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RNLB Alexander Coutanche 47-039 Tyne Class off Cowes Isle of Wight

Jacqui Dunster - Tuesday 3 December 2019 00:43

Can anyone tell me where this lifeboat is - it is named after my Grandfather’s family and I would love to be able to see it.

Thank you

alan - Sunday 16 June 2019 17:48

@ Ethan Gerrard : @ Ethan Gerrard : Ethan If you send me your email i'll send you a copy for free. Regards Alan

Ethan Gerrard - Monday 10 June 2019 00:40

Great picture I absolutely love it. Is it possible to buy pictures to add to my Grandson collection ? Regards. Ethan.

alan - Thursday 30 May 2019 12:06

@ Station Cat : Yes mainly on the River Weaver and Manchester Ship Canal

Station Cat - Wednesday 29 May 2019 20:38

Is this used for pleasure trips?

Bill H - Monday 11 March 2019 12:39

As a child we sailed down to Singapore. I remember seeing huge water spouts (two of them). I remember the life boats being made ready. Does anyone else remember this? It must have been late 50's or early 60's.

Ian - Wednesday 3 October 2018 12:50

Sarinda is still on the marsh at Heswall on the Dee estuary , she seems in very poor condition , such a shame .

linda matheson - Sunday 30 September 2018 02:37

Please can anyone advise of fate of Sarinda. Last I know is her on mudflats. Is she salvageabe?

alan - Tuesday 11 September 2018 23:29

@ b.bowe : Not sure about none till next year,but they wont be as frequent now.

b.bowe - Tuesday 11 September 2018 18:53

Is the Arklow invasion finished now till next year?

Arklow Rival & Royal Iris passing at latchford

Andy - Sunday 2 September 2018 23:13

Great picture. You even got the ducks in the shot!

lindam1954@googlemail.com - Saturday 4 August 2018 00:29

This is tragic. Sarinda left to rot she was a much loved and cared for home. I am shocked that this historic boat has to end this way. She is named aftee my sister and myself.

Tom Adamson - Thursday 2 August 2018 22:43

A GREAT PRIDE.

Tom Adamson - Thursday 2 August 2018 22:41

A thing of beauty.

Tom Adamson - Thursday 2 August 2018 22:39

A great surprise for me when I found out that she was still working.

Tom Adamson - Thursday 2 August 2018 22:37

A brilliant ship, and a pride of the family.

ex Manchester Ship Canal. employee - Monday 23 July 2018 21:11

Looking. for old photos of. Manchester Ship Canal Tugs

Frank Yates - Saturday 26 May 2018 14:44

Here's some drone footage taken at when we were there.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishamlet/41506477344/in/datetaken/

alan - Sunday 20 May 2018 23:10

@ Frank yates : Thanks for the info ...nice photo

Frank yates - Sunday 20 May 2018 16:36

here is a picture of her, taken yesterday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49561411@N02/28354085788/in/datetaken-public/

Frank Yates - Sunday 20 May 2018 12:07

Sarinda is now lying on the mudflats at Heswall. Local runour has it that she is being left to rot. She is not in the best of conditions.

BARRY BRIDGES - Friday 16 March 2018 14:10

Ship is passing through the BREYDON WATER RAILWAY SWING BRIDGE which is now the exacte site of the bypass road bridge built in 1980s. NOT leaving HAVEN BRIDGE QUAY. the quay she was based at was STONECUTTER QUAY next to the Haven bridge which was then the only road bridge over the Rivaer Yare across the River Yare. It >is a twin Bascule Lifting Bridge built in 1930s

Idavies - Monday 8 January 2018 12:12

researching my fathers time at sea ,AQUITANIA,QUEEN ELIZABETH,AND FINALLY TULIPFIELD on the costal runs around uk ,seeing it alongside the NEVASA ,makes you realise just how small it was . Great photo.

The Inner Harbour Douglas Isle of Man 1967 (Postcard)

alan - Sunday 22 October 2017 23:03

@ Ken Lowe :Thanks Ken very interesting indeed

Ken Lowe - Sunday 22 October 2017 16:17

This photo was probably taken in the Spring of 1964. In those days small coasters were still a common sight along the North side of Douglas Inner Harbour. On this occasion there were three of them but unfortunately I cannot identify the furthest one. The one nearest the camera is the Ben Varrey, belonging to the Ramsey S.S. Co. whose ships were frequent visitors to this location, usually to unload coal. She was built new for the company by a dutch shipyard, being completed in March 1963. She measured 451 gross tons. The second ship is the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co.'s cargo steamer Peveril, built in 1929 and measuring 798 grt. She was sold for scrap in 1964, being delivered to breakers at Glasson Dock on 29th May of that year. She did not normally visit the Inner Harbour, her usual berth being the IOMSPC's cargo berth downstream of the swing bridge, (behind the camera). I would guess that at this time she was awaiting delivery to the scrappers, having been replaced by a new vessel of the same name in March 1964.

Duker Barge Parcastle and unidentified barge at Manchester Docks 1968

alan - Wednesday 11 October 2017 12:20

@ Ken Lowe :Thanks Ken very interesting indeed

Ken Lowe - Wednesday 11 October 2017 11:01

The Parcastle and her sister barges belonged to the Bridgewater Dept of the Manchester Ship Canal Co., and were mostly employed carrying maize from ships in Salford Docks along the Bridgewater Canal, (via Hulme Lock), to the Kelloggs factory in Trafford Park. Sometimes the maize was loaded from ships at Ellesmere Port. They also carried metal goods to Howley Quay, Warrington, from Ellesmere Port or Manchester. There were other occasional traffics. They did not normally go to Liverpool or Birkenhead but stayed within the Ship Canal, Bridgwater Canal and their connected waterways.
The 'Par...' barges, (6 of them), were built in the early 1950s, as were a series of unpowered (dumb) barges which had names ending in '...mere'. The Parcastle was built in 1952. The 'Par...' barges could each carry up to 80 tons of cargo and they often towed the '...mere' barges, which could carry slightly more. The Kelloggs traffic continued until March 1974, following which the barges were sold off or broken up.
The picture shows the Parcastle and another 'Par...' barge at a location known as No. 5 pier, adjacent to the Docks Railway Swing Bridge. The shed in the background is the relatively modern No 6 Dock transit shed. On the right of the picture we can see the stern of the Ship Canal Company's passenger boat 'Silver Arrow', which used to take parties of sight-seers, school children, etc., round the docks.

