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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: The long Build on July 25, 2011, 12:18:06 pm

Title: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on July 25, 2011, 12:18:06 pm
So 90+ people murdered in Norway and the main news is the death of a broken down popstar... >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Patrick Henry on July 25, 2011, 12:20:47 pm
Sad...very sad.

Those poor Norwegians died without knowing why or what for....Amy Whitehouse knew exactly what she was doing when she started drinking and taking drugs.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 12:21:52 pm
she was never a pop star in my mind.......just a very poorroll model for the youth of today..........i just feel very very sad for her parents who tried thweir best to put her on the straight and narrow.....she constantly flung it back in their faces. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 25, 2011, 01:16:35 pm

I was half following the BBC news yesterday and after a while i turned over to Sky news,  it was a Big news weekend!

Bombing and shootings in Norway.
Shooting in bowling alley in America.
Big train crash in China - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14262276
People dying from heat stroke in America.
Greece bail out.
'News of the world' scandal threatens to bring down Scotland yard and several news papers.

..... oh, and some pop singer dies.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 25, 2011, 01:22:06 pm
Australia: Forklift mishap destroys $1m of shiraz wine Red wine.
 Mr Marquis says the wine was fully insured

More than A$1m ($1.07m; £664,000) of wine has been destroyed in a forklift accident in Australia.

The 2010 Mollydooker Velvet Glove shiraz sells for A$185 a bottle ($199; £122), the AFP news agency said.

Winemaker Sparky Marquis told reporters he was "gut-wrenched" that 462 cases of wine had been smashed while being loaded for export to the United States.

"When they opened up the container they said it was like a murder scene," he said. "But it smelled phenomenal."   {-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14247551 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14247551)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 02:01:04 pm
Australia: Forklift mishap destroys $1m of shiraz wine Red wine.
 Mr Marquis says the wine was fully insured



NOW!!!!! that really is sad news for the ozzies
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on July 25, 2011, 03:59:43 pm
AND PLEASE DO NOT FOR GET SHE WAS INTELIGENT
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: hollowhornbear on July 25, 2011, 04:19:12 pm
Some good news 3,000+ young people (Scouts) leave the UK today for the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. Where they will meet and enjoy various activities with 35,000+ young people from all over the world.
Is this in the national news? if it is I have missed it.
Oh and my daughter is one of them.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: treeboa on July 25, 2011, 04:35:33 pm
AND PLEASE DO NOT FOR GET SHE WAS INTELIGENT
#

cant have been that brainy or she would have known what alcohol and drugs in the amounts she consumed would lead too. i blame the people employing her as well, soon as it became apparent there was a future problem she should have been heaved out on her backside, no money no drugs, role models of her and more than a few others morons  our children dont need
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Dekan on July 25, 2011, 05:35:22 pm
Why is it that some model boaters opinions lean to somewhere to the right of Attillia hun...

Why does Amy Winehouse have to be a role model for kids... the average politician, banker etc etc, I could go on, isnt. So why does some mentally ill singer have to be an example to kids?..

I didn't like her music or her appearance... but hey it was her life, and now shes dead..These things happen..

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on July 25, 2011, 06:09:55 pm
Not sure where the role model bit came in, My point was that the press and Day time telly seemed more concerned with her death than the 90+ dead in Norway..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Dekan on July 25, 2011, 06:17:25 pm
she was never a pop star in my mind.......just a very poorroll model for the youth of today..........i just feel very very sad for her parents who tried thweir best to put her on the straight and narrow.....she constantly flung it back in their faces. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
Not guilty Long  :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Number 6 on July 25, 2011, 06:22:34 pm
The media were probably expecting Amy Winehouse to go the way of so many others before her. I think she had talent but it was wasted. With her self destructive ways this was to be expected I guess, sad for anyone to go like that but we all make our own choices and decide what path we're taking... I don't think she was a role model really??  I don't know quite why it has overshadowed the terrible events in Norway, perhaps random killings of this type are becoming all too familiar these days, sad really.  Dave. {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 07:07:21 pm

Why does Amy Winehouse have to be a role model for kids... the average politician, banker etc etc, I could go on, isnt. So why does some mentally ill singer have to be an example to kids?..


Dekan, what planet do you live on if you don't think that the youth of today DOESN'T think of the pop stars of today as THEIR  roll models.......

ooooooooooooooohh no!!! only 95% of them would rather be a pop star or footballer,  than a banker or politition....god forbid me for suggesting it, but you only have to watch [ please don't suggest i do] the X FACTOR to see what the kids of today "wanna be"

and if you think differently mate....you are really as far removed from the real world as your comment suggests, sadly.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Dekan on July 25, 2011, 07:53:34 pm
Dekan, what planet do you live on if you don't think that the youth of today DOESN'T think of the pop stars of today as THEIR  roll models.......

ooooooooooooooohh no!!! only 95% of them would rather be a pop star or footballer,  than a banker or politition....god forbid me for suggesting it, but you only have to watch [ please don't suggest i do] the X FACTOR to see what the kids of today "wanna be"

and if you think differently mate....you are really as far removed from the real world as your comment suggests, sadly.


 Please read my post... I didn't say that... I'm not unaware of the fact that some kids aspire to be like famous people... All I said was that it was not Amy Winehouse's, or anybody else in the public eye for that matter, role in life to inspire kids..

She was not a member of the church or a teacher or anybody else that we could reasonably expect to set a good example to young people...She was just a singer
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 08:16:06 pm
no sorry, dekan.....they don't go out to consciously be a roll model, but kids choose them to be so, and celebs know that......and therefore i believe, have a moral duty to behave in a reasonable manner because of the celebrity status they hold, and the following that they have.
if you can't see that, then there's no point in making any further comment.
she was a wino and a junkie......QeD and had a celeb following from many young kids.....thank fully not mine.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Dekan on July 25, 2011, 08:29:59 pm
no sorry, dekan.....they don't go out to consciously be a roll model, but kids choose them to be so, and celebs know that......and therefore i believe, have a moral duty to behave in a reasonable manner because of the celebrity status they hold, and the following that they have.
if you can't see that, then there's no point in making any further comment.
she was a wino and a junkie......QeD and had a celeb following from many young kids.....thank fully not mine.

No problem... it's sad that people in the public eye do not behave better... but there it is..In a perfect world we would all behave better to one another and the planet.. but history has shown that may not happen any time soon.  :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: mook on July 25, 2011, 09:05:53 pm
She chose to go on over a 30 hour bender of drink and drugs didn't respect her family or herself 90 people didn't get the choice to be shot they just lost there lives my opinion she shouldn't even be in press she deserves no respect atall
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: philk on July 25, 2011, 09:09:34 pm
luckily my daughters saw her as a useless talentless junkie so no role model for them then


strange though isn't it lots of moaning on here about why she is getting all the publicity and not the dead in sweden and most of our posts are about the stupid dopehead


phil
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tobyker on July 25, 2011, 09:35:48 pm
De mortuis nil nisi bonum. Just think of (or pray for, as inclined) the people who loved the dead, whoever they were.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: chingdevil on July 25, 2011, 09:45:49 pm
It is a pity that the soldier who recently lost his life in that stupid war in Afghanistan, does not get the same paper inches as the drunk. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(


Brian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 10:41:33 pm
I am so sad at the quality of thinking on this site,  the life of a young women who was clearly ill has no value.
"See the world as I see it or you are bad , mad or worthless" Seem's to be the attitude of too many people on this forum.
 I have had enough and will leave the small minded gang to their little Englander thoughts.
Thank you for the model advice and help from a number of people who visit this site (especially those who have contributed to the steam and sail section) however I can't stand the bile anymore goodnight and goodbye.
Mark

sorry that we offended your sensitive nature, but in chitchat section, this is what we talk about.............

and amazingly, for once, i even agree with chingdevil.....gawd........... i must be mellowing in my old age......have me shot please. {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: fatcat123 on July 25, 2011, 10:57:15 pm
Best be careful Neil, this post may get removed  {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 11:02:37 pm
so long as the fence it's attached to isn't %% %% %% %% %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on July 25, 2011, 11:26:28 pm
Hmm, the ethnic cleanser in Norway seems to have extreme views too.

  Regards   Ian

 Don't matter who they are, they're all someones kids.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 25, 2011, 11:30:40 pm
they don't go out to consciously be a role model, but kids choose them to be so, and celebs know that......and therefore I believe, have a moral duty to behave in a reasonable manner because of the celebrity status they hold, and the following that they have.

You must be getting old, Neil, you sound like quite the philosopher O0. I totally agree with your comments about so-called celebrities, but many of them can't handle the pressure the celeb status puts on them. I think that, in many cases, they are either too young or too immature (or both) to cope with the sudden wealth and public exposure that goes with being famous, and simply can't deal with it in a responsible manner.

Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on July 25, 2011, 11:42:01 pm
And which stupid numpties gives them the wealth?

  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 25, 2011, 11:52:23 pm
not me!!!!..........haven't bought music since i could buy it on cassette and vynil............... {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on July 26, 2011, 12:07:09 am
I am so sad at the quality of thinking on this site,  the life of a young women who was clearly ill has no value.
"See the world as I see it or you are bad , mad or worthless" Seem's to be the attitude of too many people on this forum.
 I have had enough and will leave the small minded gang to their little Englander thoughts.
Thank you for the model advice and help from a number of people who visit this site (especially those who have contributed to the steam and sail section) however I can't stand the bile anymore goodnight and goodbye.
Mark

She only had herself to blame, sorry but thats how it is..SHE chose to drink to access, SHE chose to do drugs and unfortunately it may have killed her. The people in Norway did not choose to get massacred

I can not say I was a Fan, I tend not to follow any particular group, If I like a song I Like it for its face value who ever it is, and I am sorry she died, I have a couple of her songs on my Ipod because when she was good she was good.

My point was mereley the levels of press coverage devoted to her at that particular time, but then that is the press for you. :((  tomorrow it will probably be all about the News Baron again..

There really is no need to get heated about this .And as mentioned it is in the chit chat section and from past threads I think it has almost been quite civil.. 8) 8)




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 26, 2011, 04:26:00 am
I suppose she just wanted to be like all the others, Jimmi Hendrix, Kurt Kobain, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon... the list goes on.  It's been going on for years and I'm sure it will continue to do so

My condolences do however go to her family and friends... and to those killed in Norway
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: chingdevil on July 26, 2011, 09:38:17 am
Easy Neil
Agreeing with me is not good for your image {-) {-)

Brian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 26, 2011, 01:06:38 pm

No one is saying "She deserved it or good riddance!" But it's just so sad that a 'young' person has given up her life when
 we suspect drugs and alcohol are very much involved…. such a waste ... when it could have all been avoided.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on July 26, 2011, 01:14:25 pm
                 AMEN RIP EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT LIKE HER SINGING  SHE GOT IN WITH THE WRONG  LOT AND ON THAT  WE WILL SAY GOOD NIGHT
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 26, 2011, 05:43:32 pm
You must be getting old, Neil, you sound like quite the philosopher O0. I totally agree with your comments about so-called celebrities, but many of them can't handle the pressure the celeb status puts on them. I think that, in many cases, they are either too young or too immature (or both) to cope with the sudden wealth and public exposure that goes with being famous, and simply can't deal with it in a responsible manner.

Peter.

I am Peter, turned 60 this june.......on the rocky road south now.......really can be classed as a grumpy ol' man now.......don't have to pretend any more {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bryan Young on July 26, 2011, 05:54:53 pm
So "Dekan" supposes that there is a majority of "Right Wingers" (in the political sense as opposed to the whining sort.....). Can'y quite see where he gets that idea from. You just have to mention the "Daily Mail" or "Daily Telegraph" on here and it becomes man the barricades time! BY.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: bosun on July 26, 2011, 09:37:07 pm
Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Kurt Cobain, Phill Lennot, Marc Bolan, Brian Jones, Amy Winehouse, all died around about the age of 27, does that mean we have another 7 years of Jedward
Bosun
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on July 26, 2011, 10:12:04 pm
 %) %) %) %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 26, 2011, 11:26:33 pm
I am Peter, turned 60 this june

You're only a lad, Neil, my oldest son turned 50 in June too <:(.

Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: nhp651 on July 27, 2011, 12:09:58 am
your avatar photo belies your age then peter....you look younger than me..........must be that beautiful ozzie sun,  {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 27, 2011, 04:04:57 am
Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Kurt Cobain, Phill Lennot, Marc Bolan, Brian Jones, Amy Winehouse, all died around about the age of 27, does that mean we have another 7 years of Jedward
Bosun

How old is Justin Beiber now? lol  :D
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on July 27, 2011, 05:35:56 am
Often people with great talent are flawed. This includes some great scientists, and great leaders, as well as artists and musicians. from history.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 27, 2011, 12:55:27 pm
Very true.... look at all the comedians with mental health issues
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 27, 2011, 01:04:53 pm
Quote
Very true.... look at all the comedians with mental health issues

You mean Mayhem members.......?  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: philk on July 27, 2011, 04:59:03 pm
How old is Justin Beiber now? lol  :D

when i saw recently justin beibo get shot on csi i cheered then realised its not real so i cried


phil
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CF-FZG on July 27, 2011, 05:59:17 pm
Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Kurt Cobain, Phill Lennot, Marc Bolan, Brian Jones, Amy Winehouse, all died around about the age of 27, does that mean we have another 7 years of Jedward
Bosun

But what does Jedward have to do with a group of musicians %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: spitfire on July 27, 2011, 06:07:05 pm
sad very sad
the world gets worse everyday.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pugwash on July 27, 2011, 06:08:51 pm
Bosun you forgot one of the best 27 yr olds - Jim Morrison

Geoff
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: bosun on July 27, 2011, 07:29:56 pm
Yep, missed him Geoff, then of course going back to the 50,s, probably the first hell raiser, Hank Williams died in the back of a car on his way to a new years eve gig 1953 he was 28. All very sad, and all probably avoidable, I,ve been a pro muso for 40 odd years, been offered loads of weird stuff on the road, tried it, did,nt like it, just lucky I guess that I said no, and that,s the operative word.  Did,nt mean any disrespect to any of them, maybe just a stab at the black humour we have all heard at funeral,s ect, when we realise how fallible we all are, as the saying goes, there but for the grace of god go I.
Bosun
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 27, 2011, 11:19:58 pm
your avatar photo belies your age then peter....you look younger than me..........must be that beautiful ozzie sun,  {-) {-) {-)

Aw shucks, thanks Neil :embarrassed: That photo was taken on my 70th birthday - four and a half years ago, but I'm told I haven't changed since then %)

Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richtea on July 27, 2011, 11:24:56 pm

Peter,
Your obviously like a fine malt,
you get better the older you get.  {-)
Regards
Richard  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 19, 2011, 09:23:09 am
Amphibious cars, first item!  - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14582667
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 17, 2011, 07:54:52 pm

Outcry in China over hit-and-run toddler left in street.

            http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15331773


  ... what is our world becoming?  <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: deadwood on October 18, 2011, 02:09:56 pm
Could it be that in densely populated areas the value of the individual decreases reciprocally to the congestion of individuals?

It is often reported by first aid professionals that your chances of receiving first aid by a passerby on a desolate road are much higher than in a crowded street.

Sadly, such things don't only happen in China.
Fallen states and districts where anarchy took over are other examples for seemingly lost empathy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/30/naples-police-release-maf_n_340076.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/30/naples-police-release-maf_n_340076.html)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 02, 2011, 12:25:53 am

 I bet that's the best landing he's ever made! - Boeing 767 emergency landing in Warsaw ( BBC )

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15543209 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15543209)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richtea on November 02, 2011, 12:41:37 am
After a heavy landing in Corfu at night while waiting to disembark one of the flight crew came down from the cockpit to talk to the passengers,
as he was talking to one of our party I asked him whether that was an ordinary landing or a normal one for Corfu.
His reply was "every landing that I walk away from is a good un".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 02, 2011, 08:17:34 am
"If the plane can be turned around and airborne in half an hour its a good landing" - My Grandfather talking about duxford during WW2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on November 02, 2011, 11:40:53 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15543209

Probably a bit more than a half hour turn around, but still a good landing.  Smoother than some I've had, but then, lacking wheels, the driver was probably concentrating more.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 06, 2011, 05:28:19 pm
Man crushed by garden model train at his Wilmcote home

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being crushed and trapped by a model train in his back garden.

The man, in his 70s, was thought to have been sitting on the large-scale locomotive when it left the rails and came off a garden wall.

He was trapped for almost 30 minutes as ambulance crews and firefighters tried to free him at his home in Wilmcote in Warwickshire, paramedics said.

He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, they added.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "He was given pain relief and immobilised by ambulance crews with the use of a splint, neck collar and spinal board, before being airlifted to the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-15613032
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Number 6 on November 06, 2011, 06:07:03 pm
That's done it, the 'Health and Safety' brigade will be out with the 'Nanny Police' tomorrow telling us we can't have model railways now...  Hope he's ok though and makes a speedy recovery, Dave.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 21, 2011, 04:41:47 pm

World's 'lightest material'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15788735 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15788735)

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/56791000/jpg/_56791094_micro.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 11, 2011, 07:54:53 pm

  Who;s going to be the first to make a model then?

    Queen's Diamond Jubilee royal barge design unveiled

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16124689 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16124689)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on December 11, 2011, 08:04:56 pm

  Who;s going to be the first to make a model then?

    Queen's Diamond Jubilee royal barge design unveiled

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16124689 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16124689)

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=34345.msg340020;topicseen#msg340020   :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 26, 2011, 01:04:00 pm

How Germany's feared Scharnhorst ship was sunk in WWII


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16265665

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57439000/jpg/_57439983_scharnhorst01jan1939keystonehultonarchive.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 18, 2012, 10:52:40 am

 Wikipedia off-line today     -     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more)

Why is Wikipedia blacked-out?

    Wikipedia is protesting against SOPA and PIPA by blacking out the English Wikipedia for 24 hours, beginning at midnight January 18, Eastern Time. Readers who come to English Wikipedia during the blackout will not be able to read the encyclopedia: instead, you will see messages intended to raise awareness about SOPA and PIPA, and encouraging you to share your views with your elected representatives, and via social media.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 19, 2012, 02:56:46 pm

Peterborough man finds extra terrestrial planet!   :P

     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16612181
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on January 19, 2012, 03:36:30 pm

Peterborough man finds extra terrestrial planet!   :P

    

Now if he had found a planet on Earth that would be news  {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 22, 2012, 06:42:03 pm

  HMS Victory 'set to be recovered' from seabed

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16671444
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Welsh Wizard on January 22, 2012, 06:51:50 pm
To be honest I don't think this is a good idea at all simply as WHO is going to pay for the restoration of the hull,as surely it will need specialist treatment as soon as it hits fresh air and will cost Thousands to do so.At the end of the day WHO is going to foot the bill.....YES us the Taxpayers oh Brill


Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: The long Build on January 22, 2012, 07:02:41 pm
Came across this while reading about the Wikipedia Blackout..

"Symantec's on-going saga over whether a hacking group had acquired current source code to several of its products took a strange twist. Previously, the company had claimed the hackers had the source code to enterprise versions of its security products and that it had been stolen from a third-party server. This week, the company acknowledged unknown adversaries had breached its network in 2006 and stolen source code to its Norton line of security products.
Security experts expressed concern at the fact that the company had been unaware of the breach for so long.

"How could Symantec have gotten hacked? Don't they use AV?" Apple hacker Charlie Miller joked on Twitter."


See for full article..

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/SOPA-PIPA-Online-Piracy-Lead-Weeks-Security-News-651755/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 22, 2012, 07:22:04 pm
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To be honest I don't think this is a good idea at all simply as WHO is going to pay for the restoration of the hull,as surely it will need specialist treatment as soon as it hits fresh air and will cost Thousands to do so.At the end of the day WHO is going to foot the bill.....YES us the Taxpayers oh Brill

I don't think there is much, if any hull left Dave. The report that I saw said that they just intend to bring up the cannon, artifacts and hopefully some treasure that will cover the salvage company's costs. The other stuff is destined to be distribituted to maritime museums around the UK - well, that seems to be the idea anyway.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Grub on January 22, 2012, 07:22:26 pm
My little girl won The Guardians photo competition this weekend :} http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2012/jan/20/weekend-readers-pictures-contemporary
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: catengineman on January 22, 2012, 08:13:39 pm
Well done to your little girl.  :-))

very clear image
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Grub on January 22, 2012, 10:22:04 pm
Thanks catengineman, we found out at 23:55 last night after her friends mother saw it in the paper. Poor old Dad then had to go and find a petrol station that still had a copy before they were sent back %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 23, 2012, 05:30:58 pm
Yes, well done her!    :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: catengineman on January 24, 2012, 09:09:17 am
You would be able to get a copy from the papers office and if you tell them your the father they (used to) give the paper to you and also a page print of the item.
Daughter had one when she was at school (now 34) bet she hits me for telling her age  :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 01, 2012, 05:22:47 pm
Water-skiers attempt record ski in Australia

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16805893 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16805893)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 27, 2012, 09:12:45 pm


Oops! waiter soaks German Chancellor Angela Merkel in beer.

  http://uk.news.yahoo.com/angela-merkel-soaked-with-beer-at-ash-wednesday-meeting.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 02, 2012, 07:30:31 pm
I really liked the Monkey when I was a kid, rushed home on a Monday to watch the show....

                           RIP Davy Jones

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones_%28actor%29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuBREMXxts&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXdB6x8WsiHzgvJKvTr3vYRo
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 04, 2012, 09:03:05 am

 Falklands War: SAS role in the conflict


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17203398
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Artistmike on May 04, 2012, 09:08:43 am

 Falklands War: SAS role in the conflict


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17203398

And this in the news today :---

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17946838 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17946838)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 04, 2012, 01:57:32 pm


Oooooo that close!   HMS Ocean squeezes through Thames Barrier - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17950813
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on May 04, 2012, 02:20:15 pm
Naah, they could have used the Flipppers  O0

  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 04, 2012, 07:30:51 pm
Did look a tad close that.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 10, 2012, 12:15:44 am


 Hey! I'm in the news!  -  http://uk.news.yahoo.com/roofer-dives-into-vat-of-acid-to-save-colleague.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 10, 2012, 09:16:57 pm
what a great story of human love for another being.....he should get a bravery award for that.
well done.
neil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 27, 2012, 01:56:19 pm

A newly built cruise liner has collided with a bridge in Eastern China.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-18225878
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 27, 2012, 01:57:36 pm

 Where the world's ships go to die...

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18182706
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on May 30, 2012, 09:58:21 am

Interesting article 'Carries who needs them?'


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18237029
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 20, 2012, 05:16:35 pm

Emily - a robot lifeguard:
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9728920.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9728920.stm)
http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-06/invention-month-robot-lifeguard
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 29, 2012, 12:32:26 pm

International submarine race

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18632738 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18632738)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on June 29, 2012, 02:30:22 pm
Stuff the submarine races we now found the NEW MAYHEM weekend Venue.10000000000000% DRY BOOK it for next year Martin  O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0



Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 02, 2012, 11:51:15 pm

 Vertical ship marks 50 years at sea
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18684075
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 03, 2012, 01:03:53 am
International submarine race

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18632738 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18632738)

For  a moment I thought you meant this international Submarine race..
http://jokes.myjokesite.info/2008/12/world-submarine-racing-championship.html

 :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on July 03, 2012, 10:56:08 am

I thought it was one of mine.

                             {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)



ken
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 04, 2012, 09:04:12 pm
I wonder if it will be as good and popular as his em@iler?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18712490
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 04, 2012, 09:17:05 pm
I wonder if it will be as good and popular as his em@iler?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18712490

Are we taking bets on this box, I recon it will flop..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 05, 2012, 07:25:54 am
Not with Mr Murdochs stranglehold on the TV
Title: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 12, 2012, 08:20:42 am
Hobson-Jobson: The words English owes to India

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18796493
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 18, 2012, 10:05:46 am

Our mate Guy has been busy!

 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 jet engine made from Lego bricks

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 18, 2012, 10:44:08 am
Our mate Guy has been busy!

 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 jet engine made from Lego bricks

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537)

Does it work tho?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: armc40 on July 18, 2012, 11:25:56 am
not for long
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 19, 2012, 11:37:34 am
Not sure whether this is comedy or tragedy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18890901
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: armc40 on July 19, 2012, 11:44:18 am
          Only later did the 54-year-old realise it featured the mis-spelling "Oylmpic".

Says it all really !
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 19, 2012, 02:59:01 pm

Have I hit my head or something... possibly, Walt Disney has taken to designing ships from the afterlife...

The New 240m Cruise Ship France:  http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/ (http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/)

Title: daily mail page.24
Post by: baloo on July 19, 2012, 03:21:59 pm
well you have to see it to believe it,some "traffic warden" has put a tkt on a lifeboat in which was on a trailer as they were moving to a new base.The local council have since "cancelled" the ticket.Is this traffic warden for real !baloo
Title: Re: daily mail page.24
Post by: regiment on July 19, 2012, 03:50:38 pm
thay are real alright just have no common sense saw that in the sun cannot afford the mail
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 19, 2012, 04:28:33 pm

Fantastic! - http://news.sky.com/story/962136/robbery-foiled-by-gun-toting-us-pensioner (http://news.sky.com/story/962136/robbery-foiled-by-gun-toting-us-pensioner)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on July 19, 2012, 04:59:51 pm
They went out a lot quicker than they came in  {-) {-) {-) <*< <*< :-)) :-))

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: stoney on July 19, 2012, 07:40:45 pm

 Its a shame he missed

 Paul
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on July 19, 2012, 10:25:09 pm
Have I hit my head or something... possibly, Walt Disney has taken to designing ships from the afterlife...

The New 240m Cruise Ship France:  http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/ (http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/)


they should have stuck to designing peugeot's........ {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: daily mail page.24
Post by: wullie/mk2 on July 19, 2012, 11:54:50 pm
well you have to see it to believe it,some "traffic warden" has put a tkt on a lifeboat in which was on a trailer as they were moving to a new base.The local council have since "cancelled" the ticket.Is this traffic warden for real !baloo
Of course he is,nt for real,...he,s a traffic warden,
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 20, 2012, 10:16:19 am
Have I hit my head or something... possibly, Walt Disney has taken to designing ships from the afterlife...

The New 240m Cruise Ship France:  http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/ (http://oceanshaker.com/2010/05/06/the-new-240m-cruise-ship-france/)


That is seriously the ugliest artists impression of a ship that I have ever seen.  The designer should be sent to a rehab clinic to dry out and then be made to look at it in daylight while still sober.  Even those car transporters look better.  Relatively.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ACTion on July 21, 2012, 08:10:12 am
I wonder how much damage this bloke thought he was going to inflict.............. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 23, 2012, 12:21:30 pm
I wonder how much damage this bloke thought he was going to inflict.............. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072)
DM

Does this mean that Hobby King will now be on the CIA's hit list for supplying terrorists? lol
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 23, 2012, 01:26:45 pm
Does this mean that Hobby King will now be on the CIA's hit list for supplying terrorists? lol
If you go here  http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=1IqBydvMRZcC&lr=&rview=1&redir_esc=y  and browse to the early '40's, and look in the small ads, they (US govt) were calling for anybody with a home workshop to step up and make parts for weapons and help the war effort.  I imagine that nowadays, anybody in the US with abilities in the home manufacture area, like model makers, is probably on an agency list.  Not the CIA, because they operate beyond the boundaries of the USA, but the FBI are probably interested.........
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: steam up on July 23, 2012, 03:08:47 pm
In the club house a few months back I was reading an old model engineering mag 1949 I think, with instructions on building a Sten gun for home guard use %% %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dodgy geezer on July 23, 2012, 03:56:43 pm
I wonder how much damage this bloke thought he was going to inflict.............. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18936072)
DM

Probably the result of a 'agent provocateur' operation. The victim would be easily led, and would have been told that he was 'helping the struggle against the Great Satan' right up to the point where he was arrested. I don't suppose he thought much for himself anyway - just did what he was told.... 
Title: Sally Ride, RIP
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 24, 2012, 01:44:17 am
First female astronaut Sally Ride has died aged 61...
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sally-ride-dead-american-woman-astronaut-fly-space/story?id=16840463#.UA3uMqCunq4
Title: Re: Sally Ride, RIP
Post by: Norseman on July 24, 2012, 02:07:22 am
She was also the youngest astronaut too

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 24, 2012, 12:25:01 pm

  61
.... that's nothing these days. {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 24, 2012, 12:26:15 pm
 
Double decker bus does push-ups -   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18952423
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on July 24, 2012, 05:04:35 pm
But is it Art?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on July 24, 2012, 05:49:43 pm
But is it Art?

But its great fun  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on July 24, 2012, 08:27:08 pm
Sure is .............. first time you see it, but after the initial smile?

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 17, 2012, 12:09:25 pm

Now those are Big waves!!  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19292398
Title: New Type 26 Global Combat Warship
Post by: Norseman on August 17, 2012, 11:24:52 pm
and for the enthuiast this is a chance to splash the cash next month

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-19290757
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 23, 2012, 05:08:44 pm
Hahahaha... but she meant well.... sort of!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19358906 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19358906)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ACTion on August 24, 2012, 08:25:31 am
Just when you thought that Murdoch and his slimy little creatures couldn't sink any lower.............
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261)
I hope no-one buys this lamentable rag - but they will.
Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jimmy2310 on August 24, 2012, 10:39:34 am
I wouldn't use that rag in my toilet.

Jimmy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 24, 2012, 11:41:55 am
Strange how many will have a knee jerk reaction to that but will happily subscribe to Sky  O0

  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on August 24, 2012, 11:42:38 am
Just when you thought that Murdoch and his slimy little creatures couldn't sink any lower.............
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261)
I hope no-one buys this lamentable rag - but they will.
Dave M

Quite.
So is there no real news to report on?
God help them if he ever becomes King tho  <*< he has been quoted as saying that Henry the 8th was one of his favorite ancestors lol

Strange how many will have a knee jerk reaction to that but will happily subscribe to Sky  O0

  Regards  Ian.

Not really much choice if you want to watch anything decent on TV (I use the term "decent" in its loosest possible form)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jimmy2310 on August 24, 2012, 01:28:33 pm
I also don't subscribe to Sky and never will.

Jimmy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dodgy geezer on August 24, 2012, 02:53:04 pm
I don't have a TV - and I see no reason to change that at the moment...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on August 24, 2012, 07:03:31 pm
  could ask martin very nicely to start a tv channel that would be interesting ..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: armc40 on August 24, 2012, 07:10:30 pm
Just when you thought that Murdoch and his slimy little creatures couldn't sink any lower.............
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261)
I hope no-one buys this lamentable rag - but they will.
Dave M

The Sun....as described by my old Sqn Commander... 'a comic for the mostly hard of thinking's perusal'
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on August 25, 2012, 07:21:36 pm
Many people are only really upset because it is a royal personage, but Joe Bloggs has just as much right to his privacy in my book.
Hight time the activities of the press were restricted where no crime or political underhandedness is involved ........
and let's have a legal definition of what 'in the public's interest' means and is applicable to.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 07:27:06 pm
God help them if he ever becomes King tho  <*< he has been quoted as saying that Henry the 8th was one of his favorite ancestors lol

And why not  :} least he new how to deal with a problem.. 8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 25, 2012, 07:54:57 pm
I really can't see what all the fuss is about anyway, HRH Prince Harry is 27, single and a soldier, he was partying with his mates and having a laugh, wheres the harm in that? It is neither the business of the press nor anyone else what he does in his private life or how he lets off steam. I wish I was still 27 and cavorting with naked birds in Las Vegas. Go for it H! :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on August 25, 2012, 08:02:59 pm
I could send you some plucked chickens Nick  {-)

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 25, 2012, 08:05:07 pm
Jolly good, I am, as it happens, a little peckish..... :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: armc40 on August 25, 2012, 08:16:53 pm
Jolly good, I am, as it happens, a little peckish..... :-) :-) :-)


I told yer before NIck....you shudda joined the RAF Regiment...nekkid avians galore at Spitalgate !
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 25, 2012, 08:43:44 pm
and a little snippet that brought a melancholy tear to my eye today..........

and it's for us baby boomers really that lived through the flower power years........

Neil Armstrong died today. RIP to the first man on the moon
. {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on August 25, 2012, 08:48:24 pm
At the bottom of the ladder, Armstrong said "I'm going to step off the LEM now" (referring to the Apollo Lunar Module). He then turned and set his left boot on the surface at 2:56 UTC July 21, 1969, then spoke the famous words "That's one small step for  man, one giant leap for mankind."

a defining moment if ever there was one  and now he's gone <:(

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: justboatonic on August 25, 2012, 09:03:17 pm
and a little snippet that brought a melancholy tear to my eye today..........

and it's for us baby boomers really that lived through the flower power years........

Neil Armstrong died today. RIP to the first man on the moon. {:-{


Very sad news. I remember watching bog eyed as a kid, the grainy pistures of Armstrong (and Aldrin) bobbing about on the moon. It still rankles me to this day hearing those conspiracy theorist say they never landed.

Gene Kranz described him as ice cool during the descent to the moon. Everyone knows they landed with just 18 seconds of fuel left. Can you imagine the nerve to do that, continue the landing to the very last second?

I said to my wife when watching 'NASA's Greatest Missions' that Armstrong was determined to meet his date with destiny that day. I cant think of a more fitting epitaph than that.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 25, 2012, 09:21:29 pm

I told yer before NIck....you shudda joined the RAF Regiment...nekkid avians galore at Spitalgate !
I was a bit of an ippie in the late 60's early 70's, cavorting was part of my stock in trade, so to speak, fresh air, sunshine, ippie chicks and ancient monuments, what more could a boy need.... :-)) :-)) :-))

I was only watching Niel Armstrong the other night on a tv show about the Apollo program, That man was a true history maker...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 25, 2012, 09:32:38 pm

One of my childhood heroes... and from what I've seen in interviews, a modest and throughly nice man.

 RIP Neil
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Footski on August 25, 2012, 09:42:34 pm
The end of an era...A great man...Very sad indeed.. <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jimmy2310 on August 25, 2012, 09:58:59 pm
Now he truly is up amongst the stars.

Jimmy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 26, 2012, 12:07:52 am
 
                                 'God Speed  Neil Armstrong'

(http://also.kottke.org/misc/images/neil-armstrong-rip.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: justboatonic on August 26, 2012, 12:15:49 am


"Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind."

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/apollo_07_15/a24_11375528.jpg)

(Hope you dont mind, Martin.)




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on August 27, 2012, 06:44:24 am
Bluebird is ready for the water once again it seems

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2193939/Bluebird-resurrected-Historic-boat-used-break-world-water-speed-record-1937-restored-glory.html

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 27, 2012, 09:46:40 am
So when will K7 be finally ready to take her bow onto Coniston Water.
neil
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: U-33 on August 27, 2012, 09:49:42 am
Bluebird is ready for the water once again it seems

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2193939/Bluebird-resurrected-Historic-boat-used-break-world-water-speed-record-1937-restored-glory.html



And just up the road from me as well (about five minutes)...it's an amazing place to go for visit, well worth a day out.

Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on August 27, 2012, 11:16:24 am
So when will K7 be finally ready to take her bow onto Coniston Water.
neil
or you could see the "other" K7, K777 near replica on www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju52_kDSfSQ . Needs more ping-pong balls methinks.  Wonder if it will appear at the Speed Week this year.   Details on www.k777club.com
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 27, 2012, 01:06:48 pm
I don't understand this one at all...................is this a totally scratch built replica or is it the original K7 that was raised from Coniston some time ago and which is being restored..............I must read on.
 %% %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on August 27, 2012, 02:12:38 pm
New build, similar to original K7 which is still undergoing rebuild.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 27, 2012, 02:54:00 pm
cheers...........I was confused for a time.
neil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 04, 2012, 09:28:39 am
Michael Clarke Duncan has died aged 54

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19470393

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlSoj8PXqWYe8h62pWi-WCMH6kTYWxVbP62yBV47BTbztY-TPubA)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 04, 2012, 09:50:27 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFfYd3SqyEI
very short interview
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richald on September 04, 2012, 12:38:50 pm
Michael Clarke Duncan has died aged 54

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19470393

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlSoj8PXqWYe8h62pWi-WCMH6kTYWxVbP62yBV47BTbztY-TPubA)

Great actor - I was impressed by his performance in 'Green Mile'.

I wouldn't normally have bought a DVD of a Stephen King film but
'Green Mile' had Tom Hanks starring. (He's a favourite actor of mine)  

The film and the acting were really top notch.

Richard
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 04, 2012, 01:00:35 pm

 Tom Hanks starring. (He's a favourite actor of mine)  


Tom Hanks is also one of my favourite actors... although I've not been impressed with his recent efforts.... apart from the Toy Story series!

My favourite Michael Clarke Duncan film is Armageddon:

Bear: Just for the record, this is a very bad idea!

Bear: [sobbing in front of Dr. Banks] I am not crazy! I'm just a little emotional right now, ok? Ya'll throwing all this stuff at me, man! Look, I mean, after this is over, can I like get a hug from you or something?   {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 07, 2012, 11:05:13 am
 
Interesting read for bloggers and forum users...


http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/micwright/100007520/comments-are-the-radioactive-waste-of-the-web/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 07, 2012, 09:32:42 pm
Interesting read with some valid points, but the closing line is just the perfect tool for politicians and despots everywhere - 'If we can’t have a decent debate, is that debate worth having to begin with?'

Dave
       'Toxic Waste Buried Under Foundations' & Light Railway Work Undertaken. Established 1957
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 07, 2012, 09:49:16 pm
Interesting read with some valid points, but the closing line is just the perfect tool for politicians and despots everywhere - 'If we can’t have a decent debate, is that debate worth having to begin with?'

Dave
       'Toxic Waste Buried Under Foundations' & Light Railway Work Undertaken. Established 1957
And the question that then arises is "What is a decent debate?"  followed by "Who decides?".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 07, 2012, 09:56:04 pm
In Rome I believe it was the Patricians who held all debate.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on September 07, 2012, 10:41:10 pm
In Rome I believe it was the Patricians who held all debate.

Dave
In Germany in the thirties and forties, Mr Hitler cancelled all debate.......
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 08, 2012, 10:47:47 am
The nature of debate is that it is difficult to stifle completely.
Hitler and others had thrir limited spheres of influence and that was pre the I.T explosion.
Debate continued in the UK and America.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 08, 2012, 01:30:27 pm
Somebody mentioned Hitler, Surfs Up dude!!!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 08, 2012, 08:54:31 pm
Sweet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkv29Y5NhE  {-)
Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on September 08, 2012, 09:08:34 pm
I,ll see your Hitler surfing,
and raise you an 'In Der Fuehrer's Face, video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMY9SYMQH8k
 :} :} :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: armc40 on September 08, 2012, 10:52:39 pm
Sweet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkv29Y5NhE  {-)
Dave


Still not as good as mine Dave, but that's a matter of debate !   better leave it to the mass debaters eh ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 26, 2012, 01:43:18 pm
 
Head line of the week goes to the BBC - Revving Up!
( Reference to the search for a new leader the Anglican Church )
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 26, 2012, 01:46:28 pm

... is it me or does Graham James look a bit like Father Ted?!?


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19712347
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on September 26, 2012, 07:16:18 pm
More like Frank Carson to me - but I'm very impressed by the disembodied head of Richard Chartres applying for a job.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 27, 2012, 09:52:54 am
Hijacking the lookalikes - has anybody seen the promo ads for the new wheeler dealer series?  Does anybody else think that Mr Brewer, while trying to be John Travolta, winds up looking like an over animated T J Hooker (Captain Kirk when he was combining being a cop and balancing an inappropriate wig)?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on September 27, 2012, 11:16:30 am


Can you tell us which channel this will be on please, Malcolm. I copied the last lot and found them very good and informative.

Mind you,  there's a copy cat version just started with different folks  which is not so good as they don't cover the mechanics in great detail.  More a show like the  Orange County Choppers show with the arguments and playing to camera.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 27, 2012, 12:28:54 pm
Probably Discovery Turbo - the promo does appear on several channels, though. 
I do appreciate the factual nature of the show since I feel that the soap opera aspect on others is simply not needed in a program about technical matters.  You want contrived human drama, go look at Coronation St, Eastenders, Emmerdull, professional wrestling etc. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on September 27, 2012, 12:35:34 pm
i think it's channel 5

neil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on September 27, 2012, 08:52:31 pm

I hope it is on 5, as I don't have the other channel.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 06, 2012, 01:30:38 pm

Emergency personnel respond to the scene of a train derailment in Hanford, California, on Monday.
Two cars and the locomotive of the train car derailed after colliding with a big rig truck in California's
Central Valley. At least 20 passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries, authorities said.
(AP Photo/Gosia Woznicacka)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 10, 2012, 11:32:24 pm
 
LEDs @ 50 !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19886534
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DickyD on October 11, 2012, 03:26:50 am
Happy birthday      (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/drinking25.gif)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: baloo on October 11, 2012, 08:23:15 am
Happy birthday "LED" hope your day brighten`s up
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on October 11, 2012, 08:44:02 am
I feel another ripoff a comin'. Yesterday tried to buy an ES27  60W  incandescent lamp for my bench light. No can do sir. I could buy an equivalent 50W halogen lamp but these break every time I move the lamp and are expensive.  So I looked at LED lamps. WoW' just to replace the down lighters  (21) in kitchen and workshop is over £250. How long to get that back? Then last night the energy saving fluorescent lamp on table in the lounge failed. It's not 2 years old. Remember Tomorrow's World? They told us about CDs and DVDs, remember. You'll be able to tread on them and they'll still play! Yeah, right.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Artistmike on October 11, 2012, 08:44:41 am
This article I find very sad, in that Armstrong arguably helped make the current sport what it is and now his whole career appears to be toppling around his ears due to these revelations which now seem to have more concrete substance to them daily...... We can only hope that the fallout from this doesn't mar the brilliant achievements of British cyclists over the last season.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/19903716   :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on October 11, 2012, 09:26:59 am
This article I find very sad, in that Armstrong arguably helped make the current sport what it is and now his whole career appears to be toppling around his ears due to these revelations which now seem to have more concrete substance to them daily...... We can only hope that the fallout from this doesn't mar the brilliant achievements of British cyclists over the last season.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/19903716   :((

It is... very
Again someone is tried and convicted by media on "hearsay" evidence
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on October 11, 2012, 10:18:05 am
The proceedings leading up to this were highly questionable, but should Armstrong be stripped of his titles, who do they go to?  More importantly, how much scrutiny will the new recipients get before they are similarly pushed back?  Repeat until you run out of entrants....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on October 11, 2012, 03:17:22 pm
Fisherman tells of French attack at Sea

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-19889885 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-19889885)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Artistmike on October 11, 2012, 04:50:15 pm

You'd have thought they would have learned the lessons of Agincourt by now.......................  :P
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on October 11, 2012, 05:00:55 pm
That's exactly what I thought! :-))

Just wondered, can you tow an trawl-net behind an decommissioned Carrier, Hmmmm?!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 11, 2012, 05:21:05 pm
I feel another ripoff a comin'. Yesterday tried to buy an ES27  60W  incandescent lamp for my bench light. No can do sir.

