT A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD"!!!!!
By the way I did the iplayer and listened to what the guy said,he did'nt live in Southamton but went on line and read your local paper to see what the reaction was in Southamton,all the same old negative stuff about getting your hub caps stolen in Liverpool,and Liverpool leaching off Southampton.
I hope a Liverpool meet up does come off as I certainly would look forward to meeting you again.
Regards.
Jim.B.

Jim mate I like your style. Personaly with Man City, & Now Chelsea prepaird to spend moore than many teams in the PL could dream of, I would say it is definitley not a level playing field, including for the Red & Blue of your fair City. Jim them old jokes about the hub caps etc been doing the rounds since I whent to sea. No I think that both our City's will do OK from the Cruise Ship trade and why shouldn't we. I to hope you lads are able to get a Liverpool Meet up going, so we can sup a beer or two while putting the world to rights.
George
in Southampton

[George]

thought you were a little unfair to our southern counterpart Jim. after all whats wrong with some healthy competition? There's enough cruise shipping about to serve north & southern England. As to the negative comments re Scousers & Hubcaps the average scally these days sets his sights somewhat higher- why nic hubcaps when you can rob the whole car! Perhaps, as you say, the Beautiful Game may well be a leveller when the Saints come marching up next season to face Red or Blue (Red myself), i hear they're looking for a new midfielder so maybe Joey will be engaged to come and beat us all up.
gilly

John I hope your two teams will take it easy on them Saints next season, after all they are managed by one of your own. from Bootle, I do believe. Good luck to all, weather on the Football Field or the Cruise Ships
George
in Southampton

[John Gill]

your comments noted George. We will, of course, welcome your newly promoted team to our stadia for the coming season, although we don't take prisoners. While you're here why not visit our new Ocean Terminal-- i'm sure there'll be no shortage of volunteers to escort you and your fellow fans to view the other delights of Merseyside. Incidentally, Saints new manager Nigel Adkins, does not hail from Bootle as you suggested, but from 'over the water' in Birkenhead.
gilly

[Charlie Hannah]

hi charlie think iwas sos with u in the john holt ? the terminal looks great also the passenger and customshall hope it can handle 3/4ooo passengers its were the irish ferries used to dock .

Could be,Rigger i was in the John Holt 21/5/58 till 17/8/58.Can't remember any names though long time past since.She was a good job though.

[Graham Payne]

What about "Tilbury Riverside" a CLASS cruise terminal, if ever there was one

[John Gill]

hmm--- not heard of that one Graham.
gilly

[John Callon]

What about "Tilbury Riverside" a CLASS cruise terminal, if ever there was one

"CLASS" in itallics Graham. We arrived and sailed from there on the P & O liners in the 60's. Some place that was!!!
Rgds
John