Bryan D Potgieter - Tuesday 26 September 2017 15:02

queen mary departing - southampton? union castle to the right

IMO 5167102 Built 1961 Passing Thelwall Ferry

Andy - Sunday 9 July 2017 11:31

@ alan : Thanks.

alan - Thursday 6 July 2017 14:48

@ Andy : Andy,Being towed to Mactays at Brombourgh, possible Houseboat conversion? Built as Jacamar 1961(Trawler) later renamed Dawn Monarch,went to the Quays in 2006 ,no idea why though.
Alan

Andy - Thursday 6 July 2017 12:55

I thought that you'd got the details wrong for this ship, but it turns out it's because Marine Traffic have a picture of Jacamar II for this ship! Do you know what's the story behind this movement as Shipspotting.com says that it was last seen moving down the canal over ten years ago.

gwrdave - Wednesday 21 June 2017 10:37

Interesting steam steering gear.

Sea Ems arriving Latchford 23rd March 2017

Steven Chalmers - Friday 26 May 2017 22:33

Nice MSC pics. shame the bridge was cut off on this one though! keep up the good work

alan - Sunday 7 May 2017 17:49

@ Noel Vaughan : Yes you are correct Noel,was broken up in 2006

Noel Vaughan - Sunday 7 May 2017 14:14

This looks like a Fairmile B launch built for the Royal Navy mainly in the Dartmouth area.

alan - Saturday 6 May 2017 11:42

@ Noel Vaughan :Noel,If you compare it to the original i think we did a splendid job.

Noel Vaughan - Saturday 6 May 2017 10:21

Nice proportions in the photo but it's a shame it wasn't cleaned up from the original when it was converted to digital.

alan - Friday 14 April 2017 23:32

@ Andy : Makes a colourful picture though.

Andy - Friday 14 April 2017 17:44

Aaaah, my eyes! :)

Cape York Lyle Shipping Co on the River Mersey

Ken Lowe - Friday 31 March 2017 15:24

Hi Robert. As well as Lykes Lines, (note spelling), other shipping lines that commonly used the canal in the 50's, 60's and 70's included Manchester Liners, Clan Line, Harrison Line, United States Lines, Brocklebank Line, Prince Line, Furness Withy & Co., Royal Mail Line, Elder Dempster Line, Ellerman Lines, Strick Line, Lamport & Holt, Pacific Steam Navigation Co. etc., etc.@ Robert Jones :

Robert Jones - Sunday 5 March 2017 09:37

Hi Arthur, I grew up in Runcorn in the 1950s. One of our delights was to run from the playground of the Parish Church School at lunchtime down to the Ship Canal (Ferry Hut) to see a 'Big Fellah' being slowly eased around the sharp bend at the Runcorn Gap. I remember Likes Lines vessels, but none of the other common lines that used the canal - can you help? I'm preparing a photobook of life in Runcorn in the 1940s - 60s (own use only). Cheers Rob

Rob (Edinburgh)

Cunard Line Official Postcard Serial Number B1169 souvenir of onboard visit

Keith Fleming - Sunday 12 February 2017 09:04

@ looking for similar picture of the old queen mary : See the three splendid photos just posted, taken in 1967 across Southampton Water from Hythe Pier, by the late Colin Mann

RMS Duisburg at Manchester Esprit Docks 30th January 2017

jodapo - Wednesday 8 February 2017 19:39

excellent and and an illustration of just what this waterway can still offer !

looking for similar picture of the old queen mary - Tuesday 24 January 2017 15:33

one of my old ships, thank-you.

Happy Falcon approaching Stockton Heath swing bridge

alan - Monday 23 January 2017 20:06

Photo on its way Helen

Helen Curwen - Monday 23 January 2017 12:22

Promote Stockton Heath have permission to use this photo with an acknowledge for the photographer
Is the owner A Faulkner and what form would he like the acknowledgement to take
Regards Helen

Helen Curwen - Sunday 22 January 2017 22:26

Can we use The photo of the swing bridge on our map in Stockton Heath please contact me on for more info Kind Regards Helen Curwen Happy Falcon app S/H

T Trikic This boat was in the boat trader last year I did try to buy her but had no responce to my bid. - Saturday 21 January 2017 15:35

Is this boat still for sale?

George walton - Thursday 5 January 2017 11:25

One year on and the work to convert MSC Deborah continues the engine an 8L3B Gardner is now running,gearbox and prop seem to be in good order"time will tell".

Ron (REME) - Wednesday 21 December 2016 14:54

as a troop ship I sailed to Singapore in August 1959 for a posting in Malaya and returned on her in March 1961 Great ship and good memories

George walton - Monday 5 September 2016 09:45

I have recently bought M.S.C.DEBORAH to continue the conversion to houseboat

Bulman - Saturday 20 August 2016 09:01

Appleton appears in the TV series Strangers, towards the end of part one of the episode The Wheeler Dealers (s2e1).

Arklow Vale sailing 5th Aug after being stranded since 14th May due to new bridge collapse

Andy - Sunday 7 August 2016 22:39

@ alan : Right, but wouldn't they at least have a skeleton crew on board just to keep an eye on the ship?

Ricksshipphotos - Sunday 7 August 2016 00:53

Love the Solent photos.
It's been a while since I was around there.
May have to pay a visit in the near future.

alan - Saturday 6 August 2016 20:19

@ Andy : Andy, I believe the crew went home.

Andy - Saturday 6 August 2016 17:55

It's been a nice little summer break for the crew I bet! Then again who would want to be stuck in Eccles for three months?

Diane Peer - Thursday 2 June 2016 13:49

We owned Sarinda for quite a number of years and have the most fantastic memories of her. We spent every summer on her when our girls were young and took her over to Holland in 1991 for a 5 week holiday.

Royal Iris & Fosser sailing for Eastham 10th April 2016

Andy - Tuesday 12 April 2016 18:06

Ah right, I didn't realise that they were regular events. Cheers.

alan - Sunday 10 April 2016 19:02

@ Andy : Andy, It was the start of the Mersey Ferries Manchester Ship Canal Cruise's.The workboat Fosser had been dredging at the Quays.