There are still lots of incandescent lamps on Ebay and Amazon, including ES27s. Try there and stock up for a few years.
Just a suggestion.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: chingdevil on October 11, 2012, 08:08:32 pm
Look around for companies selling incandescent lamps for rough use, ie use in a garage lead light. Thes type of lamps  can still be brought as they were not included in the stupid regulations. They are the same size as the old lamps we use in our homes and they can be brought in ES or BF types.


Brian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 30, 2012, 12:32:35 pm
 
That worrying / embarrassing for the Australian navy!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20553243
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on November 30, 2012, 08:21:24 pm
 
Nothing to it.
 
Obviously it was an exercise by Sydney Based commandos testing security like they used to do years ago, when all bases were guarded by armed ADF personnel.
 
Today we have private contractors who are more efficient etc etc doing the job  %) %) %)
 
 

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40698.new;topicseen#new (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40698.new;topicseen#new)
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 03, 2012, 02:35:15 pm

Firefighters battle blaze at fire station.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-20577549
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on December 04, 2012, 07:40:21 am
The Queen on the royal baby
http://news.uk.msn.com/socialvoices/blogpost.aspx?post=4a71da10-a1aa-4634-8cc9-b9165ba77b34&_nwpt=1
Title: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on December 07, 2012, 03:39:03 am
Thoughts going out to the families and friends of those lost and injured in this tragic incident  between two vessels in the North Sea.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20616997 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20616997)

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/uk-dutch-ship-collision-rescue-idUKBRE8B514G20121206 (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/uk-dutch-ship-collision-rescue-idUKBRE8B514G20121206)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stormbringer on December 07, 2012, 02:59:34 pm
really sad  <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 07, 2012, 04:25:24 pm
 
Map of all bombs dropped on London WWII

http://www.bombsight.org/#15/51.5050/-0.0900
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on December 07, 2012, 04:27:47 pm
Wonder if they are going to do a Berlin one too >:-o 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on December 09, 2012, 02:52:06 pm
The world is measurably a slightly poorer place


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939


A sad loss.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 09, 2012, 04:15:19 pm
 
The universe is!  <:(
Title: Patric Moore
Post by: pettyofficernick on December 09, 2012, 11:03:18 pm
Astronomer, pianist and xylophonist extraordinaire Patrick More passed away today, aged 89. A sad loss, another great British eccentric gone. He has however left a legacy we can all enjoy, the many thousands of hours of film and other recorded media that he made throughout his life.
Title: Re: Patric Moore
Post by: Kangaroo1 on December 09, 2012, 11:13:42 pm
It was very sad news indeed to hear of the death of Sir Patrick Moore. The man was a legend. He was responsible for inspiring many to look up into the night sky, myself included. And for once, I genuinely look forward to the tribute programmes that will inevitably be broadcast.
Title: Re: Patric Moore
Post by: Neil on December 09, 2012, 11:20:03 pm
you missed out what a brilliant scientist he was too, nick
 
a true blue good egg all round, and totally enjoyable to watch even if I didn't understand half of what he said.................
Title: Re: Patric Moore
Post by: Stormbringer on December 09, 2012, 11:35:47 pm
was sad to hear he passed away :(
really liked him and the sky at night proggy
Title: Re: Patric Moore
Post by: Bob K on December 09, 2012, 11:52:45 pm
A very sad day.  I watched the series from the start, six months before Sputnik One.  His programmes and books inspired my love of Astronomy.  I was an amateur observer for many years, with a six inch reflector, and an active member of the British Astronomical Association.  I was privileged to have met him twice.
The sky was lost when they installed sodium lighting down our street
 
It is difficult to imagine a Universe without him. 
Title: BCC2 - Neil Armstrong - First Man on the Moon
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 30, 2012, 09:22:03 pm
BBC 2 -  On Now - 21:00 - 22:00 (it will be on Iplayer later...)

Neil Armstrong - First Man on the Moon



and a little snippet that brought a melancholy tear to my eye today..........

and it's for us baby boomers really that lived through the flower power years........

Neil Armstrong died today. RIP to the first man on the moon
. {:-{
Title: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on January 14, 2013, 09:39:07 am
No snow here, too hot, only bushfires.
 
If the sever were here it would be cooked.
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: Artistmike on January 14, 2013, 09:41:16 am
If the server were here it would be cooked.

That might be the best thing for it ! O0
Title: Tug in the Channel, off Devon
Post by: Artistmike on January 14, 2013, 09:47:21 am

Bit of a cock-up on the towing front out in the channel this morning... Knowing nothing about towing whatsoever, I would have thought there would have been systems in place to stop this happening. Looks pretty serious though and I see the helicopters from Chivenor here attended......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-21007236 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-21007236)
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 14, 2013, 09:50:57 am
 
.... everyone's a critic!   :P
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 14, 2013, 09:52:02 am
No snow here, too hot, only bushfires.



Are the fires anywhere near you RAAArtyGunner?
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on January 14, 2013, 10:17:47 am
Martin,
Yes, at Bribie island which is really close to Brisbane and connected by a road bridge.
Unfortunately at night when the wind changes we batten down the hatches to keep out the smoke, not to mention the Highway hazards with visibility reduced by smoke.
 
Good news, should ease up in a day or so.
 
Tasmania is worse, as they have actually lost buildings, so we are not to bad of with a little smoke to worry about.
 
New South Wales is in the firing line and copping it as well. Think Moderator Peter, may also be close to the action as there are also blazes in his neck of the woods.
 
Cool change and rain would help the firefighters no end.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on January 14, 2013, 01:21:55 pm
Is this the one supposedly taking the warship away ?.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on January 14, 2013, 02:05:20 pm
Is this the one supposedly taking the warship away ?.
If you mean the ex RFA Fort George the answer is no. The one for her arrived  at midday.
LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on January 14, 2013, 02:10:41 pm
Does anyone have any spare large R/C gear?

Four Royal Navy frigates in Portsmouth Harbour for sale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21009533 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21009533)

Four decommissioned Royal Navy ships have been put up for sale by the Ministry of Defence.

The Type 22 frigates HMS Cumberland, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Chatham and HMS Cornwall are currently moored in Portsmouth Harbour.

The navy is open to offers for the former Devonport-based ships, including being scrapped and recycled, reused or sunk to become artificial reefs.

Bids must be in by 23 January with viewings in February and March.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on January 14, 2013, 02:18:04 pm
Bids must be in by 23 January with viewings in February and March.
Bid before you view  :o

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on January 14, 2013, 02:26:44 pm
Bid before you view  :o

Dave

Just like eBay!
Wonder if Paypal will refund if there's a problem!?.... {-)

Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on January 14, 2013, 02:30:51 pm
 {-)
I was just thinking if you did RC one it would be the first 'Rivet Counter' proof warship on Mayhem  {-)

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 14, 2013, 03:26:35 pm
{-)
I was just thinking if you did RC one it would be the first 'Rivet Counter' proof warship on Mayhem  {-)

Dave
Aren't they welded?  No rivets to count.  Bet somebody would still claim the paint was the wrong colour.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Guy Bagley on January 14, 2013, 04:21:27 pm
not that many lakes allow IC powered models nowadays !!!!!! {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on January 14, 2013, 04:45:45 pm
Aren't they welded?  No rivets to count.

I think that reply counts as classic rivet counting  :-))

Dave  {-)
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: Peter Fitness on January 14, 2013, 09:01:11 pm
No fires close to us, and you couldn't start a fire on our farm if you tried, the grass is too green O0  We have been lucky as regards rain, and had some more yesterday.


I hope the fire on Bribie Island is put out soon, as we are going there for a week with our caravan on 11th February.


Peter.
Title: Re: Australia Bush Fires.
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on January 14, 2013, 10:10:26 pm
 
It is getting there, less smoke problems last night and a cool change is now here.
At least you won't have to worry about any camp fires getting out of control, nothing left to burn.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 18, 2013, 09:24:05 pm
 
BBC Radio 4 newsreader Charlotte Green retires  <:(
 
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21083690 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21083690)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on January 18, 2013, 10:28:06 pm
Sydney endured the hottest day in its history yesterday when the mercury reached 45.8 Celsius (114.4 Fahrenheit) at Observatory Hill, in the city centre. Penrith, in the city's west, reached 46.5 C or 115.5 F.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 29, 2013, 02:21:03 pm
 
I can't be possible that some can draw this well with just pencils?!?!?!

Kelvin Okafor pencil drawings amaze art critics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21234214

http://kelvinokaforart.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvinokaforart/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on January 29, 2013, 03:09:17 pm
staggering!!..............just so amazing.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on January 29, 2013, 04:26:09 pm
Could he do me a £50 note?

The daft thing is it would be worth more than the £50   O0

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 01, 2013, 09:40:56 am

Sad. Speedboat Propeller Death:  http://news.sky.com/story/1045931/speedboat-propeller-death-father-speaks-out
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on February 01, 2013, 10:17:23 am
God love him.................a special life lost in a freak accident.............my heart goes out to the family.
Title: In the News !!! Pope's Resignation Query
Post by: ardarossan on February 12, 2013, 11:13:32 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21413986

Now that the Pope has resigned, and assuming that for the next six weeks of Lent he may be abstaining from something that he usually does (other than his normal day job), would it be okay if he gave up celibacy and sobriety?  {:-{

Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on February 12, 2013, 11:32:41 pm
... would it be okay if he gave up celibacy and sobriety?

That puts me in mind of something that happened in 'Way to Go' on TV (BBC3). If I tried to explain I'd probably get a red card for 'non-family friendly' words, but if you've been watching it you might understand  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 12, 2013, 11:34:08 pm
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/65844000/jpg/_65844994_61752b13-de72-4d88-8c9f-142d46a53cc1.jpg)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-21427713
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on February 12, 2013, 11:52:17 pm
And the suggestion was that God was making a little statement about resigning the Papacy
However the visible flash travels upwards .... if anything that makes for a Papal statement  {-)
http://www.wisegeek.org/does-lightning-travel-up-or-down.htm

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Artistmike on February 13, 2013, 06:10:43 am


A sad incident for the local fishing community ...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21426938 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21426938)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 13, 2013, 09:12:35 am
 
Driver finds owl trapped in car grille.

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21439857 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21439857)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 15, 2013, 11:57:02 am

Crippled Carnival Triumph cruise ship reaches US coast

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21468632


                                                          ....schadenfreude?!   %)
Title: Anyone seen any meteorites lately
Post by: sjoormen on February 15, 2013, 01:58:24 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=90Omh7_I8vI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=90Omh7_I8vI)#
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Os9T4R7Oo&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Os9T4R7Oo&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 15, 2013, 02:30:28 pm

Great video sjoormen, real end of the world stuff!  :o

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21468116
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sjoormen on February 15, 2013, 03:07:34 pm
Thanks, we really are very very small .
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Number 6 on February 15, 2013, 06:30:47 pm
Never underestimate the power of nature, it'll win every time...
 
Dave.  :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 18, 2013, 09:28:49 pm

Inspirational !   -   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21377627
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 19, 2013, 06:27:05 pm
 
New sea monsters!  :o  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21432226 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21432226)   :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on February 19, 2013, 07:39:37 pm
Almost 14 ft long !     ( at 1/96 scale )    What car has a back seat that long  %%
I guess the only way of transporting such a model would be in a TEU 20ft equiv Standard Container?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 21, 2013, 01:43:17 pm
 
Battleships!  :o   - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21528711 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21528711)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 06, 2013, 12:17:15 pm
 
Looks like they had a 'Mayhem at Wicksteed' off the coast of Panama...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21676646
Title: Biggest Model Battleship of All Time
Post by: Rob Wood on March 09, 2013, 05:49:09 am
NYC Union Square, 1917 … that’s a full-sized battleship built of wood … used as a recruiting center during WWI.
(http://www.robwood.net/photos/wooden-battleship-1-100.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Biggest Model Battleship of All Time
Post by: Rob Wood on March 09, 2013, 06:08:20 am
Here's the whole story on the 1:1 wooden battleship:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Recruit_%281917%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Recruit_%281917%29)

(http://www.robwood.net/photos/445px-USS_Recruit_(1917).jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on March 09, 2013, 07:22:23 am
I have removed post, due to a few sweary bits, here is a link instead

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=424064857677509&id=349274725156523
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on March 09, 2013, 09:24:20 am
At least you can't get moderated for talking politics. Even politics can't match them for the shambolic team they are!
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on March 09, 2013, 09:26:42 am
Quite. It wasn't so much the politics, it's the amusing style in which he writes.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on March 09, 2013, 09:32:52 am
It had me and the memsahib in bulk.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on March 09, 2013, 12:40:33 pm
Can't get to it Nick.

Dave

Link Fixed......

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=424149037669091&id=349274725156523
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on March 09, 2013, 02:43:10 pm
At least you can't get moderated for talking politics. Even politics can't match them for the shambolic team they are!
Jerry.

Err?.. Yes you can... 'No potentially inflammatory political, religious or other topics.'

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2186.msg21366.html#msg21366 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2186.msg21366.html#msg21366)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 09, 2013, 04:20:40 pm
 
 :police:    We'll allow the link but any discussions can be done on other sites.    :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 15, 2013, 06:31:28 pm

HMS Belfast celebrates 75th anniversary

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21797856
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 16, 2013, 12:26:08 pm
 
Comedian Nor nor nor man _ _ _ _ _  Collier di di dies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv4nR_BZl1Y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21798955
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: heritorasphodel on March 16, 2013, 08:36:02 pm
Cargo vessel Danio has run aground on the Farne Island, with Seahouses Lifeboat in attendance. It is hoped she can be floated off safely.


www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-21813072
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Rob Wood on March 17, 2013, 12:01:09 am
'Pirates' accused of stealing, crashing yacht...

Ever wonder about all of those sail boats that seem to be forgotten at marina docks?

(http://www.ksbw.com/image/view/-/19178038/medRes/7/-/maxh/358/maxw/538/-/1c0i5v/-/stolen-boat1-jpg.jpg)

Read Full Story (http://www.ksbw.com/news/central-california/san-francisco-bay-area/-Pirates-accused-of-stealing-crashing-yacht-are-Aptos-residents/-/5739064/19188472/-/b69h4y/-/index.html)

Rob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 18, 2013, 08:47:20 am
 
Iran state TV shows domestically built destroyer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21823243
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on March 18, 2013, 08:59:19 am

Iran state TV shows domestically built destroyer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21823243

They also claim to have built 'one of the most advanced stealth jet fighters in the world'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21307208
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: heritorasphodel on March 18, 2013, 12:12:31 pm
The stealth jet has been pretty much dismissed by both pilots and aircraft designers, as not only would the canopy interact with the pilot's helmet, there appears to be nothing plugged into the back of the instrument panel and the only photograph of it flying was clearly photoshopped.


Andrew
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on March 19, 2013, 06:08:49 pm

Iran state TV shows domestically built destroyer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21823243 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21823243)

looks to me like a Vosper Thornycroft Frigate from about 1973, with cardboard missiles glued on, quick get the Bostik, its rattled loose {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on March 19, 2013, 06:22:22 pm
I doubt very much whether Iran has the capability to build ships and aircraft. It was the Russians, I think that built their nuclear plant for them.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on March 20, 2013, 04:01:59 pm
looks to me like a Vosper Thornycroft Frigate from about 1973, with cardboard missiles glued on, quick get the Bostik, its rattled loose {-)


A bit like a Leyland car from the same era then.  {:-{  My old Marina
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on March 25, 2013, 03:48:08 pm
And now for something completely different...............
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-21923218 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-21923218)
Of course, no-one from Essex could possibly work out how to make two triangles from a square.........especially with a knife and fork to hand.
DM

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 28, 2013, 09:16:31 am

Things that make you go....  :o :o :ol!!

Baby George King born at 15lbs 7oz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-21952025

Chinese bus driver survives after being hit by lamp post
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21960295

Driver jumps clear as truck falls from cliff in Norway
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17589298
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 09, 2013, 12:43:37 pm

Scary new weaponry!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22076705

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19205365
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on April 09, 2013, 04:31:31 pm
Scary new weaponry!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22076705

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19205365

Loving the 'Pack Horse' - Try putting that in a Beef-burger, Tesco!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 09, 2013, 05:17:38 pm
 {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 16, 2013, 01:59:23 pm

                (http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/67019000/jpg/_67019959_67019958.jpg)

     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22158829
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on April 16, 2013, 02:19:37 pm
                (http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/67019000/jpg/_67019959_67019958.jpg)

     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22158829 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22158829)


I bet some old lady complained about people illegally parking in her back passage
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on April 16, 2013, 02:26:37 pm
I wonder what local authority highways dept dimwit ordered those. Does it man you can't park your shopping trolley there? Good skive for a traffic warded though...... O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on April 16, 2013, 04:50:48 pm
Its obvious.
You cant park your car, van or lorry on either side.

Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 17, 2013, 12:02:51 pm

Royal Yacht Britannia at 60  -    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22122763 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22122763)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on April 17, 2013, 12:13:57 pm
Its obvious.
You cant park your car, van or lorry on either side.

Bob


Or motorbike.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2013, 12:14:58 pm
Quote
I wonder what local authority highways dept dimwit ordered those.

It wasn't a local authority highways dimwit. It was a private contractor employee dimwit who took in on themselves to do it!
 
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on April 17, 2013, 01:05:48 pm

It wasn't a local authority highways dimwit. It was a private contractor employee dimwit who took in on themselves to do it!
 
Colin
I didn't think private contractors were allowed to paint things on the roads without prior consent from the local authorities.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on April 17, 2013, 01:20:42 pm

It wasn't a local authority highways dimwit. It was a private contractor employee dimwit who took in on themselves to do it!
 
Colin

I think you're (all) beng a bit harsh on the guy. Can you imagine what would have hapened if he'd tried writing NO PARKING instead?!

Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on April 17, 2013, 01:21:26 pm
I think you're (all) beng a bit harsh on the guy. Can you imagine what would have hapened if he'd tried writing NO PARKING instead?!

Andy

 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on April 17, 2013, 04:35:56 pm
Probably would have needed a spell checker %%

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 03, 2013, 03:30:32 pm

Impressive! - Solar Impulse plane starts bid to cross US

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22369680

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/67404000/jpg/_67404720_67404719.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 08, 2013, 12:19:05 pm

Deaths reported as ship hits Genoa port control tower.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22444421


The ship was manoeuvring out of the port with the help of tugboats in calm conditions, on its way to Naples, reports said.
'Utterly shocked'

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, but Genoa's Il Secolo XIX newspaper quoted the Jolly Nero's captain as saying that two engines appeared to have failed and "we lost control of the ship".

The head of the Genoa Port Authority, Luigi Merlo, told the newspaper: "It's very difficult to explain how this could have happened because the ship should not have been where it was."

He described conditions in the port at the time of the crash as "perfect"

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on May 09, 2013, 07:16:29 am
HMS Caroline gets Lottery boost
 
The last surviving WW1 warship - HMS Caroline - gets a Heritage Lottery Fund boost towards its full restoration.   
HMS Caroline fought at the battle of Jutland, and after being restored will be on public display at Belfast's Titanic Quarter
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22449280 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22449280)
Title: HMS Caroline
Post by: Jonty on May 09, 2013, 11:06:24 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22449280

[Put this here rather than in Full Scale Ships as I thought more people would see it.]

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 09, 2013, 01:09:40 pm

Also see: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39059.0.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on May 09, 2013, 01:41:35 pm
aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2321799/Navys-aircraft-carrier-HMS-Illustrious-passes-Thames-Barrier-visit-London.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2321799/Navys-aircraft-carrier-HMS-Illustrious-passes-Thames-Barrier-visit-London.html)
 
 
some nice pics of her going through the barrier up the thames
 
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on May 09, 2013, 01:43:42 pm
  german cruise ship seeks the high and dry
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2321848/Cruise-passengers-left-high-dry-hours-ship-gets-stuck-sandbank.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2321848/Cruise-passengers-left-high-dry-hours-ship-gets-stuck-sandbank.html)
 
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on May 09, 2013, 02:09:00 pm
The Cruise Ship interesting, the Kelly Brook advert stunning!!!!!
 
Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CF-FZG on May 09, 2013, 09:29:05 pm
The Cruise Ship interesting, the Kelly Brook advert stunning!!!!!

What cruise ship O0


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CF-FZG on May 09, 2013, 09:34:01 pm
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, but Genoa's Il Secolo XIX newspaper quoted the Jolly Nero's captain as saying that two engines appeared to have failed and "we lost control of the ship".

Martin,

It reported 'one of the Jolly Nero's Pilots' saying that.

There was another bit saying
Quote
The ship's captain is being investigated by prosecutors with a view to possible manslaughter charges.

Although I thought that the ship is under the control of the harbour pilot until it is clear of the port {:-{   (yeah, I know that ultimately the buck stops at the ships captain)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 10, 2013, 09:36:59 am

New Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier begins to take shape.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22474019
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 20, 2013, 10:49:22 am
Carrier Ark Royal sets sail on final journey

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22593477

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22513349
Title: FAREWELL ARK ROYAL
Post by: Rottweiler on May 20, 2013, 01:32:05 pm
H.M.S.ARK ROYAL,is just leaving Portsmouth on her final journey to a srapyard in Turkey.A sad time for the Royal Navy,and a famous name in Naval History.
Mick F
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 22, 2013, 03:49:44 pm

Town Mayor Terry Buckle drives his car into Tesco Express store in Moreton Hall
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-22619361

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/67745000/jpg/_67745950_da59312c-1615-4e5b-ae07-0735cfe0f8f8.jpg)
Bystander with Two Heads says:
"I saw the whole thing.... twice!"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CF-FZG on May 22, 2013, 09:43:41 pm

 British soldier has been murdered on the streets of London outside Woolwich barracks
Not for discussion on Mayhem. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22634468
Title: Re: This Day In 'Boating' History
Post by: TailUK on May 30, 2013, 09:13:58 am
30/05/2013  Tudor warship Mary Rose goes on display in a custom built museum along with 19,000 items salvaged from the wreck.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22691645
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on June 04, 2013, 09:14:29 am
 
How NOT to launch your boat :)
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2335331/Dramatic-video-captures-ship-launch-going-horribly-wrong.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2335331/Dramatic-video-captures-ship-launch-going-horribly-wrong.html)
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 13, 2013, 05:16:39 pm


Man survives three days trapped under sea

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22892658
Title: Re: In the News !!! - DUKW Sinks in Liverpool
Post by: ardarossan on June 15, 2013, 11:43:47 pm
Yellow 'Duckmarine' sinks in Albert Dock in Liverpool

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-22922039 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-22922039)

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/68197000/jpg/_68197314_katiecollinsduckmarine.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on June 16, 2013, 12:03:21 am
Watched it on Sky News earlier this evening, They were only just back on the water after the sinking in March. Bearing in mind they must be at least 70 years old, maybe they should stick to the roads in future.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CF-FZG on June 16, 2013, 12:36:31 am
Yellow 'Duckmarine' sinks in Albert Dock in Liverpool

With their history, is there any truth in the rumoured name change to "The Yellow Submarine Company" ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ardarossan on June 16, 2013, 02:07:33 am
Watched it on Sky News earlier this evening, They were only just back on the water after the sinking in March. Bearing in mind they must be at least 70 years old, maybe they should stick to the roads in future.

"they must be at least 70 years old, maybe they should stick to the roads in future." - Where there's absolutley no chance of 'em being involved on a major Road Traffic Accident instead!  {-)

Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on June 16, 2013, 11:49:21 am
I hear this morning that this was the vehicle that the Queen toured the area in last year, it did not look to stable then with a heavy list to starboard; I put it down to the Leader of Liverpool council and the lady Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside and her husband being on that side though.
LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pettyofficernick on June 16, 2013, 03:49:04 pm
Imagine the uproar if it had dumped HM The Queen into the Albert Dock. Heads will have rolled!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 16, 2013, 07:18:02 pm
Is that now the 2nd one to sink within a year in Albert Dock ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 16, 2013, 07:22:45 pm
 
Did I read somewhere that even from new they were prone to leak,s hence multiple bilge pumps
were factory fitted?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 16, 2013, 07:49:47 pm
Just read that yes, this is the 2nd one in 3 months to sink.. %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JayDee on June 16, 2013, 08:34:37 pm
Hello,
Years ago we used to have a Model Boat Show at the Albert Dock, used to sail around the "weather mans island" with my schooner.
A new Harbour master stopped us from sailing " In case the full sized boats got damaged ".
Did he know something that we didnt??.
John.  ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 21, 2013, 10:14:33 pm
Yellow Duckmarime in administration
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-23009846 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-23009846)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on June 21, 2013, 11:33:04 pm

Man survives three days trapped under sea

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22892658 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22892658)

that is a most incredible and moving story.....the guy will make a million just advertising coca cola alone, lol
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 22, 2013, 08:23:02 am
I hope Mick Burke and his wife are OK. This lot is right on his doorstep.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23000926 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23000926)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on June 22, 2013, 08:27:07 am
He has just posted on here talking to you Dave

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on June 22, 2013, 04:55:11 pm
From Mick earlier today

the city of Calgary is suffering the worst flood in living memory with 75,000 people evacuated up to now. Also a lot of local towns & villages have been just about washed away

It didn't sound like Mick was having any personal difficulties but Mick isn't our only Calgary member so fingers crossed for them all.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!! Ferry hits Harwich Dock
Post by: ardarossan on June 22, 2013, 09:21:13 pm
Sirena Seaways ferry damaged hitting Harwich dock

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23014901 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23014901)

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/68322000/jpg/_68322023_huntley1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on June 22, 2013, 09:37:13 pm
Ken really shouldn't be RC'ing while suffering sinusitis.  {-)

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 25, 2013, 11:55:26 pm

Modelzone shops in financial trouble:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10141388/2000-jobs-at-risk-as-Dwell-Internacionale-Ark-and-ModelZone-head-for-administration.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on June 26, 2013, 04:46:23 am
No wonder they are going broke if they cannot even get the right scales for model railways.  <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on June 29, 2013, 10:25:40 pm
 
 
article and pics of emma maersk
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351510/Emma-Maersk-Revealing-photos-gigantic-proportions-worlds-largest-shipping-containers.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351510/Emma-Maersk-Revealing-photos-gigantic-proportions-worlds-largest-shipping-containers.html)
 
 
and a fast ferry
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351454/Meet-Francisco-The-fastest-ferry-planet-jet-engines-propel-1000-passengers-150-cars-67-MPH.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351454/Meet-Francisco-The-fastest-ferry-planet-jet-engines-propel-1000-passengers-150-cars-67-MPH.html)
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on June 30, 2013, 05:44:05 am



and a fast ferry
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351454/Meet-Francisco-The-fastest-ferry-planet-jet-engines-propel-1000-passengers-150-cars-67-MPH.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351454/Meet-Francisco-The-fastest-ferry-planet-jet-engines-propel-1000-passengers-150-cars-67-MPH.html)
 
 
Australian, OF COURSE.  O0
http://www.incat.com.au/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 02, 2013, 11:50:49 am
 
Magnificent Mallard: The world's fastest steam locomotive - BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23137106
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sparkey on July 02, 2013, 01:20:07 pm
 :-)) I believe that they had to rebuild all the running gear after that epic record run,not only is Mallard a great engine but a lot of the credit must go to the driver and fireman who knew every inch of that road and worked their socks off to break the record,when I was about 10 years old I had a ride on the foot plate,all I can recall was the roar of the fire and we accessed the engine through the tender in a tunnel, happy days full of wonder,I don't think you could get away with that today with all the health and safety regs.,Ray. :-)) :-)) :-))     
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sparkey on July 02, 2013, 01:25:14 pm
 :-)) Another great engine I got to ride on was Cock-of-the-north I wonder if it got scrapped or is still around somewhere hope so,Ray. :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on July 02, 2013, 02:23:23 pm
Unfortunately not, BUT see here: http://www.streamlinep2.co.uk/locomotive_history.html (http://www.streamlinep2.co.uk/locomotive_history.html)
LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on July 02, 2013, 09:38:01 pm
They are trying to build another http://www.streamlinep2.co.uk/our_aims.html

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on July 03, 2013, 08:19:44 am
But how much longer will Mallard's record continue? --- http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/new-biomass-powered-train-to-travel-at-130-mph/3286 (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/new-biomass-powered-train-to-travel-at-130-mph/3286)
Tony
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 03, 2013, 09:18:27 am

I was interested to hear that the Mallard wasn't really attempting the speed record but it was originally scheduled for a brake test!  :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on July 03, 2013, 09:25:49 am
Don't know if this is correct but my father always referred to his dynomometer as a "brake". The brake in this case being a centrifugal pump pumping water. The load on the engine being tested was increased by opening the discharge valve on the pump. For cold weather testing the engine under test was coupled to a big fan.  He always said that the dynos in use at many "tuning" places today are not real dynos in the true sense of the word.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 03, 2013, 09:38:00 am
I was interested to hear that the Mallard wasn't really attempting the speed record but it was originally scheduled for a brake test!  :o
That was what we now call a "cover story" to keep the accountants happy beforehand and the press quiet just in case. 
The dynamometer car was essentially a travelling spring balance to measure drawbar pull and a collection of other instruments to measure brake line pressure and co-incidentally a very accurate speedometer.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on July 03, 2013, 10:43:39 am
Quote
But how much longer will Mallard's record continue?

  Amusing that they show an old funnel top engine, you can be assured that not only will they not be using that type but is more likely to look like one of the latest designs and it certainly won't have valve gear. More likely to have a steam turbine so Mallards type record won't be beaten.
 
  Regards  Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 04, 2013, 02:11:56 pm
Computer mouse inventor Douglas Engelbart dies.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23176610

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/03/tech/mouse-inventor-dies/index.html



(http://s7.computerhistory.org/is/image/CHM/500004646-03-01?$re-zoomed$)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 05, 2013, 11:17:02 pm
 
HMS Alliance: Makeover for last surviving WWII submarine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23207825
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 23, 2013, 01:27:07 am

Obituary: Comedian Mel Smith
( as a teenager, Mel made me laugh till I cried!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23394871
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23388743
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23390305
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23391760
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Haliyy on July 23, 2013, 03:32:51 am
Oh,I'd never thought Norway is so     :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Haliyy on July 23, 2013, 03:39:58 am
You know there are cheaters every where.... :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on July 23, 2013, 09:58:54 am


                                               ?


ken

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 23, 2013, 10:17:45 am
In OZ.......we hear there has been certain commotion in UK..........about a new born bub....so best wishes to ....
The bub
The parents
The grand parent
The great grand parents
......& finally our remembrance of Princess Diana..........she would have been so pleased......Derek  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 23, 2013, 10:38:35 am
In OZ.......we hear there has been certain commotion in UK..........about a new born bub....so best wishes to ....
The bub
The parents
The grand parent
The great grand parents
......& finally our remembrance of Princess Diana..........she would have been so pleased......Derek  :-))
I liked the quote from the BBC 24 Hour News guy outside the hospital yesterday morning:
"There will be much more from here during the day....................but none of it news".
Name? I see 'George' is the bookies' favourite (6/1) although my money's on 'Kevin'.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on July 23, 2013, 10:45:18 am
King Wayne has a nice ring to it but my moneys on Jimmy :-))


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on July 23, 2013, 11:17:27 am
All this hoo ha for goodness sake it is only another flipping royal who you and ithe taxpayers will end up paying for ..........rant over


Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 23, 2013, 11:35:20 am
hello

you're lucky
newspaper home today as good news
here with us as bad news, taxes, heat, increased
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on July 23, 2013, 11:52:38 am
All this hoo ha for goodness sake it is only another flipping royal who you and ithe taxpayers will end up paying for ..........rant over


Dave


Indeed to goodness Daffyd,
One day He will be your Prince of Wales  %) %)


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 23, 2013, 12:45:50 pm
hello

you're lucky
newspaper home today as good news
here with us as bad news, taxes, heat, increased
We're just having a short break from all of that for a few days, J-P.
Stav
There are a lot more people, wholly supported by the taxpayer, who do less towards it than the royals. That, however, is veering towards the political and so we must not discuss it further here.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 23, 2013, 01:17:28 pm
There are a lot more people, wholly supported by the taxpayer, who do less towards it than the royals.

Here here.. :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 23, 2013, 01:26:50 pm
Dennis Farina died yesterday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23413356 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23413356)


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001199/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001199/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)


used to enjoy the cop show he did "crime story"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 23, 2013, 01:54:50 pm
All this hoo ha for goodness sake it is only another flipping royal who you and ithe taxpayers will end up paying for ..........rant over

Dave

We'll do the same for you and Kelly soon Dave!   O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 23, 2013, 01:55:34 pm
I never knew he was actually a real Chicago police officer before he took up acting. All we ever got in that line was John Stalker trying to flog blinds and awnings!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 23, 2013, 10:13:53 pm
Whilst at work the BAe intranet system informed me that the last Astute class submarine has been laid down, to be named HMS Ajax, the first two Astute and Ambush have been fully accepted into service today too. Hopefully they will prove to be purposeful vessel and the Astute incident was just a glitch!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on July 24, 2013, 12:41:55 am
Ajax is certainly the last of the Astute class to date, however, she has yet to laid down - thought the long lead items have been ordered.
HMS Agamemnon was laid down last week though, on the 18th to be precise. So smacked wrists for whoever runs the BAE intranet.
LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sjoormen on July 25, 2013, 02:08:42 pm
Train accident in Spain, very very sad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag_mL_7oBqs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag_mL_7oBqs)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 25, 2013, 03:13:30 pm
this is an accident that should never have happened with a French TGV.

its design that it would stay on track and cars clinging to each other.
And multiple security would have worked.
Since the TGV runs there were only six wounded
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sjoormen on July 25, 2013, 05:57:02 pm
Ah, so if understand correctly, this is not from Spain?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on July 25, 2013, 06:08:16 pm
That is Spain.
The train does not have the TGV safety system.
RIP all those who lost their lives.

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 25, 2013, 07:23:56 pm
The package is designed as an ordinary train wagon = hooked to a car.
Accident cars overlap.
The TVG is an articulated whole. There were accidents but never the cars broke away, or mounted on top of each other.
However, when two TGV sets are hung up on the second could the first.
This has never happened

TGV and can not go faster than what is expected at the place of safety Xcar stop the train
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: wartsilaone on July 26, 2013, 12:37:49 am
The Talgo 250 involved in this accident have two power cars at each end with articulated carriages in between just like the TGV.
Due to the speed the first carriage tipped over and left the rails. It did not ride over the overs, it simply fell over.
For a short time this carriage dragged the coaches behind and the power car in front off the rails before detaching. The rear of the two front power cars then pulled the front power car into the ballast, You can see in the footage how the rear bogie boggs down causing it roll over.
Once the train has left the rails there is nothing to stop the whole thing folding up in a concertina.


I would have thought that the safety equipment on this train would have never let the driver go so fast in this area.


Ali (your resident train driver)     
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 26, 2013, 07:29:07 am
hello

it happened that the TGV sets, high-speed network on the north I think. The whole train is out of the way but the system has prevented the cars overlap.

Of course, the TGV is not immune to a drama .............
 
Talgo is inspired by the TGV, but there are differences, I am not a technician railway, but I can get that
Best regards
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 26, 2013, 10:37:44 am
http://www.emdx.org/rail/30ansTGV/A-PartieMecanique.html (http://www.emdx.org/rail/30ansTGV/A-PartieMecanique.html)
 
the difference is that the TGV has only one bogie between cars
 
Talgo bogies and two would be equipped with a tilting system

System that has not had time to take action in this accident

the system on the Talgo could be adapted to the old Spanish channels that do not have the same spacing as the international routes

All this makes the axles, made in Spain, especially for the AVE does not provide the necessary rigidity poue entering a curve at that speed.

The AVE is designed for 180/250 km straight line
 
(http://i36.servimg.com/u/f36/15/37/42/64/train11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=3026&u=15374264)
 
best regards
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on July 26, 2013, 11:17:13 am
Brace yerselves for another gnashing of hair and rending of teeth, 4 boats (ex RN) to be scrapped and recycled just announced.
 
  Regards  Ian.
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on July 26, 2013, 12:27:39 pm
Not much else to be done with them, rotting away up the trot. We are unlikely to be fighting any proper wars any time soon. Chop em up...Any civilians stranded ashore in foreign lands can always call on Ryan Air :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on July 26, 2013, 02:41:44 pm
Only if they can pay the baggage and toilet charges.
 
  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sparkey on July 26, 2013, 02:55:27 pm
 >>:-( Then they lose your luggage and treat you like cattle and if that's not enough they cancel your flight,welcome to modern customer services take it or leave it,Ray. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 28, 2013, 10:01:29 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23482705


French police are liaising with forces in North East England.  It seems the guy was humming something that sounded like "Durham, Durham, - Durham Durham Durham"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 29, 2013, 06:31:17 am
 :-))
 
according to a person familiar with the matter but wishing to remain anonymous thief would ROBIN HOOD.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 29, 2013, 08:53:01 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23482705 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23482705)


French police are liaising with forces in North East England.  It seems the guy was humming something that sounded like "Durham, Durham, - Durham Durham Durham"


took me a moment or to figure that one out!
 {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on August 05, 2013, 01:11:43 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23575249 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23575249)
This could herald the end of civilisation as we know it................ Al Quaeda must already have plans in place for a mass attack on Chelsea.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on August 05, 2013, 02:03:39 pm
thank you for telling me DAVE! I do not go to the toilet ...........
never
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 05, 2013, 04:48:39 pm
Dave - anybody dumb enough to buy one of those things totally deserves anything that happens to them, including the action replay and having marks for style posted on twitter.
Gazou - thank you, but just too much information there.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on August 05, 2013, 05:05:06 pm
I wanted to tell the toilet there!

too dangerous!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on August 06, 2013, 07:46:11 pm
Whether you thought his tactics were correct or not in the Falkland Islands, it's a sad day for the Navy to say goodbye to Admiral 'Sandy' Woodwood, Commander of the fleet that retook the islands in 1982.
Admiral Woodwood died yesterday after a long illness, aged 81.


After the Falklands conflict he was awarded the Segrave Trophy for racing to the islands in three weeks, a record at the time, normally awarded to Land or Water Speed record challengers or racing drivers.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sjoormen on August 14, 2013, 12:29:17 pm
Explosion on INS Sindhurakshak
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/watch-video-of-explosion-on-ins-sindhurakshak/286797 (http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/watch-video-of-explosion-on-ins-sindhurakshak/286797)

RIP to the crewmen
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on August 14, 2013, 01:44:11 pm
it will work less well  O0   {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 14, 2013, 04:23:49 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23575249 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23575249)
This could herald the end of civilisation as we know it................ Al Quaeda must already have plans in place for a mass attack on Chelsea.
DM

you mean they've fitted loo's inside Stamford Bridge footy stadium...life will never be the same................ {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: disaster in the ouse near goole
Post by: portside II on August 21, 2013, 11:18:47 pm
I heard the fire brigade going past and then was told about this,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-23768366
Bit of a bad do for the couple on board, but at least they were un-harmed.
daz
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 08, 2013, 09:58:26 pm
 
Builders of Spain’s InTempo skyscraper forget to add lifts!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intempo

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/spain/130810/47-story-intempo-skyscraper-built-without-elevator

http://www.news.com.au/travel/world/skyhigh-stuff-up-47-storeys-but-no-way-up/story-e6frfqai-1226694153983

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/builders-spain-intempo-skyscraper-forget-add-elevators-161559230.html




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on September 08, 2013, 10:10:22 pm
I'd hate to be a musician living in the penthouse suite.....
 
"now how can I break it to you guys..........I want my grand piano taking up to.................."
 
 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on September 11, 2013, 10:59:06 am
Model maker creates courgette submarine
 
Full story
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-maker-creates-courgette-submarine-1-5475881 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-maker-creates-courgette-submarine-1-5475881)
 
 %% O0 :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 11, 2013, 02:30:32 pm
Model maker creates courgette submarine
 
Full story
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-maker-creates-courgette-submarine-1-5475881 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-maker-creates-courgette-submarine-1-5475881)
 
 %% O0 :embarrassed:
The hunt for Green Oktobre?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 13, 2013, 11:02:08 am
 
Guinness Record: Living with world's longest fingernails.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-24073816 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-24073816)


.... what a pointless human being!  >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 13, 2013, 12:22:21 pm
The record should be living with the person living with the longest finger nails in the world without snipping them off in the middle of the night, still, good for picking your nose...and the person next to you :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on September 13, 2013, 12:30:39 pm
     
 
            http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24026153 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24026153)
 
   Oh dear, James Tiberius is going to have an L of a problem in a few hundred years  >>:-(
 
  Regards  Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on September 13, 2013, 02:23:47 pm
Volunteers wanted for a one way ticket to Mars.
 
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/22/world/mars-one-way-ticket/index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/22/world/mars-one-way-ticket/index.html) ;)
 
Tony
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on September 13, 2013, 03:31:42 pm
Quote
still, good for picking your nose...and the person next to you
Or scratching your stomach - from the inside....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on September 13, 2013, 03:54:52 pm
no wonder the machine world were miffed when vejer turned up, all the putonium poisening. >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on September 13, 2013, 04:41:14 pm
Volunteers wanted for a one way ticket to Mars.
 
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/22/world/mars-one-way-ticket/index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/22/world/mars-one-way-ticket/index.html) ;)
 
Tony

Not going unless I can take my yachts and they are
building a 3acre boating lake, no make that 10 acres
and a clubhouse :} :}

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!! RNLI
Post by: rnli12 on September 15, 2013, 10:15:58 am
Nice article on the RNLI in the Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420630/Dramatic-images-lifeboats-battling-British-seas-glimpse-work-volunteers-risk-lives-save-lost-sea.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420630/Dramatic-images-lifeboats-battling-British-seas-glimpse-work-volunteers-risk-lives-save-lost-sea.html)
Title: Re: In the News !!! RNLI
Post by: mersey dave on September 15, 2013, 10:31:13 am
Nice article on the RNLI in the Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420630/Dramatic-images-lifeboats-battling-British-seas-glimpse-work-volunteers-risk-lives-save-lost-sea.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420630/Dramatic-images-lifeboats-battling-British-seas-glimpse-work-volunteers-risk-lives-save-lost-sea.html)

Brilliant read thanks for posting it on......I will now look out for the book. :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on September 15, 2013, 05:24:51 pm
amazon are taking advanced orders on it with a reduction in cost if you do of about 12 quid.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 17, 2013, 05:00:34 pm
 
Is it me or is this BBC reporter absolutely relishing the deaths at the Washington Naval base yesterday?!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24121152
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 20, 2013, 11:09:50 am

Vickers VC10 jetliners fly last mission from RAF Brize Norton.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-24165590
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 24, 2013, 09:33:52 am
 
Triumph Herald covered 20 miles in 52 years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-24204080
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 25, 2013, 03:20:08 pm
 
America's Cup: 162 years of evolution
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sailing/22497995
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on September 25, 2013, 08:15:20 pm

Vickers VC10 jetliners fly last mission from RAF Brize Norton.


