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6th February 2014, 04:41 PM
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7th February 2014, 05:35 AM
#12
Re: Cargo ship splits in half
I know the engines had failed but to be so close to the rocks was she maybe too close to shore in the begining?


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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7th February 2014, 08:11 PM
#13
Re: Cargo ship splits in half
Amazing pictures, many thanks to the person
Wwho took them.
Off the subject at hand, Have landed In england and now. In southport enjoying a few bevies, bitter still tastes good. Was in touch with jim brady this am and we are meeting for ac liquid lunch next weds the 12 th in the pen and wig....
Cheers, stan
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7th February 2014, 08:44 PM
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8th February 2014, 09:04 PM
#15
Re: Cargo ship splits in half
This did'nt split in half,they dont make them like that anymore.
Regards.
Jim.stranded_vessels.jpg
CLARITATE DEXTRA
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8th February 2014, 09:06 PM
#16
Re: Cargo ship splits in half
Solid as a Rock Jim!
Or on a Rock LOL!
Cheers
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8th February 2014, 09:10 PM
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Re: Cargo ship splits in half
#15 never been the same since they stopped riveting them ......at least then on a long trip you could lie in your bunk and count rivets.....never saw that one every body talks about .......
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9th February 2014, 06:41 AM
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Re: Cargo ship splits in half
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