Andy - Sunday 10 April 2016 18:43

Was this a special excursion or something? It has certainly been an unusually busy weekend at the Manchester end of the Canal.

alan - Sunday 3 April 2016 23:28

@ Andy : Indeed Andy...

Andy - Sunday 3 April 2016 21:57

Someone got up early this morning!

Merv Rowlinson - Saturday 2 April 2016 00:21

[Janine: Marwit was certainly a smart ship. Gleaming paintwork and brasswork - a credit to your Dad.

The shortsea route was certainly a rough one, so even more impressive to maintain such high standards.

MervR reply=2717]Janine Poppen[/reply]

Alan - Tuesday 29 March 2016 00:33

@ Andrew :
I think Andy McF has been misinformed ..I shall delete the message.

Andrew - Monday 28 March 2016 21:35

/don't understand ? is Canute the floating crane cos that is alive and well March 2016, Pounds yard Portsmuth where they seem to be using her rather than scrapping her

alan - Sunday 28 February 2016 23:55

@ Blind Bob :
Thanks Bob ..a good day was had.

Blind Bob - Sunday 28 February 2016 11:04

Great shot Alan. Got one just the same! Bob

RFA Orangeleaf in Alfred Basin Birkenhead

Jay - Saturday 27 February 2016 19:30

Appreciated the photo and details.

B Gas Linda at Carrington 20th December 2015

Alan - Thursday 31 December 2015 17:56

@ Andy : Hi Andy,Only just got it myself as it left one hour later.

Andy - Thursday 31 December 2015 13:22

I tried to get a picture of this myself, but by the time I arrived at Carrington it had already departed!

Mike Turpin - Wednesday 9 December 2015 09:21

Hi,

I'm following up on leads about Basuto which is at our Museum. From your comments, did your Dad work for Coopers at Widnes or was it when she went ot Manchester?
regards
Mike

Doug Rowland - Friday 20 November 2015 20:50

Agree with David,Sloyne or Wellington( Alexandra Towing ) and Paladin
(Red Funnel IOW SP)

alan - Tuesday 17 November 2015 00:31

@ Whistleblast : Many Thanks and for the info.
Alan

Whistleblast - Saturday 31 October 2015 21:55

A superb photograph.

Farragon - Commodore's pennant and ensign of the Royal Yacht Squadron

Amazon - burgee of the Royal Naval Tot Club of Antigua and Barbuda

alan - Saturday 17 October 2015 23:28

@ manxman : After more checking you are right ..the inner vessel is King Orry and the outer Monas Isle ..Thanks for noticing

manxman - Saturday 3 October 2015 13:55

sorry but the photo is not manxman look at the lifeboat configueration manxmans lifeboats where all in line on the promanade deck this is more likely snaefell

alan - Thursday 24 September 2015 23:59

@ Linda matheson, nee clegg : Excellent thanks for the info

Linda matheson, nee clegg - Thursday 24 September 2015 18:44

Sarinda wass owned and run by my parents, her name is a combination of mine and my sisters.

John ex AB Red Funnel Tugs - Friday 21 August 2015 00:23

Nice photo lovely ship. We towed her in & out southampton a few times. There was another ship with her doing the school cruises SS UGANDA. She was used as a hospital ship in the Falklands war. Yes working on the tugs was great in those days.

John Bacon - Sunday 16 August 2015 13:43

Beautiful vessel , fantastic picture

Bob Hughes - Friday 7 August 2015 23:27

I sailed on the Balmoral a few years ago, Tyne to Farne Islands. Wonderful trip. I managed to get a visit to the dark/ engine room, wonderful experience. Chief was a great guy, but then l had to quickly leave, as the noise, smell and the heat, brought back memories of my dad, who was a Chief Engineer, taking me to his place of work. Was all very emotional.

Arklow Rally arriving Latchford late evening for Cargills 7th Aug 2015

Bob Hughes - Friday 7 August 2015 23:05

Lovely to see use of canal . I have been on the canal as a small boy many times, as my dad was a chief engineer of the British and Continental Steamship Company vessels.

Bob Hughes - Friday 7 August 2015 23:03

This dazzle colour scheme is deplorable. Have complained to no avail to the Merseyside Maritime Museum for the same scheme on the Edmund Gardner. Whoever is responsible is an extreme imbecile. It has nothing to do with WW1. My trip to Flanders in September to visit my great uncle and his cousins grave, has much to do with WW1.

Merv Rowlinson - Tuesday 28 July 2015 21:58

[Yvonne:

Your Dad would have been busy in the grain trade to Manchester from Liverpool, Birkenhead and Ellesmere Port. This is in addition to dock work in Manchester.

From my memory the crews of the Bridgewater Department barges (Dept of MSC) were fine seamen. They needed to be as the Mersey can get quite choppy for a loaded barge. Then the long haul to Manchester via the MSC. I don't recall Parcastle and her sister on the Bridgewater Canal at Runcorn, but would access via Hulme Lock in Salford in order to reach Kelloggs (as in corn flakes)at Trafford Park. The Parcastle would have towed a dumb barge.

The Bridgewater fleet was always well painted and ship-shape.

A tough life no doubt but one full of character. The barges always looked "picture book" at night showing their bright lights and lanterns - paraffin lit of course

Hope this helps, Merv Rowlinson reply=2677]yvonne seddon[/reply]

Sea Ems inward for Weaste with cement 24th July 2015

alan - Sunday 26 July 2015 23:26

@ Ken Urwin : Thanks Ken...No such planned movements listings,but any i hear of in advance i put on my front page "Manchester Arrivals"

Ken Urwin - Sunday 26 July 2015 21:35

Hi
Nice photo,saw this ship by chance just leaving Irlam locks
Is there anyway to get advance notice of ship movements on the canal?

alan - Sunday 26 July 2015 15:45

views.@ Brian Bowe : Thanks Brian ..there are not many places left now with clear views.

Brian Bowe - Sunday 26 July 2015 00:14

Nice pic of Sea Ems I used to live near this location,
I am amazed at the density of the trees on both banks at the MSC here . I remember clear views from the road(Ellesmere Road??) on the left of the canal .