'blinking!' 'ell, I remember coming back from Akrotiri in one of them in 1968, seats pointing backwards just in case they crashed and the crew all plugged into the Test Match.
 
Them was the days {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on September 26, 2013, 10:42:48 pm
In The News
 
Q:   What is the biggest break in snooker
 
A:   Stephen Lee    -    12 years

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/24223268
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 29, 2013, 05:03:36 pm
 
Thames vessel tourists jump into river to escape fire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Guy Bagley on September 29, 2013, 07:36:38 pm
been on these things numerous times, - really sad to think one of these 'old timers' is no more,


however  glad everyone got off ok, there is very little freeboard so a dive into the drink is not a huge leap of faith.....but sad all round.....for both the passengers and the owners of such a craft.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on September 29, 2013, 09:26:55 pm
It's another of those DUKW's.................same as those that have been stopped from operating in Liverpool.
 
Isn't it about time these old things were consigned to classic car and truck rallies and not for ferrying paying customers around..........at this age they are a lethal accident just waiting to happen.
 
might look nice and nostalgic but they are b***** death traps. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(
Title: Oops. Duck tour goes awry.
Post by: grub on September 29, 2013, 09:32:25 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24323395)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Guy Bagley on September 30, 2013, 09:51:42 am
- i can only speak about london duck tours of which i have some experience.... but i think the owners /operators  have heavily upgraded these machines, the london vessels have all been re engined with upto date modern isuzu diesels for both efficiency and to comply with particulate emissions, - having been a passenger on one of these vessels  (several times)  the crew are very competent, with a driver for the on road part of the journey and changing to a  maritime ' master' at the wet section of the journey- the safety breifing as you set off is comprehensive and better that the one you get on a standard thames  tourist trip boat....probably due to the unusual nature of the vessel.... however if the passengers on the duckw are from overseas i wounder how much of the briefing got through ?
 
i would n't say they're death traps,- they're old, yes.... however these are useable 'classiscs'  and  needed to be treated as such...
 
 they are more than adequate to cope with london traffic on road and my experience of these vessels in water are also positive... they cope with the tidal thames, - there is not a huge amount of freeboard i grant you that, but they have radio comms with HQ and a passenger log is done before setting off , a qualified master is at the helm and in addition you have a  steward aboard at all times, vessel has passenger floatation devices, lifejackets and the required safety gear... the fact the sides are open  with just canvas roll down sides means method of escape is easier than in a 'glazed vessel'
 
dont write them off as a death trap- they are a valid tourist attraction in london and abit of floating/ driving history
 
i wont specualte as to what is the cause -and i have no idea what went on in liverpool, but  just glad no one was hurt or killed in londons recent event...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on October 01, 2013, 11:11:26 am
Are these classed as Thames Lighters?
 
  Coat, got. :embarrassed:
 
 
   Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Guy Bagley on October 01, 2013, 10:13:03 pm
lol  {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 04, 2013, 01:12:35 pm
Hello,
 
Just seen this announcement on ebay, Wonder how much this will affect things like Giant Cod etc..
 
Recently the Hong Kong Post announced that all items posted by air are now subject to x-ray screening for regulated materials. This additional screening may cause delayed shipment due to no fault of the seller, so if you purchased an item from a seller in Hong Kong, please allow extra time for delivery - at least a week more than the seller’s stated delivery time.
Also note that items containing the regulated materials are being returned directly to sellers and not delivered to the buyer. These items may include:
· Items with lithium batteries such as video cameras, walkie talkies/2-way radios, GPS devices, radio-controlled toys, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones/mobiles, laptop computers, shavers, power drills, tablets and portable DVD players
· Liquid beauty products, including fragrances, colognes, lotions, and toner
· Items with “eliquids” such as electronic cigarettes and lighters
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 05, 2013, 02:01:29 am
It looks like the issue is Li batteries. As long as your item does not have Li or liquids in them, there will only be a delay.
I should imagine that initially the HKPO will be busy returning lots of items to sellers. But the market will soon get into line with the new regs and the speed of the operators/scanning will improve. I would assume that the length of delays will reduce quickly.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 05, 2013, 09:07:29 am
 
BBC. Apprentices to bring back the lost art of boat building.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24406187
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on October 05, 2013, 09:46:57 am

BBC. Apprentices to bring back the lost art of boat building.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24406187 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24406187)
Think it'll be a non starter , too many 'auld asses' have past on without handing down their skill's , the same thing's happened in the normal shipyards , closed them all down ,sacked everyone & then start wingeing about 'the lack of skill's' . . . with politicians like ours you dont need enemies , anyone see the Quest prog' about the triple E ship build ? "we put them together in 37 weeks . . . COME ON  %%  if you believe that your SIMPLE  {:-{  any ship has "lead time" which can be up to 2 years . . . they might ASSEMBLE the hull in 37 weeks from block sections , BUT how long's it taken to construct the blocks ? This is a yankee fad to put deadlines on everything . . .
Bill  >>:-(  (ex shipyarder)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on October 05, 2013, 10:13:19 am
Wonder how many "New" apprentice schemes will be invented now the price of lottery tickets has doubled?
 
  Regards  Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on October 06, 2013, 12:15:23 am
It's another of those DUKW's.................same as those that have been stopped from operating in Liverpool.
 
Isn't it about time these old things were consigned to classic car and truck rallies and not for ferrying paying customers around..........at this age they are a lethal accident just waiting to happen.
 
might look nice and nostalgic but they are b***** death traps. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(

Are they DUKW craft from WWII?
FWIW, our 'Harbour Hoppers' are U.S war-surplus machines from their ill-advised Vietnam misadventure.
 
Tom
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Post by: GAZOU on October 22, 2013, 06:46:37 pm
AH AH AH !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-24522240 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-24522240)
 
you are unmasked O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Post by: GAZOU on October 23, 2013, 12:37:30 pm
 :-))
 
the "Tour de France " rolls UK
it from LEEDS
3 steps ...............
and promised
there will be no doping   <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on October 23, 2013, 04:13:02 pm
  hi all how long did it take the yanks  to build the liberty ships?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on October 24, 2013, 12:47:40 am
An average build time of 42 days, from an article on about.com
 
Tom
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Post by: derekwarner on October 24, 2013, 10:13:16 am
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ...."build time of 42 day"...this may be calendar wise ...a time line....but there were many contributing factors
1. prefabricated hull plates for welding :o
2. steam engines waiting on the dockside for installation :-))
3. everything else waiting on the dockside for installation :D
If we think of the T Model Ford as being the first production line product .....think again of the US built Liberty ships as the first marine version of a production line......
Don't despair Bellay........some model ships take 20 years to build............  :embarrassed: Derek
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on October 24, 2013, 10:41:51 am
thanks for reply
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 30, 2013, 03:30:22 pm
 
Dell users: Latitude 6430u laptops 'smell of cat urine'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24741832
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on October 30, 2013, 05:49:43 pm
simply walk in front of the computer mouse and the cat goes out.
a hammer blow on the head and you will be quiet O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on October 31, 2013, 09:44:13 am
 
A MODEL of a yacht made by world-renowned boat builders Camper and Nicholsons has been sold at auction for £2,520.
 
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-boat-sails-away-for-2-500-at-auction-1-5636055 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-boat-sails-away-for-2-500-at-auction-1-5636055)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on October 31, 2013, 09:51:12 am
Who made the model?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 31, 2013, 11:00:41 am

Quote from the web page

Quote
The boat was made by workers in the famous boat builder’s yard, in Gosport in about 1937.


ken

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on October 31, 2013, 08:02:44 pm

3D model used to help restore HMS Victory





http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/3d-model-used-to-help-restore-hms-victory-1-5637018
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 01, 2013, 02:14:32 am

A MODEL of a yacht made by world-renowned boat builders Camper and Nicholsons has been sold at auction for £2,520.
 
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-boat-sails-away-for-2-500-at-auction-1-5636055 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/model-boat-sails-away-for-2-500-at-auction-1-5636055)


I am assuming that this is what they call an 'architect's model'. These architects models were originally built to show the client what they will be getting, before the full scale ship is built. They are getting rarer now and usually fetch a lot of money. The workmanship is always very high.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on November 04, 2013, 11:11:20 am
Royal Navy aircraft carrier costs 'to double'
 
It seems that our under-construction aircaft carriers are set to double in cost over orginal contract according the BBC News report,  and that does not include any aircaft
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24801942 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24801942)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2013, 11:16:29 am
Twas ever thus <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Guy Bagley on November 04, 2013, 11:21:35 am
and they say HS 2 costs wont rise.... yeah right !
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 04, 2013, 12:03:16 pm
But it won't cost millions to lay a few fibre optic cables between London and Leeds. Saves a lot of MP's claiming fuel expenses.
 
  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2013, 04:48:36 pm
..why stop at Leeds ...or why even start at Londres ? <*< >>:-( %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 04, 2013, 05:22:47 pm
Yeah, bypass Leeds and stop at Berwick on Tweed.

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2013, 05:33:23 pm
WHIT !!!!!!   Why ?   No Gaelic pixels/electrons or whatsthiernames >>:-( ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 04, 2013, 05:39:45 pm
Sorry Duncan,
Thought you were a foreign country with your own MP's
(Money Pocketers)

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on November 04, 2013, 07:47:42 pm
Any negative feelings I might just possibly want to express would probably break my employers social media policy. So I will just say I am absolutely positive in what I think about HS2 !

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2013, 08:17:46 pm
Sorry Duncan,
Thought you were a foreign country with your own MP's
(Money Pocketers)

Ned
They are called MSPs  and the "S" doesn't have to denote their nationality >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: regiment on November 04, 2013, 08:21:45 pm
  if the hs2 is built what will it run on.. because by the time it is built we will have no electric/ so the experts say  bring back the steam trains and use british coal
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2013, 08:32:52 pm
No problem, nuclear power stations are being reintroduced and long cables are being produced to cope.  :D
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on November 05, 2013, 12:38:47 am
... and it will still run on rails.  O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on November 07, 2013, 10:24:38 am
A letter writer to the 'Scotsman' (6/11/13), whom I quote below in abridged form, suggested:-
 
"A far more sensible suggestion was made by the Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins, Tesco, Sainsbury and hauliers to re-open the Great Central Line which was closed by the Tories in the 1960s.
It is still almost intact except for a 50 mile stretch between Calvert and Leicester. All of its infrastructure of trackbeds, bridges, embankments and cuttings are still there.
The Great Central Line ran from London to Rugby, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds with a branch to Manchester - basically the same as the HS2 proposal except without all the compulsory purchases of homes and factories and misery caused by HS2.
The old line was built to Continental loading gauge, meaning lorries could piggyback onto its trains ion a roll-on/roll-off service.
The Group that proposed it estimated it would cost £6 billion, saving at least £46 billion."
 
If this is correct, are we once again re-inventing the wheel?
Barry M
 
 
 
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Post by: Circlip on November 07, 2013, 11:44:55 am
Don't need to send the tractor units with them, at the depots you could have three wheeled tractor units to - -  -
 
  Strange feeling of dodgy views?
 
  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 07, 2013, 11:48:22 am
 
BBC - London Gateway, the UK's newest container port, has welcomed its first vessel.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-24844756
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Vidion on November 09, 2013, 07:31:03 am
Beautiful pictures of a horrible event that needs to be remembered always

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2493552/A-sacrifice-forgotten-Battleship-wreck-torpedoed-German-U-Boat-blackest-days-Second-World-War-remembered-poignant-mission-ahead-Remembrance-Day.html

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on November 09, 2013, 08:40:10 am
further proof, the war is a mistake!

why these men are dead?

without war they would be in their family

a thought for them
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on November 10, 2013, 07:18:37 pm
Best to get out the tin hats lads - it seems that the GOCE satellite, having run out of juice, is returning.  But nobody is sure just where.  It weighs about a ton, it is expected that about 200 pounds of it will survive the drop.  For the moment, there is live tracking on here - http://www.foxnews.com/science/interactive/2013/11/08/track-europe-falling-2000-pound-satellite-in-real-time/ (http://www.foxnews.com/science/interactive/2013/11/08/track-europe-falling-2000-pound-satellite-in-real-time/)  for those interested.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 10, 2013, 07:26:23 pm
Re the Royal Oak - the book 'Black Saturday' is very worthwhile reading. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Saturday-Royal-Tragedy-Fortunes/dp/1841450456

I bought it many years ago.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on November 10, 2013, 07:55:04 pm
Re the Royal Oak - the book 'Black Saturday' is very worthwhile reading. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Saturday-Royal-Tragedy-Fortunes/dp/1841450456 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Saturday-Royal-Tragedy-Fortunes/dp/1841450456)

I bought it many years ago.

Colin

as you say Colin, a superb read........and the one poignant recollection I have about it all which stands out above all the other horrors of the night in December was that the survivors, being picked up by an old drifter were singing a song, of the same name.......Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do!
 
I read it when I was about 15 and thought of the bravery and camaraderie of those poor sailors above all adversity, and in 1990 I achieved a lifelong ambition of taking a trip on a boat out to the wreck sight in Scapa Flow.......a trip that made a grown man cry openly.
 
will never forget that day as long as I live.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 21, 2013, 12:44:02 pm
 
Sky News: Mystery Shipwreck Is Uncovered By Fierce Storm At Bamburgh Castle.

http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/video/88948/mystery-shipwreck-is-uncovered-by-fierce-storm-at-bamburgh-castle
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on November 28, 2013, 11:35:35 am
 
It only takes one plonker  <*< <*<
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/model-speed-boat-being-aimed-at-swans-at-canoe-lake-in-southsea-1-5713983 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/model-speed-boat-being-aimed-at-swans-at-canoe-lake-in-southsea-1-5713983)
 
Surf
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on November 28, 2013, 11:54:27 am
this is an irresponsible

it harms the community of modelers

these need to police
  otherwise they will lose the pool

this is what we do in my club
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on November 28, 2013, 12:18:14 pm
Not the first time we (as a hobby in the public's eye) have received bad press for the actions of a few irresponsible model boaters. This is from 2009.

http://www.burytimes.co.uk/archive/2009/02/05/4103466.Disgusted_by_model_boaters/

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: cos918 on November 28, 2013, 12:19:00 pm
what a storm in a tea cup. He is turning a least 50m before the swans. Yer the boat is a bit noisy , but no worse than the trafic. It is all the NIMBY kickng off. He was not harming any one . He was Aiming at the PLASTIC pedlo swan LOL which seam out of use at the time , Typical reporter wipping it up. His battery will last 20min then he is gone

john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 28, 2013, 12:29:05 pm
Not aiming for the Swans at all from that video, Miles Away.. %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 28, 2013, 01:15:51 pm
Never one to leap to the defence of this twonk, but it is clearly summer, trees being in full leaf, no public about, so its a week day. he's not running during a busy weekend with the pedalos out and children round the edge of the pond crabbing. He isnt aiming at the swans, who are in their usual position waiting to be slowly poisoned by members of the public irresponsibly feeding them bread, despite the signs around the lake advising against this....but, this individual,if it is who I think it is, considers the lake his own, and does not react well to criticism. I feel for the members of the club whose running times he occupies, and understand that it is difficult for them to deal with the problem. not helped by the small minority of local nimbys and their councillors, always looking to stir the pot with a well aimed letter to the local rag. This time with a video clearly showing the impending peril the swans face, with this model clearly going nowhere near them.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on November 28, 2013, 01:18:31 pm
Its not what happens that matters, its what's perceived to be happening that causes the problems!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 28, 2013, 01:54:24 pm
Its not what happens that matters, its what's perceived to be happening that causes the problems!


A speciality of our local press...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 28, 2013, 03:47:04 pm
Can he swim?   :-))   Can't see the Vid but is this just a minor observation. When challenged, the answer will probably be met with a tirade of Anglo Saxon specifying "It's a free country"  and not "harming any one".   Pity it doesn't show anyone chucking the half loafs in though, another one for feeling the collar.
 
    Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on November 28, 2013, 06:39:09 pm
Dougal,
You summed that very nicely
Circlip,
Then he will be wrong, won't he, It's not a free country, its bound by law's not all of them in the law books, the laws of good behavuoir which make society such as it is, and it is harming others reputations, and may cost the club the use of the lake.
Would seem its time to have a quiet talk to the reporter from the paper and the perpetrater, out back of the carpark, so to speak.
No violence now though, can't have that now can we officer.
cheers
vnkiwi  %) ok2 :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 04, 2013, 11:58:55 am

BBC: Ships cook survives two days 30 meters in underwater air pocket.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22888828
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25205914


(http://d32gw8q6pt8twd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jascon+4.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 05, 2013, 10:07:40 pm
                                 BBC: Nelson Mandela - RIP

                       http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22892784
                       http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-25249001


(http://gospelconnoisseur.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nelson-mandela-gospelconnoisseur.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: carlmt on December 05, 2013, 10:37:50 pm
Today we have lost a great Human.................RIP
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on December 06, 2013, 12:58:42 pm
RIP yes, but not lost as his life's actions will certainly live on for generations.

RESPECT

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 06, 2013, 08:22:26 pm
 <:( <:( <:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1SWKumsKNo
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 06, 2013, 08:57:13 pm
But the BBC do go on a bit about it don't they? Meanwhile large parts of the UK have been significantly flooded with relatively minimal coverage.

Nelson Mandela was indubitably a great man and nobody disputes that but why does the BBC have to repeat the same coverage ad infinitim every few minutes which tells us nothing we did not already know?

It all seems a bit OTT to me really.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 06, 2013, 09:00:04 pm
Nelson Mandela was indubitably a great man and nobody disputes that but why does the BBC have to repeat the same coverage ad infinitim every few minutes which tells us nothing we did not already know?

It all seems a bit OTT to me really.

Colin

 :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 06, 2013, 09:49:49 pm
reassure
  in France we had reports and videos on your major flooding.
I am impressed by the British phlegm
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 14, 2013, 07:44:09 pm
China lands a rover successfully on the Moon.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25356603
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Danny on December 14, 2013, 07:53:08 pm

China lands a rover successfully on the Moon.


And on the bottom is stamped "Made in Taiwan"!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sparkey on December 14, 2013, 07:53:51 pm
 :-)) I had one of them and I had trouble getting it out of the driveway without it breaking down,how the hell did they get on the moon! :-)) :-)) :-))   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on December 14, 2013, 07:55:59 pm
And on the bottom is stamped "Made in Taiwan"!
  What ! Are they sub-contracting out already ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Danny on December 14, 2013, 08:01:31 pm
Aliens celebrate opening of first Chinese Take-away on the moon (free delivery to Mars or Venus)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on December 15, 2013, 07:52:43 pm
opening of first Chinese Take-away on the moon

Couldn't happen, yes they have all the technology; Just remember ASDA and Tesco already have options on the useable sites.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 22, 2013, 10:04:13 am

BBC:  D-Day gun boats' 'race against time' for 70th anniversary

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25483778
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 22, 2013, 08:16:41 pm
Managed to watch the MGB on the news, £100,000 to overhaul the diesels.
 
Another news item re: a full sized vessel struggling for funding is the Medway Queen, despite the good news of her being towed from the builders in Bristol to Kent, things aren't that rosy.
 
 http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway_messenger/news/fears-for-staff-as-medway-9604/ (http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway_messenger/news/fears-for-staff-as-medway-9604/)
 
Keeping a full sized historic vessel doesn't appear to be easily affordable.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 22, 2013, 09:08:52 pm
Quote
Keeping a full sized historic vessel doesn't appear to be easily affordable.

  Something the ranks of hair gnashers and teeth wrenders seem to forget when the "Must be saved for posterior" ships hit the headlines when being sent to the razorblade factory.
 
   Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 30, 2013, 02:41:16 pm
Michael Schumacher in a critical condition after ski accident.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25548140

Hoping he has a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 30, 2013, 03:28:45 pm
There are people for whom the prohibitions do not exist.
This gentleman was skiing off groomed in a prohibited area tracks.
When respects nothing is what happens

 >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(
If he had to observe the prohibitions, he had skied on authorized trails it would be healthy with his wife and children.
Here the news is not good at all
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 30, 2013, 03:49:19 pm
Off piste skiing is a recognised activity.
This guy probably knows more about safety
precautions than most.
He was wearing a helmet, he is superbly fit,
A combination of wind thinning the snow off
piste and the rocky substrate had a bearing
on the accident.
My thoughts are with his family at his bedside
and with the medical team caring for him.
I was never a fan of his but I respect his achievements

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 30, 2013, 04:22:29 pm
Off piste skiing is a recognised activity.
This guy probably knows more about safety
precautions than most.
He was wearing a helmet, he is superbly fit,
A combination of wind thinning the snow off
piste and the rocky substrate had a bearing
on the accident.
My thoughts are with his family at his bedside
and with the medical team caring for him.
I was never a fan of his but I respect his achievements

Ned

here, here, he is a supremely fit man, lets hope he pulls through without too much damage.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 30, 2013, 04:29:59 pm
the sky off piste is forbidden as unsecured.
What good is it to maintain all tracks if going unconscious outside.
This guy as you say know maybe a safety track cars but not sky.
Proof! it is clever enough skied where there is a lot of protruding rocks.
it pays the bills!
it would be a stranger looks like him: he is a fool
there are known idiots.

Sorry but off-piste skiing is to sign his death certificate.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: knoby on December 30, 2013, 04:59:14 pm
The guy lived his life pushing the limits of what is possible, must be hard to fill the gap left since he stopped racing
If he wants to do extreme skiing its his decision & its fine as long as it dosent risk other peoples lives.
I wasn't his biggest fan, but I also admired his achievements.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 30, 2013, 05:12:16 pm
Of course, everyone does what he wants from his life;
But who will pay for the helicopter? 6000 euros per hour,
who will pay the rescuers, in the case of Shumacker there was no risk to get him,
but all other ......................
if we did pay all unconscious that rescuers will find there would be fewer types off piste
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 30, 2013, 05:33:34 pm
Bit over the top hear Gazou, I think you will probably find that more people are killed or seriously injured on the recognised ski routes, these also need medical treatment At least he was with other people. 8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 30, 2013, 05:38:08 pm
M Schumacher would quite happily buy a new Helo
if he pulls through.

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 30, 2013, 10:21:38 pm
yes the longbuild there are more people killed on the track
but there are many many more people too!

yes there were other people: his son!
very good education: taking her son in forbidden places!! ! ! ! !

Have you an idea of the cost of rescues per year to get people who do not obey, including the Russian believe that any permit.
We head over to pay for these people without laws
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 30, 2013, 11:02:02 pm
Dear GAZOU........I think we must stand back & think about this more

I am reminded of world circumnavigation attempts by yachtsmen & women who have been rescued in the great southern ocean by our HMAS Naval vessels.... :embarrassed: ...how much did this rescue [Mon 30 Sep 2013, 12:35pm AEST] cost ?........who paid for it?

A rescue helo may be $5000.00 per hour in OZ.......... [I have a colleague ...ex Naval helo pilot who now is a Westpac emergency helo pilot]..........

A 5000 tonne HMAS destroyer or frigate may cost ten fold per hour of a single helo ...is it not our duty of care?

If the skier had been a plumber of school teacher the world media would not be concerned..........Derek

"Navy rescues French sailors off NSW coast after yacht sinks
Updated Mon 30 Sep 2013, 12:35pm AEST

MAP: Jervis Bay 2540
Two sailors have spent the night aboard a navy frigate after their yacht sank off the south-east coast of New South Wales.

The Frenchmen were forced to abandon their yacht when it sunk in rough conditions about 360 miles east of Jervis Bay yesterday.

The men were winched from a small boat by a Navy Seahawk Helicopter.

The Navy says the recovery operation went smoothly.

"The Rescue Coordination Centre did a great job managing a number of assets including ourselves, fixed wing aircraft and the merchant vessel Williams Strait," said HMAS Perth Commanding Officer Captain Lee Goddard in a statement.

"The final piece of the rescue saw the Seahawk helicopter use its night vision capability to ensure a successful outcome."

The sailors have spent the night aboard HMAS Perth and were suffering from mild hypothermia.

Captain Goddard says the pair are now safe and well on dry land.

"The same Navy Seahawk departed HMAS Perth...and they returned to their home base at HMAS Albatross in Nowra," he said.

"When they arrived the French nationals Bernard and Dominic were met by officials and I've had reported, very happy and very safely on the Australian mainland
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on December 30, 2013, 11:14:46 pm
Gazou,
You seem to be concerned about the cost of the rescue.
I maybe wrong but I always understood that France charged the full cost back to the person
Who was injured, hence why it was always a demand that you needed travel insurance for France that covered for emergency services.


In the UK our emergency services do not charge. The RNLI is well know that they do it for free,
Search and rescue helicopters (RAF and RN) officially are carrying out "training" when they rescue people as they are training for when they require to save downed aircrew.


Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 31, 2013, 01:23:05 am
Here in Australia the main rescue helicopter services do not receive large amounts of government funding, but rely to a extensively on corporate and private donations. They also do not charge for rescues or medical evacuations. 15 years ago I had the misfortune to break a leg on Great Keppel Island, fracturing the tibia and fibula quite badly. I was transported from the island to Rockhampton Base Hospital by the Rockhampton based Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, at absolutely no cost to me. Westpac, one of Australia's so-called "Big Four" banks, support the Westpac Lifesaver rescue Helicopter Service in many areas of the country. We have one based near us in Lismore, which does a fantastic job.


Below is a shot from the service's web site showing a rescue in progress, a dirt bike rider injured west of Lismore being carried to the chopper.



Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 31, 2013, 02:01:33 am
I am pretty sure that all the insurance companies keep the rescue helos in France fully funded. I am pretty sure that Schumacher would have had full insurance.

I also see comments in the tabloid press, regarding the cost of rescues at sea, of people like Tony Bullimore and other adventurers  by the Navy. These warships would have been running anyway, the sailors are already employed, there is no additional cost burden. Regarding the costs of flying hours, most navies and air forces of the world see air sea and mountain rescue as training exercises. If there were no peacetime rescues then the forces would need to devise training exercises. Pilots must maintain their hours and crews must maintain their skills.

As mentioned by others, the likes of the RNLI, and many air ambulance services are paid for by donation.

In answer to the question, 'Who pays?', a very easy easy dogma trap to fall into btw.
Who doesn't pay?
No additional cost to tax payers.
If the bank is sponsoring an air ambulance, it is marketing, better that the money goes to an air ambulance than to an advertising company. As that money will be budgeted for and spent anyway, there is no extra cost to the customer.

Who does pay?
If you buy holiday insurance, that is part of what you pay for. The service will be there should you need it. There will also be others who benefit from the service just being available.
All those good people who are generous enough to donate to the charities that support rescue services, be it RNLI, air ambulance, mountain rescue teams, or other. And all those volunteers who do the rescuing or supporting by fund raising, or other work. I doubt any of whom will be heard asking, "Who Pays?"


Just  my 2c.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 31, 2013, 02:37:46 am
tt...........generally I fully agree with your paragraph 2...........been there & helped with those things........

'I also see comments in the tabloid press, regarding the cost of rescues at sea, of people like Tony Bullimore and other adventurers  by the Navy. These warships would have been running anyway, the sailors are already employed, there is no additional cost burden. Regarding the costs of flying hours, most navies and air forces of the world see air sea and mountain rescue as training exercises. If there were no peacetime rescues then the forces would need to devise training exercises. Pilots must maintain their hours and crews must maintain their skills'


I have crossed out the line about fuel costs ....as our OZ Navy was near "broke" when Mr Bullimore experienced his issue & an OZ FFG sailed from my old work place to assist.........Derek


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 31, 2013, 03:34:07 am
Hi Derek


You have of course found the exception that proves the rule. That was an exceptional time. Hopefully the Royal Australian Navy is no longer in that position? Luckily the Royal Navy has not reached that level yet.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 31, 2013, 09:44:22 am

In France and in principle in all the countries of the West European rescue people free

The basic premise is simple: the mountain rescue is free safe on the ski slopes. Definition of the ski slopes: where you can come down(fall) by leaving down from the ski lift. It seems that the jurisprudence does not impose return on the bottom(stocking) of the station(resort). Then, according to the gravity of the wound, the victim can be taken care on the ski slopes by the services(departments) of state of the mountain rescue with the aim of a fast evacuation towards an adequate hospital. At sea the rescue of the person is free. (Some make an excessive use of it) only the rescue of the material(equipment) is paying .En France we do not ask for the insurance(assurance) to look after people, we look rich or poor (many foreigners make an excessive use of it) There is an European card(map) of health insurance which avoids paying out


In France we do not ask the insurance to treat people, they treat rich and poor (many foreigners abuse)
There is a European insurance card diseases that avoids pay for treatment.

Schumacher was free treatment by doctors and surgeons French, he has a residence in France. It may pay to have a "particular hotel service" (1 person room, satellite TV, individual meals) it however there is a fee of 1 euro that do not pay the poor.

A Portuguese friend was wounded in France, he was treated for free.
My mother had to be hospitalized in the U.S., we had to pay first ..................

Here we have a "famous navigator" who was often on the roof.
It cost a fortune to the New Zealand Navy (us too)




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 31, 2013, 10:44:45 am


11AM FRANCE
The health of Michael Schumacher is " slight improvement " according to doctors at the hospital in Grenoble (Isère) . Suffered a serious skiing accident Sunday along tracks in Meribel ( Savoie) the old driver is hospitalized
At a press conference , doctors explained that after a new operation, "the situation is better controlled than yesterday (Monday) ."
The effects of a severe head injury depends in part on the initial lesions of the patient. Even if Michael Schumacher are serious , Professor Safran , chief of the ICU anesthesia in Paris , within the European Hospital Georges Pompidou , said Tuesday in " Le Parisien " - "Today in France " all hypotheses are possible :" He may die , have serious sequelae, with paralysis or loss of understanding but at the same time, it can escape unscathed . " However, he says that " the small veins of the brain were torn during the violent impact when it fell to ski , despite the helmet " and that the case of the older driver is serious because there had a " shaking of the brain." A source close to the investigation into the circumstances of the accident said that " the helmet ( Schumacher ) was broken into two parts " on impact.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 31, 2013, 10:57:12 am

11AM FRANCE
The health of Michael Schumacher is " slight improvement " according to doctors at the hospital in Grenoble (Isère) .

good to hear,.....now can we have a stop to all these arguments and say a little prayer for shooey's recovery instead.
thanks.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on December 31, 2013, 11:37:28 am
12.32



The health of Michael Schumacher was a slight improvement and " better controlled " Tuesday after a second operation that allowed Monday night to evacuate a hematoma to the brain, doctors said Tuesday CHU Grenoble / La Tronche to the press.

Formula 1 is "not out of danger ," living in a " critical condition " and " fragile" 48 hours after hitting a rock head at full speed while skiing off-piste in Meribel ( Savoie) sector , they said .

A " temporary improvement " , however, appeared late Monday afternoon at a new scanner , allowing the medical team to perform a second operation for nearly two hours to " evacuate a hematoma on the right " .

"Yesterday vision scanner we were a little surprised" by this "improvement" , commented Prof. Emmanuel Gay, chief of neurosurgery. According to him, the hematoma evacuated " existed " but yesterday it was " no question " of surgery.

A CT scan showed Tuesday morning that the evacuation of the hematoma was " correct and satisfactory ," said Professor Jean -François Payen , head of the ICU . "The situation is better controlled " on Monday .

No prognosis is only possible on the health of the champion, always placed and maintained under hypothermic coma . His " other damage " the brain does not " let not predict much more than time surveillance," according to Professor Payen .

"For the moment , consider a transfer would be dangerous ," said the doctor.

Present at the " title of friend " since Sunday , Professor Gérard Saillant, who now heads the Institute of the brain and spinal cord , called the many journalists from around the world "not to put pressure on the medical world . "

"Do not tell if it won + + . Must say that there are ups and downs and it's a bit better than yesterday , that globally over 24 hours is a bit better than before. But we must be realistic , " he has said.

Of the family , always present at his bedside , is " very sensitive to what is being done " by the doctors, he has add





The health of Michael Schumacher was a slight improvement and " better controlled " Tuesday after a second operation that allowed Monday night to evacuate a hematoma to the brain, doctors said Tuesday CHU Grenoble / La Tronche to the press.

Formula 1 is "not out of danger ," living in a " critical condition " and " fragile" 48 hours after hitting a rock head at full speed while skiing off-piste in Meribel ( Savoie) sector , they said .

A " temporary improvement " , however, appeared late Monday afternoon at a new scanner , allowing the medical team to perform a second operation for nearly two hours to " evacuate a hematoma on the right " .

"Yesterday vision scanner we were a little surprised" by this "improvement" , commented Prof. Emmanuel Gay, chief of neurosurgery. According to him, the hematoma evacuated " existed " but yesterday it was " no question " of surgery.

A CT scan showed Tuesday morning that the evacuation of the hematoma was " correct and satisfactory ," said Professor Jean -François Payen , head of the ICU . "The situation is better controlled " on Monday .

No prognosis is only possible on the health of the champion, always placed and maintained under hypothermic coma . His " other damage " the brain does not " let not predict much more than time surveillance," according to Professor Payen .

"For the moment , consider a transfer would be dangerous ," said the doctor.

Present at the " title of friend " since Sunday , Professor Gérard Saillant, who now heads the Institute of the brain and spinal cord , called the many journalists from around the world "not to put pressure on the medical world . "

"Do not tell if it won + + . Must say that there are ups and downs and it's a bit better than yesterday , that globally over 24 hours is a bit better than before. But we must be realistic , " he has said.

Of the family , always present at his bedside , is " very sensitive to what is being done " by the doctors, he has added

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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 31, 2013, 11:56:37 am
Hate to think how much the numpty who created a fire in the cabin at the weekend has cost the tax payer, Helicopters, Lifeboats etc. >>:-(
 
   Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on December 31, 2013, 12:14:42 pm



Hate to think how much the numpty who created a fire in the cabin at the weekend has cost the tax payer, Helicopters, Lifeboats etc. >>:-(
 
   Regards   Ian.
<:(






http://news.sky.com/story/1188631/north-sea-ferry-fire-man-charged-with-arson (http://news.sky.com/story/1188631/north-sea-ferry-fire-man-charged-with-arson)


aye
john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 31, 2013, 12:27:30 pm
Pity the boat doesn't have a Keel.
 
  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on December 31, 2013, 12:35:46 pm
Pity the boat doesn't have a Keel.
 
  Regards   Ian.


Does it have a bow thruster  %) %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on December 31, 2013, 01:14:45 pm
On a lighter note -
http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/random_photooh_ship_a_ship_shipping_shipshipping_shipping_ships.html (http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/random_photooh_ship_a_ship_shipping_shipshipping_shipping_ships.html)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nordsee on December 31, 2013, 04:44:30 pm
... and it will still run on rails.  O0
If the Trains are built by Siemens, they will be either so late they are never delivered or breakdown all the time...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on December 31, 2013, 07:01:40 pm
Sometimes I am ashamed to belong to the North East, glad to say he isnt a Geordie, he comes from Sunderland (a Mackem) not that it makes any difference.He Needs to be tried for attempted manslaughter - the scumbag.  Sorry Circlip, keelhauling aint good enough for this low life.   Sorry I wouldnt even clog the bowthruster up with him.  They should have just thrown him overboard, without a life jacket.
 
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-25558197 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-25558197)
 
aye
john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 31, 2013, 07:41:59 pm
Sometimes I am ashamed to belong to the North East, glad to say he isnt a Geordie, he comes from Sunderland (a Mackem) not that it makes any difference.He Needs to be tried for attempted manslaughter - the scumbag.  Sorry Circlip, keelhauling aint good enough for this low life.   Sorry I wouldnt even clog the bowthruster up with him.  They should have just thrown him overboard, without a life jacket.
 
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-25558197 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-25558197)
 
aye
john

agree with you whole heartedly John.........not fit to breathe the same  air as decent folks >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Richtea on December 31, 2013, 07:49:00 pm
agree with you whole heartedly John.........not fit to breath the same  air as decent folks >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(


It makes your blood boil when you see the cretinous grin on his face, does he not know how dangerous fire is at sea ?  >>:-( >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on December 31, 2013, 09:53:48 pm
It makes your blood boil when you see the cretinous grin on his face, does he not know how dangerous fire is at sea ?  >>:-( >>:-(

Well, he was probably moderated , so I doubt if the concepts of fire, sea and danger mean anything to him at all.  moderated
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 31, 2013, 10:00:20 pm
I think you need to be a bit cautious when commenting on a matter which is sub judice whatever your private opinions may be as technically it could affect his right to a fair trial. People have come badly unstuck on Twitter when commenting on pending legal proceedings.

Let the law take its course and then comment.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 31, 2013, 11:31:15 pm
Very wise counsel, Colin. People have been prosecuted for making similar comments.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 01, 2014, 12:33:09 am
Indeed.  A fair trial before a fair keelhaulin'
One of those occasions where everybody can be right to a degree.  But with the right to homicidal stupidity comes the duty of responsibility.  And the duty of recompensing everybody whose life was interrupted by said irresponsible stupidity.  If thats what the powers that be determine what it was.


PS  Nothing to do with the news, but I'm just watching the original "The Plank" (Eric Sykes, Tommy Cooper, Jimmy Edwards).  Possibly the funniest bit of cinematography ever?  Its just unfortunate that the comic observations of reality are taken to be the accepted norm by the.......errr......less useful members of society.
Title: michael schumacher
Post by: hopeitfloats on January 01, 2014, 11:06:19 am
has anyone heard any updates on his health after the ski accident. last I heard was an operation and in an induced coma
Title: Re: michael schumacher
Post by: john44 on January 01, 2014, 11:21:55 am
News 19 hrs ago,He is showing slight improvement after his 2nd operation to relieve
the pressure on his brain. But he is still in a critical condition.

john
Title: Re: michael schumacher
Post by: GAZOU on January 01, 2014, 11:24:58 am
see the news

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31662.msg463940.html#msg463940


thing new (prognosis there one hour)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kiwi96 on January 06, 2014, 10:59:42 am
Just received this in an email. Any one know anything more.

Battle stations! Navy scrambles destroyer to challenge Russian warship off British coast (but it takes 24 hours to make 600-mile journey from Portsmouth base - was Putin testing our response time?)
Russian vessel detected 30 miles away from Scotland last night
Only ship available to respond was on south coast of England
Tensions heightened when aerial photos showed ship full of missiles
By MARK NICOL
PUBLISHED: 22:02 GMT, 4 January 2014 | UPDATED: 14:47 GMT, 5 January 2014
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on January 06, 2014, 11:02:17 am
Just received this in an email. Any one know anything more.

Battle stations! Navy scrambles destroyer to challenge Russian warship off British coast (but it takes 24 hours to make 600-mile journey from Portsmouth base - was Putin testing our response time?)
Russian vessel detected 30 miles away from Scotland last night
Only ship available to respond was on south coast of England
Tensions heightened when aerial photos showed ship full of missiles
By MARK NICOL
PUBLISHED: 22:02 GMT, 4 January 2014 | UPDATED: 14:47 GMT, 5 January 2014
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,45923.msg464758/topicseen.html#msg464758
 
 :-))
 
aye
john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: peter61_uk on January 06, 2014, 02:21:45 pm
"Visit Britain" (funded by the taxpayer - as in you and me >:-o )  have apparently issued guidelines for hoteliers so that they don't inadvertantly upset foreign visitors ........ There is a long list of do's and dont's. Here are just two:
 
DO: Deal promptly with any complaint from German or Austrian tourists, who can be 'straightforward and demanding' to the point of 'seeming rude and aggressive'.
 
DON'T: Exchange a smile or make eye contact with anyone from France who you do not know.
 
..........and the absolute best (and I pay for this?)....
 
"They are also told they should not poke fun at Indian accents." ........... The Lone Ranger would have had a field day with that one.
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on January 06, 2014, 04:00:15 pm



Quote
DON'T: Exchange a smile or make eye contact with anyone from France who you do not know.

How did the French who had a child with English? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?  <:(





they are returned to France O0 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nordsee on January 07, 2014, 09:26:15 am
Indeed.  A fair trial before a fair keelhaulin'
One of those occasions where everybody can be right to a degree.  But with the right to homicidal stupidity comes the duty of responsibility.  And the duty of recompensing everybody whose life was interrupted by said irresponsible stupidity.  If thats what the powers that be determine what it was.


PS  Nothing to do with the news, but I'm just watching the original "The Plank" (Eric Sykes, Tommy Cooper, Jimmy Edwards).  Possibly the funniest bit of cinematography ever?  Its just unfortunate that the comic observations of reality are taken to be the accepted norm by the.......errr......less useful members of society.
If you think that is good, find and watch "A Home of your own" Made in 1963, no dialogue and brilliant!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 07, 2014, 09:59:50 am
If you think that is good, find and watch "A Home of your own" Made in 1963, no dialogue and brilliant!
Found it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osj1rXISQiA - thats something to merit a proper look.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 07, 2014, 10:19:06 am
 
First app-controlled aquatic drone.
 ( Crowd funded )

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ziphius/ziphius-the-aquatic-drone

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/678/457/acfacb7f3da3d7b78d755091712a8688_large.jpg?1371417532)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on January 07, 2014, 12:44:57 pm
new exhibit opening in Edinburgh of lifeboats and their volunteers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-25623004 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-25623004)

some super pictures in it :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on January 07, 2014, 01:31:28 pm
Superb photography with the essential story-line. :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on January 08, 2014, 10:08:52 am
It's finally happened, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25648513 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25648513)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 08, 2014, 10:39:06 am
 
   {-) {-)  beat me to it!

It's finally happened, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25648513 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25648513)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on January 08, 2014, 05:23:49 pm
New's

Justice dismisses any external responsibility at this stage of the investigation, in the skiing accident that plunged Michael Schumacher in a coma on Dec. 29 , when his head violently hit a rock while skiing off-piste in Meribel ( Savoie) .

Michael Schumacher " deliberately chose to go" off track in an area located between a red and a blue track track , said Wednesday the prosecutor Albertville , Patrick Quincy, during a press conference.

According to the magistrate, the Formula 1 champion flying at a distance of between 3 and 6 meters from the edge of the marked practicing " a large oar " track when his skis flush a rock that has reduced to 8 meters track .

To the magistrate, the runway lighting standards " have been met ," which seems to exclude the main complaint may be made to the operator station . " The issue of " fact track " ," legal argument that would make this section a "fake off track " likely to mislead the German champion in error, be still " raised , discussed ," continued Mr. Quincy .

This notion could be decisive in a possible trial on payment of damages.

According captured by the GoPro camera he had attached to his helmet images, the sevenfold champion of Formula 1 was operating a " look quite normal on this type of terrain for experienced skiers " , linking small corners to control its rate, further explained Lieutenant Colonel Benedict Vinnemann , commander of the research section of Savoy .

