Odd Stuff.

[len mazza]

Hi,
Yesterday I watched a DVD produced for BBC4 about the sinking of the Lusitania,a couple of odd things that I trainspotted.1st. the QM was given South 87 East to steer,then later given a change of course in degrees. 2nd.The Uboat Commander ordered discharge ballast when both diving and surfacing,any comments.

Len Mazza.R621945.

[Ivan Cloherty]

Hi Len

There is a previous post somewhere on this site where comments about the nonsensical details in this psuedo documentary. They are too numerous to mention, the third mate had more stripes than the captain, he went from whites to blues to whites all in one day,he had insignia never seen in the MN he seemed to have more authority than the master, but as someone pointed out only us MN types would notice, but if your going to do something do a little research and do it properly, as others than MN would say "hang on a minute, that cannot be right"

The mistakes made what could have been a compelling story unwatchable

I'm sure someone on here will point you in the right direction

Regards

Ivan

[Neville Roberts]

I have seen many movies and documentories with ships leaving NYC , with the Statue of liberty on the port side, wich indicates that its entering not leaving

[Keith at Tregenna]

Two old guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual spot in the park one morning.

The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn't even short of breath.

The 80 year old was amazed at his friend's stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy.

The 87 year old said, "Well, I eat rye bread every day. It keeps your energy level high and you'll have great stamina with the ladies."

So, on the way home, the 80 year old stops at the bakery. As he was looking around, the lady asked if he needed any help.

He said, "Do you have any rye bread?"

She said, "Yes, there's a whole shelf of it. Would you like some?"

He said, "I want 5 loaves."

She said, "My goodness, 5 loaves .... By the time you get to the fifth, it'll be hard."

He replied, "I can't believe it - how come everybody knows about this s**t except me.

K.

[alf corbyn]

hi neville. i noticed in one of the US police shows ie csi. that the statue of liberty had moved her torch to the left hand. must have ben getting heavy haha. alf

[Neville Roberts]

Alf It must have been that night you went home from the pub after 10 pints

[John Albert Evans]

In the film Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence is in the middle of the desert and in the background you can see the funnel of a ship (Blue Flue or Blue Star) sailing across .I would presume it was in the Suez Canal.

John Evans

[Doc Vernon]

John A E
Well i must say that your obsevation powers are really good!
That has been one of my all time favourite Films as well as the Actor (he is just so great P O'Toole) but must admit although i have watche that Film so may times have never taken notice of that scene!
I have it on Copy,and i will again watch it this Weekend!
Great sightiing there!
Cheers

Have you ever atched the Film with him called "Rouge Male"
What an outstanding Film as well!

[happy daze john in oz]

In the film Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence is in the middle of the desert and in the background you can see the funnel of a ship (Blue Flue or Blue Star) sailing across .I would presume it was in the Suez Canal.

John Evans

Correct mate, but I believe they later edited the movie again to take it out. I saw it whan it first came out and just about all that had seen the film made a similar comment.

[Captain Kong]

I have seen several Cowboy Films with Jet trails in the Sky. How is that for bad camera work.