Mate - Friday 3 July 2015 21:57

Yeap that was great pic and great run for this lady. I was sailing through out that river for 8 years it's a little sad that peel port didn't extend contract. Ex Clydenes and CSL CLYDE carry out almost 5 million ton of coal for that power station... :)

Clipper Ranger IMO 9119402 7606gt Built 1998 Ro Ro/Cargo Flag Malta

alan - Thursday 2 July 2015 14:40

@ Yulia Khovrina :
Hi Yulia..Max draft 6.21m

Yulia Khovrina - Wednesday 1 July 2015 20:19

Please advice max and min draft.

alan - Saturday 13 June 2015 22:56

@ David Henshaw :Thanks David

David Henshaw - Saturday 13 June 2015 22:31

Wellington or Sloyne with tender Paladin

antony nostro - Wednesday 3 June 2015 14:40

#MY PAINT JOB LOOK'S NICE, I TOOK ABOUT HALF A TON OF SCALE OFF HER,WITH A BIG 30LB SLEDGE! #Gunnel's badley need replacing?

antony nostro - Wednesday 3 June 2015 14:34

#JAMES IS OFF TO LIVE ON THE THAMES AS A HOUSE?

antony nostro - Wednesday 3 June 2015 14:31

#PROCEED,SHE'S LOVELY,BADLEY IN NEED OF SOME 'T.L.C.!

Gavin Phillips - Monday 1 June 2015 18:22

Reading this as I'm crossing the Solent by ferry. The Canute W's always something I wanted decent pictures of. Really sad to heat it's been cut up although I was wondering why I didn't see it in march when I was last up this way.

So it's definitely been scrapped then?

alan - Saturday 21 March 2015 11:29

@ Jonathan : Thanks Jonathan,She's in Birkenhead West Float, look for the A5139 Dock Road.
Alan

Jonathan - Friday 20 March 2015 23:35

Hello sir.
Nice photo
Where would be the best place to go and see this! Will be in New Brighton on Sunday and would love to go get a photo

Thanks

lovely ship,on her a few times round uk coast,allthough we did a run from stanlow to curacao and back with shell for over 40years - Wednesday 25 February 2015 20:16

Lovely

alan - Sunday 15 February 2015 11:54

@ Janine Poppen :Hi Janine,
Marwit was built 1960 499gt renamed Sapna about 1981 and broken up 1986.

Janine Poppen - Sunday 15 February 2015 01:38

My dad, Jan Poppen was First Mate on The Marwit that delivered cargo from Roncorn Liverpool to London Derry Island in England. This was from 1964.
Did anyone know him, or can you offer more information about the ship?

Chris Allen - Saturday 31 January 2015 22:30

We purchased the tug Kennet from the Thames Concervancy and took it to where we lived In Sunbury on Thames. We rebuilt the Crossley engine but had trouble with the hydraulic gear change which was a bit crude. We sold it to Ray Speechley of Ivor Bucks and he had it on a canal in Ivor.
I live now in Nottingham and would like to see it again.
I would have thought that the Crossley engine would have still been in good order although it is now some 40 years since we rebuilt it.

Best regards. Chris

alan - Monday 26 January 2015 11:34

@ MARGERY MIDDLETON : Yes.. Wightlink sail every hour ..crossing time approx 40mins
Alan

MARGERY MIDDLETON - Sunday 25 January 2015 16:20

Is there still a ferry sailing between Yarmouth and Lymington?
I used to go on a Saturday Morning! If not are there any ferries between IOW and Lymington, super town!

MSC Dawn & MSC Pharos at Latchford Locks 8/2/06

Frank - Monday 19 January 2015 01:21

This is the MSC Dawn, she was the Divers boat on the Canal, all the MSC divers were finished up in July 2006, as you can see apart from the stern fender, she looks in good condition, contract divers took over the Dawn and it went down hill very fast, she now sits out of the water next to a scrap yard in Liverpool Docks.

alan - Wednesday 14 January 2015 15:14

@ Arthur McKinnon :Nice to hear from you Arthur

Arthur McKinnon - Wednesday 14 January 2015 11:25

Sailed in Cape Yorh in 1964 carried sugar from Durban to Japan anf Sugar from Fiji to Greenock. Anyone out their.

alan - Saturday 27 December 2014 23:47

@ Norman Hardaker : Thanks Norman for the info.. i took the photo in 2008... lets hope something can be done
Alan

Norman Hardaker - Saturday 27 December 2014 17:19

Dont know when this photogragh was taken but as on today 27.12.14 she is still in the same position in a very sad condition. The owners have been given until next June 2015 to do something about her a coat of paint or something at which time the harbour authority Torrigde District Council will take action against them. Thought you would be interested.

guest - Sunday 30 November 2014 22:57

@ guest : Would you get in touch via the Contact Form
Thank You Alan

guest - Sunday 30 November 2014 18:45

I am looking to buy a print or picture of lady Maureen thanks

tommy edwards - Sunday 23 November 2014 19:19

I think this is a cracker I, d be made up workin her

alan - Tuesday 30 September 2014 23:47

reply=2699]M[/reply]Have a good cruise

M - Tuesday 30 September 2014 18:32

Very Useful when selecting which cabin to book

alan - Monday 15 September 2014 00:05

Thought it was only going for a survey?

alan - Tuesday 26 August 2014 20:25

@ Talbot Clark : Thanks Talbot...don't mind at all..

Talbot Clark - Tuesday 26 August 2014 13:19

Lovely picture. If you don't mind me being a bit critical, it's a shame that you didn't level the horizon.

alan - Thursday 14 August 2014 22:01

@ Peter Havard : It is indeed Peter, but thank you for the further information.Alan

Peter Havard - Thursday 14 August 2014 15:27

I believe this is the tug GOLDEN CROSS
Built: Scott & Sons of Bowling 1955
IMO: 5133034
GT: 136
ex names: Golden Cross -68, Dunheron -77, Orca -97
Believed to have been scrapped at Roseneath, January 2014

NS Champion departing Tranmere 4th August 2014

alan - Tuesday 5 August 2014 23:40

@ Dave Gallie : Thanks Dave, Lens 70- 300mm, focal length used for photo 185mm . Mid River Mersey so quite close.
Alan

Dave Gallie - Tuesday 5 August 2014 23:30

Lovely clear photo, how far offshore has the photo been taken and what lens focal length is used?