The prosecutor said he did not have knowledge of filmed by a German steward 35 who told the German magazine Der Spiegel that Schumacher then skied " to a maximum speed of 20 km / h " images. Anyway , speed is "not a particularly important factor for us ," said Mr. Quincy .

No complaints at this stage

Driver behavior would indeed be considered in a case if the responsibility of the station for default markup was committed , to see if a " negligence " could clear customs operator in whole or in part .

The two minutes of film recovered from a camera mounted on the helmet of the driver, "we do not see help anyone ," said the prosecutor. Surrounding Schumacher said he had turned to help a loved one.

YAHOO NEW'S
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 08, 2014, 07:16:48 pm
 Bad taste in Handbags http://safeshare.tv/w/KkkEFRtyiS (http://safeshare.tv/w/KkkEFRtyiS)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on January 08, 2014, 07:54:47 pm

Scheesh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ken

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 10, 2014, 02:06:55 pm
 
NZ Pilot "Crashes" Twice In A Day

http://youtu.be/QA6TYPKkn_E
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 13, 2014, 02:15:53 pm
Not world shattering, but a suspicious device was found washed up on the shore at St Annes on Sunday.  It was duly identified as a RN flare, and duly sorted.  The BBC reported it on their news site, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-25711129
along with a picture.  RN spokeperson? No.  A device? No.  A picture of the public bog building in the corner of one of the car parks on the prom?  Yes, if memory serves me right.  The caption to the picture was "The giant flare was one used in exercise sea mines by the Royal Navy", so, was it a stealth flare, hiding in the foreground, or was it a REALLY giant flare, cunningly disguised as said building?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on January 15, 2014, 07:32:57 am
new design for HMS Illustrious
 
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-yacht-no-it-s-a-new-design-for-hms-illustrious-1-5807391 (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-yacht-no-it-s-a-new-design-for-hms-illustrious-1-5807391)
 
 {-) %% {-) %% {-) %%
 
Surf
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 17, 2014, 09:21:57 am

RIP Trigger - Roger Lloyd Pack.


(http://unitedagents.co.uk/sites/default/files/Roger-Lloyd-Pack.jpg)


Roger Lloyd Pack's memorable lines:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25763957 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25763957)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: peter61_uk on January 17, 2014, 10:03:40 pm

RIP Trigger - Roger Lloyd Pack.



Roger Lloyd Pack's memorable lines:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25763957 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25763957)

As sad loss of a very very talented man.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on January 17, 2014, 10:13:16 pm
this is not said irreverently but I think Roger would love to go out, by being transported in this Funeral herse.........saw it today in fact in a cortage going to our locat Crematorium, and thought, Roger would have loved to go out in that.

neil.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2104473/Its-Only-Fools-HEARSES-Del-Boy-fan-transforms-Reliant-Robin-funeral-car.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: peter61_uk on January 19, 2014, 08:40:43 pm
Today, Jan 19th 2014.........

Two men were arrested after they reportedly told police officers a dog was driving their minivan when it crashed.
Officers were called to a veterinary clinic in Oklahoma, United States, when a vehicle was spotted in a ditch on January 11, according to Channel Eight. When the owners of the gold minivan, William McDonald, 65, and Steven Schofield, 42, were asked how the accident happened, they said their dog was driving.

Both were immediately detained, with Tahlequah police officers seemingly not believing their story. Their dog was taken to a local animal shelter but has so far refused to say whether it was behind the wheel.  {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 23, 2014, 12:28:51 pm
 
Daily Mirror. GHOST ship crewed only by CANNIBAL rats.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/ghost-ship-crewed-cannibal-rats-3052924#.UuDzMvvLfMo
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on January 27, 2014, 10:30:54 am
This on BBC's News website today.....................but check out the date at the top of the story.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7666826.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7666826.stm)
"News"???
DM

Title: Ship aground
Post by: admiralbb62 on February 05, 2014, 07:58:04 pm
Spanish cargo vessel ran aground in France  http://news.yahoo.com/spanish-cargo-ship-slams-jetty-sw-france-115618435.html?vp=1 (http://news.yahoo.com/spanish-cargo-ship-slams-jetty-sw-france-115618435.html?vp=1)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 07, 2014, 10:38:35 am
 
BBC: Full-sized 'Little Tikes' takes to the road
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-25955249
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on February 08, 2014, 12:48:54 am
We have had them for ages.
Coles supermarkets advertise them!  %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on February 08, 2014, 08:39:57 pm
We have had them for ages.
Coles supermarkets advertise them!  %%


Endlessly <*< {-)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 10, 2014, 04:15:03 pm
 
BBC: Residents on the Thames evacuated by Duck bus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26126247


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: carlmt on February 10, 2014, 04:58:51 pm
The beaching of the Pride of Calais.............
 
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2014-02-01/ferrysdramaticend/ (http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2014-02-01/ferrysdramaticend/)
 
What a waste............ <:(
 
CT
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richald on February 10, 2014, 06:49:05 pm

BBC: Residents on the Thames evacuated by Duck bus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26126247 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26126247)

You might expect a Duck bus to be working in Egham !

Richard

(Coat already on !)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on February 10, 2014, 08:25:24 pm
out of the floods into the fire, not sure which is safer - drown in the floods or take a trip in one of those things - okay for their time, proving to be a little problematic nowadays.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 18, 2014, 10:02:43 am
 
BBC:  Sewer was blocked by large Pooh

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26195258 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26195258)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 18, 2014, 11:30:44 am

               Well that won't be Blocked by Moderators.

                 {-)    {-)    {-)    {-)    {-) {-)    {-)    {-)   


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on February 18, 2014, 01:58:45 pm
 ok2

it is not easy to throw a pink bicycle in the toilet ...............
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 18, 2014, 02:13:40 pm
ok2

it is not easy to throw a pink bicycle in the toilet ...............

It depends on how well you chewed it originally. One of your compatriots, a "Monsieur Mangetout", was famous for eating all sorts of mad stuff, including bicycles and an aeroplane. What happened to them afterwards we were never told................  :o   but he died, age 57, of natural causes.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on February 18, 2014, 02:16:23 pm
wot - rust  ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 21, 2014, 01:25:02 pm
And there was me thinking it was only us that can run aground.
 
  http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/US-Warship-Deployed-Near-Sochi-Runs-Aground-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-246144721.html?_osource=outbrain_recirc=obnetwork (http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/US-Warship-Deployed-Near-Sochi-Runs-Aground-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-246144721.html?_osource=outbrain_recirc=obnetwork)
 
   Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on February 21, 2014, 01:32:09 pm
And there was me thinking it was only us that can run aground.
 
  http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/US-Warship-Deployed-Near-Sochi-Runs-Aground-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-246144721.html?_osource=outbrain_recirc=obnetwork (http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/US-Warship-Deployed-Near-Sochi-Runs-Aground-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-246144721.html?_osource=outbrain_recirc=obnetwork)
 
   Regards   Ian.
You have to ask yourself, for those in our generation, if we ever thought we'ed see the day when an American warship could get close enough to Russia to run aground without getting blown out of the water.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on February 21, 2014, 03:54:38 pm
clearly they are incapable of parellel parking  :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 21, 2014, 05:42:59 pm
You have to ask yourself, for those in our generation, if we ever thought we'ed see the day when an American warship could get close enough to Russia to run aground without getting blown out of the water.
It isn't actually near Sochi, it was docking in a Turkish port.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 21, 2014, 07:32:01 pm
Is this where boats go to die?
 
  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 24, 2014, 01:23:51 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26091738


Video of new lifeboat class.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 25, 2014, 10:35:58 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-26336618

It's the last line of the story which makes it so..............so...............I don't know. Annoying? Exasperating? Just plain stupid, I guess.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on February 25, 2014, 10:39:04 am
Darwin award - springs to mind   :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 25, 2014, 11:40:09 am
We should be more tolerant towards cyclists.   O0
 
  Regards   Ian.
 
  Got some good motorways in Yorkshire for the various teams to practice on for the "Grande Depart".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 25, 2014, 12:35:53 pm
We should be more tolerant towards cyclists.   O0
 
We already are, Ian. How much do you suppose the fine would be if I were to drive along the hard shoulder of a motorway because my Satnav had told me to? Plus a sackful of penalty points. Fifty quid was getting off lightly.  :police:

The b*ggers ignore traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, one-way streets and 'no cycling' signs; they cut in front of you in moving traffic, and ride on footpaths like they have an exclusive right to be there. I'm afraid none of them seem to realize that they are no match for two tons of fast-moving metal, yet if I hit one through no fault of my own then it would be me that carried the blame for the rest of my life.
Have you ever seen a sign that says "Think Car"? No - there would be absolutely no point to it because most cyclists don't read road signs. They are selfish and stupid - especially the one in this story.  >>:-(
DM
(That should stir up a few of 'em!)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on February 25, 2014, 02:29:41 pm
I feel everyone has the hump because the cyclist was probably the fastest moving object on that section of the M25 at the time! What with having his own cycle lane and all :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on February 25, 2014, 03:06:34 pm
I feel everyone has the hump because the cyclist was probably the fastest moving object on that section of the M25 at the time! What with having his own cycle lane and all :}

Bet he had tight nuts  ok2 ok2 %) %)  you would not want to lose a wheel on the M25  {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on February 25, 2014, 03:19:10 pm
4500 members dont get the joke....thankfully :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2014, 04:21:17 pm
The Tour de France is in Yorkshire this year :}


Explanations on a 20 euro note please %%

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 25, 2014, 04:33:02 pm
Quote
The Tour de France is in Yorkshire this year :}


Explanations on a 20 euro note please %%

Easy, they are using the Russian GPRS SatNav system!  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2014, 04:44:41 pm
Had one on my yacht.
Only gave me Black Sea Pilotage {-)

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 25, 2014, 04:47:48 pm
Mays wee  Mucky bucket.
 
  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2014, 05:28:02 pm
Yorkies are learning Francois noo?
Make a Bob or two from the bikers!

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on February 25, 2014, 07:24:26 pm
Quote
The Tour de France is in Yorkshire this year

Pay attention

Runners can stop in front of your garden to urinate. {:-{ :(( >:-o
If they urinate on your tomatoes they are going to become as pumpkins ................. O0


You are the warned(prevented)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on February 25, 2014, 07:27:32 pm
If anyone Urinated on my tomatoes a >>:-( <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< ...Im quite Handy with a baseball bat believe you ME
 
 
Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 28, 2014, 09:42:59 am
 
BBC: World's longest aircraft is unveiled in UK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26337673

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/73237000/jpg/_73237444_airship2.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 28, 2014, 10:33:49 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqosS6DBwhA  ;D

Quote
BBC: World's longest aircraft is unveiled in UK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26337673
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on February 28, 2014, 10:43:43 am
If anyone Urinated on my tomatoes a >>:-( <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< ...Im quite Handy with a baseball bat believe you ME

I'd only have to steam boil the can before opening them   :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 05, 2014, 11:42:00 am
 
Daily Mail, London: Rubbish-obsessed boy, five, used his mother's credit card to buy a REAL bin lorry on eBay for £3,500

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2572937/Rubbish-obsessed-boy-five-used-mothers-credit-card-buy-real-BIN-LORRY-eBay-3-500.html
Title: What a New Rolls - Royce ?
Post by: Timo2 on March 05, 2014, 05:06:09 pm
Hi All


      Check this out    O0
                                         http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26438661


    Timo2
Title: Re: What a New Rolls - Royce ?
Post by: warspite on March 05, 2014, 05:10:44 pm
some of them on here have been doing this for years - remote controlled ships - they are on shore - and they still crash them  {-)
Title: Re: What a New Rolls - Royce ?
Post by: BarryM on March 06, 2014, 08:54:15 am
Security? What happens if those with the knowledge to over-ride the remote control get aboard? Hijack for ransom? Use a tanker as an anti-environment weapon or worse?  Shipowners would gladly increase their profits by getting rid of crews but even they would give this a wide berth and carry on paying peanuts to Third-World crews.

Barry M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on March 06, 2014, 10:26:59 am
Man gets lost in his own back garden
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-26450536

We used to say 'Only in America'  ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on March 06, 2014, 12:04:30 pm
The electric it is the future

http://www.voitureelectrique.net/takayanagi-miluira-retro-ev-2778
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on March 06, 2014, 12:48:41 pm
Quote
The electric it is the future

  No Gazou, only A future, they still need a system (like toy boats) to charge the battery. Don't forget gas and Hydrogen as power sources.
 
  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 06, 2014, 01:43:26 pm
 
 Yeah but it look fantastic!
 A real 'Dr Who' car à la Jon Pertwee
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on March 06, 2014, 03:42:40 pm
...and dont forget the pioneer of electric cars Camille Jenatzy.  First to beat 100kph a loooooong time ago.
Title: Re: What a New Rolls - Royce ?
Post by: tigertiger on March 07, 2014, 03:41:00 am
Security? What happens if those with the knowledge to over-ride the remote control get aboard? Hijack for ransom? Use a tanker as an anti-environment weapon or worse?  ...

Barry M
This would be easier to do with conventional ships.
Those who wanted to do it would be very sophisticated. The real issue today is pirates from poor nations who are not sophisticated.


An unmanned vessel would not need decks or railings or grapling hook friendly superstucture. The control systems and bridge could be sealed in an armoured box, that would only need to be opened for maintenance or if a pilot is required.


Like autonomous cars, I think this is a feasible future. People say they don't want to give up control, but people also want to use mobile devices and to other things when they drive. Imagine a long journey, where you can just sit back and watch a movie, in your own wheeled box.
There will always be arguements about what happens if the system fails, you have fail safes. Even if the fail safes fail, it will still be safer than human error.
One of the issues with speeding is that often people do not want to be the slow driver, and yet this is what happens in traffic. When we are all the slow driver we don't care as much. When were are cut up or harrassed by other drivers we can react and the potential for errors increases. With automated systems you illiminate selfish drivers and the reactions they can cause.


Yes there will be issues with implementing any automated system, some of these are man-machine issues, but they are not insumountable. Think of all the things we already do that are automated.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 10, 2014, 09:36:35 am
 
BBC:  Sinking cargo vessel off Cornwall towed into St Austell - "magnetic repair patch"

         http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-26511100
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 14, 2014, 01:18:47 pm
HMS Argyll navy torpedo fired into Devonport wharf...   oopS
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-26577109 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-26577109)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on March 14, 2014, 02:58:25 pm
Be you some that it is not them who lowered(went down) the Boeing in Malaysia  %) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: mrturbo553 on March 19, 2014, 12:16:52 pm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2582549/Narrowboat-hired-stag-party-capsizes-getting-stuck-lock-near-Bath.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on March 19, 2014, 12:35:27 pm
Had a week on a narrow boat and "Came across" three separate stag doo's. Absolute menaces, bad enough in town centres but a nightmare on the cut.   O0     >>:-(
 
  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 19, 2014, 03:52:55 pm
Darwin candidates  ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 20, 2014, 10:23:40 pm
 
BBC: Sallford. Thieves steal thousands from cash machine through tunnel

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26675232

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on March 20, 2014, 10:47:15 pm
The Colditz spirit lives !!! 8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on March 20, 2014, 11:16:35 pm

BBC: Sallford. Thieves steal thousands from cash machine through tunnel

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26675232

Like this bit..... They then escaped back through the tunnel.

wonder which other way the idiot reporting expected them to escape through.........through the card slot perhaps   {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Richtea on March 21, 2014, 12:36:40 am
Like this bit..... They then escaped back through the tunnel.

wonder which other way the idiot reporting expected them to escape through.........through the card slot perhaps   {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)


Flog 'em for ignoring the one way sign.  <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 21, 2014, 08:29:04 am
Hmm - the length of time it took and the number of people involved, I wonder if they would have been better off actually working for a living?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 21, 2014, 10:18:04 am
Could just see them turning up at the welfare office, 'Having you been working this week?', 'Noo  %) , I was offered a job on minimum wage groundwork, but the pay wasn't worth it' (in a bulgarian accent) ------ (oo is that racist  %) ) bet they got more than £6.00 per hour on that digging.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 27, 2014, 02:29:36 pm
You have to be seriously rich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-26752292
to forget something like that.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dreadnought72 on March 27, 2014, 07:29:23 pm
On tunnelling: I loved the Radio 4 interview with the Great Escape survivor earlier this week.

(Paraphrasing - but only a bit!)

Reporter (in the studio): And where are you?
Survivor: In a wet and dark Poland, next to the camp.
Reporter: And what can you see of the tunnel?
Survivor: Well, I can't see the tunnel. It's underground.

 {-)

Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 23, 2014, 07:10:12 am
 
Chinese 12m (39ft) scale aircraft carrier model.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-27120110
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 25, 2014, 01:18:18 pm

BBC: What will UK's new icebreaker look like?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27153506

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 15, 2014, 11:44:45 am
 
BBC: Cat saves boy from dog attack -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27407932
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on May 15, 2014, 11:01:33 pm

BBC: Cat saves boy from dog attack -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27407932 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27407932)


That was amazing, I've never seen anything like it :o  Go the cat! :-)) 


It was on the news here too.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Big Ada on May 16, 2014, 05:46:43 pm
Why was it being filmed???
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jimmy2310 on May 16, 2014, 06:23:50 pm
Big Ada,

It was caught on the neighbours CCTV camera,


Jimmy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on May 17, 2014, 12:02:56 am
Why was it being filmed???


I wondered the same thing. I thought, who would stand by filming a small boy being mauled by a dog instead of trying to help him, until I realised that it was security camera footage, from 2 different angles. One angle showed the dog sneaking around the parked car, and the other showed the actual attack and subsequent rescue by Super Cat.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Big Ada on May 17, 2014, 06:20:45 pm
Thanks for clearing that up.
 
Len, Cat lover.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 18, 2014, 01:43:52 pm
Why was it being filmed???

I think anywhere in the world, crime is rife these days and especially in the US where gun crime is of the norm, people more and more have CCTV on their property for protection.............the day will come in the UK when we start becoming less complacent and more objective about our own protection when constantly the budgets for policing are cut, and fewer and fewer bobbies are on the beat {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 21, 2014, 06:27:36 pm
Ebay Hacked    Official

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/201405211741492.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 29, 2014, 09:12:29 am
 
BBC: Valve delays Steam Machine controller to 2015

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27600981

Yeah, fooled me too....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 31, 2014, 07:35:57 pm
Rolls-Royce has plans for a fleet of remote control cargo ships.
 
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/may/30/rolls-royce-remote-controlled-cargo-ships (http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/may/30/rolls-royce-remote-controlled-cargo-ships) ;)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 04, 2014, 08:32:29 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-27687763 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-27687763)
This person has the same voting rights as you do. Discuss.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: U-33 on June 04, 2014, 08:43:25 am
We are totally surrounded by idiots...




Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on June 04, 2014, 08:50:14 am
Yes U33

It is what everybody says!

I am around you be around somebody

The life is difficult O0 {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 02, 2014, 12:17:42 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28125835 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28125835)


New Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier begins to take shape.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22474019
Title: Tour de France 2014
Post by: Arrow5 on July 06, 2014, 08:42:31 am

 Tour de France Yorkshire! 2014
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/28149718

Yorkshire...I`m fair proud of you :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Tour de France 2014
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 06, 2014, 09:00:07 am
Yorkshire...I`m fair proud of you :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Yes, lets hope the weather smiles on them today as well.  I looked at the route map and it looks like they are going up that cobbled road out of Howarth before heading for Last of the Summer Wine country.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on July 06, 2014, 09:05:40 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-27687763 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-27687763)
This person has the same voting rights as you do. Discuss.

Completely unacceptable and deplorable! Now, if it had been chocolate sauce..............
BM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on July 06, 2014, 09:54:18 am
 :-)) %)

The new equipment for the tour of England  de France in bike

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/37/42/64/summer10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=3491&u=15374264)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 25, 2014, 03:18:40 pm

BBC: NS Savannah. The ship that totally failed to change the world

       http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28439159
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on August 05, 2014, 07:12:59 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050)

Now let me get this completely straight......

Bernie Ecclestone's trial for allegedly giving a banker (or was he a blackmailer?) a bribe of £26M was stopped when German prosecutors accepted a £60M "payment" from the same Bernie Ecclestone to prevent him being sentenced to jail.  :o   

When does a charitable donation become an administration fee become a bribe become the proceeds of extortion? I guess it just depends who's paying it and to whom.................

The maddening thing is that the whole affair reeks of corruption and greed and they're not even trying to hush it up. I shall put Mr Ecclestone in the same box I have for Michael Ryan and Rupert Murdoch, neither of whom will ever know what it feels like to trouser any of my money. I hope all true motor-racing fans will do the same.
Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on August 06, 2014, 12:13:11 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050)

The maddening thing is that the whole affair reeks of corruption and greed and they're not even trying to hush it up. I shall put Mr Ecclestone in the same box I have for Michael Ryan and Rupert Murdoch, neither of whom will ever know what it feels like to trouser any of my money.


Year, hear, Dave, and doubly so for Rupert Murdoch. He's a turncoat Australian who became an American citizen for tax reasons, but still wields great influence over the Liberal party here. He, or rather, his newspaper, ran a campaign in favour of the Liberal party in the last Federal election which saw the current government elevated to power. He pays no, or very little, tax here yet still wants to be a power broker. I can't stand the man >>:-(


As for corruption in F1, that would be similar to what happens in many world sporting organisations, e.g., FIFA and the International Olympic Committee, to name two <*<


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 15, 2014, 10:51:16 am
 
BBC: Panama Canal opened 100 years ago today

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28800710
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 21, 2014, 10:15:51 am
 
BBC: Car crash map of Britain

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15975720

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 21, 2014, 11:15:26 am
That's right Martin cheer us up, thought for the day!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 21, 2014, 11:50:58 am
 
            :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rsm on August 29, 2014, 08:24:59 am
Model boats from coffee stirrers.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28971951
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on September 01, 2014, 03:03:46 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1327533/naval-gazing-future-warships-put-to-the-test

Nice test tank
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on September 05, 2014, 06:20:54 pm
BBC News:  Announced at NATO today.  HMS Prince of Wales will be completed and go into service, rather than be sold off or mothballed.  Do we have enough suitable ships to form support groups for two carriers?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29075307 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29075307)

At 1/96 scale they would be just over nine and a half feet long
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 05, 2014, 06:23:27 pm
We just need enough rope to keep one tied up alongside in Pompey, while the other can be tied up alongside in Pompey, broken!
And lets just stop mucking around and re-name her Ark Royal :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on September 05, 2014, 08:01:47 pm
Queen Elizabeth has just started her ballasting and list trials this week according to my works intranet.


Must agree, PoW should be renamed Ark Royal to carry on the proud name O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on September 05, 2014, 08:50:45 pm
The claim of '100% availability' with two ships sounds a wee bit optimistic to me - but it's better than having just one ship!

Tom
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 29, 2014, 05:34:09 pm
 
Queen Mary: Liner that helped launch monster cruise ships

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29377549
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on September 29, 2014, 11:25:19 pm
Irrespective of the person and the crime involved, does anyone else find the idea that a sentence can be referred to the Attorney General's Office on the basis of just four complaints a bit sinister?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29415240 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29415240)
After all, it takes a minimum of 100,000 signatures on a petition for the House of Commons to even consider debating it.
DM
Title: Lynsey De Paul
Post by: Neil on October 02, 2014, 02:21:16 pm
For all those male children of the 60's/70's...........you will all be sad to hear that Linsey de Paul passed away yesterday after suffering from a brain haemorrhage............

kids look at all the young girl pop stars of today and their music, and sex appeal, ..............none of them, nor even Kylie Minogue could hold a candle light to the pure beauty and sex appeal when Lynsey was in her youth...... and even in middle age.............she was a beauty to behold {:-{

I still listen to her music, and she made some wonderful stuff..............and it's a sad loss for us ol' gits today to hear of this.

RIP Lynsey.........you certainly brought  wonderment to all us young lads in your day and our youth.

neil. <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 02, 2014, 02:35:37 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29457228

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on October 02, 2014, 03:20:26 pm
Amen to that Neil, she was a stunner. <:(
Title: JEZZER AT IT AGAIN
Post by: Neil on October 02, 2014, 04:03:34 pm
LOL................I can't see  anything intentional about that  %% %% %% %% {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/517859/Jeremy-Clarkson-outrage-driving-Argentina-Falklands-War-numberplate
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 02, 2014, 05:48:32 pm
 :-)) Tell them to get over it, they started it..We finished it. One back at them after that Olympic commercial.. Nice one JC..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 03, 2014, 10:03:04 pm
Alan Henning the British hostage held by ISIS has been murdered by them today , words fail me as to how anyone can hold on to medieval beliefs especially on killing people by beheading.

Let us all remember Alan as the compassionate man he was and hope that these murderers find themselves toe to toe with the SAS/SBS on a cold dark night....

 {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Richtea on October 03, 2014, 11:53:36 pm
Alan Henning the British hostage held by ISIS has been murdered by them today , words fail me as to how anyone can hold on to medieval beliefs especially on killing people by beheading.

Let us all remember Alan as the compassionate man he was and hope that these murderers find themselves toe to toe with the SAS/SBS on a cold dark night....

 {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{


Better still a Gurkha wielding a Kukri,
give 'em a taste of what they are dishing out. <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 04, 2014, 12:37:29 am
 
 There was an interesting item on Radio Four 'Feedback' program today, it was talking about
 how presenting the news is so hard these days, much of the audience has become calcified
 to bad news and therefore detached. Many have a sense of frustration, impotence and
 separation, ie, "it looks terrible but happening somewhere else & doesn't affect me today".  {:-{

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jmcr9 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jmcr9)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: cos918 on October 04, 2014, 12:13:48 pm
I read some were that the USAF are looking at sending in the A10 Warhogs to say hello to ISIS . should be a nice hello


john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 04, 2014, 01:01:52 pm
 
Are Warthogs still flying?!?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: cos918 on October 04, 2014, 04:23:20 pm
I think they were in moth balled reserve were they could be reactivated if required
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on October 04, 2014, 04:57:43 pm
napalm and agent orange are nice for the complexion :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 04, 2014, 06:21:22 pm
Yes But Agent Orange is not always so good for those on the friendly side either over a period of time if contaminated..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on October 04, 2014, 06:29:51 pm
Yes But Agent Orange is not always so good for those on the friendly side either over a period of time if contaminated..
The Warthog's main claim to fame is its massive Gatling gun.
Wikipedia: The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that is its primary armament and the heaviest automatic cannon mounted on an aircraft.
I suspect that is what might be used to cheer up pulverise the IS people.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 04, 2014, 10:25:34 pm
Think the A-10's were taken out of frontline squadrons but kept flying in the Air National Guard so there should be quite a few still in full frontline condition with experienced pilots to fly them... ISIS meet the 30mm milk bottle sized supersonic high explosive "bullet" that will arrange your meeting with your "god" that you seem to crave so much
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on October 04, 2014, 10:33:51 pm
Agent Orange  >>:-( ... a good friend was conscripted & ended as an OZ NASO medic in Viet Nam.......he died of multiple cancers in all of his vital organs about 18 months ago.... <:( Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 04, 2014, 10:42:15 pm
Yes , the Bullet is a bit more directional, Agent Orange is not fussy, as is I suppose any toxin, and surprisingly no Government (as far as I am aware will admit any connection to Illness).
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on October 05, 2014, 12:15:41 am
Agent Orange  >>:-( appears to have been very selective in the system of lotteries...some win...some lose

Our new Australian Governor General ...was also a military man....[an Army Major in Viet Nam] ...he is apparently very alive & well

Have never met this.... now Sir Peter Cosgrove, however from all reports...those who served under him in that period had the greatest respect for him................

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on October 05, 2014, 11:00:13 am
It just made me smile  {-) {-) {-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-29479913#
aye
john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 05, 2014, 12:43:16 pm
It just made me smile  {-) {-) {-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-29479913# (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-29479913#)
aye
john

Heard  %% about it but had not seen any pictures until your link,  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on October 06, 2014, 05:55:57 pm
Man (plonker) trying to cross ocean in inflatable bubble has to be rescued

http://www.itv.com/news/2014-10-05/man-trying-to-cross-ocean-in-inflatable-bubble-has-to-be-rescued/

 {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 07, 2014, 11:04:49 am

Halfords 'We Fit' lorry gets stuck under bridge
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29514013

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/78047000/jpg/_78047793_2014-10-06-halfords1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on October 07, 2014, 11:30:32 am
 :-))

It would have been necessary to deflate tires.

An Australian would say: it is the top which did not pass it would have been of no use

Excuse I Dereck %) %) %) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on October 07, 2014, 03:13:38 pm
Ghost sighting at Dudley Castle

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2783354/Chilling-image-Grey-Lady-ghost-captured-archway-couple-visiting-courtyard-castle-claimed-haunted-England.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on October 10, 2014, 04:34:52 pm
Anyone else been done for drink-hovering?


http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/jail-for-hovercraft-pilot-who-was-over-drink-drive-limit-1-6351538

 :police: <*< >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pugwash on October 10, 2014, 06:13:27 pm
Think the A-10's were taken out of frontline squadrons but kept flying in the Air National Guard so there should be quite a few still in full frontline condition with experienced pilots to fly them... ISIS meet the 30mm milk bottle sized supersonic high explosive "bullet" that will arrange your meeting with your "god" that you seem to crave so much
There was an entry on Wiki that in September 2014 the 122th fighter wing would be deploying to the Middle East
with 12 of the Units 21 A-10s so they are obviously still around and kicking ass.  Apparently about 42 of them have had
new wings made by Boeing to keep them operational till about 2035 - then in the next breath they are threatening to
scrap them all.  I think the decision is to keep all the modernised a/c and scrap the rest.
The trip to the Mid east has been planned about a year but just happened to coincide with the air strikes.
Geoff
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: surfs up on October 17, 2014, 10:14:52 am
D-Day landing craft raised from dock.
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29655649 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29655649)
 
Hope it doesn't just disappear into one of the boat house never to be seen again.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on October 20, 2014, 09:10:40 pm
Russian Sub off the coast of sweden


http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/19/sweden-search-russian-submarine-stockholm
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on November 03, 2014, 06:04:24 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-29875888

The cost of fish just went up....

I didn't know James but I do know Billy the owner of the boat , an absolute disaster 3 men lost and 2 rescued. Its always a shock when a boat sinks but for something like this when no mayday could be sent ( the boat will have had 2 GMDSS radio systems onboard , a VHF and SSB system , both linked to the GPS and both only needing 1 press of a button to send an automatic distress signal ) makes it even more of a shock

RIP lads RIP
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on November 03, 2014, 07:04:22 pm
coming from a fishing port I know how you feel Davie.........god bless them all. neil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on November 04, 2014, 08:29:45 pm
Says they hit something causing the boat to sink , RIP lads

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/530737/Fisherman-dies-after-Scottish-trawler-is-lost-in-North-Sea

Good chance it was a container washed off a container ship , they float just beneath the surface and are a nightmare for all boats especially smaller fishing boats
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on November 10, 2014, 12:09:51 pm

French is there to give you information      O0 {-) {-) {-)


http://www.francetvinfo.fr/vieo-une-femme-se-fait-renverser-par-une-voiture-sur-le-passage-pieton-des-beatles_741129.html#xtor=AL-79-%5Barticle%5D (http://www.francetvinfo.fr/vieo-une-femme-se-fait-renverser-par-une-voiture-sur-le-passage-pieton-des-beatles_741129.html#xtor=AL-79-%5Barticle%5D)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 10, 2014, 05:29:44 pm
Sorry to sound harsh but the driver was not at fault there..... she clearly didn't look before sprinting across the road
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Big Ada on November 10, 2014, 05:54:04 pm
AND, she was not using the crossing fully.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on November 19, 2014, 09:16:05 am
For those of you who are visiting the Blackpool show next year.......be very careful.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30100973 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30100973)
Makes the Norbreck look like the Hilton!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2014, 10:00:56 am
Apparently the manager is not available for comment!!
would have thought a charge like that is illegal .also you are not supposed to keep full card details I thought
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on November 19, 2014, 10:51:44 am
Yes TLB...........Common Law would suggest the perpetrator's of the retaining of Credit Card numbers .....then to reapply a charge without the consent of the card owner is an offence  :police:

Keep 'em' locked up in your Woodworm Scrubs Goal or what ever <*< .....we have enough of your convict lot over here in OZ..........  {-) Derek [yes me included...First Fleet convict stock :-)) ]
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2014, 01:12:07 pm
Yes TLB...........Common Law would suggest the perpetrator's of the retaining of Credit Card numbers .....then to reapply a charge without the consent of the card owner is an offence  :police:

Keep 'em' locked up in your Woodworm Scrubs Goal or what ever <*< .....we have enough of your convict lot over here in OZ..........  {-) Derek [yes me included...First Fleet convict stock :-)) ]

Don't think he will be coming out of the Hotel for some time.. %%
 
Talk about adverse publicity..Main news, facebook, twitter, Internet, and not very many good comments.
 
latest, website is down, but they are apparently going to refund the £ 100.00, Like they had any real choice.. {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 19, 2014, 04:14:39 pm
The room rate would have been enough to put me off.
You don't get much in the way of comfort for £38 !
Really decent B&B's are over twice that.
Anyone on here stay there for the show weekend?
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on November 19, 2014, 04:26:26 pm
I have stayed in both hotels and BB's in Blackpool quite a few times, mostly at this time of year.
Bear in mind most of the buildings are quite old, and sometimes bathrooms 1 or 2 to a floor. However they have always been clean and comfortable, friendly, and the cooked breakfast very good.
Low prices reflect the accommodation is often quite basic, plus huge competition vying for your custom.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2014, 04:28:57 pm
The room rate would have been enough to put me off.
You don't get much in the way of comfort for £38 !
Really decent B&B's are over twice that.
Anyone on here stay there for the show weekend?
Ned
I don,t know, I have stayed at the Cameron house hotel for 25.00. B&b (loch lomond)
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 19, 2014, 04:49:38 pm
Agreed, there are bargains to be found.
Swimbo won't stay anywhere that is not ensuite
and our experiences in Yorkshire, The Lakes, and the South West of England
bear out what I said.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 19, 2014, 06:04:40 pm
The room rate would have been enough to put me off.
You don't get much in the way of comfort for £38 !
Really decent B&B's are over twice that.
Anyone on here stay there for the show weekend?
Ned

Been in lots of Premier Inns on their £29 rate - all en-suite & very clean & comfy.  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2014, 06:06:22 pm
Agreed, there are bargains to be found.
Swimbo won't stay anywhere that is not ensuite
and our experiences in Yorkshire, The Lakes, and the South West of England
bear out what I said.
Ned

In Fairness it was a mega special deal I got... :}

But at £ 36. I would still expect clean sheets, a tidy room clean cups and running Hot water, there is no excuse for this hotel, they have behaved disgracefully and deserve all the criticism they are getting.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 19, 2014, 06:36:48 pm
It's supposed to be a family holiday resort but it's more
a hen and stag capital and most of the visitors can't even
see the rooms when they collapse into bed.
I use PI quite often and they are good value.

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: flashtwo on November 21, 2014, 10:21:48 am
Crowd sourcing removes mini from tram line - stupid C#W!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-30138390

Reminds me of the time when we lifted a teacher's mini and plonked inside the school's main gate on the last day of summer term - result absolute chaos - it couldn't be manoeuvred away because we placed it so close. Just happened to Ed Milliband's old school too!

Ian
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on November 21, 2014, 10:35:13 am
The story says that she said "I'm not from Nottingham".  So where does she come from that doesn't have double yellow lines?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: flashtwo on November 21, 2014, 11:03:31 am
It should have said
"Just happened to be Ed Milliband's old school too!"

Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on November 21, 2014, 11:47:54 am
The story says that she said "I'm not from Nottingham".  So where does she come from that doesn't have double yellow lines?
Presumably the same place where it's also permissible to park halfway on the pavement while you go and have a coffee. The lovely thing about it is that she will also shortly be receiving a penalty notice from Nottingham City Council for driving up Goldsmith Street (as shown in the picture of her driving away) - it's for trams only. These notices are issued automatically using ANPR software linked to the CCTV camera halfway up the street. Ask me how I know.......... <:(
No doubt she will find another brainless excuse. My favourite was when another lady driver turned right across in front of me at a set of lights as I was driving down Talbot Street (which is about 200 yards from the tram parking incident). I had to drive onto the pavement to avoid her car and hit a low wall in the process. Her reason for turning into my path? "I'm disabled, you know - and you were coming down the hill rather quickly". Will somebody tell me what she was thinking - please?!!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on November 21, 2014, 12:20:25 pm
Don't laugh.... >>:-( some 46 years ago I left a party with a young lady in tow only to find my Mini Van [EOU 688] plonked between two trees on the foot path with 12" clearance on both ends  <*< .......

Nobody seemed to care or was in a condition to help replace my vehicle from where it was originally parked ...... <:( ... naturally I can say no more  {-) Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 13, 2014, 08:04:06 pm
 
BBC: Crane falls into Dutch house after proposal goes wrong.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30464816
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 16, 2014, 01:31:09 pm
 
Battery for you next Power Boat!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30488657
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: U-33 on December 16, 2014, 02:14:36 pm
Gonna need a bigger boat...


Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richald on December 16, 2014, 11:28:39 pm
Looks like a 5000s LIPO to me.

Richard
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 17, 2014, 09:15:39 am
 
BBC: Prelude:World's largest ever vessel !

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30497303
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on December 17, 2014, 07:19:47 pm
Hmm...three quick thoughts:

1. The hull looks simple enough, but I bet the decks are a 'plumber's nightmare'!

2 'Longer than four football pitches laid end-to-end', so, when the gas runs out, they can rebuild her into a mobile Word Cup venue.

3. Does the name 'Prelude' suggest another, larger vessel in the future?

Tom
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on December 18, 2014, 12:37:42 am
If the "System" works there are more planned.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 18, 2014, 11:45:24 am

BBC:  The boats full of guns for hire against pirates


        http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30512185
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 31, 2014, 02:09:28 pm

Virgin Atlantic jet lands safely with landing gear problem:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30625945

Pilot who landed gear problem jet 'just doing job':

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30639721

I thought that was one hardest landing I've ever seen... bouncing a 390 ton Jumbo jet 10 feet in the air is some feat!

http://youtu.be/JoWS_SHe4gU

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 31, 2014, 02:13:23 pm
Quote
I thought that was one hardest landing I've ever seen... bouncing a 390 ton Jumbo jet 10 feet in the air is some feat!

Yes, was it because he had to change the normal angle of approach to allow for the possible collapse of the landing gear?

I knew someone who used to maintain 747s and he said they are really tough. strong aircraft.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 31, 2014, 02:16:18 pm
 
Dunno Colin, I would have thought you would want to "grease" it in!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on December 31, 2014, 04:52:59 pm

Dunno Colin, I would have thought you would want to "grease" it in!


Yes and no. Firstly, the trouble with 'greasing it' is that you tend to use a lot of runway before you can start braking and when you know you can't brake hard (lacking one wheelset) running off the far end of the runway becomes an issue.
Secondly, firm landings are normal these days - get it down, get the weight off the wings onto the wheels (nose down), slam the brakes on, get off the runway. In this case he needed to get it down as early as possible (see first point), but was probably aiming to keep weight off the wheels as long as possible - he keeps the nose up for a long time after first touchdown. That means the rebound of the suspension was able to push the aircraft back more than would usually be the case. It didn't look pretty, but it did the job  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 31, 2014, 09:15:00 pm
A large percentage of the aircraft's deceleration is performed by the engines using reverse thrust and, as far as I'm aware, much of the wheel braking is done automatically. The pilot selects the amount of braking effort he requires on the autobrake system so that, together with the reverse thrust effect, he can get the aircraft off the active runway as quickly as possible.


Colin's comment concerning the toughness of the 747 is borne out in a video I saw of one landing in a strong crosswind at the old Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong. A 747 touched down with the nose pointing about 30 degrees right of the runway centre line, the amount of smoke from the tyres was quite impressive. The pilot managed to bring the nose around in time to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway into the harbour.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on January 03, 2015, 06:55:43 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30667084

Looks like she capsized just after 1300hrs yesterday , the upturned hull drifted Ease of the the Pentland Firth for 24 hours before the Northlink Ferry almost hit it ( reports online from people on the ferry say it had to take a very hard turn to avoid the coaster ) , Lifeboats and 2 Helicopters are still looking but it looks like its a search for bodies not survivors now , to not get a mayday off means this happened very very quickly.

I've been through the Firth a fair few times and if you get a gale of westerly wind ( as it was yesterday ) against a west going tide ( can be up to 9 knots ) it turns the Firth into a Cauldron and it is a very very wild bit of sea to be in
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on January 05, 2015, 03:50:18 pm
Lest we get too depressed, this was also in the news from Scotland.....I dare anyone not to smile   <*<   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30681476 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30681476)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on January 05, 2015, 04:12:34 pm
 %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %%
Did they do him for Nae Lights  ;D ;D

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 06, 2015, 09:01:40 am
Hmmm... Tour Ecosse on space hoppers?  That would be a sight.
Title: Big ship in Felixstowe.
Post by: david48 on January 09, 2015, 12:05:40 am
I found this clip it in gCaptain thought you might like it http://gcaptain.com/video-aboard-the-mighty-cscl-globe-in-felixstowe/
I think I might bookmark the home page
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 09, 2015, 02:21:57 am

BBC: The world's biggest ship - for 53 days
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30696685
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on January 09, 2015, 09:49:36 am
Martin that one is in the chit chat forum under the title The Globe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 16, 2015, 01:21:16 pm
 
BBC:  Giant origami boat launched on Southwark boating lake.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30831507


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on January 21, 2015, 03:54:47 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-30913291 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-30913291)
Not so much for the story as for the po-faced statement by the councils' officer, Mr John McEvoy. Winker of the week thus far?
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on January 25, 2015, 04:53:41 pm
I am sure I posted about the car carrier being in the news about it being towed to port - and I am sure I put it in this topic on Friday!!!!!! {:-{

anyway as I think I put, insurance company going to take a massive hit when they have to scrap all the vehicles.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 25, 2015, 06:09:15 pm
As Martin has explained on another thread, there were around 24 hours worth of posts lost during the server problem yesterday.

The cars may not necessarily be scrapped. Apparently in most cases the tethers held so they were just held at an angle until the ship was brought upright again. Any which suffered water damage will be write offs though.

