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1st August 2015, 06:40 AM
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Built to last
Today reviewing a 'Snobow' video of ships that sailed to NZ.
Most interesting wee two ships, both of which survived into the 21st entry.
Launched in 1954 the 'Southern Cross' still sails today as the cruise liner 'Imperial Majesty'
The other ship began life as the 'Empress of Canada' launched in 1960 she went to Alang beakers in 2003.
Both ships a credit to what was then British Ship Building.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
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1st August 2015, 08:27 AM
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Re: Built to last
john most of blue flues ships were built to admiralty standard very well put gather ? jp
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1st August 2015, 08:32 AM
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Re: Built to last
John. Is the Dominion Monarch shown on the Video.
I was R/O on her for 'Two years
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1st August 2015, 08:36 AM
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Re: Built to last
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Ivor Lloyd
John. Is the Dominion Monarch shown on the Video.
I was R/O on her for 'Two years
Yes in some detail about her speed, going into troop carrying service after only 7 months as a liner
Happy daze John in Oz.
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John Strange R737787
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1st August 2015, 08:43 AM
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Re: Built to last
John
I have two Videos from Snowbow as well on the UCL Line .
Don't know if I had sent a Copy to you!?? Old Age mate!
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1st August 2015, 11:39 AM
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Re: Built to last
Recently on ABC we had a series called 'The Midwives' about Poplar, London slums. The opening backdrop showed a section superstructure and two beige funnels that looked mighty like the 'DM'.
Richard
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Our Shipmates our Family
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