Sir William Hydrographic Survey Vessel Halcrow Ltd

guest - Thursday 17 July 2014 20:11

@ Hi : Andy, Photo on its way, Regards Alan

Hi - Thursday 17 July 2014 15:03

I was the skipper that day conducting surveys for weeks on the Mersey, can you please send me the original>>?

Many Thanks

alan - Monday 14 July 2014 15:42

@ yvonne seddon : Yvonne,This site may be of help, www.heritageboatassociation.iecms there is a page regarding Dukers History.
Regards
Alan

yvonne seddon - Sunday 13 July 2014 22:35

my father William nicholls worked the parcastle barge in the 1960s on the bridgewater canal are there any info and documentation that I can get from anyone.
Yvonne seddon (nicholls)
thank you

Clifton Built 1974 on the Manchester Ship Canal at Thelwall

lady ailsas skiper - Friday 6 June 2014 15:37

she should not have been smashed up just 4 the want of somewhere 2 stand so we could restor her .

Svitzer Sussex IMO 9019470 at Southampton

Kraaijeveld Hubert - Monday 26 May 2014 23:17

Nice to see this picture.

Bern Stuiver - Tuesday 4 February 2014 18:05

I was his son--who are you?

jorge sanpas - Saturday 11 January 2014 14:46

Stunning looks and read that cruising is very fast and comfortable,(se ve imponente navegando e leido que es muy rapido y comodo)

Chris Kenney - Friday 20 December 2013 20:29

My grandfather was company secretary to Wm Cooper Ltd, and my dad went on the Basuto as a young man in the early thirties. I was raised on bed time stories about how capable she was.

John Garner - Tuesday 17 December 2013 20:17

Great shot of the Fulham, with my old ship ss Arcadia in the background.

Alan - Friday 18 October 2013 23:42

Hi, Just added another photo of her in the Ellesmere/Eastham Album
Always look very smart.
Alan

guest - Friday 18 October 2013 23:30

The Victory was the first of the ( V class tugs ) followed by the Viceroy .

guest - Thursday 17 October 2013 23:02

Went senior Mate from brand new in 1974 .

Bill - Tuesday 1 October 2013 17:01

Don't think she was a training ship, I remember her at the west brocklebank in the mid to late sxties. She was a Blue Funnel vessel trading with China if I rember right

alan - Wednesday 25 September 2013 17:02

Hi Arthur thanks nice to hear from you

Arthur Tape - Thursday 29 August 2013 02:16

Just found you on web site so thought I would say hello

gary dunne - Wednesday 21 August 2013 17:19

that dock still there its at the bottom of my street think that was a training ship

Calypso at Latchford Locks 17th August 2013

Tim - Saturday 17 August 2013 18:14

Good shot Alan, nice flash of sunshine on her!!

seen sailing east of North foreland 2 Aug 2013 - Friday 2 August 2013 15:28

Great looking under sail

Alana Evita inward for Salford Quays with Cito waiting at the Locks

SomeOne - Tuesday 9 July 2013 16:08

Any idea what cargo this ship is carrying? There are a load of these tube things at Salford Quays from this ship.

Alan - Monday 8 July 2013 15:14

Nice picture - I have just walked over there and photographed Alana Evita on the same berth. Good to see ships visiting the docks once more. Regards Steve Reynolds

Cito IMO 9356517 2281gt Built 2008 Inward for Manchester 4th July 2013

d mac - Monday 8 July 2013 12:54

silos for the royle brewery moss side manchester [heiniken/fosters brewery].

alan - Sunday 7 July 2013 14:59

Arklow ships run twice a week, Coastal Deniz approx 3 times a week ,plus the occasional tanker for Cadishead.No timetable, your best bet is to check the ships AIS website

Akasha - Sunday 7 July 2013 12:48

How often daily run ships through this channel?
Is there some timetable to see and "wait" for a ship to take pics.?
Thanks

stantheman - Friday 5 July 2013 20:51

Thanks for that Alan, one would hope that a general cargo berth and heavy load facility would be incorporated in the Port Salford plans as Peel do not want sny shipping above Mode Wheel according to their published plans.

alan - Friday 5 July 2013 18:28

Yes believe they are Fermenters for a brewery

stantheman - Friday 5 July 2013 17:28

Noticed the other vessel came via Ipswich, anyone any idea what the cargo is? Storage tanks for the brewing industry maybe.

guest - Friday 5 July 2013 10:59

Unloading near salford quays
due to depart Sat 6th another vessel the Alana Evita due Sun 7th

stantheman - Thursday 4 July 2013 23:01

Interesting cargo are they papermaking cylinders?
Where are they being unloaded?

alan - Thursday 13 June 2013 11:58

Hi Karen
With Pleasure ....and a credit please
Alan

Karen Hook - Thursday 13 June 2013 11:23

Great picture of our pleasure boat, can I put it on our facebook page please

guest - Tuesday 11 June 2013 11:39

i used to sail on this ship my uncle was the captain brings back good memorys

guest - Thursday 6 June 2013 21:33

This vessel is now at Glasson Dock, Lancashire...

Arklow Rambler passing Silver Jubilee Bridge Runcorn

Paul-S - Thursday 6 June 2013 00:29

Great view with a good composition.

Fred Hoy, '''flyingfred13@gmail.com - Wednesday 5 June 2013 01:57

Where are you moored, I would like to visit,

mark - Monday 22 April 2013 20:08

built 1985 50gt

mark - Monday 22 April 2013 20:06

built 2002 57gt

RFA Fort George (A388) off to the Breakers 16th January 2013

Ron - Wednesday 10 April 2013 20:55

Why? Just another sad day for the world's premier navy. I understand decommissioning the ship if money is tight, but why sell and scrap such a large and useful ship? I have been a fan of The Royal Navy for about 35 years now, and just when it seems it can't get any worse, it does.