On a previous incident with a car carrier Mazda did write off all the cars just in case they would have been subject to warranty claims if put on sale. The circumstances may have been different though.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 25, 2015, 09:12:52 pm
Yes warspite  O0 you posted noting the insurance companies would take that big hit

I responded by asking if anyone had ever seen a badly dressed frail & thin CEO of an insurance company? ...as they don't exist

Insurance in underwritten by layered risk insurance [pyramid selling in reverse] so whilst the principal insurer will pay out, they in turn will claim on their sub insurance

Ultimately the only people who pay are you & I in higher insurance premiums in years to come  {:-{

However in domestic electrical there is a changing trend....our OZ retail group Harvey Norman no longer has actual  insurance to cover extended warranties that they offer & sell........
The big difference is that with the vastly improved reliability of consumer products.......it is cheaper for the retailer to accept a certain miniscule % of faults will occur and provide free supply a replacement component than to actually insure against the fault %)

Like it's getting ridiculous......you purchase a $49.00 electric rice cooker which has a 12 month manufacturer's warranty........but at the checkout...the sales person asks if you want an additional 36 months extended warranty for just $30.00 %% ........ they make more profit on selling extended warranties than the actual product  >>:-(

 :o ...after all.......Gerry Harvey is still a billionaire .....Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on January 27, 2015, 08:28:34 pm
or like comet here - just go out of business and 'sod the lot of you' I hear the owner say - ouch just bit my tongue (get it) :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 27, 2015, 08:31:09 pm
Back to the beached car transporter, they have been driving the cars off today so presumably not much, if anything, wrong with them.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on January 27, 2015, 08:46:54 pm
The cars were probably safer in there than on the roads hitting potholes, %% %% {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Charlie on January 27, 2015, 09:01:45 pm
Back to the beached car transporter, they have been driving the cars off today so presumably not much, if anything, wrong with them.

Colin


Not sure about that.........


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2928552/Hundreds-luxury-Land-Rovers-finally-dry-land-traumatic-journey-capsized-transporter-haven-t-survived-trip-well.html

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on January 28, 2015, 08:55:26 pm
Absolute disaster for families of , this time , a Belgium fishing boat. The Morgenster Z85 has gone down in the Channel south of Lydd on the Kent coast. Last time she sent an AIS signal was 13:38 this dinnertime. Lots of boats , lifeboats and choppers searching but its poor weather and it doesn't look good
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on January 28, 2015, 08:59:49 pm
  Lets hope the rescuers are able to do their normal sterling job. Best wishes to everyone involved.
        Regards,
            Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 24, 2015, 11:19:31 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-31602670 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-31602670)
I think the best sentence for Richard Gatiss would be to turn him loose onto the street with a picture of what he did pinned to the back of his coat. I wonder how long he'd last intact.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on February 24, 2015, 01:36:28 pm
  So after he gets his slap on the wrist and possibly costs us the Taxpayers thousands of pounds in drugs and treatment and is cured (as Rickie Tomlinson would say "My A**e") I take it he will get a job and after work look after the victim by doing his garden, bit of painting etc. There is more chance of plaiting fog I know I was a Prison officer for twenty years and, believe me, this toerag will get much more help and assistance from the state than the poor victim. Bring back the Stocks.
     Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 03, 2015, 02:19:55 pm
 
BBC:   WW1: Gallipoli campaign ship is given new lease of life

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31705976
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 03, 2015, 02:42:15 pm
Quote
BBC:   WW1: Gallipoli campaign ship is given new lease of life

There will be an item on Monitor M33 in the forthcoming special issue of Model Boats due to be published next month. The Naval Museum have made some really good photos of the ship at Portsmouth available to me, including some excellent interior shots. The issue will also include a feature plan rewrite of Paul Freshney's article on similar ship M15 originally published back in 2007.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rem2007 on March 03, 2015, 08:27:38 pm
worth a look and giggle...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31711446
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on March 06, 2015, 08:50:54 am
Who said footballers were arrogant and vain? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31745660 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31745660)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 06, 2015, 01:53:52 pm
 
Good grief!  >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 06, 2015, 03:28:15 pm
I'm sure there must be a model boating application in there somewhere....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31759524

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 06, 2015, 04:39:12 pm
 
In his prime, he could do "the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs." ―but in his old age a Ryan ST3KR was more than he could handle!   ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 10, 2015, 11:19:43 pm

BBC:  The Queen has officially named the new cruise ship Britannia.

          http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-31802613



              Other discussion deleted!   >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 11, 2015, 11:03:13 am
Another biggest ever for a few weeks - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31813045
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 11, 2015, 11:17:51 am
 
Also:  World’s Largest Engine Powers The World’s Largest Container Ship
 
         http://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/worlds-largest-engine-powers-the-worlds-largest-container-ship/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on March 11, 2015, 05:33:05 pm
Bon appétit DERECK

https://fr.news.yahoo.com/australie-tombe-nez-%C3%A0-nez-serpent-ouvrant-bo%C3%AEte-171636616.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 11, 2015, 10:51:42 pm
Dear GAZOU.....

I think they try to make fun of Australians >>:-(..snakes alive?....snakes for breakfast?...fried snake & egg roll?.. %)... ..at least the snake ate a healthy breakfast?... {-)

PS...I suspect it was a publicity stunt...................& probably sponsored by Kellog's......who now just happen to be an American owned  >>:-( company

This never would never have happened when the 'Kellog' was Australian  :kiss: ....

Apart from that, Pythons are carnivores' and not herbivores' or vegetarians'......... so just American propaganda!.......:-)).......Derek

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnewslocal%2Fnorthern-beaches%2Fare-you-cereal-sydney-man-finds-python-packed-into-cornflake-box%2Fstory-fngr8hax-1227255355528&ei=eMcAVd3-BsjHmAXRtoLYBA&usg=AFQjCNGcMcOMh4bQxBtSAxUfQbsvQXiOaw
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on March 12, 2015, 07:15:01 am
Dear Dereck

 you reassure me :-)) :kiss:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on March 13, 2015, 12:40:03 am
Derek,
"Kellog's" has never been Australian, It's always been American, founded by one of two brothers, the other, a nutritionist, ran "Sanitarium".
Have a happy day %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 13, 2015, 01:37:15 am
Sanitarium was founded in Melbourne by Edward Halsey, an American who was a baker at Kellogg's Battle Creek, but who migrated to Australia in 1897. Sanitarium Australia and Sanitarium New Zealand are 2 separate companies, but they work together, they are both wholly owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Because they are owned by a church the companies pay no income tax, something that has been severely criticised by their competitors.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on March 13, 2015, 04:36:17 am
The "meat" which was in the package of Korn-flakes was Australian?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 13, 2015, 10:03:11 am
 
BBC: What do you do with an old ocean liner?

       http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31027936

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80589000/jpg/_80589619_img_0247_5_6_tonemapped.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on March 13, 2015, 11:48:51 am
I dont think there's anything down for the SS UNITED STATES it's chock full of Asbestos . . . cost a fortune to strip that out alone , a candidate for ALANG BEACH ?
their not bothered about 'safe working ' there . . . . <:(
Bill
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 13, 2015, 01:02:07 pm
Re United States:
There are reports that asbestos was removed when she was towed to Turkey to be stripped in 1992, no idea if that was all of it though. One of the problems in bringing her back into service was that her accommodation layout is based on several passenger classes with duplication of public spaces and totally unsuitable for the modern cruise market. There would have been problems with the power plant too, which was based on the Midway class aircraft carriers I think. When she was originally in service the engines had to be kept warmed through while she was in port by slowly turning the props all the time to avoid metal expansion and contraction. It would be nice to see her preserved but it would only be a superficial shell of the original ship laid up alongside somewhere as nothing of her original interiors and fittings remains.

Queen Mary has been luckier but still has a rather precarious existence financially and much of her interiors are still intact. We spent a night aboard back in 2001 and my Wife had to literally drag me off the ship next morning to continue our trip.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on March 13, 2015, 01:36:35 pm
Your correct in what you say about the Asbestos being removed , that was only in the machinery spaces / boiler rooms , what they found was that nearly EVERY cabin was a fireproof box lagged in the stuff & , interestingly, there is/was next to no WOOD on the ship (taking PARANOIA a little too far?)
The QE2 would be a fine attraction moored in the UK as a floating hotel , but typical of this country's 'brains' it was disposed of , I still think it'll end up scrap . . .
Bill
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 13, 2015, 02:12:03 pm
It's a bit ironic about the asbestos on the United States then. The designer William Gibbs was indeed paranoid about making the ship totally fireproof and wouldn't allow wood anywhere, reputedly just a piano and the butchers block were wood. In making the ship fireproof he created a potentially greater hazard but they used asbestos for all sorts of things in those days. United States was a beautiful looking ship though, I saw her a few times at Southampton. Also I was making sandcastles on the beach on the Isle of Wight one day and watched her steam by, quite a way out to sea. About 20 minutes later a huge wave came flooding up the beach and around the deckchairs of the people sunning themselves! It caused quite a commotion!

I agree that QE2 is probably now a lost cause. All the engines are now permanently shut down and there are basically just a few caretakers/night watchmen left aboard which means that she will deteriorate fast now. If she had been switched to a new shoreside role immediately after being taken out of service there would have been a chance for her but there was no business plan in place acceptable to Cunard at the time and they certainly didn't want the ship being operated by anyone else.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on March 13, 2015, 03:27:25 pm
Well, I'm going to be contentious.
While I can just about see value in preserving a few warships or other vessels that have significantly interesting interiors, I really can't see the point in preserving liners where the only real interest is the external appearance. It's basically a box of (small) rooms inside. I'm sure there is the odd item of aesthetic value inside, but they are really just floating hotels.

For my money (literally), with a few exceptions like HMS Belfast or some other historic iron (eg. Mallard), if a large vessel, loco, aeroplane, etc, can't be 'preserved' as a working item then it's probably not worth the cost of keeping it at all.

People will say "Oh, it's history" but they aren't usually at the front of the queue to donate ££££s to the cost of upkeep of these things. Expecting a commercial company like Cunard or 'the government' to cough up cash for these projects is ... well ... unrealistic.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on March 13, 2015, 10:33:58 pm
Sanitarium was founded in Melbourne by Edward Halsey, an American who was a baker at Kellogg's Battle Creek, but who migrated to Australia in 1897. Sanitarium Australia and Sanitarium New Zealand are 2 separate companies, but they work together, they are both wholly owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Because they are owned by a church the companies pay no income tax, something that has been severely criticised by their competitors.


Peter.
Sanitarium, does however sponsor, financially assists, Seventh Day Adventist schools, now called colleges, throughout Australia, which helps to keep the fees low for parents.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 15, 2015, 12:29:31 am
Sanitarium is actually owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the founder of the company was a member. They also own and run the Sydney Adventist Hospital in the northern Sydney suburb of Wahroonga. I was a patient there for a short time in the late 90s after suffering a kidney stone episode, it was like a 5 star hotel run by nurses and doctors, absolutely brilliant.


Peter.
Title: USS Theodore Roosevelt
Post by: html on March 20, 2015, 05:41:47 pm
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and the USS Winston S Churchill are arriving in Portsmouth on Sunday.
 Royal navy web site http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2015/march/20/150320-us-carrier-visits-portsmouth
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 23, 2015, 11:24:15 am
 
BBC: The 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31712158 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31712158)
 
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81364000/jpg/_81364551_goliath-iwm.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 03, 2015, 02:03:10 pm
 
Happy to see Thundebirds back to TV tomorrow!   :-)

Thunderbirds 4  on  River Thames

(http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/632277/stream_img.jpg)

(http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/632278/stream_img.jpg)

(http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/632282/stream_img.jpg)

http://www.itv.com/news/london/2015-04-02/thunderbirds-are-go-along-the-river-thames/

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: html on April 03, 2015, 07:44:15 pm
Re United States:
There are reports that asbestos was removed when she was towed to Turkey to be stripped in 1992, no idea if that was all of it though. One of the problems in bringing her back into service was that her accommodation layout is based on several passenger classes with duplication of public spaces and totally unsuitable for the modern cruise market. There would have been problems with the power plant too, which was based on the Midway class aircraft carriers I think. When she was originally in service the engines had to be kept warmed through while she was in port by slowly turning the props all the time to avoid metal expansion and contraction. It would be nice to see her preserved but it would only be a superficial shell of the original ship laid up alongside somewhere as nothing of her original interiors and fittings remains.

Queen Mary has been luckier but still has a rather precarious existence financially and much of her interiors are still intact. We spent a night aboard back in 2001 and my Wife had to literally drag me off the ship next morning to continue our trip.

Colin

I visited the Queen Mary last year, she looks quite tired could do with some paint and a clean on the outside and a lot of her decks need repairing. The inside is really impressive, especially the engine room.

Brian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 04, 2015, 11:10:01 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-32173459 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-32173459)

The Clown Prosecution Service strikes again. I was particularly impressed by the last sentence; somehow it makes it all seem worthwhile. Croeso Cymru.

Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on April 05, 2015, 06:45:14 am
I blame the CPS but Tesco didn't really need to press charges. What did they get out of it? 21.50? including victim compensation?
How much bad PR does this kind of thing generate? I am surprised Tesco head office allowed this to go forward with all the bad publicity they have had of late.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on April 05, 2015, 08:38:45 am
He was abusive and potentially violent. Tesco sticking up for its staff.  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 05, 2015, 08:54:35 am
Then the charge was the wrong one. 'Criminal damage' says to the Tesco staff that a bottle of milk is more important to Tesco than their employees' H&S. Anyway, there's no offence in being potentially violent, unless it's a terrorist-related or conspiracy charge you're talking about. As for being verbally abusive, come on Dougal - you can hear much worse stuff than that from kids on the street.
Broadening the question, does anyone know whether the victim of a crime gets to decide if charges are pressed or not? For example, the guy who was assaulted by Clarkson has said that he doesn't want to press charges, yet the police are still investigating the incident and presumably will present a case to the CPS if they find enough evidence to charge him.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on April 05, 2015, 08:59:05 am
I blame the CPS but Tesco didn't really need to press charges. What did they get out of it? 21.50? including victim compensation?
How much bad PR does this kind of thing generate? I am surprised Tesco head office allowed this to go forward with all the bad publicity they have had of late.
He was abusive and potentially violent. Tesco sticking up for its staff.  :-))
Quite right. How much is an acceptable level of misbehaviour or violence towers staff? A lot of shops have signs that say "We always prosecute shoplifters" and most people think that's reasonable.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on April 05, 2015, 09:04:06 am
Then the charge was the wrong one. 'Criminal damage' says to the Tesco staff that a bottle of milk is more important to Tesco than their employees' H&S.
There probably wasn't enough evidence to be sure of a conviction on a more serious charge. We don't know the details but reading between the lines it sounds like this bloke was 'known' and Tesco/police decided he needed a proper warning off.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 07, 2015, 01:06:20 pm
A new take on 'bread & butter' construction.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-32201995

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on April 07, 2015, 02:02:12 pm
Should be Keelhauled made to pay for the rescue let alone given a criminal charge
 
Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on April 07, 2015, 08:20:49 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32202771

Oscar II SSGN Orel K-266 on fire in drydock , Wiki says she was due to have her stern shaft realigned and the reports are saying the fire was in her stern so probably caused by them cutting out sections of the outer hull to get at the shaft ( that or work on the aft dome of the pressure hull )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_submarine_Orel_%28K-266%29
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 10, 2015, 09:59:36 am
 
BBC:  Cricket legend Richie Benaud dies aged 84.

         http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/32182999

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82145000/jpg/_82145499_richie_benaud_pa.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 10, 2015, 12:07:58 pm
My favourite Benaud story:
About 55 years ago my Dad was outside on the drive one bright Sunday morning, washing the family Hillman Minx, when three or four large black Humber saloons pulled up outside. A bloke leaned out of the passenger window of the first one and in a broad Australian accent said "Excuse me, sir, but could you tell us how to get to Radcliffe Golf Course? We appear to have turned the wrong way somewhere". That was the day Dad met Richie Benaud (and the rest of the Australian Test team), but he remembered it most as the day an Aussie called him "Sir"!!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on April 11, 2015, 12:34:16 am
There are not too many people to whom the term "Legend" can be truthfully applied, but Richie Benaud was undoubtedly one of them. He was the voice of cricket, not only in Australia but in Britain as well. Always fair minded in his match commentary, his insights into the game were worth listening to, even if the cricket was at times dull. He will be sadly missed by all cricket followers around the world.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pugwash on April 11, 2015, 12:50:12 am
There were to my mind two great cricket commentators - back when I was a kid we always listened to the Test Matches
on the old steam radio and it was John Arlott with his distinctive gravelly voice, then with the advent of cricket on TV
Richie Benaud became the the No 1 voice of Ashes cricket.  These type of characters probably won't be repeated in the
future

Geoff
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on April 11, 2015, 03:08:13 am
The first time I saw Richie Benaud was at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, in either 1952 or 53. In the days before TV (Australia didn't get TV until 1956) we had to rely on newspaper photos to know what sports people looked like, and I can remember thinking how tall and broad shouldered he was. He was giving a batting and bowling demonstration at the show, and I, as a young lad of 15 or 16, was very impressed.


As Richie aged and his health diminished, his spot as principal commentator for the 9 Network was taken by Englishman, Mark Nicholas, whose work I enjoy immensely. However, Richie Benaud and his trademark light coloured jackets will never be truly replaced in the minds of cricket lovers.


I have just read that the Australian Government has offered his family a state funeral, an honour richly deserved.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 16, 2015, 10:23:48 am
I know we aren't into politics but..... http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/02/24/money-supermarket-spoof_n_6741760.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 16, 2015, 10:39:44 am
Some of the comments are, shall we say, illuminating? I've always found that advert so grotesque that I've closed my eyes whenever it came on, but now I shall see it in a totally different light  ;D
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on April 16, 2015, 10:49:53 am
Cringingly awfull ad, i rather watch a free toy being given away
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on April 16, 2015, 11:53:46 am
Excellent!
Made me chuckle!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 22, 2015, 08:34:33 am
There's not much you can say about this one http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on April 22, 2015, 10:16:29 am
There's not much you can say about this one http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688)
DM

Computers are like guns - takes 6 goes until reloading in needed.  {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on April 22, 2015, 01:30:33 pm
There's not much you can say about this one http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32407688)
DM

Brilliant  {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 08, 2015, 10:23:19 am

And back to Model Boat News only here..... sort of!  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: davidm1945 on May 08, 2015, 10:47:54 am
OK Martin. I accept your judgement. From now on the only topic allowed on this forum is model boats - nothing else . So be it.




Bit sad though isn't it ?
 I expect I'll get moderated or banned, but hey ho!


Dave.


Polling station thread removed
ken

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on May 08, 2015, 10:55:01 am
Negative thoughts, Moriarty.
 :o
Would suggest you take a couple of deep breaths, and go read what Martin said, again, only this time in a positive way.
 O0
Because, I got an entirely different take on what he wrote.
 :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on May 08, 2015, 11:02:03 am
Our new S63 Bristows helo arrived at Caernarfon airport yesterday. Getting ready to take over from the RAF Seaking SAR boys. Not sure when the change over occurs but they haven't finished the hanger yet. 
Will be sad to see them go, (they fly over my house nearly every day). Well done, thankyou and farewell.
They do rescue peeps from boats so should qualify for this thread.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 08, 2015, 11:07:00 am
OK Martin. I accept your judgement. From now on the only topic allowed on this forum is model boats - nothing else . So be it.
Bit sad though isn't it ?
 I expect I'll get moderated or banned, but hey ho!
Dave.

Naaa, nuffink like that, it just that experience is a very effective teacher!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: davidm1945 on May 08, 2015, 11:18:39 am
Naaa, nuffink like that, it just that experience is a very effective teacher!



Wise words there, mate...  ok2 


Is that Gladys Experience from Chipping Sodbury Secondary School?


Dave.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 08, 2015, 05:22:48 pm
Our new S63 Bristows helo arrived at Caernarfon airport yesterday. Getting ready to take over from the RAF Seaking SAR boys. Not sure when the change over occurs but they haven't finished the hanger yet. 
Will be sad to see them go, (they fly over my house nearly every day). Well done, thankyou and farewell.
They do rescue peeps from boats so should qualify for this thread.
Jerry.


We have one at Humberside Airport.
Replaced Leconfield's SAR.
No wonder Prince Wills got made redundant and
has gone flying an Air Ambulance.  O0


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: pugwash on May 10, 2015, 12:26:13 am

We have one at Humberside Airport.
Replaced Leconfield's SAR.
No wonder Prince Wills got made redundant and
has gone flying an Air Ambulance.  O0


Ned

It's a brilliant helicopter at Humberside - able to be in two places at once - as it is also taking over from
the Sea King at RAF Boulmer.  I don't think there is a day we don't see it overhead or heading for the
Lake District

Geoff
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 10, 2015, 07:47:48 am
Should have said there are two at Humberside so two places at once is double

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 19, 2015, 01:02:35 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32780916 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32780916)
Yeah, we do - along with other choice phrases such as "intit cowudd?", "ayergorra wiya?" and "yermardybogger!". Such a rich culture is to be celebrated, especially by Ms Jolie and Ms Parton (who clearly know class when they hear it).
Cheers, m'ducks!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on May 19, 2015, 02:01:50 pm
They missed the classic from Barnsley area, Ay up love. Used for addressing both men and women. Its really odd to be called love by another bloke %)

Or move to Hull which has classics such as narn nanety narn (£9.99) berds (birds) gorra (got one) There is even a book available to explain all the Hull colloquialisms.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 19, 2015, 02:39:41 pm
For students of dialect, this ud ayer laffin yer soxxoff. http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/title/aah-ter-talk-notts/id/2965 (http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/title/aah-ter-talk-notts/id/2965)
Beware! There are one or two family-unfriendly words in it. Yer carnt tell meh ayant towuddyer naah.
The guy is right - how many mimics have you ever heard trying to sound like they're from Nottingham? Ah cun caahnt em ont finger o won foot, m'duck.
DM (Culture Vulture)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 19, 2015, 03:56:04 pm
Don't remember Kevin Kostner talking like that
M'duck  :o

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 19, 2015, 04:35:16 pm
'E dint. A'yer deff or summat?  :P
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on May 19, 2015, 10:06:30 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-32791075

Another boat lost thankfully with her crew safe. A few NE boats down fishing that area out of Newlyn in the last week or two.

I know the skipper that had her away , have known Alan for over 25 years and to say this was a shock is an understatement. They are all ashore in Ireland now, a boat can be replaced human lives can't
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on May 20, 2015, 07:47:17 am
While its shocking that a boat has sunk, but thankfully the crew has been saved. I do have to question the motives of the owners.

The boat had four Filipino crew aboard. Why Filipino's? surely with the amount of Scottish fishermen or even fishermen from the south west out of work, it should have been crewed by some of them? The only reason for employing a crew from half way around the world is to save a few quid on crewing costs, it is so wrong that they can get away with doing this.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on May 20, 2015, 07:54:14 am
It's called "GREED"  O0
I'm with you on this one.
 :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 20, 2015, 08:05:10 am
we getting into politics here guys, because it's all about  the EU and their quota's, time available at sea, and making a living whilst paying off huge loans for their boats................of course the owners are going to choose the cheapest route........... and that is hiring inexpensive crew.

can you blame them?? I can't ......because we still want our fish and chips as cheap as possible down the take way!! {:-{ {:-{ {:-{

It's not greed, it's survival!!

especially when the Spanish and French, and Russian fishing fleets flaunt quota's as easily as cheating kids out of their candy bars with little or no action against them..................and yet, let a brit flaunt them and they are virtually put out of business with staggering penalties leaving them penniless for life. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on May 20, 2015, 08:26:20 am
It's not politics Neil.
It's straight business, and yes, I know the quota bit is set by Govt., same down under.
But, its present day Banking and Big Business practices which run this.
It's the old maxum, Profits up, costs down, same as always.
All run by accountants who don't give a damn other than the bottom line.
As I said before, GREED at the top, drives all this
 :-))
I'm just happy I'm out of all that now
The smaller owners are caught in the middle, and to survive are doing what the big boys do, or they are out as you say.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on May 20, 2015, 08:30:19 am
Hi all,
      Its a bit like yesterdays Judges ruling on the Irish Christian Bakers and the cake, whatever happened to its my Company and if I don't want to do the job its my decision! I wonder what would have happened if they had been a different religion?
      Soap box now stored.
             Cheers, Faz.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on May 20, 2015, 02:40:13 pm
While its shocking that a boat has sunk, but thankfully the crew has been saved. I do have to question the motives of the owners.

The boat had four Filipino crew aboard. Why Filipino's? surely with the amount of Scottish fishermen or even fishermen from the south west out of work, it should have been crewed by some of them? The only reason for employing a crew from half way around the world is to save a few quid on crewing costs, it is so wrong that they can get away with doing this.

Most boats have no choice but carry Phillipino crew , because of the restrictions on days at sea and quotas the fleet has lost over 50% of our own men to other industries ( mainly oil rig standby boats ) and they will not return in a hurry. It costs a LOT of money to take these guys over so its not greed.

The skipper has to pay ALL transport costs , the immigration fees , provide them with all their clothes/oilskins/bedding , pay for all their safety and compulsory training courses and they are on a contract weekly rate meaning they are the only ones who are guaranteed to get paid every week. It would be no more expensive than taking on a local man and certainly no cheaper ( boat insurance goes up because these guys by law have to live on the boat even when its in harbour ).

There is also the problem that a lot of local ex-fishermen are ex-fishermen due to problems with drink or drugs. Its a simple fact that without these guys there would be NO industry left so slagging off skippers for trying to keep a boat going when the odds of getting suitable crew locally isn't there is , I'm afraid , plain ignorance

If you don't know what your speaking about don't start
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on May 20, 2015, 05:53:46 pm
I have the greatest respect for anyone who tries to make a living fishing in European waters, with the restrictions imposed on fishermen, as stated above, obeyed by some, ignored by others.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 21, 2015, 12:36:24 am
Happening world wide  %)......... Derek


"MUA Protests Plans to Deregulate Shipping Posted by Ashleigh Telford on May 20, 2015 The Maritime Union of Australia has slammed moves by the Abbott Government to deregulate the Australia shipping industry and with it, destroy 10,000 Australian jobs"

 
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDYQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mua.org.au%2F&ei=_RddVYKeDeTKmwW0lIBI&usg=AFQjCNEQ7GSrMLUzvYhpv7ZlP_nMHj-PMQ
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: vnkiwi on May 21, 2015, 02:35:24 am
I to have the greatest respect for this captain/owners, and the small one or two boat owner businesses trying to make a living from fishing. I have a number of such friends, in a number of countries, who struggle, daily to carve a meager living from the sea.
My comments where never aimed at those on the "coal face" as they are locked into a system not of their creation.
My comments come from the other end of the spectrum, the ones who are responsable for the system those at the bottom have to deal with. The ones behind the Govt descisions as Derek has highlited, which are aimed at expanding the big business end, run by the sort of people I mentioned. The ones who decimated the industry in the UK, only to the advantage of a select few. Same with most countries around the world, and its happening where I am now.
The Asian fishermen who get onto your boats in the UK, are on the surface, the lucky ones, as a lot of their fellow countrymen live and work in slave like conditions for a pittance, if they are lucky. Many of these lucky ones, on the western boats, don't actually get all the wages that are paid to the agents, who then take a large percentage, the fisherman and his family have what's left.
I could go on, but to do so delves into the realm of Politics, which is not for forums such as this. <*<
 :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on May 21, 2015, 10:59:16 am

Actually it is, politics that is, regrettably it affects any and everything, including model boating <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jonty on May 21, 2015, 05:07:37 pm
  The Times today has an article about the Graf von Goetzen, the German gunboat in the film African Queen. Built, or rather reassembled in 1913 on Lake Tanganyika, it is still going strong and transporting refugees from Burundi to Kigoma in Tanzania.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 21, 2015, 11:21:37 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32780916 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32780916)
Yeah, we do - along with other choice phrases such as "intit cowudd?", "ayergorra wiya?" and "yermardybogger!". Such a rich culture is to be celebrated, especially by Ms Jolie and Ms Parton (who clearly know class when they hear it).
Cheers, m'ducks!
DM
It's just refusing to go away  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-32836086 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-32836086)   O0
If you don't go "Aaaaaaah!" then you have a heart of stone.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david48 on May 22, 2015, 08:52:35 am
Good morning
That will be the original " me duck" then Dave
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 22, 2015, 09:25:42 pm
It's just refusing to go away  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-32836086 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-32836086)   O0
If you don't go "Aaaaaaah!" then you have a heart of stone.
DM
Will probably be delicious in blackcurrant sauce.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on May 23, 2015, 04:28:51 am
Most boats have no choice but carry Phillipino crew , because of the restrictions on days at sea and quotas the fleet has lost over 50% of our own men to other industries ( mainly oil rig standby boats ) and they will not return in a hurry. It costs a LOT of money to take these guys over so its not greed.

The skipper has to pay ALL transport costs , the immigration fees , provide them with all their clothes/oilskins/bedding , pay for all their safety and compulsory training courses and they are on a contract weekly rate meaning they are the only ones who are guaranteed to get paid every week. It would be no more expensive than taking on a local man and certainly no cheaper ( boat insurance goes up because these guys by law have to live on the boat even when its in harbour ).

There is also the problem that a lot of local ex-fishermen are ex-fishermen due to problems with drink or drugs. Its a simple fact that without these guys there would be NO industry left so slagging off skippers for trying to keep a boat going when the odds of getting suitable crew locally isn't there is , I'm afraid , plain ignorance

If you don't know what your speaking about don't start

Who poked you with a pointy stick today?

You argue that it is over the top regulation that stops UK labour from being employed on boats. I've got news for you- those same laws apply to all not just the UK workforce. So if filipino's are on these boats working as you suggest than the owners or the skippers must be breaking those laws. It makes no sense to as you suggest pay to bring a workforce across the world to work here, when there are unemployed fishermen in this country.

Then you compound everything by claiming the UK workforce are nothing more than drunks and drug takers! That may be true in Fraserburgh but not the other fishing ports around the country.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 23, 2015, 08:40:49 am
No, I see Davie's points quite clearly.
There is a shortage of local crew because over 50% have left for steadier jobs in the oil industry and many of those that remain are incapable of continuing in the job because of "health" issues. There would be no point in going to the expense of recruiting and training crew from the Far East if you could just walk out onto the quay and hire experienced locals.
I don't think this is a subject where there's room for opinion; the facts are there for anyone to see. As a 'lay-man' you wouldn't argue the law with a lawyer, so there's little point in arguing with a fisherman about the fishing industry.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 23, 2015, 09:38:21 am
, I see Davie's points quite clearly.
 so there's little point in arguing with a fisherman about the fishing industry.
DM


and a man who has long and intimate knowledge of the fishing industry as Davie has..........I would take Davie's information on any point fishing as gospel.........he has personally earned that right through very long and painful service to the fishing industry without equivocation.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on May 23, 2015, 11:48:53 am
So the excuse of why we employ filipinos to fish, does that spread to the use of other nationalities on merchant vessels also? The decline of the UK merchant service and fishing, is solely down to greed of owners.

Why pay the going rate say £10 per hour when you can flag your craft and employ foreign workers at £5? It is endemic with employers in the UK that maximum profit comes at the expense of decent wages, not only in the marine industry but industry in general.

Davie said that the filipinos live on the boats- what sort of living conditions is that? Balance it out, if they had to live ashore with all that entails, they would not be working for the wages that are on offer.

The filipinos are on a fixed wage, uk fishermen are on a percentage of the profit. Some trips they might make nothing at all, but the owners made sure they covered their costs from whatever they caught. Maybe if the uk workers were on a fixed wage then maybe there would be more of them left!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on May 23, 2015, 12:40:09 pm
We've been here before many times. I went to sea as an apprentice with Blue Funnel in 1967. In those days it seemed like a career for life. Follow the career path and get your gold watch at 65 and retire to a life (short) of relative luxury. All that went down the pan in the early eighties. We had 70 crew on an 8000 ton general cargo vessel doing a round trip to the Far East in 4 months. Along came palletisation then containers, ro-ro etc. merchant navy jobs disappeared. A few of us soldiered on on foreign flag vessels freelance with no paid leave, pensions sick pay or contracts.  We only got work because we were cheaper, whether in wages or insurance costs.  Do I feel guilty, taking another nationals job.  Do I hell!  I needed to keep and feed my family and give them as good a life. Do I feel hard done by? No, any company in any trade needs to follow the market. Any altruism and they go under. It's not greed but common sense. On the odd occasion I've sailed on British flag ships I've been overwhelmed with regulations and bureaucracy and suffered filthy, decrepit and inefficient ports.
My last jobs were taking the new Panama Canal tugs from China to the canal, with 17 tons of fuel stowed on deck in 1M3containers with no reserves. Bunkers and stores in Honolulu where plagued by US officialdom and small boy Coastguards still in short trousers telling me how to do it. No shore leave as I'm an "alien" and not to be trusted. 73 days to cross the Pacific.
Thank god I'm retired and out of it. No accommodation bunks etc as only day runners.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 27, 2015, 11:18:22 am
Its now well into 2015 and I was wondering where the hoverboards were.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32865141/canadian-catalin-duru-breaks-world-record-for-furthest-hoverboard-flight
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 27, 2015, 12:10:37 pm
 
The US Navy shows off its new war-changing ships
https://news.vice.com/article/the-us-navy-shows-off-its-strange-new-war-changing-ships#ixzz3bKpqMfyr
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on May 29, 2015, 10:04:16 am
BBC News:  'Gearing up for the big lift in the North Sea'.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-32844552 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-32844552)

I hope they check the pneumatic lines to the air pump.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 29, 2015, 10:16:05 am
They will need Klunk out there in his waders just in case  %% %% %% {:-{

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david48 on May 29, 2015, 01:27:42 pm
I have see the Pionering Sprit in Rotterdam ,it features in the harbour tour from Masskvlat 2 exibithion center , there is an exclusion zone so the photos I took did not do it justice ,but big is a bit of a understatement.
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on May 29, 2015, 06:59:46 pm
BBC News:  'Gearing up for the big lift in the North Sea'.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-32844552 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-32844552)

I hope they check the pneumatic lines to the air pump.

When the 'Condeeps' - concrete gravity platforms - were installed, they had jetting systems on the bases that allowed the legs to sink down in the seabed. Those jetting systems and the associated pipework are all long gone, mainly through corrosion and breaking the suction between seabed and platform footings will be a very big problem to solve. Even Fred Dibnah or Blaster Bates would be scratching their heads.

Barry M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rsm on June 02, 2015, 02:01:00 pm
Lucky escape for a learner driver!!!!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32973341/british-tank-crushes-learner-drivers-car-in-germany
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on June 02, 2015, 02:16:14 pm
I'll show my daughter that one........might save me thirty quid a week, lol %% %% {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 06, 2015, 06:49:45 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33036057 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33036057)
It's sad when folk can't read the writing on the wall. It's not as if he didn't have a couple of bucks put aside for his old age.......(>40).
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on June 06, 2015, 07:32:29 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33036057 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33036057)
It's sad when folk can't read the writing on the wall. It's not as if he didn't have a couple of bucks put aside for his old age.......(>40).
DM
   ...and a very nice blond Olympic gold medal winning lady skier for a companion.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on June 11, 2015, 04:58:12 pm
Very sad news about Sir Christopher Lee passing away at the age of 93 , from Dracula to Scaramanga to Count Duku to Saruman an actor of unrivalled talents ( over 250 films for one and more on screen sword fights than any other actor alive or dead ) a man that served in the S.O.E. during WW2 ( and who corrected Peter Jackson the director of the Lord of the Rings about the scene where Saruman gets stabbed in the back , after PJ said he should scream in pain he said this "Peter have you ever heard the noise a man makes when he's stabbed in the back?","erm No I haven't","Well I have, I know what to do"...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 11, 2015, 05:10:23 pm
 
Ah the halcyon days of watching Hammer house of horror from behind the cushions....
Christopher Lee & Peter Cushing.... sigh!

Didn't Christopher Lee have a way out of character role  Battle of the River Plate?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on June 11, 2015, 05:29:55 pm
Just googled it and he did Martin as the barman !!!
(http://www.starwarped.faketrix.com/files/other-roles/Christopher-Lee/Battle-of-the-River-Plate-1.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on June 11, 2015, 06:02:32 pm
Not forgetting Ron Moody who also passed away aged 91 not such a prolific actor as Christopher but a great actor non the less, I suppose both had a good innings, but ninety doesn't seem so old to me as it used to.  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 11, 2015, 06:36:59 pm

"got to pick a pocket or two"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on June 11, 2015, 06:38:51 pm
I suppose both had a good innings, but ninety doesn't seem so old to me as it used to.  {:-{

When you were a teenager and 30 seemed ancient, then when you were 30 and the 50's were something grandparents were.
Now 60 and that doesn't seem so old considering the rapidly approaching alternative ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Klunk on June 11, 2015, 07:27:21 pm
Very sad news about Sir Christopher Lee passing away at the age of 93 , from Dracula to Scaramanga to Count Duku to Saruman an actor of unrivalled talents ( over 250 films for one and more on screen sword fights than any other actor alive or dead ) a man that served in the S.O.E. during WW2 ( and who corrected Peter Jackson the director of the Lord of the Rings about the scene where Saruman gets stabbed in the back , after PJ said he should scream in pain he said this "Peter have you ever heard the noise a man makes when he's stabbed in the back?","erm No I haven't","Well I have, I know what to do"...

Not heard that one before!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on June 11, 2015, 07:35:23 pm
His time in S.O.E. is still classified ( probably be de-classified now he's dead ) but sounds like he went hand to hand with a knife and a few Nazi's....

The quote is true though he said it in a few interviews as has Peter Jackson after the making of the Lord of the Rings films
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 26, 2015, 11:43:20 pm
 
I always thought, whirlpools where from Story books and films!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-33282343
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CyberBOB on June 27, 2015, 06:05:03 am
We get whirlpools in our neck of the woods, from tidal currents coming out of our inlets.  The whirlpools usually aren't as bad as the "boils" which are the smoother topped upwellings.  They can grab your boat, especially a deep draft boat like a sailboat, and take you for a bit of a ride.

Tugboats pull booms and barges through these narrows, and some have ships that run through them as well.  You have to make sure you navigate some of these at slack water.

Here is one of the more impressive ones, named Skookumchuck Narrows, or Sechelt Rapids.  Skookumchuck is a Coast Salish (West Coast Native) saying.  Skookum means strong, and Chuck means water.

http://youtu.be/gAf6TvRRjBI (http://youtu.be/gAf6TvRRjBI)


Image having a morning commute like this group of loggers:


http://youtu.be/t5KEV4jA-fY (http://youtu.be/t5KEV4jA-fY)

Of course Lake Texoma is different, essentially it is like pulling the plug on a bathtub!

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on June 27, 2015, 06:53:42 am
What about Corryvreckan?

Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: CyberBOB on June 27, 2015, 07:33:34 am
Checked out some clips of Corryvrecken on youtube.  That is impressive, the shear size of it.  Around here it is usually in the narrows leading into big inlets that we get such strong current.




This one is called Nakwakto Rapids.  It has an island smack dab in the middle, which supposedly shakes during a spring ebb.  This is further up the coast.  I have never been to this one.


http://youtu.be/l5Hq5drq66k (http://youtu.be/l5Hq5drq66k)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on June 27, 2015, 09:12:00 am
The BBC report was a something and nothing item, http://uk.businessinsider.com/giant-vortex-draining-lake-texoma-2015-6 explains it a lot better.  The vortex is not the result of strange unexpected geological happenings, but the result of an underwater control sluice being opened to control the water level in the reservoir.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on June 27, 2015, 03:21:54 pm
try going through the Pentland Firth !! there are areas of whirlpools in the firth where even fairly large boats ( 67m 2,400t research trawler !! ) get thrown around a fair bit on an otherwise flat calm day , there is a huge tidal flow through the Firth though ( up to 9+ knots on Spring tides )
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on June 29, 2015, 03:13:03 pm
The "bomb" left at the Co-op at Buchan Road Fraserburgh,EOD on their way
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10178087_10154011084771038_6329278772519976681_n.jpg?oh=d8dfdffc0660b2328fbf5eb1deea0723&oe=5630BB66)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-33315534

Right over the back of my house.... an absolute fake but the cost of taking bomb disposal up from Rosyth will be large and when they catch the idiot that did this they should be forced to pay ALL the costs including the lost taking for the shop keepers
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 19, 2015, 12:41:33 pm
 
Is it me or is the Flying Scotsman the most overhauled steam locomotive of ALL time?!?!?
Ever since I was a kid I've seen the headline 'Flying Scotsman in for major overhaul'...

BBC: Flying Scotsman nearing end of decade-long overhaul:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33584691 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33584691)


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on July 19, 2015, 12:58:51 pm

I thought most of the time was spent deciding which shade of green it should be?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on July 22, 2015, 09:18:02 pm
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/07/22/fire-extinguished-after-breaking-out-on-freedom-seas-cruise-ship/ (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/07/22/fire-extinguished-after-breaking-out-on-freedom-seas-cruise-ship/)

erm check this video https://www.facebook.com/cruiselawnews/videos/880933585288232/?hc_location=ufi (https://www.facebook.com/cruiselawnews/videos/880933585288232/?hc_location=ufi)

doesn't look like a small "incident"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on August 13, 2015, 11:22:46 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33904758 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33904758)
"Unnatural"?? This guy probably also thinks that broccoli is a small tree and that chicken nuggets grow on it.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on August 14, 2015, 10:02:29 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33904758 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-33904758)
"Unnatural"?? This guy probably also thinks that broccoli is a small tree and that chicken nuggets grow on it.
DM

Possibly thinks babies are brought by the stork and left on broccoli trees?

BM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on August 14, 2015, 07:59:32 pm
Possibly thinks babies are brought by the stork and left on broccoli trees?

BM

NOT to be confused with the legendary Spaghetti Trees of Switzerland!!! - Tom
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 14, 2015, 11:13:28 pm
NOT to be confused with the legendary Spaghetti Trees of Switzerland!!! - Tom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU
Back then we had legends.  Now we have leg-ends.
Title: Re: In the News !!! - Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 17, 2015, 05:43:03 pm
 
Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS)

(http://www.shuttleworthdesign.com/boats/MARS/headerimage/header.jpg)

A pioneering project has been launched which aims to design, build and sail the world's first full-sized, fully autonomous unmanned ship across the Atlantic Ocean.

At over 100ft in length The Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship, codenamed MARS, will use state-of-the-art wind and solar technology for its propulsion enabling an unlimited range. The revolutionary trimaran vessel will carry on board a variety of drones through which it will conduct experiments during its voyage.

Following a year-long testing phase, the planned Atlantic crossing in 2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the original Mayflower sailings from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Project MARS is being developed by a partnership of Plymouth University, autonomous craft specialists MSubs and Shuttleworth Design.

http://www.shuttleworthdesign.com/gallery.php?boat=MARS&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=86fe76d538-Newsletter_10th_August_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b871fddd83-86fe76d538-10768789

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on August 18, 2015, 04:51:56 am
Regarding Martin's question about the Flying Scotsman - below are 2 photos I took of her on my last visit to the UK in 2008. She was in the National Railway Museum in York, and had been stripped down as part of a very long and, I suspect, very expensive overhaul.