Fu Ning Wan IMO 9383352 5530gt Built 2008 Bitumen Tanker

Gavin - Sunday 17 March 2013 19:00

Unusual to see a cosco bitumen on the Mersey

Suna IMO 9080986 2889gt Built 1994 General Cargo Ship

alan - Friday 15 March 2013 11:20

Audrey,Photo taken on the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington

audreytayler - Friday 15 March 2013 10:29

Drama on a canal. I wish I knew where the photo was takedn. I' then know more about the picture.

audreytayler - Friday 15 March 2013 10:27

Good to see the Red Funnel against such a large ship. Having lived on the Isle of Wight for several years I miss my trips across the Solent and sitting at East Cowes on lovely sunny days. Good place to eat fish and chips too.

audreytayler - Friday 15 March 2013 10:23

A dramatic picture well worth having it framed to put on a wall. good to see that we are still having lots of trade from southampton. Thank you for showing it.

Guest - Friday 8 February 2013 14:27

Wow !

guest - Friday 8 February 2013 12:06

Amazing photo

alan - Tuesday 29 January 2013 17:24

Thank you have corrected

guest - Tuesday 29 January 2013 16:48

Incorrect IMO it Should be 8201545 .

alan - Friday 25 January 2013 14:11

Hallo Hinni danke Ihnen für Ihre freundlichen Kommentare. Alan

Hinrich Six - Friday 25 January 2013 01:47

Das waren doch noch Schiffe.
Sehr schöne Aufnahme des alten Stückgut Dampfers > ATREUS < von Steuerbord Seite.In England findet man noch sehr viele Picture von
ALTEN STEAM VESSELS.Mcht weiter so. Gruß Hinni

john evans - Monday 7 January 2013 09:12

joined liverpool 67, sailed to south and east africa, hungry harrisons, the funnel two white on red band, meat two of fat one of lean.

john evans - Monday 7 January 2013 09:10

joined this ship in 67, at oil terminal, bound for continent. nice pic

Tana passing Ellesmere Port 1st January 2013

guest - Thursday 3 January 2013 00:42

Great pic to kick off the New Year Alan!!!

Mike Paull - Saturday 29 December 2012 18:32

I'm getting old! I used to catch a lift on this ship when it was new and called "Humber Jubilee". I rode from Woodlesford to Leeds on the Aire & Calder navigation. Glad to see she's still earning her keep.

a stretton - Saturday 29 December 2012 15:48

walked round the camber today 29/12/12 verywindy,tugs looked superb tied up and resting.

Wendy Ann L - Tuesday 20 November 2012 22:18

My namesake! I was named after this tug boat & remember going to see her as a child.

mersey - Wednesday 14 November 2012 23:39

Tony, You're right ,have corrected.

Tony Anderson - Wednesday 14 November 2012 23:23

Think this is Caernarfon?

Ralph Jackson - Tuesday 13 November 2012 12:35

The after deck could do with scrubbing!!

Stolt Kingfisher IMO 9154323 3726gt Built 1998 Chemical/Oil Products Tanker ex Multitank Batavia

guest - Monday 22 October 2012 06:01

TRULY AMAZING. I WANT TO BOARD THAT SHIP SOMEDAY

mike farrell - Monday 10 September 2012 21:19

would love to build this in 1/12 scale beautiful lines

guest - Thursday 12 July 2012 21:31

amazing!!!!!!!!! what a boat! fab crew

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:23

[#8941177] 2010-08-28 16:11:19 Left by Greg Neilson (#0) Reply

Great pix.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:22

Electa IMO 9416824 29712gt Built 2009
Tankers alongside Fawley [#8951937] 2010-10-22 11:47:24 Left by John (#1261165) Reply

What a wonderful set of photo's :) Well done Alan.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:19

[#8948505] 2010-10-02 21:32:22 Left by Steve (#0) Reply

Hi I wouldn't have minded seeing this tug & barge when it passed. I didn't notice it on shipais. how did you get the info of them passing ? (unless you live nearby of course!) Steve

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:18

[#8914577] 2010-05-06 14:26:12 Left by Bill (#0) Reply

Hi nice photo of the Arklow. How did you get the info of her leaving? Cheers, Bill.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:14

[#8893265] 2010-02-04 10:02:31 Left by Colin McCool (#0) Reply

brilliant photo's of the various ships passing our wonderful Liverpool waterfront!

Fleetwood Docks 1950s IOM Steampacket Vessel?

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:13

[#8906961] 2010-04-02 16:40:00 Left by Rob (#0) Reply

Hi. this is a great photo, Great Site I love the variety of ships on the site. Thanks for sharing your brilliant photos with us.

Solviken IMO 9321689 61653gt Built 2007 Crude Oil Tanker Flag Norway

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:12

[#8856070] 2009-09-01 17:12:06 Left by michael elias (#0) Reply

Hello Allan, As usual great picture, taken at the right time and the perfect location. Warm regards Michael (www.shipsinthespotlight.eu)

UECC Car Carriers laid up on the River Fal

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:11

[#8852031] 2009-08-15 10:24:21 Left by (#0) Reply

Hi Alan I just paid my first visit to your superb fotopic site, and your latest update from the river fal brought back some old memories.... As a young (ish) child some 10-15 years ago, I used to go to Cornwall once a year for 2 weeks at a time (staying at Trethem Mill Campsite, which is not far at all from the River Fal on the St Mawes side of the river). I used to always look forward to going on the King Harry ferry as I was always fasinated by the \'monster\' sized ships and tankers etc, that used to be \'resting\' on the Fal. Seeing your quite superb pictures, really did make me reminise for a few mins. It has been a number of years now since I have been down to the Fal, I notice that the ships all are \'stored\' on 1 side of the river only now a days, when I was younger they used to be on both sides. Anyway enough of me rabbiting on. I shall def be visiting your site again in future. Best Regards Ben Daniels

OOCL Belgium IMO 9169419 39174gt Built 1998 Container Ship Flag Hong Kong Arrives from Montreal

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:09

[#8848173] 2009-07-29 20:40:38 Left by C.Phillip (#0) Reply

Good pictures. They are of interest to me, as my son was serving on board at the time, & so whilst the Belgium was in Liverpool on this particular visit, my family & I took the opportunity to have a look round the ship. It was very interesting, we met the Captain, who showed us round the bridge, explaining some of the key features & differences of this Ice Class ship. It has a fully enclosed, full width bridge, & ice breaking capability, for travelling up the St. Lawrence in winter. All the door seals are heated, as the temperature drops below -30c! This was the only occasion that the Belgium docked there during my son's time on it. It's usual route being; Southampton, Antwerp, Le Harve, Montreal & round again! Hope the info is of interest to you, Regards.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:08

[#8896902] 2010-02-18 19:30:43 Left by amr alaa el din (#0) Reply

norma is the best boat all over the nail

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:07

[#8959644] 2010-11-24 22:00:24 Left by W v/d Heuvel (#0) Reply

speciaal gaat mijn aandacht uit naar zware lading schepen in dit geval Big Lift en vooral omdat zij zulke zware kranen aan boord hebben.Dat is toch impossant als je ziet varen .Groetjes een Hollandse scheepvaart liefhebber.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:05

[#8800542] 2009-01-19 16:18:31 Left by dudley (#0) Reply

Hello, \'Ships of the Mersey\' is a very interesting (and refreshing) website - you\'ve some excellent images in there. Well done! What length of lens do you typically tend to use for your ship shots? Best wishes, Dudley

Goliath Built 1955 169gt Ex Manchester Ship Canal Tug Scimitar at Poole

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:04

[#8906711] 2010-04-01 10:10:05 Left by reg (#0) Reply

Excellent picture of \'Goliath\' leaving Poole Alan, not bad for 50+ years, considering the hydroconic hull was considered an innovative design at the time. I take it the picture was taken in 2009 Regards Reg MSC retired.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:02

[#8815004] 2009-03-17 17:53:30 Left by Brian Stent (#0) Reply

I worked in the shipyard that built loyal helper, richard dunston of Thorne, i was a marine engineer in the yard instaling the main engine and auxilary units,if you have any more photos i would like to see them.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 17:00

[#8659611] 2007-07-06 09:18:32 Left by Boatman on the Humber (#1162885) Reply

A recent renaming this one (March 07).We had her to berth in Albert Dock at Hull in March named as the 'ELIDA',managed a few shots of her myself,not in as good a weather conditions though.See her at http://boatman.fotopic.net/c1225676.html Great pics as always Alan ;-)

BSLE Energy IMO 7708895 Arrives in stormy conditions on the Mersey

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:58

[#8726163] 2008-03-16 19:01:19 Left by Marcel van Luik (#0) Reply

Beautiful picture of this wonderful dutch built liner.

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:57

[#8629440] 2007-04-05 20:11:40 Left by TERRY O'ROURKE (#0) Reply

Hi Alan, Great site. I build working scale model tugs, and have almost compleated Ayton Cross. She should be on the water by the end of may. I have found some of your photos very usefull, for studying detail, in order to get the model as acurate as i can. Thanks again for a very interesting site. All the best, Terry.

Nordic Pearl port of registry Georgetown

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:56

[#8621832] 2007-03-16 13:14:56 Left by Ronald (#0) Reply

Best Photos ever. Really enjoy looking at them. Ronald' Chicopee,Mass. USA

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:54

[#8915475] 2010-05-10 12:26:56 Left by MJH (#0) Reply

I work on that boat - it's amazing

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:53

[#8706380] 2007-12-30 16:47:50 Left by David J (#0) Reply

She could never be described as a pretty ship, but this is a great photo !

Smeraldo IMO 9148570 4896gt Built 1998 Chemical/Oil Products Tanker

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:52

[#8592837] 2006-12-28 21:49:28 Left by Marius Bisca (#0) Reply

I'd work in this ship as second mate. She saved our souls many time. I love you SMERALDO

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:50

[#8784738] 2008-11-11 22:32:46 Left by Jaime Legarra Jr. (#0) Reply

I can remember AYTON CROSS, between May-September 2006 in the refloating operations of the containership CP VALOUR, in Faial island ( Azores-Portugal) and his fantastic crew. Best Regards. Jaime Legarra Jr., former Captain Spanish tugboat REMO ( now RED DOLPHIN) chartered by Svitzer in the CP VALOUR operations. San Sebastian ( Basque country), Spain.

Sichem Copenhagen IMO 9300776 8448gt Built 2005 Chemical/Oil Products Tanker

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:49

[#8873655] 2009-11-11 21:43:19 Left by Dave Brown (#1249556) Reply

Another great photo - I like the way the ship has been highlighted against a dark background. - Dave from Brisbane

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:09

[#8755148] 2008-07-07 19:16:46 Left by Shaun Jones (#1197153) Reply

A very nice set of photos of one of my old ships. Many thanks for posting. Shaun

Sigas Champion IMO 9112143 2458gt Built 1995 LPG Tanker

Michael Elias - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:06

[#8868373] 2009-10-21 18:15:25 Left by michael elias (#0) Reply

Alan, Great picture. Colors are stunning. warm regards Michael

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:04

Hi Alan Your photos of vessels on the MSC are superb. I worked for the Ship Canal Co at the Dock Office Salford from 1968 to 1971. My everlasting minds eye images are of ocean going ships almost reaching into Trafford Road and the RR Sentinel diesel locos going about their duties. I could go on and on but suffice to say it's great to see containers being carried again up to Irlam and what I perceive as a rennaissance of the canal. Incidentally on what could be regarded as a sombre note I have some video footage I filmed of the demolition of the two S and P Gantry Cranes formerly at the Manchester Liners No.9 Dock Container Terminal. Any way please keep up the excellent work in providing these pics of the Mersey and MSC Graham

Yorkshire Belle at Bridlington Built 1947 Cook,Welton & Gemmel Ltd Beverley

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 16:00

I worked on the Yorkshire Belle when i was 17teen i have put scores of ship pictures in town hall in beverley last year.

pete - Wednesday 27 June 2012 15:59

[#8826754] 2009-05-03 16:08:32 Left by Pete Hopper (#0) Reply

As a child in the last class of Minster Infants School, Beverley, before moving on to Spencer County primary School, I well remember the class being taken by
our teacher, miss drury, to see a ship launched into the river Hull at Cook Welton and Gemmel's yard in Beverley. That ship was the Yorkshire Belle that sails out of Brid. to this day. What a sight as she went into the river broadside as all C. W. & G's ships did due to the limited width of the river.