The other 2 shots I took in 1988 when Scotsman was on her Australian tour for our bi-centenary celebrations. The photos were taken just north of Casino in northern NSW, on the main Sydney to Brisbane line, on an untypically (for our area) wet day. One can only imagine what 'elf and safety's reaction would be today. Scotsman is leading number 3801, one of the NSW Government Railways' preserved C38 Class express passenger locos.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 20, 2015, 12:24:40 pm
 
Nice photos Peter!    :-))

I saw her once when I was a kid, I remember not being very impressed.  I had always seen photos and dramatic painting of her since an early age so in my mind's I had made much, much larger than it really was... about the size of small ship!  So when it came coasting past us on a small station in Lancashire somewhere I was a bit nonplussed...!   {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 20, 2015, 12:32:08 pm

BBC:
Hundreds of ships and boats sail into Amsterdam.
       http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33995082

The five-day festival, which celebrates the Dutch capital's maritime history, sees approximately 600 vessels navigate the North Sea Canal before mooring around the river IJ.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on September 04, 2015, 09:57:10 pm
Tall ship "Zebu" sinks in Liverpool's Albert Dock.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34151006 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34151006)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on September 10, 2015, 06:53:21 pm
Speedboat Hits Buoy at High Speed.
http://gcaptain.com/on-board-footage-shows-speedboat-hit-marker-buoy-at-150-mph/#.VfHC15e8p_c
OUCH! :embarrassed:

Tom
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 10, 2015, 08:26:27 pm
In the link it says that it was a record attempt, and that clear skies changed to fog.  Perhaps there was too much clear sky between the drivers ears.  If you are still alive you have a chance of another try another day.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on September 19, 2015, 07:25:44 pm
Following on from the earlier posts in this thread about the iconic Flying Scotsman, the locomotive's return to service has now been announced. This item appeared in the Manchester Evening News a couple of days ago. The locomotive will return to service in January 2016, running on the 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th January at the East Lancashire Railway before commencing a mainline schedule.


http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/flying-scotsman-bury-appearance-tickets-10083670 (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/flying-scotsman-bury-appearance-tickets-10083670)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on September 19, 2015, 11:22:34 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34304203 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34304203)
A drastic change in subject, but the passing of a true British 'one-off' should not go unnoticed. I particularly enjoyed his comment about being gay - "I never really came out - I just slowly emerged...."
RIP Brian Sewell. They really did break the mould.
Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on September 27, 2015, 12:51:43 pm
Another candidate for a Darwin award............ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34374121 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34374121)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on September 27, 2015, 11:40:57 pm
That idiotic act even made it on to our news last night - definitely a top contender for the Darwin Award O0


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 28, 2015, 07:52:12 am
Nah - he didn't qualify because he survived.  The prime qualification for the Darwin award is that the stunt should be both fatal and happen before breeding takes place.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on September 28, 2015, 08:41:25 am
Nah - he didn't qualify because he survived.  The prime qualification for the Darwin award is that the stunt should be both fatal and happen before breeding takes place.
It's only a matter of time, Malcolm.................. 8)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on September 28, 2015, 08:15:35 pm
A new location for Mayhem's 2050 event has been found -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34384101 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34384101)

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on September 28, 2015, 08:52:53 pm
Dear, Oh Dear, its Martin not Martian.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on October 06, 2015, 12:02:10 pm
There's very little I can say other than one wonders if the Founding Fathers had this in mind when they declared the universal right for every citizen to carry a gun. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34450841 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34450841)
If you follow up the link to the Gun Violence Archive the figures they give are truly mind-numbing. It's a shame for the sake of these ex-people that the NRA still prevails. I'm sure there is a word for its members.....
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 06, 2015, 12:22:23 pm
I don't think it is just the NRA, the love of guns seems to be engrained in the American psyche. There was an article in, I think the Sunday Times, over the weekend in which an American was attempting to explain why carrying guns is a natural feature of the American way of life and that us (presumably wimpish) Europeans just don't 'get it'. As for assault weapons in civilan hands, apparently they are just ordinary common or garden guns with a few extras bolted on so nothing to get excited about.  %)

Also the local sheriff and pastor in the town where the latest mass shooting occurred were of the view that it wouldn't have happened if all those poor students had been armed. Presidential candidate Jeb Bush's comment was that 'stuff happens'.

When you look at the Middle East, the countries there seem to be full of religious zealots waving guns. When you look at America it seems to be much the same...

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on October 06, 2015, 01:31:24 pm
You only have to look at American TV programmes.  It seems the majority feature lots of people waving and firing guns.  In these 'sanitised' dramas the 'good guy' with the gun always saves the day by killing the 'bad guy' with a gun.  To most of them 32,000 gun fatalities a year seems acceptable.
I visited a gun shop in Nashville a while back and was surprised at how cheap these over the counter WMD were. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 06, 2015, 01:38:54 pm
When I lived in the States, and I was about 8-9 I had a Steel BB Rifle, myself and a few friends used to cycle along the main road with our guns openly strapped to our backs to go and shoot at Tin cans on the dry River bed about a mile from my house, not once were we stopped by anyone, and to be honest never thought we would.  I wonder if I tried that now if I would make it to the spot without being stopped. ?

While there using the gun Not once did I ever feel the inclination to take a pot shot at someone or even point it in jest at anyone, and if I had , I would not have done it a second time if my dad had found out., who also had his service revolver.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on October 08, 2015, 07:05:28 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34478784 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34478784)
Messi is paid $50M per year by Barcelona. Sponsorship deals probably double that income. Let's call it $100M, or £74M.
He is said to be worth $74M (Forbes List 2015). Gets through it, doesn't he?
The average annual public sector salary in Argentina, where he comes from, is about £10K - before tax. Many people earn far less than that.
In Spain, where he works, it is approx £14,500 - before tax. ---------------------------------- ditto ---------------------------------------------

I hope his fans recognise his conduct for what it is.

He might be a 'great' footballer - but as a man he is beneath my contempt.

Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on October 08, 2015, 11:14:57 pm
Too much money, not enough intelligence >>:-(


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on October 12, 2015, 12:06:26 pm
Henry V warship Holigost 'may be buried in River Hamble
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-34503044 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-34503044)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 19, 2015, 07:28:49 pm
 
Worst ever Football stretcher bearers!  {-) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34570876
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on October 19, 2015, 10:07:09 pm

Worst ever Football stretcher bearers!  {-) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34570876 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34570876)

And a side link on that page - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sailing/34570874

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on October 19, 2015, 11:38:05 pm
Thank goodness these don't have a job in the Blackpool Hospital where I visited over the weekend


Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 23, 2015, 09:16:12 am
 
Looks like I have to change all me passwords again!   >>:-(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34611857 - TalkTalk cyber-attack: Website hit by 'significant' breach
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on October 23, 2015, 05:14:27 pm
     If you think that is bad whatever you do don't die in Spain (this is from actual experience). When I lived in Spain in Rojales Hills a man was out running and collapsed having had a heart attack, my neighbour, a nurse by the way, and I went to assist then realised we need an ambulance. The abridged version is the Policia Locale arrived and stopped us giving the guy first aid compressions etc they were followed by the Guardia Civil 4 cars telling us not to go near or touch the man. I ended up screaming and shouting at the Guardia and Policia to no avail, the poor man who I believe could have been saved was left lying in the gutter by these callous people covered by an aluminium foil blanket. I did not allow this and under threat of arrest laid the man onto the pavement. The ambulance arrived after approx. 30 minutes and refused to take the man as he was no longer alive, this resulted in this deceased man lying dead on the pavement in around 30 degrees heat for over two and a half hours.
     Afterwards I thought to myself what would my wife do if that happened to me outside our property! this and a number of other very important things prompted us to return to the UK.
     As a nation we need to realise that it is only the UK who abide by the rules of being in the EU or as it was sold to us Common Market.
        This only my opinion just to be politically correct, GRRRRRH!
              Rant over.
                    Faz.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 23, 2015, 05:59:45 pm
 
I've heard that in some countries, the first person that come to the aid of someone in distress, HAS to foot ALL the subsequent bills if they do not have health insurance!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mad Scientist on October 23, 2015, 11:36:32 pm
Other health-related items:

Most, if not all, jurisdictions in North America have some sort of 'Good Samaritan' laws to protect persons attempting to help accident victims, to shield them from lawsuits should the accident victims die.

In Canada, there has been a campaign to have portable defibrillators made available at all golf courses, in case any of the old golfers should suffer a heart attack during a round.  So much for the old 'Hit the ball and drag Charley' joke.

Tom
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 09, 2015, 01:32:35 pm

BBC:  What happened to passenger hovercraft?    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34658386

 
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/18419/production/_86535399_thames-edit.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on November 13, 2015, 10:40:04 am
Wow!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34806423 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34806423)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 05, 2015, 03:50:25 pm
 
BBC: The Forth Road Bridge is to be closed until the new year because of structural faults.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-35001277

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 05, 2015, 03:59:34 pm
If that's the tape size, How big is the Gaffer?


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Perkasaman2 on December 05, 2015, 05:30:51 pm
Scotland is in a terrible state due to the weather and high winds. It will take more than gaffer tape. The Forth Road Bridge was scary on a motorbike even in summertime due to road movement......... a very twitchy front wheel even at quite moderate speed.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 05, 2015, 08:25:25 pm
 :o..."Scotland is in a terrible state"...the English language be so misleading  :embarrassed:

I thought Scotland was a land [just down the road but not to be confused with Ireland], not a patch of bog surrounded by some other terrible lot of persons.....so who makes that 12 YO Malt?....the persons from the homeland...or the terrible lot that surrounds them?..... {-).... Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 09, 2015, 06:39:03 pm

BBC:  Tour the Royal Navy's largest ever warship -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35035097
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 09, 2015, 06:53:12 pm
Eagle had a bakery so probably Ark as well
Why say it's the first ship with a bakery?


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Buccaneer on December 09, 2015, 07:45:33 pm
Yes, Eagle had a Bakery and so did Ark (The proper Carrier Ark that is.) How else do you produce enough bread and rolls for 2500 men?

John
Eagle 69-71. Ark 3 tours 71-78.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 09, 2015, 10:31:45 pm
For those MBM Members here who partake in ancient maritime studies will know that the earlier Ark also had a bakery......yes one of Noahs crew was the baker  O0

'Noah put food on the ark for the animals and his family. He fed many of the animals with the milk from other animals, their eggs and so forth. Don't be so narrow minded as to think he was too stupid to put enough food on the ark!

You can figure ...he [Noah] had wheat, thus bread, probably milk from certain animals, and eggs to eat from the birds'
.

So whilst I find no reference to it, it is possible that the now famous Garlic bread & Red wine breakfast was first served upon the Ark  {-)

However certainly that BBC journalist needs to brush up on his maritime cooking history   ..... Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on December 10, 2015, 01:58:37 am

Clever chap Noah, made plenty of  dough  O0 He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: mrlownotes on December 10, 2015, 10:10:32 am
I assume the flying pigs didn't make it onboard then ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 29, 2016, 09:54:27 am
 
BBC:  Type 45 destroyers: UK's £1bn warships face engine refit - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35432341
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on January 29, 2016, 10:03:26 am

BBC:  Type 45 destroyers: UK's £1bn warships face engine refit - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35432341 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35432341)


Should have gone brushless with no BEC like I told them. >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 29, 2016, 10:54:37 am
Reading between the lines it suggests that the generating capacity is insufficient for peak loadings. Switch to phasers and the lights go out!

There are cruise ships which seem to suffer from similar problems although I think in that case it is more to do with load balancing rather than overall capacity.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on January 29, 2016, 05:46:07 pm
One for the Naval Constructors Office to explain.

BM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on January 29, 2016, 06:13:55 pm
I suppose building warships to cruise ship standards makes sense
to the bean counters to whom crossing the Thames is a voyage too far.


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Buccaneer on January 29, 2016, 07:38:08 pm
As a retired Naval Officer I too have a strong suspicion that the bean counters come into it somewhere. 'Give them that one, it's cheaper and they won't know the difference'. Let us not forget that it was the last government who primarily designed them, costed them and signed them off.

John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on January 29, 2016, 10:49:17 pm
They certainly signed off the order to build but politicians don't cost them and they certainly don't design them. You can accuse politicians of holding the purse strings but that's about it.

BM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david48 on January 29, 2016, 11:43:56 pm
I watched a channel the other night PBS ,not seen it before it just happened to be about building HMS. Daring ,it might have been on another channel at sometime or other .  It lost power to the weapons system when it was on sea trials and the first war game action . The chief engineer talked about the gas turbines driving the generator to drive the motors ,he said the generate enough power for a town the size of Coventry ,it appears that it's been in bother since day one . The full story might appear under the 30 year rule.
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on January 30, 2016, 04:37:19 am
     Come guys we are talking Government and Politicians here how on earth can we expect to be told the truth!
              Regards,
                   Faz. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 07, 2016, 04:51:58 pm

Unbelievable!!!


BBC:  Taiwan earthquake: Felled building 'reinforced with tin cans' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35515749
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 07, 2016, 05:06:35 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35515743 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35515743)


The mind boggles.
How does an East coast Icon
'Return to the West Coast Mainline' ???


We pay the BEEB Idiots to be able to watch TV


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david48 on February 07, 2016, 05:23:18 pm
Have I got it wrong ,when did Ribblehead Viaduct be on the east or west cost , I thought it was Leeds to Carlisle !!!.
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 07, 2016, 06:02:19 pm
Exactly David


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 08, 2016, 09:32:32 am
Not that I would expect anybody in the media to know that the West Coast Main Line was either on the west, near a coast or a railway line, even less to be aware of where the old lady originated and spent her working days on the opposite side of the country.  But - in her long preservation days before rebuilding, Flying Scotsman did operate on the WCML, and the journey reported was from Carnforth to Carlisle then returning south over the Settle to Carlisle over Ribblehead.  So technically, if accidentally, correct.  It might have been better for them to just say "main line".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 15, 2016, 08:54:52 am


BBC:  Australia seizes methamphetamine smuggled in bra inserts - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-35576587

       Police in Australia have made what they are calling one of the biggest drug busts in the country's history.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 15, 2016, 09:31:01 am
Thanks for keeping us abreast of the news Martin {-)


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Danny on February 15, 2016, 09:42:19 am
Sheila to shop assistant, "I want a bra to keep my breasts high"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 24, 2016, 11:29:28 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682)
£100K for a split lip???
Oy vey...
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on February 24, 2016, 01:05:09 pm
Well yes....." Australia seizes methamphetamine smuggled in bra insert"

This is true, however the origin of the said women's attire...''bra's" were of Chinese origin & sizing

As we know Chinese amps are approx. 1/2 the value of European amps......so our Customs & Excise  :police: are halving the reported value of the drug bust according to the scientifically proven fact that Asian breasts are also about 1/2 the sizing of breasts from European studies..... {-) ....... Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: richald on February 24, 2016, 05:23:46 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682)
£100K for a split lip???
Oy vey...
DM
At that price, I'd like to volunteer for one ...

Richard
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 24, 2016, 05:29:00 pm
Considering the abuse he received on social media, I'd pass
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 24, 2016, 05:50:28 pm
Considering the abuse he received on social media, I'd pass
Anyone who pays any attention at all to the pond-life which lurks there deserves little sympathy. I bet he's crying all the way to the bank.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 24, 2016, 06:43:40 pm
 
Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.
 Oisin Tymon, I wonder who would want to work with him now?!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 24, 2016, 08:45:12 pm

Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.
 Oisin Tymon, I wonder who would want to work with him now?!



if you watch some of documentaries that are not on cars, he is a very good presenter
Especially the one he did about St Naziare raid
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: boneash on February 24, 2016, 09:28:54 pm
100% agreement.
The  St Nazaire raid was my favourite war comic story, which lead to reading the book and then going there in the 80s and several times since.
Clarkson did a superb job of that presentation which matched all my interpretations of the events.

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convoy_PQ_17)  was another programme which for me, he brought the right level of story and respect to the programme.

I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.

How much will we all have to pay in supporting a dwindling BBC  because of someone’s' actions?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 24, 2016, 09:46:19 pm


I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.



Yep
Just been watching it
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 24, 2016, 09:58:18 pm
100% agreement.
The  St Nazaire raid was my favourite war comic story, which lead to reading the book and then going there in the 80s and several times since.
Clarkson did a superb job of that presentation which matched all my interpretations of the events.

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convoy_PQ_17)  was another programme which for me, he brought the right level of story and respect to the programme.

I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.

How much will we all have to pay in supporting a dwindling BBC  because of someone’s' actions?


Yes should get rid of the people who got rid of him at the BBC !!!, anyway from the goings on in the last few years I think Clarkson is the least of their worries..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 24, 2016, 10:22:54 pm

Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.



I'll qualify that,   I have no time for Clarkson in Top Gear!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 25, 2016, 09:19:20 am
 
The Flying Scotsman just came pass the office!    :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on February 25, 2016, 10:06:34 am
Worst BBC presenter quote "...its at XXXXX now.  She " ooh, its making good time"    Groan.  Nana it isnt like a drive up the A1.  Second worst quote, same woman .."reminds me of Harry Potter"  Chalk and cheese missus, get another job or shut it !     Portillo on board , referred  to the engine as "the train".   >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 25, 2016, 10:35:20 am
Didn't he refer to the whole locomotive as "the train" rather than just the engine? 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 25, 2016, 10:41:51 am

The Flying Scotsman just came pass the office!    :-))

FS was accompanied by Three chase helicopters and an old looking mono plane.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35657423

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on February 25, 2016, 10:45:38 am
Didn't he refer to the whole locomotive as "the train" rather than just the engine?
Oh that leaves me with a tender behind :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on February 25, 2016, 11:00:47 am
While we are on the topic , here is another Scottish locomotive and tender that passes my window daily in the summer months....both of them %) summer months that is.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 25, 2016, 11:20:33 am
Duncan

Saw here, & enjoyed being pulled by her, on the Severn Valley a few years ago.

I know that I am the exception but the Flying Scotsman does not really do much for me but this was just beautiful.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Charlie on February 25, 2016, 11:33:59 am
What a bunch of complete clowns.... <*< <*< <*< <*<


http://news.sky.com/story/1648376/trespassers-stop-flying-scotsman-in-its-tracks (http://news.sky.com/story/1648376/trespassers-stop-flying-scotsman-in-its-tracks)


Passengers describe how the steam locomotive was brought to a "shuddering stop" by train enthusiasts taking photos on the tracks
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 25, 2016, 11:49:50 am
I wouldn't call them enthusiasts. Bl..dy idiots who should be prosecuted comes a lot nearer.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on February 25, 2016, 12:07:52 pm
Bl..dy idiots who really are risking death! I have been at a rail fatality - very messy business indeed.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 25, 2016, 12:42:04 pm
In fatal accidents I always feel really sorry for the driver as it must be a horrible experience. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: boneash on February 25, 2016, 01:41:14 pm
Why aren't they allowed to be considered as responsible experienced train photographers!

After all they could have paid for a platform ticket and stood less than a meter from the moving train. Even touched it!

Good job football fans never go on the pitch!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on February 25, 2016, 01:45:59 pm
I believe trespassing upon railway tracks by the general public IS  a criminal offence. No excuse for such behaviour.

Just the same as running across a railway crossing when the gates or barriers are blocking the public right of way. A criminal offence.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 25, 2016, 01:56:07 pm
Google "Flying Scotsman Photos" - you can get all the photos you could want, some free of charge, that way nobody gets hurt, prosecuted, or held up.
(other search Engines available - pun intended).

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2016, 01:59:55 pm
Are those photos up for tender??


Ned




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 25, 2016, 02:09:35 pm
Are those photos up for tender??


Ned






 {-) {-) {-)

You'd be LOCO to even bid for them {-)

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on February 25, 2016, 02:13:50 pm
Train your mind and get back on the right Track, please.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 25, 2016, 02:22:40 pm
Train your mind and get back on the right Track, please.

Jim.

"fare" enough, as long as we don't have to pay "carriage"

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2016, 02:39:23 pm
Just a thought,
In these days of Diesel and Electrickery are there any
Water Towers or Troughs to refill a thirsty Steamer?


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on February 25, 2016, 02:56:59 pm
No they have to rendezvous with a bowser of water if there is no handy lineside hose, same with coal . A truck load and shovels if you dont have a loader of some kind.  Preserved lines usually have towers and coaling plants as they used to be. I doubt if troughs still exist.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on February 25, 2016, 03:09:43 pm
Intersting one this...my personal thought on it...I actually agree with what they did...knowing the stretch of road they did it on ....it is pitch black and a very fast stretch of dual carriageway.....and before anyoe says it I AM A DOG lover

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-killed-police-a55-your-10947610#rlabs=2%20rt$sitewide%20p$1
 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-killed-police-a55-your-10947610#rlabs=2%20rt$sitewide%20p$1)
Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 25, 2016, 06:54:10 pm
What the news report fails to mention is that they had probably already exhausted all other options before hitting the dog
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on February 25, 2016, 07:14:45 pm
Is there a shortage of fox-hounds?  %)
You'd be forgiven for thinking they'd run over a kiddie.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 25, 2016, 08:04:00 pm
Even the owner said it was the right thing to do !!, had already bitten an officer, but must admit impressed by the fact they could not catch it but were able to run it down at speed..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on February 26, 2016, 08:37:15 am
This is what could have happened, or worse. Sounds like good initiative to me.

Dogs loose on A4232 in Cardiff cause three-vehicle crash
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-35667017

Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on February 26, 2016, 10:57:22 pm
I guess we have to trust the decision of the guys on the scene and in possession of all the facts. I too favour pooches but you wouldn't catch me jumping into the sea at Blackpool to save one. Decisions can cost a life very easily.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 27, 2016, 12:09:57 am

I remember, years ago,  a solicitor on the radio said [about a court case]:

'I you weren't there, you don't know all the facts.'
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Norseman on March 01, 2016, 01:39:17 am
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1GAxyzG7AEc&feature=share

Watch to the end. Amazingly lucky.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on March 12, 2016, 06:35:52 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892)

I'm struggling for a word here..... Perhaps someone will help me out?  %)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david48 on March 12, 2016, 06:42:27 pm
I don't think you are ,you just don't want the blue pen , I know I am not but bo not want the blue pen.
David
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: cos918 on March 12, 2016, 06:46:10 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892)

I'm struggling for a word here..... Perhaps someone will help me out?  %)
DM


a seriously quick car and a skilled drive and some one from and ex american soap

john
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on March 12, 2016, 06:58:02 pm
If you want to see what that car can do with Ken Block driving round LA find Gymkhana 7 on YouTube.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 12, 2016, 08:01:20 pm
Just some oaf doing a totally irresponsible stunt in a totally unsuitable spot and acting as a dumb role model for the weak of brain.  I have seen this kind of trick "performed" in a public car park by a less skilled driver who thought he wasn't until he proved it.  Luckily it was "only" somebody elses' car he bent, not a person.  Not too surprised to hear the Top Gear have retained the idiocy by gathering a new batch.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 12, 2016, 08:45:43 pm
 
Having another look at that video, it all looks very 'staged' to me! ....... real wedding?!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 13, 2016, 09:38:45 am
Staged or not, it was a poor role model example for the weak of mind.  I don't really mind them going for their Darwin award, I just don't want them to involve me or mine.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on March 14, 2016, 07:52:21 pm
Is it true that a North Korean submarine has gone missing off the country whilst being tracked by the US Navy.

Heard a rumour but can't find anything on the news channels.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on March 14, 2016, 08:09:48 pm
Apparently one of their boats has been missing for about five days now; whether this involves the USN remains to be seen, or perhaps not.

LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on March 14, 2016, 08:12:50 pm
It's reported on CNN CBS and the broadsheets.


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 14, 2016, 08:25:28 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35793892)

I'm struggling for a word here..... Perhaps someone will help me out?  %)
DM

Well that kicked up a stink didn't it!!   :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NFMike on March 14, 2016, 10:47:03 pm
Quote
Well that kicked up a stink didn't it!!   :o

Reporters' are bored with Brexit and Trump ... stir up a bit of good old indignation for a change  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on March 14, 2016, 11:39:17 pm
Well that kicked up a stink didn't it!!   :o



This news report was sponsored by Amazon Prime, The home of proper Top Gear  {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 14, 2016, 11:56:31 pm
Ouch !!

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bird-hits-passenger-jet-landing-at-heathrow-leaving-a-large-bloody-dent-on-its-nose/ar-AAgJwCJ?ocid=spartanntp
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 17, 2016, 09:15:40 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35823182
Somewhat disturbing conclusions.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on March 17, 2016, 09:25:25 am
No one to blame   >>:-(
The Chief Officer had falsified ballast checks  <*<


Ned
Title: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: craggle on March 21, 2016, 12:13:33 pm
Apologies if this has been posted before but I chuckled when I saw it....


http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/20/eccentric-choices-surface-in-quest-to-name-polar-research-vessel (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/20/eccentric-choices-surface-in-quest-to-name-polar-research-vessel)


Craig.
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: Bob K on March 21, 2016, 02:26:23 pm
Brilliant.  Typical of what happens when you ask the British public to name ship  {-)

Also on BBC News:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35861444 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35861444)

Will the MOD use such a public suggestion box to name the Trident replacement subs ? 
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: Norseman on March 21, 2016, 03:57:16 pm
Day to day I'm a fairly practical guy but to be honest I love that silly name.
Oh to be the Captain of the RRS Boaty McBoatface. What Captain's surname would best compliment that ship?

I wouldn't fancy trying a mayday call though.

Dave
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: gingyer on March 21, 2016, 04:11:35 pm
Oh to be the Captain of the RRS Boaty McBoatface. What Captain's surname would best compliment that ship


That's another competition :-))
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: BFSMP on March 21, 2016, 04:15:18 pm
Day to day I'm a fairly practical guy but to be honest I love that silly name.
Oh to be the Captain of the RRS Boaty McBoatface. What Captain's surname would best compliment that ship?

I wouldn't fancy trying a mayday call though.

Dave

How about the good old Scottish name:  Captain Bunty McBunty
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: Netleyned on March 21, 2016, 04:32:09 pm
Wullie McHammicklashin ?


Ned
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: jimmy2310 on March 21, 2016, 05:33:26 pm


    Angus McCoatup

Jimmy
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: davidm1945 on March 21, 2016, 06:15:26 pm
To be launched by Queeny McQueenface?   :-))

Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: Nemo on March 21, 2016, 07:05:04 pm
Surely it should have been RRS ABOUTFACE? %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 22, 2016, 01:48:18 am
 
BBC:  'Boaty McBoatface'?  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35864702

(http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/a/h/a/w/6/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.620x349.1ahash.png/1458438713751.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 23, 2016, 12:54:32 am
 
DailyMail :   Visitors can follow in Nelson's footsteps for the first time as new areas of HMS Victory are thrown open to all in major revamp

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3501722/Visitors-follow-Nelson-s-footsteps-time-new-areas-HMS-Victory-thrown-open-major-revamp.html

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/20/20/3262958D00000578-3501722-image-a-61_1458504534783.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 30, 2016, 10:38:58 am
 
And 'Idiot of the week' goes to...... Ben Innes!

http://news.sky.com/story/1669417/cyprus-plane-hijacker-appears-in-court

(http://news.files.bbci.co.uk/vj/live/idt-images/quizzes-qotw_01_04_16/hostage_h19ay.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on March 30, 2016, 12:22:39 pm
I love the guy's job - he's a Health and Safety Auditor! Next week he might have to be something else... %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 30, 2016, 01:52:22 pm

And 'Idiot of the week' goes to...... Ben Innes!

http://news.sky.com/story/1669417/cyprus-plane-hijacker-appears-in-court

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35923820 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35923820)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on March 30, 2016, 05:31:17 pm
     "What an absolute *******! thank god he doesn't have an important job. I have not seen this on the news my wife told me about it earlier today and being ex military all I can say is heaven help us if we are ever involved in another war with  *******  like this around, what planet is he on?
      Amazed Faz,
          <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 30, 2016, 06:10:25 pm
Could have been a plan to take a selfie and then email the picture out ASAP which would have given the police an idea of what sort of Pearson ( in this case Twit)  and potential explosive device they were dealing with !
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 30, 2016, 06:39:56 pm
 
'Very clever Mr. Bond!'   O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on March 30, 2016, 06:55:12 pm
How can it be a selfie when a member of the cabin crew took the photo?


Paul....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on March 31, 2016, 12:54:39 am
He did a risk assessment first. ;)
1m away, 50m away, if it goes boom, same difference, only faster. %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on April 06, 2016, 04:54:14 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35975832


Sometimes, they get it right first time.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on April 14, 2016, 11:37:06 am
 
The computer that launched with the first manned space flights

https://blog.7dayshop.com/first-manned-space-flight-21-april-1961-yuri-gagarin-this-really-was-one-huge-jump-for-mankind/?utm_source=maillist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160414
Not really news, but interesting.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on April 17, 2016, 08:54:45 pm
Drone crashes into aircraft coming in to land at Heathrow.

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/drone-crashes-into-british-airways-passenger-jet-as-it-comes-in-to-land-at-heathrow-airport/ar-BBrRMDs?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=UE01DHP (http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/drone-crashes-into-british-airways-passenger-jet-as-it-comes-in-to-land-at-heathrow-airport/ar-BBrRMDs?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=UE01DHP)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on April 18, 2016, 02:05:23 am
And the winner is...Boaty McBoatface.
But will it be called that? http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/17/boaty-mcboatface-wins-poll-to-name-polar-research-vessel



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on April 18, 2016, 08:45:13 am
I think it's OK as it is - "NAME OF VESSEL"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on April 18, 2016, 10:34:03 am
And the winner is...Boaty McBoatface.
But will it be called that? http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/17/boaty-mcboatface-wins-poll-to-name-polar-research-vessel

YES PLEASE.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on April 18, 2016, 11:05:28 am
Nothing wrong with it . . . . .
It looks good on a tug
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/gjT9MM.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pngjT9MMj)
we've just got to convince 'MERSEY DAVE' to do it  {-)  go on Dave be the first . . .
Bill
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on April 26, 2016, 04:59:06 pm
Now here's two really big-hearted, charitable geezers to raise yer opinion of 'umanity.... Fair makes yer proud to be British, it does!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36139828 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36139828)

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bernard-ingham-still-refuses-say-11244412 (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bernard-ingham-still-refuses-say-11244412)

I'm sure there are suitable words for them.....somewhere......

DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on April 26, 2016, 05:21:19 pm
I doubt that they would be repeatable or sanctioned on this forum, but I  have picked up nicer material on the sole of my shoes many times when walking home from the pub at night, and infinitely nicer than this drain on human breathing space.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on April 26, 2016, 06:48:41 pm
I doubt that they would be repeatable or sanctioned on this forum, but I  have picked up nicer material on the sole of my shoes many times when walking home from the pub at night, and infinitely nicer than this drain on human breathing space.

Jim.


I will do this in pictures
(http://www.sloganise.com/ekmps/shops/09407e/images/bell-end-decal-sticker-1321-p.jpg)
The pair of them
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 27, 2016, 11:50:15 am
 
A very emotive subject but lets keep it civil ... and me out of jail!  :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on April 27, 2016, 12:32:37 pm
And another very emotive subject and please do NOT take this as a political stance, but..............

I was driven past Lancaster Royal infirmary and the A & E departments today whilst on my way to and from Lancaster, and happened to see the picket lines of young Doctors on their strikes.

There was NOT ONE HAPPY OR SMILING FACE  amongst the lot of them.They all looked miserable about what they have been forced to do. They clearly would rather be back on duty doing what they care about and have trained so long to do, and that is to look after and care for patients.

This is NOT  about wages or salaries for them, it is about being treated decently, humanely and fairly, just as they want to treat us, as patients, so please, next time you see a picket line of these down trodden hard working medicals, pip your horns in support of them and what they are standing for.......truth, honesty, fair play and justice.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on April 27, 2016, 02:56:34 pm
I agree with all you say Jim, but,
I would rather talk about model boats and such
on the Model Boat Mayhem Forum
Other Political forums are available :-))


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on April 27, 2016, 05:18:49 pm
sorry ned, I understand, and am very seldom controversial, but that struck a chord in my heart seeing them all today with sad faces and just couldn't hold it bac. After all it was placed on the chitchat section.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on April 27, 2016, 05:58:39 pm
I'm going to be apolical here, but I will explain.

My last two years in a hospital pharmacy before I took early retirement because of the changes, consisted of....

An imposition of new working practices just like the doctors. Originally the department was given enough funding for staff to cover 8-30 to 5pm monday to friday. Then the change of working practice, we had to cover hours 8-30am until work was finished for the day be that 6pm, 7pm or even later, monday to friday, but the kicker was, we also had to provide sat and sun cover 10am to 5pm with the same staffing level. So to cover this it meant reducing the amount of staff on duty during the week to be able to offer the 7 day service.

Commonly this is called robbing Peter to pay Paul. The weekday's got longer because you were short staffed to cover weekends. But at no point were the extra hours you worked paid! no you had to book the extra time and be repaid with time off - guess what? yep so much time off was accrued that it couldn't be given as staffing levels fell even more - so they just wiped the slate clean and began over,hmmmmm.

No way to run a business and it is this practice the docs are striking about.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on April 27, 2016, 08:34:08 pm
BHS have been rubbish for years! I used to buy all my trousers there - the ones I wore when I went to play with my model boats!   %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on April 27, 2016, 08:52:50 pm
Model boats with no trousers from now on then  %%


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 27, 2016, 09:01:16 pm
 
There is hope !  -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36155699 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36155699)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on April 27, 2016, 10:33:40 pm
Simples really - just have a campaign to not have these unpopular politicians elected from their seats, just like councillors who get into office and become problems - you don't have to vote for them if you object to there operating practices, just campaign to get rid of them, just like the idiot who for a laugh suggested boaty etc and those that voted for it - and the even bigger idiot who suggested to have a competition for the name - like at a zoo naming competition the great british public will show you up for the idiot you are.

Apologies for any offence created - just having a rant - again.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on April 27, 2016, 10:42:05 pm

There is hope !  -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36155699 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36155699)



In court the defendants where quoted as saying "we would have gotten away with too, it if it wasn't for those meddling kids"
Title: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: derekwarner on May 05, 2016, 09:32:51 am
Hey Mick & Oldiron ........you guys OK over there?...........I understand Canada is a big land mass [like OZ] but the news suggests the current fires are some of the worst in history............ Derek
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: mook on May 05, 2016, 12:59:39 pm
From the news reports all 88000 residents of Fort McMurray have had to leave their homes and that most of the city will be destroyed. My thoughts are with them.
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: BFSMP on May 05, 2016, 01:27:52 pm
Mine too, and I hope rain and help come soon for you all.

take care out there.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 05, 2016, 04:35:32 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36213580 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36213580)

He's just bottled out of the competition to be the world's most irrelevant man, claiming that his bookings as the world's most convincing Simon Cowell lookalike are taking up all of his precious time.
How can anyone be so smug about being a complete nonentity and resembling a complete winker?
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 05, 2016, 04:47:08 pm
And so the big question.


Has he backed out because
A. He 'does not have the courage'
B. He isn't Satoshi
C. He is Satoshi, but he cannot transfer the money because he has forgotten his user name/password


Answers on a postcard to Blue Peter Bitcoin Competition, BBC Television Centre, London.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 05, 2016, 04:53:40 pm
 {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 05, 2016, 04:55:23 pm
Blue Peter Badges to the first five correct answers  O0


Ned
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: irishcarguy on May 05, 2016, 09:14:20 pm
Hi Derek, thank you. This is the worst fire in recorded history. For John (oldiron) he is 2500 miles to the east but it is in my Province about 500 KM. north from here. We have had Very, Very, Very little rain & it is very hot some days , up to 28 degrees C, This fire is in the news but to the west in British Columbia there are 200 fires burning out of control. We have some of the best fire fighters in the world but there is nothing they can do the fire is so fierce it is creating its own lightning. The whole city may be lost, we have our fingers & toes crossed, not that it will do much good. Mick B. ( thanks for thinking of us at this bad time)   
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: ballastanksian on May 05, 2016, 11:14:47 pm
Crikey, that is really sad. I appreciate that the residents of Fort McMurray like their city, but is it going to be viable to rebuild? Everything not made of stone is either going to burn or melt. It'll take years to rebuild even with outside help.

Poor citizens {:-{
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: oldiron on May 06, 2016, 12:40:11 am
Mick and Derek

  As Mick says, I'm a very long way east of the fires and an equally long way south. The weather out this end of the country has been, until now, cool and wet. however, the bush is drying out and we'll have to watch ourselves here.
  Its really unbelievable what's happening up there. We really feel for those people. There are reliief efforts taking place here. There are fire departments with crews ready and on standby for the relief call. The depertment in the town to the east has 100 fire fighters and gear ready to go when called.

Thanks for asking.hope you're keeping well Mick

John
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: oldiron on May 06, 2016, 12:43:37 am
Crikey, that is really sad. I appreciate that the residents of Fort McMurray like their city, but is it going to be viable to rebuild? Everything not made of stone is either going to burn or melt. It'll take years to rebuild even with outside help.

Poor citizens {:-{

It'll be rebuilt. Its the home of the Alberta tar sands. It was the world's biggest supplier of oil to the States and a significant supplier to China, so it will be rebuilt. It will, however take time. I think the hardest part will be accommadation. Its a very long way to the next town, and all the towns are small up there.

John
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: FsASTSyd1 on May 06, 2016, 08:57:14 am
My thoughts are also with those involved or who have even lost their homes and belonging already. Often think that many people have no idea of the scale of some of these happenings the other side of the pond, or the world. When it takes three days or more on the train to get from side to side or top to bottom it might give some scale to things. As for the present fire, look up the area in sq miles of your (In the UK) county, if it falls between 3 and 400sq miles can you imagine the whole county on fire because that is the size, and no doubt growing, of the present one in Canada. Keep safe folks.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on May 06, 2016, 09:53:57 am
BBC News Flash:  Polar exploration ship to be name RRS Sir David Attenborough, after Boaty McBoatface topped public poll for ships name.  Good choice IMHO.  He has done much to publicise the problems global warming can have on the environment, in addition to his wonderful work on nature and the natural world.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 06, 2016, 09:55:42 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36225652

Good choice.

Also:  http://news.sky.com/story/1691411/boaty-mcboatface-government-reveals-new-name
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: inertia on May 06, 2016, 11:10:59 am
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36225652 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36225652)
Nice that common sense has prevailed over the Twitterati. I doubt anyone could object to this name.
DM

I posted this before I read the In the News section - sorry.
Title: Re: Boaty McBoatface
Post by: craggle on May 06, 2016, 12:02:50 pm
Looks like the name will live on though as there is a chance one of the ROV's could be called Boaty.  :D

Craig.
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: Nemo on May 06, 2016, 11:44:11 pm
Exactly a year ago I flew over the Rockies for over 2 hours from Vancouver into a small mining town in BC and I could not believe the forests I saw - it boggles belief, the size of them - we have nothing to compare and to think of them ablaze was horrifying to me this week. Nature in the raw indeed, and little that humankind can do about it. So sad for all those folks who have lost everything - not forgetting the wildlife that has suffered.  :((
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: oldiron on May 07, 2016, 12:40:44 am
Make no mistake about it, this fire is huge. To try and get some concept of how big it is take a look at this web site. It takes the area of the fire and imposes it on maps of various well known cities, including London, England.


http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/how-big-is-the-fort-mcmurray-fire/ (http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/how-big-is-the-fort-mcmurray-fire/)


John
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: Tug Hercules Fireman on May 07, 2016, 03:19:30 am
To put it into perspective, North to South, the UK fits within the Alberta boundaries 1-1/4 times.

To clarify a point on John's Note; Fort McMurray is in the Oil Sands Region of Canada, not the Tar Sands Region.
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: BrianB6 on May 07, 2016, 03:31:22 am
In Australia we are very aware of the bushfire menace as it happens every year over here.
There is now a much better understanding of fire reduction burns, although Sydney is covered in smoke from them today, and authorities now have had to carry out a lot more and the "greenies" have just had to accept them.
The 2006 - 07 fire season (look it up on wiki as well as Black Saturday and Ash Wednesday fires) was one of the bad ones in Victoria with 1,154,828 hectares burnt in one fire over 69 days.   It was mostly in very remote areas which is why it was so hard to fight.
It looks as if it is pine trees that are sending the flames so high but our eucalypts are as bad.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all those affected in Canada.
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: Shipmate60 on May 07, 2016, 11:10:13 am
Looking at the pictures on tv the devastation is gigantic.
So far no fatalities so something going right.
The scenes from within the destroyed city are just so sad.
Glad to hear the members on here are OK.
It does go to show that Mother Nature is a powerful old lady.


Bob
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: oldiron on May 07, 2016, 12:29:25 pm
Looking at the pictures on tv the devastation is gigantic.
So far no fatalities so something going right.
The scenes from within the destroyed city are just so sad.
Glad to hear the members on here are OK.
It does go to show that Mother Nature is a powerful old lady.


Bob

There were two teenage girls killed in a traffic accident during the evacuation the other day. One of them was the daughter of the deputy fire chief.

John
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: Shipmate60 on May 07, 2016, 02:29:16 pm
So sorry to hear that, we get told over here no fatalities.


Bob
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: irishcarguy on May 07, 2016, 08:47:04 pm
Hi fireman  Rick, I didn't know I had a fellow Mayhemer that close only 300KM. Rick can tell you that we get many bush fires during the summer & depending on weather, late into the fall. They start for a verity of reasons,cigarette buts thrown from car windows, camp fires that get out of control, lightning & broken bottles and the sun shining through glass magnifying the sun to name a few, and then we have the Rabble doing it deliberate for "fun" This reminds me of the Yellowstone fires of 1988, they had 40,000 fire fighters & failed to put it out, the weather did. It was so hot ( I was there ) that it burned 3 metres into the soil & has yet to recover in some places . Mick  B. 
Title: Re: 2016 Bush Fires in Canada
Post by: Tombsy on May 08, 2016, 03:40:56 am
I think everyone here has a family member or knows someone affected by the fire. Only Mother Nature can fight it at this point it's expected to double in size overnight.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 15, 2016, 11:08:31 pm
OOps.!!!

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/manchester-united-bomb-scare-police-confirm-mobile-phone-was-training-device-left-behind-after-explosives-exercise/ar-BBt4Nyn?ocid=spartanntp
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 24, 2016, 05:04:05 pm
 
BBC: Artist Ciara Phillips creates 'dazzle ship' design

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/704/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2016/5/24/1a8d0d47-a9fc-4464-9ca0-3d3d83f0e3fc.jpg)

A Glasgow-based artist has created a massive screen-print design for a 72m (239ft) long ship as part of World War One centenary commemorations.

Turner Prize nominee Ciara Phillips is the fourth artist to be commissioned to make a dazzle ship design.

The work celebrates the untold histories of woman during the war.

It was inspired by the team of women who worked under British marine artist Norman Wilkinson, who invented the dazzle technique.

Mr Wilkinson designed the abstract dazzle ship patterns and disorientating shapes to prevent the enemy from determining a vessel's range, speed and direction of travel.