Trevor Clements - Wednesday 27 June 2012 15:29

The inshore minesweeper is alongside Bolsons Quay at Poole, and it looks like as though there is a lager minesweeper on their slipway.When i find my Janes 1959 momentarily mislaid. i will identify it for you.I am a keen ship enthusiast having been an R/O IN THE EARLY 1960'sand have only just discovered your site.My son was apprenticed at Bolsons shipyard Poole from 1986 to 1990,sadly both are son and Bolsons are no more.Thw shipyard is now owned by Sunseekers.It closed almost as a result of the new larger ferry at Sandbanks. Our son was killed on the British Trent,1993

Independant Action IMO 9007518 14867gt Built 1992 Container Ship Flag Liberia

K Loomis - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:45

I was so happy to find a 2006 photo of Independent Action on your site. we sailed as passengers from Philadelphia to Antwerp in 2002 and i have no photographs.now of course it has changed its name and owner many times and we have no idea if it is even still in service.I would love to put this photo on my blog and website as a memory of that trip and other freighter voyages. would you allow this? artwithaneedle.blogspot.com kathleenloomis.com

John - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:37

Just came across this photo Alan:)nice to see the old girl looking well.spent a few years on her and the Arnet Robinson no 3,as well as the Sir Thomas Brocklebank no1(Alas both gone)Great Photos!

guest - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:34

My late grandfather Bill Haspell captained this ship.I spent many a trip on it as a wide-eyed young lad travelling on the river weaver and ship canal to and from Liverpool.He was a proud gentleman and i know this picture would bring a smile to his face.Thanks for displaying it.

Bill - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:30

Sailed on the SS Nevasa around the Mediterranean in the late 1972 when she was being used for school cruises

Tom Sheriff - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:28

A very interesting photograph capturing the spirit of this type of craft,brings back fond memories of over fifty years ago,a similar vessel owned by the PLA was a small steam grab dgrdger the "Tolverne", she was propeled by a two crank compound steam engine built by Plenty's of Newbury.I could spend a lot of time admiring thia shot and absorbing the wealthy of details it presents.

Bill - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:08

Went out to Hong Kong in 1956 in her.First troop ship to go round South Africa and into Durban instead of Suez.Great Trip

Ron - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:06

i have just stumbled across your site today and being an ex merchant seaman,(from the 1960's i might add) the pictures are brilliant

eddie byrne - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:02

hi alan thanks for them arklow ships

ally - Wednesday 27 June 2012 13:01

Beautiful photo of the Arklow Rose.Well done

Alpha Happiness IMO 9189108 38564gt Built 1999 Bulk Carrier

Dave - Wednesday 27 June 2012 12:58

How could you not give a ten vote for this photo-it i brilliant,as is the whole site. Dave... Brisbane

Ken Barry - Wednesday 27 June 2012 12:56

Hi Alan, thats a really excellent site you have put together, I've just spent a couple of hours browsing it Regards Ken

John - Wednesday 27 June 2012 12:55

She looks in deep trouble..good lens work

Isle of Inishmore passing west angle bay

guest - Friday 8 June 2012 16:52

lovely

Isle of Inishmore arriving Pembroke from Rosslare

ger - Friday 8 June 2012 16:51

very nice i love this ship and being on it 4 times nice pic

Monica IMO 8810750 on the Manchester Ship Canal 4th June 2012

guest - Friday 8 June 2012 11:37

The new Peel Ports Manchester Ship Canal Container ship taking freight from Liverpool to Irlam and back to Liverpool

tadjio - Thursday 7 June 2012 23:34

some great shots there.

tadjio - Thursday 7 June 2012 23:33

nice lines

tadjio - Thursday 7 June 2012 23:31

ooh

tadjio - Thursday 7 June 2012 23:30

a traffic jam!

guest - Monday 4 June 2012 23:27

It never had a covered wheelhouse back in the 1950's and only a single brass horn.

guest - Tuesday 29 May 2012 22:04

Visited the Albert Dock and this vessel is looking lovely the history of her has gone under the radar

guest - Monday 21 May 2012 23:27

Lovely Photo

guest - Friday 18 May 2012 12:16

Two of the outstanding crew on Leander G

Bro Gazelle IMO 9393333 4212gt Built 2008 Chemical/Oil Products Tanker

R Wright - Monday 14 May 2012 20:53

This ship together with lifeboats from Pwllheli and Porthdinllaen and the LPG carrier Monsoon was involved in the search for the Swanland which sank with tragic loss of six lives to the northwest of bardsey island in November 2011.

Artemis Leader IMO 9355202 62400gt Built 2008 Vehicles Carrier Flag Panama

guest - Thursday 26 April 2012 02:04

Just crosed Cape Cod Canal!! 4-24-2012

Lady Dorothy sea going vessel from Guernsey

Dan - Friday 13 April 2012 15:38

I used to go on Dorothy all the time travelling to Herm from Guernsey. I always wondered where the old girl ended up! Pleased to see she's still going strong.

ant - Tuesday 10 April 2012 22:34

seen it for years wish could see onbored

Sandown and Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat B Class Atlantic

mersey - Sunday 1 April 2012 00:57

Ricky ...Thanks very much for the info

SSILB - Ricky - Friday 30 March 2012 01:08

This was B-553, Kirklees, Sandown & Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat (now know as Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat - to stop confusion with the RNLI) purchased her in 2000, she is now non active with SSILB and is awaiting to be sold.

guest - Wednesday 7 March 2012 15:21

nice

guest - Saturday 7 January 2012 12:01

nice

Happy Rover IMO 9139309 10990gt Built 1997 Flag Netherlands 14/12/08 at Eastham

WC van den Heuvel Nederland - Sunday 25 December 2011 00:03

Dit is mijn Favoriete

mersey - Friday 2 December 2011 14:11

This is an excellant photograph, as an apprentice in the London Ship repair yards of Harland & Wolff, I worked on the vessels of the Port of London Authority, on tugs, dredgers, mud hoppers, salvage vessels and floating cranes, I remember the "London Mammoth" and the other floating cranes well, not enough attention is paid to these craft, a trully magnificent photograph. Tom Sheriff

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