Ms Phillips's work is entitled Every Woman and was co-commissioned by centenary art commissions body 14-18 NOW and Edinburgh Art Festival.  -  https://www.1418now.org.uk/
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on May 24, 2016, 06:01:20 pm
Is that part of Boris Johnson near the stern?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 24, 2016, 06:04:13 pm
Either that or Donald Trump
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 24, 2016, 09:47:42 pm
My vote would be the latter :-)) ...

Borig appears to have that shaggy whitish ruffle where as Thrush appears on OZ television with the long swept backed buffoon hop of yellow died/dried mop covering his skull.......  <*< ........

I find Borig entertaining to listen to, .....however turn the station off if Thrush starts blabering....... {-)

Now it's a totally different story if that Alaskan politician Sarah Somebody :kiss: is talking....... ......

....and No Mr Moderator....we are not talking Politics......just comparing the styles that some people portray.......... Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on May 24, 2016, 11:06:35 pm
As Ross Noble recently observed, it would be interesting if it's a windy day when President Trump meets Prime Minister Johnson...   :o
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rsm on May 26, 2016, 12:52:51 pm
HMS P311 may have been found:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36386581
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on May 26, 2016, 05:54:11 pm
Is that part of Boris Johnson near the stern?

That's not the kno* that I see right across the middle?  :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dreadnought72 on May 26, 2016, 11:33:24 pm
It's a bit busy, but not a bad job. Certainly breaks up the outline, and that false bow effect works for me.


Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 08, 2016, 04:41:58 pm
A solar-powered, autonomous boat is currently crossing the Atlantic.

http://tinyurl.com/hpfxqfy (http://tinyurl.com/hpfxqfy)

While we keep an eye on the journey of Solar Impulse 2, (http://www.gizmag.com/tag/solar-impulse-2/) the solar-powered plane that's currently in the middle of its record-setting, around-the-world flight, it looks like it has a buddy in the water. Solar Voyager, an autonomous, solar-powered kayak, is currently making its way across the Atlantic Ocean.

You can follow Solar Voyager's progress on a map on the project website (http://www.solar-voyager.com/trackatlantic.html), or with regular updates on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Solar_Voyager).


(http://img.gizmag.com/solar-voyager-3.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&dpr=2&fit=clip&h=670&q=40&w=1000&s=821c433c83427f0fe6466b7a2aede86a)


(http://img.gizmag.com/solar-voyager-11.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&dpr=2&fit=clip&h=670&q=40&w=1000&s=fa15cfed3940b6a3d02b222bed8e2ff8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 08, 2016, 11:49:50 pm
Be interesting to know why it deviated off course .. Note ,  read website before posting, now I know..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on June 10, 2016, 01:07:10 am
Apparently Meryl Streep's impression of Donald Trump was pretty hilarious.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36478957/meryl-streeps-impression-of-donald-trump-is-pretty-hilarious (http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36478957/meryl-streeps-impression-of-donald-trump-is-pretty-hilarious)

However, watching TV last evening I thought Boris Johnson's impression was far more accurate, and without having to resort to makeup, wigs or props.  Spot on  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 10, 2016, 08:36:36 am
However, watching TV last evening I thought Boris Johnson's impression was far more accurate, and without having to resort to makeup, wigs or props.  Spot on  :-))

Strange that you never see both of them in the same room together, isn't it? Almost spooky, in fact...   :o
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on June 10, 2016, 09:31:54 am
Be good to see them meet on a windy day.  What are the odds on them both walking away with the same hair that they came with?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on June 12, 2016, 12:38:17 pm
See that the admiralty has admitted that the 45's wont work in hot water, the engine manufacturers are as equally to blame if they read the spec and didn't notice that the spec was not suitable and didn't push for the spec to be changed, then there is the issue of everything being electrically driven by one power source, with no back up or alternative, just shows that the skills needed have been eroded over the years, where university graduates are considered above those with a better degree of common sense. but that's my opinion
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 12, 2016, 01:36:02 pm
The loss of HMS Ark Royal in 1941 was in part due to the electrical generation capacity being dependent on steam generators and when the boilers had to be shut down after the uptakes flooded all electrical power was lost and the pumps could not be used. Subsequent carriers (and probably other ships) were fitted with independent diesel generating capacity as a backup.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KevinM on June 15, 2016, 02:38:09 pm
BAD NEWS


looks like one half of Solar Voyager's array has gone down it does not seem to be generating power since dawn this morning
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KevinM on June 16, 2016, 11:04:35 am
GOOD NEWS


the array seems to have switched on this morning, hope the power comes up as the sun gets out
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on June 30, 2016, 11:10:06 am
First F-35 for R.N. arrives

At last:  Britain now has its own F-35 fighter plane.  Hopefully it will be aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth when she sails into Portsmouth next year.  Our very only RN fighter/bomber wing (well, two wings actually!)
Will we get the other one in time for HMS Prince of Wales ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36670106 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36670106)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on June 30, 2016, 12:02:16 pm
The RAF has six at the moment  ok2
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 30, 2016, 12:05:53 pm
The RAF has six at the moment  ok2

Blimey! SIX???!! I bet Putin is truly terrified.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 30, 2016, 12:19:37 pm
Are you sure it isn't just one and they are moving it around a lot....?

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 30, 2016, 12:49:17 pm
Are you sure it isn't just one and they are moving it around a lot....?

Colin
I bet you never see them all together in the same room at the same time....... ;)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on June 30, 2016, 01:48:47 pm
Are you sure it isn't just one and they are moving it around a lot....?Colin

Which is exactly what Putin's  predecessors did years ago with missiles driving round Red Square in circles!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dreadnought72 on June 30, 2016, 03:13:22 pm
$251 million each.  :o

Good thing the pound's doing so well at ... oh, hang on  :embarrassed:

Andy

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 30, 2016, 03:36:49 pm
$251 million each.  :o

Good thing the pound's doing so well at ... oh, hang on  :embarrassed:

Andy

Don't be daft! We'll sell shares in HS2 and pay for the F-35s in Chinese Yuan. Simples!
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on June 30, 2016, 05:07:30 pm
Get the England players to buy one each in reparation  {-)


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 30, 2016, 06:44:54 pm
Get the England players to buy one each in reparation  {-)
Ned

It appears as though that's about the only thing that Raheem Sterling hasn't already bought (See most of today's red-tops). Or maybe he just bought it for his Mum.... %)

Incidentally, please don't anyone think that I have any interest in the game/business of football. IMHO watching  a match is like watching rain run down a pane of glass. I do, however, have a morbid curiosity about those who indulge themselves in it, to any degree, at any level from the "Steve! Steve! Pass the ******* ball, you ******!" amateurs who play their muddy, sweary Sunday morning games on the sports ground just beyond our garden to the genuinely pampered ******* who are paid gazzillions of pounds for (frankly) not a lot more effort or enthusiasm.

Raheem Sterling - are you ashamed? You should be.

DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on June 30, 2016, 06:49:56 pm
Raheem Sterling - are you ashamed? You should be.
DM

who is Raheem Stirling.......sounds like a cross between a motor racing driver and a camel herder.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on June 30, 2016, 06:55:21 pm
That's about the size of it, Jim. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/raheem-sterling-criticised-after-video-8313839 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/raheem-sterling-criticised-after-video-8313839)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 30, 2016, 11:38:03 pm
Blimey! SIX???!! I bet Putin is truly terrified.
DM

LOL...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0jgZKV4N_A
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 01, 2016, 03:51:53 am
Whilst I've never seen a real one never mind six, I'm assured my mates on 17Sqn that they do exist! :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 01, 2016, 07:21:04 am
And Dave M believes in Faireys of course...😀

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 01, 2016, 11:52:52 pm
who is Raheem Stirling.......sounds like a cross between a motor racing driver and a camel herder.

Jim.


Raheem Sterling is an overpaid, underperforming, immature, obnoxious brat, masquerading as a professional footballer. He certainly has the talent, but not the ability to conduct himself in a manner acceptable to those who pay good money to see him play. Unfortunately, he is all too typical of many of the modern footballers, whose footballing ability far outstrips their ability to behave like "normal" human beings. Too much money, too early, and insufficient intelligence to manage it.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on July 02, 2016, 07:29:23 am
What is the difference between a football player & a rugby player?




The footballer spends 90 minutes pretending they are injured, the rugby player spends 80 minutes pretending they are not!! {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on July 02, 2016, 09:18:02 am
   Peter I could not have put it better myself! unfortunately for us Sterling is in the UK.
        Cheers,
           Faz.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 02, 2016, 10:08:37 am
   Peter I could not have put it better myself! unfortunately for us Sterling is in the UK.
        Cheers,
           Faz.
Also he doesn't seem to be unique.  http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/527069/England-ace-Kyle-Walker-tells-glamour-babe-during-Euros-I-wish-I-was-in-Ibiza (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/527069/England-ace-Kyle-Walker-tells-glamour-babe-during-Euros-I-wish-I-was-in-Ibiza)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3669983/Man-overboard-Bikini-clad-Coleen-Rooney-t-hide-giggles-Wayne-loses-sea-legs-hits-deck-drinks-continue-luxury-yacht-getaway-Formentera.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3669983/Man-overboard-Bikini-clad-Coleen-Rooney-t-hide-giggles-Wayne-loses-sea-legs-hits-deck-drinks-continue-luxury-yacht-getaway-Formentera.html)
Role models? Sadly yes.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 04, 2016, 08:50:07 am

BBC:
Newly-expanded Panama Canal is now open for business
          http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-36676196

"The new locks are the size of the Empire State Building, with doors that were built using enough steel for 19 Eiffel towers and walls lined with enough basalt rock for two of Giza's great pyramids."

First voyage through expanded Panama canal:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-36635198
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 04, 2016, 12:52:29 pm
 
BBC: Alternative Panama canal project!

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-30584559


Update: http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=119684
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on July 05, 2016, 08:55:01 am
The RAF has six at the moment  ok2

A section on The One Show on BBC TV last light showed we don't have our own F-35B yet.
Three flew in, two flew back to the USA.  The one that remained has USAF markings, will be used for the Air Show demo, then will be flying back to the States.  Britain's own RAF/RN F-35's were stated to not start arriving until 2018.

So, the one here is USAF and on loan for the Air Show - Not our own F35 after all. Any other F35's about are likely to be American.  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 05, 2016, 11:23:41 am
In the RAF News (the airforce newspaper) there are proper photos of the RAF F-35B in RAF markings with British serial numbers on the fuselages, I have a few mates who work on them and to confirm that we do own at least six and one will be delivered per week next year ready for 617 and 809 (I think) Sqns for operations in 2019.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 05, 2016, 11:27:11 am
The Beeb really ought to get its act together. Here's an article from its own News website - and I can recognise an RAF roundel as easily as the next man (although the blue outer ring is pretty indistinct).  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36670106 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36670106)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on July 05, 2016, 11:30:06 am
Nick:  As you work for the "Main Dealers" I will defer to your expertise, its just the one shown in the hanger whilst the RAF Sq Leader was being interviewed in front of it by the BBC yesterday had USAF markings under the nose.
Grey, star in circle with stripes each side.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 05, 2016, 11:43:49 am
Yes it does they still won't let us fly one of ours across until all newer versions are worked up which includes the RAF variants, so the best they could do was fly a USAF with a RAF pilot because we are all waiting to see a real one outside of America!

Dave, the new RAF markings are very very dark and it's hard to distinguish them but I believe it's called low viz markings so you don't have a grey aircraft with bright red and blue on the wings and fuselage.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 05, 2016, 12:20:06 pm
Yes it does they still won't let us fly one of ours across until all newer versions are worked up which includes the RAF variants, so the best they could do was fly a USAF with a RAF pilot because we are all waiting to see a real one outside of America!

So what are those aircraft that your mates are working on, Nick, and if the markings are 'Low Viz' then what's the point of having them? This poor bear's brains are beginning to overheat.....

Incidentally I was at school with Simon Hargreaves, who was one of the test pilots on the original F35 project after he'd flown Sea Harriers in the Falklands war. He was the first pilot in history to take off vertically in an aircraft; fly it to supersonic speed and then land it vertically. Gifted? Model-wise that boy could fly the full FAI Aerobatic schedule before he was ten! His father was "Jolly" Roger Hargreaves, who started as a Rep for Ripmax and went on to run Super Models shop in Derby. He was UK Aerobatic Team manager for several years in the early 70's and he was also a superb model demo pilot. Roger finished up working for Humbrol and ended his days doing day fishing trips in his boat out of Hull. I wonder if any other Mayhem member recalls him?
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 05, 2016, 12:34:26 pm
Dave

My mates are working in America on a USAF base but servicing British F-35Bs as they need to learn the aircraft mechanical and avionic systems from the manufacturing company Lockheed Martin.

With regards to markings it's still a legal requirement that military aircraft have their country's markings on them regardless how small and hard to see they may be!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on July 05, 2016, 01:50:24 pm
Ah! You merved the goalperst, you naughty minkey!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 05, 2016, 02:58:46 pm
Sorry Dave

I was under the assumption that everyone knew that they were in America- as they say in the RAF- assumption is the mother of all 'mess ups'! {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on July 05, 2016, 03:17:38 pm
Bout right for MOD.
British type a/c in US
American type a/c in UK.  {-)


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on July 12, 2016, 01:03:06 pm
Apparently today's front page of the Metro newspaper proclaimed "Another Day of Mayhem".

I first thought our wonderful forum had gained national recognition and acclaim . . .  :}

However, it turned out to be just more politics  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: davidm1945 on July 12, 2016, 05:45:19 pm
We saw the F35 hovering at Fairford Tattoo on Friday. I thought the Harrier was the ultimate fuel to noise converter but that has got it beaten. Very impressive and will be interesting to see how reliable it will be in service.

Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on July 21, 2016, 02:58:49 am
Oops!
Someones head will roll.  <*<
Was she 'Ambushed'?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on July 21, 2016, 07:27:25 am
Well, if it can't detect a large merchant ship almost alongside, what does this say about its ability to hunt hostile submarines half an ocean away?  Must have been doing a Windows 10 conversion, or perhaps her crew were too engrossed hunting Pokemon instead.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on July 21, 2016, 10:44:18 am
 :embarrassed:  that will be WORSE than it looks , the 'scope / radar may now be out of alignment . . . they dont build 'crumple zones' into submarines . .
It was on exercise , someone's done something unexpected . .  FIZZER'S will be flying  <*< [size=78%]    [/size]
See also , Brian60's Spanish (English) newspaper story . . .
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55393.msg574727/topicseen.html#msg574727

Bill
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 05, 2016, 12:37:14 pm
 
This is another Mayhem revenue scheme I've invested us in :   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36980307
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on August 05, 2016, 02:45:56 pm

This is another Mayhem revenue scheme I've invested it :   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36980307 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36980307)


So you're the one with Hilary's emails then. ;D
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 19, 2016, 04:30:23 pm
 
ITV News: Woman sells her wedding dress on eBay to pay for divorce from 'cheating husband'.

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-08-17/woman-sells-her-wedding-dress-on-ebay-to-pay-for-divorce-from-cheating-husband/


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232045213621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232045213621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 19, 2016, 05:16:30 pm

ITV News: Woman sells her wedding dress on eBay to pay for divorce from 'cheating husband'.

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-08-17/woman-sells-her-wedding-dress-on-ebay-to-pay-for-divorce-from-cheating-husband/


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232045213621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232045213621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)

Up to £ 67k now !!, but probably time wasters..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on August 20, 2016, 09:49:21 am
re the HMS Ambush incident, sounds like the Spanish are winding themselves up for the 'Gibralter problem' and when we leave the EU.  I shall be visiting Gibralter in a couple of weeks so will ask around.
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 20, 2016, 05:43:29 pm
 
BBC: Brian (Lord) Rix  has dropped his trousers for the last time  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37142153


(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/obituaries/2016/08/20/rix-large_trans++gsaO8O78rhmZrDxTlQBjdKmM7PGrmz_msLjgavdLCgA.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/08/06/00/36E94D8700000578-0-image-a-35_1470441402001.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 20, 2016, 05:46:50 pm

Clips:  "The Night We Got the Bird"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIObu7DMhsg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on August 20, 2016, 09:13:16 pm
Sad, but even more sad was the fact that as a Lord, he had the power to speak out for what he eventually asked the Leader of the House to raise again...the vote to legalise end of life suffering, and For which he was now wishing for, a 180 degree turn, as he had voted vehemently and campaigned against some 8 years ago.

And sadly, what ever your own beliefs are regarding the subject many have died in degradation and abject suffering since that Lords vote in 2008, because of those votes.

may he rest in peace, as he was a consummate entertainer, and may his dying wishes be thought about more deeply by those who make our laws in this country in future.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on August 21, 2016, 01:37:36 am
On the funny side I remember being taken by my parents to the Whitehall to see several of his farces and laughing with the rest of the audience.  %)
On the serious side.   As a Christian but who believes in it, I would love to discuss voluntary euthanasia on here but realise it is not an appropriate forum (nor would the Moderators permit it)
Anyone who thinks that the time has come to discuss this issue is welcome to send me a PM.
One comment that helps explain the 'for' case
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2016/s4515903.htm
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 24, 2016, 08:10:05 pm
Oops.

New Airlander bumby landing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg-RPTiVa_Q
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 24, 2016, 08:33:30 pm
 
Was the pilot(s) OK?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 24, 2016, 08:47:24 pm
Yes No Injuries reported apart from possible pride..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on August 25, 2016, 12:51:22 am
I see the UK government has issued heat warnings.  :embarrassed:
30 degrees is only just warm, not even anywhere near 100 on the old scale.
We could do with some temperatures like that in Melbourne at the moment  O0   only 13 and showers today.
Wait till it's 40 +
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kinmel on August 25, 2016, 08:10:52 am
I see the UK government has issued heat warnings.  :embarrassed:
30 degrees is only just warm, not even anywhere near 100 on the old scale.
We could do with some temperatures like that in Melbourne at the moment  O0   only 13 and showers today.
Wait till it's 40 +

25 is hot in the UK, Australians are made of different stuff;  the window cleaner in Alice Springs, who was wearing a sweater because it was a balmy 41 and the lady in Kununurra who had never been anywhere colder than 30 degrees.

Fortunately we have weather, not climate and it is forecast to be the low 20s by the weekend.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on August 25, 2016, 02:09:50 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37156430


Interesting
Any models known?


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on August 25, 2016, 03:31:21 pm
Lt. Gordon Steele RN VC. Kronstadt Harbour. Later became Captain-Superintendant of my old school.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Charles_Steele

Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 14, 2016, 04:25:04 pm
 
Garbage-gobbling drone may be coming to a harbor near you

http://newatlas.com/wasteshark-sea-plastic-waste-drone/45407/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=71fe68bec8-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-71fe68bec8-91845997

(http://img-3.newatlas.com/wasteshark-1.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ch=Width%2CDPR&fit=crop&h=347&q=60&rect=0%2C128%2C1620%2C911&w=616&s=cfea616e45192a56e9058acdb0101c32)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 25, 2016, 04:52:22 pm
 
Alright, which one of you guys was at the helm?!

BBC:  CalMac ferry runs aground in Lochmaddy harbour crash - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37466864
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on September 25, 2016, 05:02:31 pm
Always blame the engines when anything goes wrong, standard operating procedure.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on September 25, 2016, 05:05:26 pm
Just picked this one up on BT.com:
http://home.bt.com/news/world-news/one-dead-four-hurt-in-lifeboat-drill-accident-on-harmony-of-the-seas-11364095969931

Regards,

Ray.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on September 25, 2016, 05:50:02 pm
I know someone who will have a giggle when she gets the news.

Neils daughter wants eventually to work for Calmac, but she's 7000 miles away in the middle of the pacific at the moment, so can't blame her.

Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 14, 2016, 09:56:27 am
 
BBC:  Royal Navy's 'robot wars' under way off Scotland and Wales
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37641876

(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/9CD7/production/_91915104_drones.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on October 14, 2016, 11:40:44 am
That's an interesting article Martin - hope the developers are / have built in something to guard against the hacking fraternity. Imagine stuff like that being turned against the owners. :o

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Ub85 discoverd
Post by: g4yvm on October 19, 2016, 07:25:12 am
 
Wreck of German U-boat found off coast of Stranraer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-37691283
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 16, 2016, 04:31:12 pm

BBC:
Mystery over Dutch WW2 shipwrecks vanished from Java Sea bed - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37997640
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on November 16, 2016, 05:08:44 pm
Absolutely disgraceful and disgusting, not only the Dutch ships missing but three British (Exeter, Encounter and Electra) and an American too! >:-o <:(
Earlier reports from the Prince of Wales and Repulse wrecks show signs of disturbances too. :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on November 16, 2016, 05:26:17 pm

Just remember......when you next buy your Hyundai, Chevrolet matiz and anything built out that way...........just where the metals to build it, might have come from.


I am saddened that countries will accept such metal from these people who without a scruple to their name really haven't a clue as to the upset they are causing people.
Real life is so cheap out there, so any thought as to the dead from long gone wars is to them, as remote as flying to the moon, I'm sad to say.


Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 16, 2016, 05:46:32 pm
How did they do it? It must have been a huge operation and is the steel worth that much?

In some ways, I'm impressed!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on November 16, 2016, 05:59:16 pm

and is the steel worth that much?


I read in a book once about the salvage of the wrecks of Scapa Flow that all steel sunk below salt water pre the "modern nuclear age" and higher radiation pollution than pre age where natural radiation was around is apparently worth much more per ton than post nuke age.


Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 16, 2016, 06:12:23 pm

I read in a book once about the salvage of the wrecks of Scapa Flow that all steel sunk below salt water pre the "modern nuclear age" and higher radiation pollution than pre age where natural radiation was around is apparently worth much more per ton than post nuke age.


Jim.

Of course - didn't think of that. In that case, it's VERY valuable.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on November 16, 2016, 06:23:39 pm
hi there

Watching a programme the other night on TV it was either Discovery/History Channel ??  and it was about the Odyssey Marine Exploration Team - no doubt you will have seen these - I think they do a brilliant programme and a good job of protecting wrecks and also salvaging valuable stuff.  This particular time they were on about lead ingots which they were salvaging from an unknown wreck at the time - they couldn't quite establish when the ship/wreck was sunk.   They took several ingots to be analysed for radiation and stuff - and as has been said in a previous thread - the lower radiation in the metal the more valuable the material is and it turns out the lead was quite valuable.

Just going back to the original topic - how on earth does one hide a salvage operation - to remove something like the remains of HMS Exeter - surely there must be some evidence on the sea bed and surely there are some satellite surveillance available - because surely they would know when someone has done something like this - someone always sees it. 

As a thought - can you recall when the Americans tried to lift that Russian submarine? What they did to salvage that on the QT.   

http://www.shipwreck.net/

John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on November 16, 2016, 06:45:20 pm

I read in a book once about the salvage of the wrecks of Scapa Flow that all steel sunk below salt water pre the "modern nuclear age" and higher radiation pollution than pre age where natural radiation was around is apparently worth much more per ton than post nuke age.
Jim.
     

I think  I read the same book Jim. I particularly remember the comment about pre-nuclear, uncontaminated steel from the German Fleet being desirable - particularly in the medical machinery industry where nuclear medicine required metals for X-Ray, scanners etc, which would be easier to calbrate if unexposed to atmospheric radiation. Makes sense!
Bob.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 16, 2016, 06:49:54 pm
     

I think  I read the same book Jim. I particularly remember the comment about pre-nuclear, uncontaminated steel from the German Fleet being desirable - particularly in the medical machinery industry where nuclear medicine required metals for X-Ray, scanners etc, which would be easier to calbrate if unexposed to atmospheric radiation. Makes sense!
Bob.

The lower 'self radiation' of pre-nuclear steel will also make the scanner much more sensitive by lowering the noise floor considerably.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 16, 2016, 06:54:59 pm
The wreck of HMS Indefatigable sunk at Jutland has been pretty much mined out using explosives. This was believed to have been done by German salvors between the wars.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 17, 2016, 09:24:59 am
Sad/disgusting? yes. Inevitable in this day and age? yes.


I read that they are using explosives, disguised as fishing (yes fishing with explosives is still going on), to break up the wreck. Then grappling hooks are dropped to haul up whatever they can hook.
As for value, phosphor bronze (props and engine bits) is worth about GBP 2000 per ton.


As for countries knowing about this, probably not. It is small fishing boats who probably sell scrap locally, and it finds its way up the chain. No way for the smelter to suspect anything more odd than normal, until now that is; with the news stories. Once smelted, who knows the origins?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on November 17, 2016, 10:09:57 am
....."phosphor bronze (props and engine bits)"

TT....the bronze/brass [red metal] components are far more diverse throughout Naval vessels ......potable water, cooling water, waste & sewage pipe work, hydraulic oil fluid systems, air or pneumatic systems....etc

The brew in the melt is to the highest metallurgical standard....yes 'Admiralty Brass with 1% Sn' 

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 17, 2016, 10:24:52 am
Uh! I think I know that. %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on November 21, 2016, 01:07:46 am
BBC News:  Royal Navy 'woefully low' on warships.   

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38044967 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38044967)

Should we be surprised?  This has been known for many years, and getting worse.
Frigates being replaced by a lesser number.  Type 45 engines must be replaced.  How do we even adequately escort our two new aircraft carriers?

Even Australia has more warships than Britain  :D
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 23, 2016, 10:25:58 am

Most expensive destroyer in Navy history breaks down   USS Zumwalt


Oops..


http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/most-expensive-destroyer-in-navy-history-breaks-down/ar-AAkEjoS?li=AA59G2&ocid=spartandhp


PORTLAND, Maine  — The most expensive destroyer ever built for the Navy suffered an engineering problem in the Panama Canal and had to be towed to port
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 23, 2016, 02:31:33 pm
You can't blame that one on 'Made in China'  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 15, 2016, 05:43:56 pm
WW2 Dunkirk Boat, Skylark IX, located in Scotland is to undergo restoration.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/legendary-wwii-dunkirk-boat-saved-9458404 (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/legendary-wwii-dunkirk-boat-saved-9458404)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 20, 2017, 11:19:35 am
 
BBC:
Man dies in ship boiler room 'explosion' in Port of Felixstowe - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-38687852
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dave301bounty on January 20, 2017, 07:34:27 pm
Martin ,this was a Flash-back ,oil that was lying in the furnace ,was suddenly ignited by the lighted torch  or what ever they use now ,same principal ,fuel laying in bottom ,quite a bit by the report ,suddenly getting lit ,,,,BOOM ,and the guy would not stand a chance ,seen it happen ,not a pretty sight ..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on January 30, 2017, 02:23:45 pm
At least some justice in the world- pity about the poor research into the Hermes, since when was she a battlecruiser?!


http://news.sky.com/story/two-charged-over-items-taken-from-protected-wwi-wreck-10748690 (http://news.sky.com/story/two-charged-over-items-taken-from-protected-wwi-wreck-10748690)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 25, 2017, 03:43:58 pm

BBC:
How do you move an oil platform from China to the UK? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-39089587

Edit: Link corrected.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on February 25, 2017, 03:58:31 pm
In bits in boxes ???


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rnli12 on February 25, 2017, 05:24:44 pm
think its this one, and I was one of the contractors working on it!
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-39089587 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-39089587)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 01, 2017, 02:16:36 pm
 
BBC: Shipping slump: Why a vessel worth $60m was sold as scrap - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38653546
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on March 05, 2017, 01:21:03 pm
Liverpool 'Ghost' ship is planning a return to service.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-ghost-ship-could-launch-12693494 (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-ghost-ship-could-launch-12693494)
Title: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: regiment on April 10, 2017, 07:21:34 pm
in the sunday mirror  story about all the crew of the st helier jersey  life boat have resigned after the coxswain was sacked  for going to the aid of a boat that had broken down  with out permission   hand s gone mad     
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Paul2407 on April 10, 2017, 07:32:05 pm
Yes I was reading that, good on his crew too I always thought the RNLI was there to save people didn't realise they had to get permission to launch before saving someone
yes he might have broken a rule but surely if the boat was being used for a rescue and not misused then surely he should be reinstated
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 10, 2017, 07:40:25 pm
Best to ascertain the actual facts before rushing to judgement I think.

Don't necessarily believe what you read in the press.

Colin
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Paul2407 on April 10, 2017, 07:57:50 pm
Best to ascertain the actual facts before rushing to judgement I think.

Don't necessarily believe what you read in the press.

Colin

No that's very true  :-))
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: dodes on April 10, 2017, 08:03:44 pm
Was it a matter of insurance, if the launch is not authorised would that have made their insurance invalid and the RNLI open to claims against them.
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: kinmel on April 11, 2017, 08:09:22 am
This is the third station disbandment in recent times - Cleethorpes, New Brighton and now Jersey.  Tens of decades with no emergency closures and suddenly three come along together, something is seriously wrong.

In each case the management's methodology is allegedly the same..... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1229801430376308/permalink/1231022953587489/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1229801430376308/permalink/1231022953587489/)

Stations are brought back on service by bringing qualified crew from elsewhere and putting them up in hotels, but of course they do not have any local knowledge and experience.

So accidents happen....   http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/new-brighton-lifeboat-tractor-left-12179866 (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/new-brighton-lifeboat-tractor-left-12179866)

There will be problems with coxswains, one in north Wales was assigned other duties away from his station and there was no crew resignations. 

Mass resignation invariably means that the crews see an injustice being done.  Why else would such selfless people walk away from what is such a large part of their life ?
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Netleyned on April 11, 2017, 10:39:21 am
Cleethorpes is back up and running with a local crew and Launch Authority.
Just been named the busiest station on the North East coast last year.


Ned
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 11, 2017, 10:57:52 am
I believe each station has a Lifeboat Operations Manager and that it is their responsibility (or that of their deputy) to authorise launches. It appears that the coxswain may have launched the boat on his own authority and was pulled up for it and things escalated from there. His crew may well stand behind him out of loyalty but that doesn't necessarily make their actions right. Without knowing the exact circumstances and maybe any previous history I don't think it is right to come down on one side or the other. The RNLI is very media savvy and would not have let the situation develop as it has without feeling they had good reason to do so.

Hopefully the situation will be resolved when things have cooled down a bit.

Colin
Title: Google and Facebook duped in huge 'scam'!!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on April 28, 2017, 05:43:52 pm

Google and Facebook duped in huge 'scam'


Google and Facebook have confirmed that they fell victim to an alleged $100m (£77m) scam.
In March, it was reported that a Lithuanian man had been charged (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39351215) over an email phishing attack (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-36981625/what-is-phishing) against "two US-based internet companies" who were not named at the time.
They had allegedly been tricked into wiring more than $100m to the alleged scammer's bank accounts.
On 27 April, Fortune reported that the two victims (http://fortune.com/2017/04/27/facebook-google-rimasauskas/) were Facebook and Google.
The man accused of being behind the scam, Evaldas Rimasauskas, 48, allegedly posed as an Asia-based manufacturer and deceived the companies from at least 2013 until 2015.


Wow , think he got more off them than our own tax people !!.. 
Martin , you might want to send them a link to the Forum so they can read about scams  {-) {-) {-)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 28, 2017, 06:53:02 pm
 
             O0
Title: Re: Google and Facebook duped in huge 'scam'!!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on April 29, 2017, 08:59:49 am
Google and Facebook duped in huge 'scam'


Google and Facebook have confirmed that they fell victim to an alleged $100m (£77m) scam.
In March, it was reported that a Lithuanian man had been charged (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39351215) over an email phishing attack (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-36981625/what-is-phishing) against "two US-based internet companies" who were not named at the time.
They had allegedly been tricked into wiring more than $100m to the alleged scammer's bank accounts.
On 27 April, Fortune reported that the two victims (http://fortune.com/2017/04/27/facebook-google-rimasauskas/) were Facebook and Google.
The man accused of being behind the scam, Evaldas Rimasauskas, 48, allegedly posed as an Asia-based manufacturer and deceived the companies from at least 2013 until 2015.


Wow , think he got more off them than our own tax people !!.. 
Martin , you might want to send them a link to the Forum so they can read about scams  {-) {-) {-)
Perhaps HMRC should employ him to get money out of multi-nationals...........
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Charlie on May 09, 2017, 07:38:29 am
I have been following this saga, which is still unresolved. As may already be known, the Lifeboat Operations Manager also resigned, and his full scathing letter of resignation can be read here. You don't need a Facebook account to view this.


https://www.facebook.com/JerseyActionGroup/posts/1269418753165347
Title: Re: Jersey RNLI crew resign
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 09, 2017, 11:00:48 am
 
Topic merged.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 11, 2017, 10:32:27 am
 
World's first all-electric autonomous container ship to set sail in 2018

http://newatlas.com/autonomous-electric-shipping-container-vessel/49477/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=6ddcf49809-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-6ddcf49809-91845997

(http://img-1.newatlas.com/autonomous-shipping-container-4.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&h=670&q=60&w=1000&s=e31d10cf7bdd185b175e7e724c44b567)

(http://img-1.newatlas.com/autonomous-shipping-container-6.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&h=670&q=60&w=1000&s=1420414e9a4d1bf82dfee83cbaa1e420)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 23, 2017, 01:08:15 pm
 
I bringing one of these to the Mayhem at Wicksteed weekend!

World Superyacht Awards: Sybaris wins top prize

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/16/sport/gallery/sybaris-wins-best-sailing-yacht-at-world-superyacht-awards/index.html

(http://i2.cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/170516094003-sybaris-yacht-award-super-169.jpg)
Title: Re: John noakes
Post by: Klunk on May 29, 2017, 10:40:20 am
John has died aged 83.
He is now with his beloved Shep.
Get down Shep!
Title: Re: Re: John noakes
Post by: ballastanksian on May 29, 2017, 11:25:05 am
I thought that he had already departed.

He was a Blue Peter stalwart before my time but he did crop up on TV from time to time. RIP.
Title: Re: Re: John noakes
Post by: T33cno on May 29, 2017, 11:28:04 am
About his life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Noakes
Title: Re: Re: John noakes
Post by: robbob on May 29, 2017, 02:27:35 pm
Very sad.
Another of my boyhood heroes gone  :((
I loved his adventurous 'have a go' attitude and down to earth presenting style.
RIP John Noakes.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 29, 2017, 07:15:02 pm
 

 I'm posting this and don't care what anyone says!

BBC:  Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes dies at 83   
         http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40083025

 In the 60's & 70's, John Noakes was the kind of man that most boys wanted to grow up and be like.
  RIP John, you gave us many, many hours of inspiration, education & wholesome entertainment.

                     (http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5974640.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/John-Noakes.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on May 29, 2017, 08:57:22 pm

I don't think anyone will mind you posting this mans sad passing, for he was probably one of the most influential presenters for young people to look up to and aspire too, that I could imagine.


he was a legend in his own lifetime and made tea times good to look forward too.


I think he was, and probably always will be the best presenter that not only Blue Peter had, but the BBC as a whole, bar none.


you gave a lot of young kids a great deal of pleasure Noaksie, and long may you be remembered.


Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on June 12, 2017, 11:44:46 am
 
Adam West has apparently passed - RIP, batman was so Kisch and laughable.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142 (admin)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 16, 2017, 10:40:39 am

BBC:
Bat-Signal shines in honour of Batman star Adam West

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286810

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/7617/production/_96513203_040081319-1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on June 16, 2017, 12:15:09 pm


Adam West has apparently passed - RIP, batman was so Kisch and laughable.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142) (admin)


yeh, but he was the one and only and the best...........not one of the modern representatives holds a candle to him.


Jim.
Title: USS Fitzgerald - June 2016
Post by: derekwarner on June 19, 2017, 12:48:32 am
This is a rather ungainly pose for an American warship...how could it happen?....we pray for those lost..........

The damage is far from cosmetic....the complete hull appears massively distorted......aluminium stretches before yielding......her name will linger for the Naval Courts-Marshall, however she fade into oblivion and be de-Commissioned and scrapped.....

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi9y_PKycjUAhUJw7wKHSIqDjwQqUMIJjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2017%2F06%2F17%2Fworld%2Fasia%2Frescuers-search-for-7-sailors-as-damaged-us-destroyer-reaches-port.html&usg=AFQjCNGEkZ2ZiNoVBVip-ihsa_t9m307eg&sig2=vVyPQzNXIMnR3S4NztZM_g
Title: Re: USS Fitzgerald - June 2016
Post by: DavieTait on June 19, 2017, 03:06:41 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40310563

(Admin)  Quote from BB news:

"What happened?
The collision occurred near Yokosuka, a Japanese port city that is home to the US 7th Fleet, which comprises up to 80 submarines and ships and including the USS Fitzgerald.
It is unclear where the 154-metre (505ft) guided missile destroyer ship was heading at the time.
The ACX Crystal, a 222-metre (730ft) Filipino-flagged container ship, was travelling between the Japanese cities of Nagoya and Tokyo.
Marine traffic records suggest the ACX Crystal made a sudden U-turn roughly 25 minutes before the collision with the USS Fitzgerald. It is not clear why it changed course.
Marine traffic records suggest it was travelling at 14.6 knots (27km/h) at the time of the collision."


(https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/18242/production/_96528889_japan_uss_fitzgerald_crash_map-3.png)
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/D3A6/production/_96528145_dddcded5-b01d-49b7-8b2d-29d4ee161034.jpg)

It doesn't look much like an accident to me , the container ship did 2 180' course changes and left the warship to her fate by the looks of this, crewed by Philippines personnel I think and they have been suffering from serious Islamic State attacks recently
Title: Re: USS Fitzgerald - June 2016
Post by: Brian60 on June 19, 2017, 03:26:39 pm
Whatever the outcome you can't forget about the loss of life incurred. Don't know if anything will happen to the Phillipino's but the yanks on watch are really going to get in ass at the courtsmartial.
Title: Re: USS Fitzgerald - June 2016
Post by: DavieTait on June 19, 2017, 03:40:21 pm
area of very heavy shipping movements Brian so she might not have been able to turn away , this might have happened too fast for any action by the bridge crew of the Destroyer to take effective action to avoid or they did and it reduced the damage , we will only know once the report gets published I guess
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 19, 2017, 04:21:49 pm

Mail onLine:

'There was nobody in charge': Japanese cargo ship was on AUTOPILOT when it collided with the USS Fitzgerald says defense expert and no one knew how to turn it off

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4617742/Shambolic-start-probe-USS-Fitzgerald-collision.html#ixzz4kSlIJcHS

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 19, 2017, 05:33:35 pm

So no one on the Warship think of taking avoiding action !!


Just shows what was probably happening on the Warship bridge at the time, except no response from the other end.. !!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brNX4xqlXJE
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on June 19, 2017, 05:39:27 pm
Autopilots doing 180 turns?
Pull the other one!


Ned
Title: Re: Re: John noakes
Post by: ballastanksian on June 19, 2017, 06:37:48 pm
Hi Martin, the Forum News page seems to have morphed with one on the passing of John Noakes. I reckon you are right about the server room melting and sticking pages together  %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on June 19, 2017, 06:38:58 pm
I'm surprised at Janes sticking it's neck out like that with so little information. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on June 19, 2017, 06:57:24 pm

Adam West has apparently passed - RIP, batman was so Kisch and laughable.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142 (admin)

The best! I remember seeing him interviewed once and with tongue firmly in his cheek informed the interviewer that he considered himself, the only and best 'chin-actor' in the world. :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 19, 2017, 11:25:58 pm
 
Another great childhood presenter gone:  BBC: Brian Cant, Play School presenter dies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40335213


(https://www.doyouremember.co.uk/uploads/tKuS4n4gBrian%20Cant.jpg)
Title: World's biggest ship in Felixstowe
Post by: dougal99 on June 22, 2017, 01:10:42 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-suffolk-40362922/oocl-hong-kong-felixstowe-port-welcomes-world-s-biggest-ship
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on June 22, 2017, 01:56:18 pm


This weeks biggest ship. There will be a bigger one along in a few weeks time. They just keep getting larger.


They certainly made sure that it looked full which is a contrast to a lot of container ships that I have seen recently. I wonder how many, if any, empty containers it shipped to achieve that.


Does anyone know what her service speed is. These big ships have also been getting slower to cut fuel consumption.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: verithingeoff on June 23, 2017, 08:43:13 am
Info here https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:4910459/imo:9776171/mmsi:573120000/vessel:OOCL%20HONGKONG (http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag473/geoff122/Model%20Steam/Aust%20emos/ozzhatcorks_zpsyyfdobuw.gif) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/geoff122/media/Model%20Steam/Aust%20emos/ozzhatcorks_zpsyyfdobuw.gif.html)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 26, 2017, 10:26:32 am
 
Sky News: Royal Navy's largest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, to set sail
                 http://news.sky.com/story/royal-navys-largest-ever-warship-hms-queen-elizabeth-sets-sail-10927338


                 (http://e3.365dm.com/17/06/1600x900/ac486134fe93fe7d163894437658e3fefe4754e55b3b93b4ab0c1db8fa5dcf5a_3986596.jpg?20170625165413)


                 (http://e3.365dm.com/17/06/750x563/e580773474b2711076338e68ce8342df3e3b3926f86930edc48e83cdc906fd14_3986510.jpg?20170625155642)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 26, 2017, 01:37:38 pm
Looks Clean.. :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on June 26, 2017, 01:41:02 pm
Hi all, Are we expecting an American squadron (s) to be flying from her initially?  Do the catapults work?
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 26, 2017, 02:26:04 pm

  So, a 1:50 scale model will be 5.6 M long ,( wonder if it will be less in 1/4" to the ft scale  ? ) my study is only 3.5 M wall to wall, unless I open the window , but that will leave 2 M sticking out into the garden !
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on June 26, 2017, 02:36:55 pm
No Baldrick, it will be bigger at 1 : 48 scale (1/4 inch to the foot).
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 26, 2017, 02:58:13 pm


 That's even worse, 2.3 M of it sticking out into the garden.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 26, 2017, 05:30:00 pm
Hi all, Are we expecting an American squadron (s) to be flying from her initially?  Do the catapults work?
regards Roy


 No catapults required , these were off loaded when the STOVL version of the Lightening 11 ( F-35B) was selected as the plane of choice.  Deliveries due to start in 2018 ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on June 26, 2017, 06:06:40 pm
Thanks Baldrick.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 28, 2017, 10:19:05 am

BBC:  Opps! -
China. Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck'!
                     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40421811
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on June 28, 2017, 10:41:02 am
Queen Mary2 in Atlantic 'race'.   https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Historic-QM2-race-marks-100-years-since-US-landing
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 28, 2017, 10:51:22 am
QM2 can do more than 24 knots, 28 I think, but that puts a strain on the Mermaid propulsion pods so they don't go that fast anymore.  Plus it eats up a lot more fuel and requires the use of the jet turbines in addition to the main diesels.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nemo on June 28, 2017, 11:01:17 am
Apparently she is now cruising at 24.4 knots Colin.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on June 28, 2017, 11:22:20 am

BBC:  Opps! -
China. Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck'!
                     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40421811

Don't think the engine was running but still, a multi million pound engine chewed up by 25p. it's not a happy picture.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 01, 2017, 05:33:26 pm

BCC:
  Film critic Barry Norman dies - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40468411
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on July 01, 2017, 06:11:42 pm
I bet the food on these ships is brilliant - Chinese and Indian crew - I wonder if they were all in the galley cooking takeaways :-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-40467221

John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 24, 2017, 03:53:23 pm

BBC:
  The city that makes the most expensive boats in the world  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40681345
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on July 24, 2017, 04:15:50 pm
Hi, perhaps it is me and advancing years (also possibly a lack of money) but the designs very rarely appeal to me.
I like a nice traditional boat, so looking forward to seeing the film Dunkirk and the little boats.
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 11, 2017, 11:53:39 am
 
BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-40886835/giant-pipes-wash-up-on-norfolk-beaches
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on August 11, 2017, 02:34:55 pm
Typical Norfolk!

Shift it over the border to Suffolk and let us get rid of it!!!!!!!!!!!! <*< <*< <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 13, 2017, 09:47:00 pm
Not exactly news, but 50 years ago - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-40804501
Some nice pictures if anybody wants a model of a boat with a really tall aerial.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 14, 2017, 03:06:58 pm
 
BBC:  25 odd jobs that technology ended - http://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/25-odd-jobs-that-technology-made-redundant/ss-AApBGN9?ocid=se


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 18, 2017, 09:15:50 pm
 
BBC: Sir Bruce Forsyth: TV legend dies aged 89 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40981246

(http://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/140/photos/770000/Bruce-Forsyth-853770.jpg)

... it's big news here in the UK   OK!   <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on August 18, 2017, 10:51:06 pm
Bruce Forsyth was not so well known here in Australia, although I do remember him hosting Royal Variety concerts on TV. He certainly had a long and distinguished career in British TV, and I'm sure he will be mourned by many.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 22, 2017, 04:47:07 pm

Some great Eclipse 2017 on the BBC, this is my Favourite.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41010898

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/147EB/production/_97474938_iss052e056222-2.jpg)

NB: Bonnie Tyler sounded Terrible! Time to give it up girl!
http://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-bonnie-tyler-belt-total-eclipse-heart-solar-eclipse-2127198
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 22, 2017, 04:51:45 pm

BBC:
US Navy, 4th in collision in 13 months - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41013686
       
 Sad loss of more lives but what's going on?

(https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/80D9/production/_97458923_mediaitem97458918.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 29, 2017, 12:34:25 pm

Sky News:
Navy warship USS Indianapolis found 72 years after sinking - http://news.sky.com/story/navy-warship-uss-indianapolis-found-72-years-after-sinking-10997251 (http://news.sky.com/story/navy-warship-uss-indianapolis-found-72-years-after-sinking-10997251)

(http://e3.365dm.com/17/08/1600x900/1a736a3c2473a3bcfc3bba17daf3b39868600050681916daa0367e0ddce80d27_4078236.jpg?20170820023922)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JB on August 29, 2017, 01:21:11 pm
Thanks for that news.. I would have missed it as I don't look at any news these days.! most of it's junk, a good post, maybe best one ever in the thread ??? :-))

JaB.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on August 29, 2017, 02:41:52 pm

God bless them all, and may the occupants of the wreck rest in peace, and totally undisturbed.


Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 06, 2017, 10:07:18 am

The Telegraph: Playmobil pirate ship sailing to Scandinavia  -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/04/brothers-delight-playmobil-pirate-ship-sailing-scandinavia/

(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2017/09/04/TELEMMGLPICT000139278447_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqHwdadQ4Vbp3Rn-qsuyuRzxOxoXTOE9ipxvhmhDCjFLI.jpeg?imwidth=1400)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 06, 2017, 06:09:56 pm
Excellent! Sounds just a bit like an ongoing saga playing out here on Mayhem :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 20, 2017, 10:38:31 pm
 
BBC: QE2: The 50-year journey of a British style icon  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41282633


 (https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/1022B/production/_97819066_qe2four.jpg)

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 21, 2017, 12:15:28 am
Will passengers want to sail on a Cruise ship with no crew?
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170918-the-ships-that-could-change-the-seas-forever
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 05, 2017, 12:26:14 pm

BBC:
Athenia: Is this the wreck of the first British ship torpedoed in WW2?  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41503664
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 05, 2017, 05:11:14 pm
Definitely Bryan - no tipping needed!

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 05, 2017, 05:24:54 pm

BBC:
Athenia: Is this the wreck of the first British ship torpedoed in WW2?  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41503664 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41503664)

The wrecks location has been known about for decades ( probably close to 40 years ) as fishermen took their nets on it over the years , its right up on the bank itself ( 100fm ) as if it had been off the top of the bank there is a ledge at 150fm around the west side before it drops off to the abyssal plain at around 3 miles deep !!

Its also the only wreck of that size on the bank ( there are a few smaller ships , well bits of those that hit Rockall itself or went aground on Helens Reef , a small number of fishing boat wrecks on the bank ) so only needs a relatively small ROV to reach her

I've marked in Red the only wreck on the charts that matches the depth they give
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 05, 2017, 07:42:57 pm
What an utter shambles!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41511790

We are governed by idiots. (OK, nothing new there I suppose  >:-o )

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on October 06, 2017, 12:38:09 am
What an utter shambles!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41511790 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41511790)

We are governed by idiots. (OK, nothing new there I suppose  >:-o )

Colin


Honestly, in the real world, Trident has to go.
A handful of nations in the world have nukes, and once 'in the club' there seems to be no way out, politically or defensively, but which capability is really more useful?
This smacks of the 1981 defence review all over again, and look where that led us >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 06, 2017, 09:30:51 am
On the subject of wrecks http://thethistlegormproject.com/
Virtual tour of WW2 wreck SS Thistlegorm goes online https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/06/virtual-tour-of-second-world-war-shipwreck-thistlegorm-goes-online
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on October 10, 2017, 05:14:14 pm

Is this a Mayhem prank?   by one of our members :-)


http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/police-alerted-after-crocodile-filmed-in-the-river-thames-lurking-among-luxury-houseboats/ar-AAtf5QG?li=AAmiR2Z&ocid=spartandhp



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on October 10, 2017, 09:17:07 pm
We should remember that there have been models based on decoy ducks for many years.  Passers by have tried to feed many of them.  A radio controlled croc should be much more fun.  Maybe with a "tick-tock" sound effect?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 21, 2017, 02:47:38 pm
Trump to allow release of thousands of JFK files by National Archives

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/10/21/trump-allow-release-thousands-jfk-files-national-archives/787056001/




This could be interesting.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on October 21, 2017, 11:15:12 pm
From our ABC News
"United States President Donald Trump said he planned to allow the opening of long-secret files on the November 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, subject to further information."
"Saturday's Washington Post said Kennedy assassination experts do not think the last batch of papers contains any major bombshells, but may shed light on the activities of Oswald while he was traveling in Mexico City in late September 1963, and courting Cuban and Soviet spies."

Or not so interesting.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: C-3PO on October 23, 2017, 05:37:05 pm
From BBC

Near miss! Fans sail close to the wind

Fans got a very close-up view of the action as two boats narrowly sailed past them during the first leg of the Volvo Ocean race from Alicante to Lisbon
Wow that was close - some amazing manoeuvring

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/41727615
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on October 23, 2017, 07:08:00 pm
From BBC

Near miss! Fans sail close to the wind

Fans got a very close-up view of the action as two boats narrowly sailed past them during the first leg of the Volvo Ocean race from Alicante to Lisbon
Wow that was close - some amazing manoeuvring

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/41727615 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/41727615)

My wife mentioned this to me on friday, she wondered if we might nip across to Alicante, its only 30 miles away. The video demonstrates why I said no. Starting out at sea, you would see next to nothing from the seafront and those spectator boats cost an arm and leg to get aboard.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on October 24, 2017, 02:36:41 pm



START ? ? ? ? ?


(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/19/02/07/93/voile10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/19020793/490)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 25, 2017, 07:16:13 pm
Best view would be from the Easy Jet EZ flight into Alicante Airport. Just ask the pilot to circle a couple of times
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 27, 2017, 06:01:06 pm
Looks like holidays in Spain could be about to get difficult... Catalonia declares UDI , revoked and Spanish government control put in place within minutes and now the possibility of troops on the streets.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 27, 2017, 07:27:59 pm
And another 'safe' holiday destination bites the dust!


On the other hand, we are currently at Aswan on  Nile cruise and all seems quiet although there are men with guns everywhere. A bit like America really but possibly safer.


Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: david13 on October 31, 2017, 05:32:57 am
Holidays in Spain do look difficult now, especially for European tourists. And looks like it's only going to get worse: they are already following the first scenario, making Spain less attractive for tourism and investors as well: https://tranio.com/spain/analytics/how-the-independence-referendum-will-affect-the-barcelona-property-market_5414/ (https://tranio.com/spain/analytics/how-the-independence-referendum-will-affect-the-barcelona-property-market_5414/), Barcelona is already tired of mass tourism and UDI does not help to attract them more. Well, now we still have more or less politically neutral Greece ready to take yesterday's Spanish tourists, in the end (probably?) Greece will have the advantage of all this Catalonian situation and who knows maybe Athens will become a new "Barcelona" for European tourists. Few of my friends have already chosen Greece this summer/fall instead of Spain. We will see...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 31, 2017, 10:06:44 am
*** Please steer clear of politics on the forum***
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on October 31, 2017, 11:03:56 am
North Korea nuclear base COLLAPSES killing at least 200 people, local reports claim, amid fears of massive radioactive leak

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4806082/north-korea-nuclear-base-collapses-killing-200-radioactive-leak-fears-latest-updates/


First reported by Japanese TV News , if true then this could easily lead to the contamination of ground water , the release of radioactive gas which would end up heading to China , Russia and Japan....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on October 31, 2017, 03:59:29 pm

North Korea nuclear base COLLAPSES killing at least 200 people, local reports claim, amid fears of massive radioactive leak

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4806082/north-korea-nuclear-base-collapses-killing-200-radioactive-leak-fears-latest-updates/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4806082/north-korea-nuclear-base-collapses-killing-200-radioactive-leak-fears-latest-updates/)


First reported by Japanese TV News , if true then this could easily lead to the contamination of ground water , the release of radioactive gas which would end up heading to China , Russia and Japan....


well, I'm not surprised, with a nutter like him knowing sod all about nuclear fission and fusion.........and the differences between them............I'm just amazed that the powers that be in China and/or Russia haven't had someone "take him out" already, in a surreptitious way, lol. After all it is those two countries who will now suffer the most from his meddling.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 10, 2017, 07:27:06 am

Liquid gas powered MV Glen Sannox launched on Clyde Workers view the ferry MV Glen Sannox after it was launched at a ceremony for the liquefied natural gas passenger ferry.

(https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_700,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/https://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.4619613.1511344307!/image/image.jpg)
Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Read more at: https://www.scotsman.com/news/liquid-gas-powered-mv-glen-sannox-launched-on-clyde-1-4619616



https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/eco-ferry-that-needs-fuel-shipped-in-from-middle-east/


(https://cdn2-img.pressreader.com/pressdisplay/docserver/getimage.aspx?regionKey=5fZkCwQ4hoXfvEplPJTASA%3d%3d)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 16, 2017, 08:08:23 pm

The Great egg race is no more.


https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/professor-heinz-wolff-bioengineering-pioneer-and-tv-presenter-dies-aged-89/ar-BBGNOVs?li=AAmiR2Z&ocid=spartanntp




RIP Prof..



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 16, 2017, 09:54:48 pm
 
He was very entertaining!   :((

BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42378765
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kinmel on December 16, 2017, 11:02:17 pm
He was a very interesting man to meet.

 I was one member of a Great Egg Race team in 1984, it was an all day recording session at Pebble Mill Studios and Prof. Wolff happily spent the day chatting, not only about himself but also asking about us and our teams.

We were fortunate enough to win that day and my giant egg cup has pride of place on the shelf above my monitors.

R.I.P. professor.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on December 19, 2017, 07:28:09 am
BBC News:  HMS Queen Elizabeth:  Leak found.  Prop shaft seal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42406138 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42406138)
Title: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: mrsgoggins on December 19, 2017, 08:11:04 am
So she has a dribble from a prop shaft seal, nothing unusual to a Mayhemer. Perhaps Martin should give the MOD a link to this site. I suspect the hype in The Sun will bring the readers out in droves to watch her sink.
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: TailUK on December 19, 2017, 09:03:42 am
It made me smile too.  200 litres an hour is less than a bath full, the real problem would be if her bilge pumps couldn't handle that amount. 
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: McGherkin on December 19, 2017, 10:23:26 am
It made me smile too.  200 litres an hour is less than a bath full, the real problem would be if her bilge pumps couldn't handle that amount.


Yeah, this. It’s a complete non-issue.


However we do have a thread for QE already  ok2
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: meechingman on December 19, 2017, 01:57:45 pm
Just imagine the dribble coming out of a tap if you wanted to fill the bath in an hour. One matelot with a bucket could empty that bath in a couple of minutes!


As has been said, that's why ships have bilge pumps!


Total non-story.
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: bfgstew on December 19, 2017, 02:08:38 pm
This is what I hate about journalists. They sensationalise anything to make a headline, especially if it is about defense and spending 3 odd billion quid on what they see as a white elephant. Let's see what happens if something kicks off and we need to defend ourselves and we had no way of doing it......they will be the first lot waving the white flag or bemoaning the state of our armed forces.
FFS.........we need someone in power that will stand up to these pandering bufoons, really gets my goat up.


Anywho, small dribble on a seal........am sure this is normal and sure that the incredible skill of the engine room boys can sort it. They are not the best in the world for nothing.
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: Shipmate60 on December 19, 2017, 06:14:12 pm
From the info locally she will need a docking to reset the inflatable seal.
Isn't that what trials are for?


Bob
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: rnli12 on December 19, 2017, 07:07:39 pm
It can be done underwater if the damage isn't to bad.
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: McGherkin on December 19, 2017, 07:24:32 pm
It can be done underwater if the damage isn't to bad.


It’s very impressive to see a habitat built around the shaft and the seals replaced in situ. I did have a video somewhere, but I lost it.
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: dreadnought72 on December 20, 2017, 07:00:35 pm
I heard, from a 'different' source that the leak is the result of a shaft 15mm out of perfect alignment.


Andy
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: derekwarner on December 21, 2017, 01:37:03 am
Andy...without being cynical, this 15mm shaft axis out of wack sounds like 'Pub talk'  {-).....in this day and age, digital laser alignment is the norm....[even for British built vessels].........

The HMS Queen Elizabeth QA build records on such matters would have been signed off by a number of Builder Certified and Registered professional Engineers. Such alignment checks during Certification would also have been physically witnessed by RN Engineers   

Shaft seal leakage on sizable vessels 10,000 to 100,000 tonne displacement is not an uncommon occurrence.....just ask any sea going ships Engineer....remember, it was only a $20.00 o-ring that created the catastrophic failure of the US Challenger Space Shuttle

Derek
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: rnli12 on December 21, 2017, 06:09:33 am
Failed due to the weather........outside design parameters for the O seal
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: TailUK on December 21, 2017, 08:36:39 am
I don't know but surely a 15mm misalignment on a shaft that big and it's liable the shake it's self to bits, isn't?
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: derekwarner on December 21, 2017, 11:46:03 am
Wouldn't it be good to hear some sensible news reports on this vessel....[apart from 'Pub talk']  >>:-(  .........Derek
Title: Re: HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: Baldrick on December 21, 2017, 12:47:19 pm
Wouldn't it be good to hear some sensible news reports on this vessel....[apart from 'Pub talk']  >>:-(  .........Derek


 Best Bet     [size=1005]hms-queen-elizabeth-a-large-and-convenient-media-target (http://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-queen-elizabeth-a-large-and-convenient-media-target/)[/size]
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 21, 2017, 01:11:51 pm
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/20/only-remaining-ship-from-first-world-war-gallipoli-landing-opened-to-public (https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/20/only-remaining-ship-from-first-world-war-gallipoli-landing-opened-to-public)
HMS M.33, a monitor ship, Gallipoli ship to be opened to the public in Portsmouth next year. Thanks to lottery funds.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 21, 2017, 01:20:10 pm
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/20/only-remaining-ship-from-first-world-war-gallipoli-landing-opened-to-public (https://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/20/only-remaining-ship-from-first-world-war-gallipoli-landing-opened-to-public)
HMS M.33, a monitor ship, Gallipoli ship to be opened to the public in Portsmouth next year. Thanks to lottery funds.


?
Says its been open to the Public since Summer 2016


https://www.nmrn.org.uk/exhibitions-projects/monitor-hms-m33
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2017, 02:13:16 pm
It has indeed and I have been aboard twice! I wrote an article for Model Boats.

Colin



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 21, 2017, 04:14:50 pm

?
Says its been open to the Public since Summer 2016


https://www.nmrn.org.uk/exhibitions-projects/monitor-hms-m33 (https://www.nmrn.org.uk/exhibitions-projects/monitor-hms-m33)
   




Yes your absolutely correct. Looking at the Guardian article, it says that the article is 3 years old. I am not sure why it on the main page of the website.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: rnli12 on December 21, 2017, 05:11:23 pm
Always interesting why the Navy gets bad publicity, I take the rest of the armed forces are in perfect operational condition  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 21, 2017, 05:59:35 pm






Yes your absolutely correct. Looking at the Guardian article, it says that the article is 3 years old. I am not sure why it on the main page of the website.


But still iinteresting..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 22, 2017, 02:18:47 am
Thanks Baldrick......this is I consider to appear as a factual report...it also exposes the Journalistic bias  <*< against the RN  ...... Derek
 

extract from http://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-queen-elizabeth-a-large-and-convenient-media-target/

"By midday, the BBC website and more serious news outlets were leading on this story and the general public, having been continuously drip-fed negative news on HMS Queen Elizabeth might be forgiven for thinking we have a leaky aircraft carrier with no aircraft. Journalists insist this routine occurrence is a big “story” and doubtless, their editors are very happy with them. It is a story because they have made it so, taking a small fact out of context and magnifying its significance is how one of the less reputable aspects of journalism works. There are several very good defence journalists who have been helpful to the navy’s cause, particularly in the recent current defence funding crisis, but in this instance, the media is making something out of nothing and misleading the public"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on December 22, 2017, 07:47:45 am
We need Desmond Wettern, late defence correspondent for the Telegraph. I shared a cabin with him on exercise in a minesweeper many years ago in another life. A really genuine, knowledgeable
and respected news man.
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on December 23, 2017, 10:34:11 am
Just when I thought the Instagram/Twitter/Facebook generation couldn't get any more self-absorbed and crass, here's a snippet from the Beeb's website. You couldn't make it up...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42415394 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42415394)

DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on December 23, 2017, 12:11:23 pm
Stop the planet I want to get off.  <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 23, 2017, 12:39:20 pm
Now I understand the expression ''So far up one's self''  :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 23, 2017, 12:40:38 pm
 
Don't  know if  that's  more sad, worrying or scary!!


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on December 23, 2017, 01:16:08 pm
Just read the article & this quote had me in stitches.... Do they mean what I think!!! %% %%


[size=1rem]"The ceremonies are usually very cathartic and all about self-love," Ms Penabaz says."[/size][/color]
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 23, 2017, 01:18:41 pm


I hereby take myself as my lawfully wedded ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 23, 2017, 01:34:47 pm
I want  divorce {:-{
No consummation <*<


Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2017, 02:22:38 pm
I thought DiY was still quite popular....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: bfgstew on December 23, 2017, 02:43:49 pm
I thought DiY was still quite popular....


Now that is funny........... {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on December 23, 2017, 02:51:59 pm
Just read the article & this quote had me in stitches.... Do they mean what I think!!! %% %%


[size=1rem]"The ceremonies are usually very cathartic and all about self-love," Ms Penabaz says."[/size][/color]


The article does go on to say that the ceremony "can be a simple ritual in one's bedroom.......".   %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2017, 03:14:29 pm
And then you can't see afterwards to find the door....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 29, 2017, 11:08:10 am
 
RIP - 2017 BBC:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/notable_deaths_2017
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on December 29, 2017, 12:04:58 pm
Sad to learn that the fine comedy actor Tony Haygarth has died. His turn as the boorish, sexist slob PC Wilmott in "Rosie" always had me in stitches. His unrequited love for the willing but lumpish PC Brenda Whatmough was one of Roy Clarke's funniest running gags.....
"She's fighting it, Rosie - I think she's fighting it!"
"I think she's winning, Wilmott".
We accept them in comic fiction, because we can look at them and laugh and pretend that because they’re extremes, they don’t represent us, but we are all of us men in the Wilmots of this world, and Tony Haygarth one was one the best Wilmots there ever was.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 29, 2017, 01:58:34 pm
Kinvig's dead?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on December 29, 2017, 02:36:37 pm
Kinvig's dead?
'Fraid so, although I never saw that series.
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 31, 2017, 10:41:53 am

RIP - 2017 BBC:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/notable_deaths_2017

BBC: In memoriam: Entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2017  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42101135

I didn't know we had lost John Hurt too?!    :((
Title: Parasites
Post by: petermun on January 03, 2018, 05:24:47 pm
I see on the news that they have found parasites in the Houses of Parliament!  No comment.  Pete
Title: Re: Parasites
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 04, 2018, 09:20:11 am
I see on the news that they have found parasites in the Houses of Parliament!  No comment.  Pete
I believe that they found bed bugs on the upholstery as well.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 04, 2018, 12:48:51 pm
I thought  ''Dung Beetles'' would flourish there best
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 09, 2018, 03:13:55 am

I'm right out of sorts at the moment.... flu jab next year!

BBC:  What is 'Aussie' flu and should we be worried?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42602394

(https://s4.thcdn.com/productimg/0/600/600/98/10617698-1341853097-790250.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on January 21, 2018, 08:00:45 am
On BBC News. 13 foot HMS Ark Royal finally completed after almost 25 years,  To be at London Model Engineering Show at Alexandra Palace.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-42750033/ark-royal-model-started-in-1992-is-ready (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cornwall-42750033/ark-royal-model-started-in-1992-is-ready)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on January 23, 2018, 01:41:14 pm
On BBC News:   Tinky Winky (Simon Shelton) dies age 52.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42788001 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42788001)

So sad, one of the main characters in what was undoubtedly the most intellectually challenging TV programmes of all time. 

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on January 23, 2018, 02:59:29 pm
They will be digging at the green mound for a resting  place.
RIP Simon
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: inertia on January 26, 2018, 12:29:54 am
At last!! A heart-warming good news story without a pet in it! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-42778554 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-42778554)
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on March 06, 2018, 09:06:15 am
USS Lexington has been located 2 miles down in the Coral Sea (I won't say found as they knew about where she was all time) The "Lady Lex" was one of those iconic warship of that era.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-43296489
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 06, 2018, 09:25:55 pm
The Lexington has been touted as the ship that saved Australia during WW2, due to her part in the Battle of the Coral Sea. She's laying in about 3000 metres of water approximately 800 kilometres off the north Queensland coast. The underwater video taken by the team who located her shows the ship and some of her aircraft in a remarkable state of preservation, with very little marine growth. The markings on the aircraft shown in the video are as clear as if it had just been sunk. It's quite remarkable after nearly 76 years under water.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ballastanksian on March 06, 2018, 09:29:53 pm
I saw an image of her aircraft while logging onto my emails and thought then that it looked in good nick.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 23, 2018, 10:50:17 am

BBC:
  Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The engineering giant with 'short man syndrome'
 
        http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-43323013


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/3090/production/_100323421_hi044158459.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on March 23, 2018, 02:40:43 pm
Type 45's to be refitted at Birkenhead. Hooray! plenty of piccie opportunities one hopes.

https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems--cammell-laird-and-bmt-team-up-to-deliver-additional-type-45-power-generation#

Lairds must be the "Blue eyed boys" once again, see that they are the prime contractors for the type 26's as well.

LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 23, 2018, 03:01:32 pm
Some interesting background here:

https://www.rina.org.uk/Type_45_to_get_third_diesel_generator_to_overcome_problems.html

and here:

http://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/putting-the-type-45-propulsion-problems-in-perspective/

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jonty on March 31, 2018, 11:11:50 pm
Salvage in Trincomalee:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43607838

I once visited Trinco - but only once.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on March 31, 2018, 11:21:43 pm
 {:-{ :(( %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on March 31, 2018, 11:24:35 pm

Salvage in Trincomalee:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43607838 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43607838)

I once visited Trinco - but only once.


not being cynical.............but can't see the point really.............many ships were lost during the conflict and to history, she wasn't any more special than other similar merchant vessels so why this one. {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on April 01, 2018, 06:29:40 am
Probably more to get rid of the obstruction now that it has rusted so much.
"Prior to the ship's refloat, the damaged sunken vessel was used as a pier for other naval ships in the harbour"  (BBC)
Might have been an exercise for the removal team.
Cannot see it being restored or put on display.

From our ABC
"In September 2017 Sri Lanka's navy was tasked with refloating the wreck — which was submerged more than 10 metres underwater — to make room for expanding berthing facilities in the harbour.

The Eastern Naval Command unit carried out the task by strengthening the ship's internal framework and building an artificial side to "dewater" the ship and recover lost buoyancy."
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on April 01, 2018, 08:23:42 am
That's a huge chunk of pre-nuclear steel - worth a fortune in scrap.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 01, 2018, 08:33:09 am
My information is that it is the pre nuclear steel i.e. sunken WW2 ships that is valued.  When calibrating modern medical equipment like MRI scanners then this kind of un radiated metal is needed to set up the equipment.
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BFSMP on April 02, 2018, 12:38:38 am

ahh, I had read about that some years ago regarding the salvaging of the scuttled ships of Scapa Flow, and being of pre nuclear era, but didn't put 2 and 2 together and even think about that explanation.


Can understand now the reasons for her salvage.


Jim.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 12, 2018, 01:44:37 pm

BBC:
Nancy Glen fishing boat recovered from Loch Fyne - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43738078
 
 
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/12950/production/_100821167_nancy2.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on April 12, 2018, 02:42:41 pm
Top marks to the Scottish Government
Ministers who gave the go-ahead.
It will at least give the families closure
on the tragedy.
Can't imagine the English lot paying for
similar incidents.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on April 12, 2018, 06:09:10 pm

Can't imagine the English lot paying for
similar incidents.
Ned
to busy posturing and sword rattling about something that doesn't concern this country to spend money on home issues.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on April 12, 2018, 06:25:23 pm

god bless those guys and may they rest in eternal peace....... <:(

the real price of fish!!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 23, 2018, 04:30:24 am

BBC:
  First Titanic menu fetches £100k at auction  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-43852127

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/048D/production/_100856110_titanic_menu_rare.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 23, 2018, 07:53:53 am
Hi all, apparently this menu was the first meal ever served on the Titanic, if you note the date she was on one day of sea trials before taking on passengers.  The meal must have been served to the crew, or at least the officers.
 One of the items on the menu, Bovin potatoes  has made a few people wonder what it was. 
Feel sorry for the golden plover though, currently under threat from changes of land use and now has Titanic partly tp blame for its' demise!
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 23, 2018, 07:59:36 am
Hi, done a bit more research and Bovin (as in  bovine, beef etc.) may well have been poatoes boiled in water with bovril in it. I don't think I shall bother with that one!
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on April 23, 2018, 09:33:22 am
Hi, done a bit more research and Bovin (as in  bovine, beef etc.) may well have been poatoes boiled in water with bovril in it. I don't think I shall bother with that one!
Roy


Or possibly roast potatoes cooked in beef dripping ummmmm yummy, reminds me of my gran's roast dinners...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 23, 2018, 09:48:17 am
Sorry Paul I think boiled, otherwise they are called roast potatoes! 
I agree with your obvious pleasure though, I find a light boiling ot of the spuds and then a shake to get them fluffy and then roast, my family love them.  I recently did this in Oz so the secret is out.

regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 23, 2018, 10:27:45 am
 
Bovin potatoes, a couple of discussions:

https://forums.egullet.org/topic/107852-potatoes-aboard-the-titanic/

https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/community/threads/meals-on-board.4905/

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Subculture on April 23, 2018, 07:43:01 pm
Beats McDonalds!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on April 24, 2018, 11:14:11 pm
Beats McDonalds!


Anything beats McDonalds {-)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on May 14, 2018, 06:51:27 am
BBC News:  Britain's 7th Astute Class submarine to be named HMS Agincourt.
Does the R.N. follow Mayhem?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44102308 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44102308)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 19, 2018, 06:30:56 pm
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on May 19, 2018, 08:39:45 pm
MARTIN!!! I've spent all day avoiding this twaddle and you put it up here. I'm off!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stavros on May 19, 2018, 08:45:47 pm
DISGUSTING WASTE OF TAX PAYERS MONEY................ >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(


Dave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on May 19, 2018, 09:00:44 pm
Sorry Dave but I think you are way off beam there see: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,60803.msg641125.html#new
The likelihood is that the UK taxpayer will end up with a substantial profit from the event overall. You need to look at the bigger picture.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 19, 2018, 09:28:56 pm
 
Sorry Dave, I just wanted to see who would flinch first!


    .... Thanks Doug, lost a £iver to Klunk now!  {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on May 19, 2018, 09:33:36 pm
You mean the Disneyfying of Ye Olde England for tourists ? >:-o   Nip it in the bud  Sir Martin before we go political (sp.?)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on May 19, 2018, 09:45:54 pm
Hi, I think tourism is our biggest source of income.  It is just 10 % GDP for manufacturing, (U,S, is only 11%) Then there is money laundering, sorry banking and on downwards.
I am afraid we are here to be stared at, have you watched the programme running at this time on Heathrow?
regrds Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on May 19, 2018, 09:50:57 pm
Its nothing to do with politics - its all about money. An event like this is a massive tourist attraction with an ongoing knock on effect in tems of attracting visitors to the UK. As UK citizens we all benefit from that.
I know a lot of people may have turned up their noses and refused to watch it on principle but that was rather silly really as it was certainly worth watching as a spectacle and the American pastor was quite entertaining although I doubt if he will be invited back.
You don't have to believe in all this stuff to acknowledge that it was a big plus for the UK overall and is likely to bring us significant financial benefits. Plus most of the ladies in the UK will have really enjoyed it, I bought mine a box of chocs to enhance the experience. Fortunately there are still some left.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 19, 2018, 09:54:09 pm

Roads were quiet  :}


Great day they had to have a Wedding...


Best of British pageantry..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on May 19, 2018, 11:59:45 pm
I personally didn’t watch it...
But I did see some of the news coverage and could not believe
How it is playing across in the US, there were organised parties and events to watch the wedding.


Regardless of personal feelings with the pros and cons it will for sure put the uk in a good light
Across the globe for those who saw it.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on May 20, 2018, 07:46:30 am
I wasn't going to watch it, but ended up doing so - it was either that or sit by myself in another room %) . I quite enjoyed it actually, although the American pastor was somewhat OTT, but typical southern evangelist and, as Colin said, entertaining. I am an unashamed Royalist, even though I'm 4th generation Aussie, I believe that the current system gives stability. I also love the pageantry and the history behind it; it was spectacular, made even more so by the glorious weather. We have been to Windsor and its castle a couple of times, which made it even more meaningful to us. It was certainly a much different event to any of the other Royal weddings I have watched on TV.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 20, 2018, 08:21:22 am

Regardless of personal feelings with the pros and cons it will for sure put the uk in a good light
Across the globe for those who saw it.
 


Yes, it is was nice to see a story coming out of the UK that was not gloomy, or overcast.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 20, 2018, 08:28:02 am
Ref the Bovin potatoes.


Potatoes cooked in stock are still on a lot of menus today, going under the name of fondant potatoes. No reason why the stock could not be beef stock or even Bovril.
Saute potatoes can also be boiled before a quick fry to brown the outside. Frying in beef dripping also makes sense, especially at that point in history.
No reason not to combine the two.
The use of 'Franglaise' on menus also makes sense.


Someone also mentioned that this menu was during the last day of sea trials. Maybe a lot of owners were on board for the final shake down, hence the 1st class menu. It might also have been treated as a dress rehearsal with guest VIPs, and a shake down for the kitchens. Just a couple of thoughts.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 20, 2018, 09:46:51 am
I did like the Rolls that Megan arrived in, proper old school good looking car..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 20, 2018, 06:12:13 pm
I did like the Rolls that Megan arrived in, proper old school good looking car..
 


Yes indeed, and I liked how it bowled down the avenue.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 20, 2018, 10:18:53 pm
Ref. the Bovin potatoes.  :P..I always include an OXO Brand Chicken Stock Cube.....[they are actually a rectangular prism/box type shape] when boiling  potatoes ....

This Brand actually has real chicken in the blend....yes [Chicken Fat 3.4% and Chicken Extract 2%.........]

Other Brands market their product as Chicken Style stock cubes but are OK for Vergins as they are meat and meat by-product free >>:-(......Derek

oh BTW....yes I thought the Wedding was spectacular ....

I am sure someone will enlighten me .....why Harrys Military Wings faced down, bur Wills Military Wings faced up  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kinmel on May 20, 2018, 10:38:26 pm
Harry attained his wings as an Army helicopter pilot, whilst William's attained his as a RAF helicopter pilot and ne'er the two be mistaken.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on May 20, 2018, 10:42:25 pm
 When I asked oxo about beef in their cubes at the time of the foot and mouth outbreak early 2000 they said no problem there is no Beef?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on May 20, 2018, 11:05:11 pm
Unless its changed  you had to pass fixed wing before you could go Rotary at least in the army
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Post by: Neil on May 20, 2018, 11:55:22 pm
Its nothing to do with politics - its all about money. An event like this is a massive tourist attraction with an ongoing knock on effect in tems of attracting visitors to the UK. As UK citizens we all benefit from that.
I know a lot of people may have turned up their noses and refused to watch it on principle but that was rather silly really as it was certainly worth watching as a spectacle and the American pastor was quite entertaining although I doubt if he will be invited back.
You don't have to believe in all this stuff to acknowledge that it was a big plus for the UK overall and is likely to bring us significant financial benefits. Plus most of the ladies in the UK will have really enjoyed it, I bought mine a box of chocs to enhance the experience. Fortunately there are still some left.
Colin



two words sum it up, Colin...….. National Pride...……..something GB has been lacking for a while...…….



I thought it was lovely...…..and the best part of it was watching Fergie's antics...……….i'm sure she'd been on the gin all morning before making her appearance...…...best part of the day {-) {-) {-) 


seriously though……….it was a great do, and probably a good shindig afterwards.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on May 21, 2018, 03:30:41 pm
Unless its changed  you had to pass fixed wing before you could go Rotary at least in the army


both done elementary flying at RAFC Cranwell, but Harry was in the Army, Wills the RAF when they did it, hence
the different flying wings  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on May 21, 2018, 08:48:55 pm
I don't think it has been picked up yet by the National's or anybody else for that matter but, the E-Type is a one off special, at present, for it is electrically driven. It has a far better performance than a "proper" E-type the drawback however, is that it only has a range of 168 miles!

At least it is the same colour as my XJs convertible :-))

LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 21, 2018, 11:16:43 pm
I did like the Rolls that Megan arrived in, proper old school good looking car..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p065ffm0/the-royal-wedding-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-2-live-coverage 

Old Rolls Royce - 2:46:00

Faulty door?! -   2:59:35 ?!?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 22, 2018, 01:23:17 am
I did like the Rolls that Megan arrived in, proper old school good looking car..



Phantom 1V 1950 - 1956...…………….I believe the one in the Queens' garage is a 1950 model with the 5.7 V8 engine in her.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on May 22, 2018, 07:31:31 am
COME BACK OLIVER ( Cromwell)All is forgiven, rid us of this blight that is sucking honest tax payers money from the country's coffers.
I've never been a monarchist and would be a parliamentarian if I lived 600 years ago. You are all grown men and are fawning over an event that would be considered fodder for the womens institute. What happened to discussing subjects closer to most mens interests?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on May 22, 2018, 08:42:23 am
What happened to discussing subjects closer to most mens interests?

Like Marmite?  :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 22, 2018, 08:53:31 am
COME BACK OLIVER ( Cromwell)All is forgiven, rid us of this blight that is sucking honest tax payers money from the country's coffers.
I've never been a monarchist and would be a parliamentarian if I lived 600 years ago. You are all grown men and are fawning over an event that would be considered fodder for the womens institute. What happened to discussing subjects closer to most mens interests?



Oliver Cromwell !!, You had your chance an you blew it, as soon as the DICTATOR was dead you brought back the Fantastic Monarchy and put Great back in Great Britain… 
 
And Yes marmite Rules UK..   :} :}


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on May 22, 2018, 09:10:36 am
Old Noll was not big on the things that interested men or women for that matter. He banned music in the streets, closed the pubs, he outlawed horse racing and BANNED Christmas (bah Humbug!) He made Mince pies illegal.  What kind of sad individual make Mince pies illegal?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 22, 2018, 09:39:46 am
Old Noll was not big on the things that interested men or women for that matter. He banned music in the streets, closed the pubs, he outlawed horse racing and BANNED Christmas (bah Humbug!) He made Mince pies illegal.  What kind of sad individual make Mince pies illegal?


I believe Model boats were next on his list..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Arrow5 on May 22, 2018, 09:53:29 am
At last the voice of reason {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on May 22, 2018, 10:01:27 am
The word Monarchist suggests that there should be one person overall.  I suspect Olliver was jealous as he wanted to be the 'one'.  Then he caused a lot of trouble.  Like you are all going to do what I want you to do.  From what I have read of modern times once given 'the power' it is difficult to relinquish it. No names of course but look towards where the sun rises.

It is much easier to have a family with 'the job' whether they like it or not.  You can have a moan at what you don't like.  It is also a lot cheaper, no fighting etc.  Also you do not get incarcerated for having the wrong thoughts and people like us, more the enlightened I like to think, can get on in their own way with the things that matter.
 Sailing model boats in the park, and rather than talk about things (chattering masses) actually do something constructive and perhaps be a small source of entertainment where you actually have to have some talent.
regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 22, 2018, 10:26:24 am
What happened to discussing subjects closer to most mens interests?

Like Marmite?  :((





Or Bovril  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 22, 2018, 10:35:21 am
I'll put a bomb into the pan now...………….I prefer MacDonald's ice-cream to those other whippys' and hard ice-cream…..and they're bigger and creamier...………...I'll get my coat now,  {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: GAZOU on May 22, 2018, 11:00:43 am

Of course it countered old-fashioned but you come out guard  the memory of the traditions, in France we cannot make scenes of Noêl. it does not please the foreigners.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 22, 2018, 12:35:59 pm


 Mail onLine: ... world's biggest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas


               http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-5694049/Inside-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-Symphony-Seas.html



(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/05/05/10/4BD646EA00000578-0-image-a-11_1525513626997.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on May 22, 2018, 01:01:53 pm
It would take a two week cruise to find your cabin  <*<   How many ports can accept that number of passengers on day trips?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on May 22, 2018, 04:26:28 pm
It would take a two week cruise to find your cabin  <*<   How many ports can accept that number of passengers on day trips?
 


Interesting point, when you read that this year the people of Venice wanted to ban the big cruise ships coming in, due to sheer weight of numbers of tourists.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on May 22, 2018, 11:17:34 pm
We were in Ketchikan, Alaska, last year. Its population is normally 8000 but there were four cruise ships in port, over 9000 passengers :o , but the town seemed to cope well. I suppose they are used to it, even depend on the cruise ships. It was the same in Seward, Alaska, which has a population of around 2700, and even Skagway, whose usual population is only 920.


The biggest drawback to the huge ships, as far as I can see, is that they are severely limited as to the ports they can actually dock at, as opposed to tendering passengers ashore, which can be very time consuming.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 27, 2018, 05:26:16 pm

Ooops


Paddle Steamer Sinks.. No one on board,


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5774945/Paddle-steamer-boat-MV-Oliver-Cromwell-sinks-Irish-Sea-Holyhead.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 27, 2018, 05:44:09 pm
Ooops


Paddle Steamer Sinks.. No one on board,


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5774945/Paddle-steamer-boat-MV-Oliver-Cromwell-sinks-Irish-Sea-Holyhead.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5774945/Paddle-steamer-boat-MV-Oliver-Cromwell-sinks-Irish-Sea-Holyhead.html)



if that isn't an insurance scam, I don't know what is...…..



As a mod on RCMB pointed out.....the engine had been removed, and all the weight is therefore distributed in the stern, the paddle wheels, prop shaft, greater amount of top hamper on her at the stern...……..and if there were no crew on the boat and she was being towed under no rudder command [as clearly can be seen as she goes down, why were the RNLI called, and actually standing by, just in time to video her taking her last swan dive……very fortuitous I would say.

In the report it said the vessel was well prepared for the tow, but the way all those wooden window covers popped off as she disappeared, they may as well have covered the windows with plastic bags...…….prepared my backside...……..the only preparation was that they had a tow rope AND A CAMERA to capture in on film.


and I'll lay a tenner on the fact that the MCA  wasn't informed that they were attempting to tow her across the Irish sea...……..I'd be interested to know what they say, seeing as the company had removed engine and fuel tanks to avoid any pollution...……...a masterful amount of forethought......as though they were half expecting something like this to happen....


its actually laughable, but also interesting to know that she was of course insured for 0.27 of a mill...………


am I cynical or what.


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 28, 2018, 10:02:08 am

if that isn't an insurance scam, I don't know what is...…..



As a mod on RCMB pointed out.....the engine had been removed, and all the weight is therefore distributed in the stern, the paddle wheels, prop shaft, greater amount of top hamper on her at the stern...……..and if there were no crew on the boat and she was being towed under no rudder command [as clearly can be seen as she goes down, why were the RNLI called, and actually standing by, just in time to video her taking her last swan dive……very fortuitous I would say.

In the report it said the vessel was well prepared for the tow, but the way all those wooden window covers popped off as she disappeared, they may as well have covered the windows with plastic bags...…….prepared my backside...……..the only preparation was that they had a tow rope AND A CAMERA to capture in on film.


and I'll lay a tenner on the fact that the MCA  wasn't informed that they were attempting to tow her across the Irish sea...……..I'd be interested to know what they say, seeing as the company had removed engine and fuel tanks to avoid any pollution...……...a masterful amount of forethought......as though they were half expecting something like this to happen....


its actually laughable, but also interesting to know that she was of course insured for 0.27 of a mill...………


am I cynical or what.
If it was heavy at the stern, why did it go down front end first?  My observations of sinking models shows that the heavy end loses freeboard first.  Camera? I expect that these days, cameras are obligatory, probably as a condition of insurance, and for an unusual job, as the basis for a future low cost Discovery Channel documentary.
Since the wooden panel that popped off was intended to keep water out and not air pressure in, it coming off due to force from the inside should not be a big surprise.
Anyway, calling it a paddle steamer is probably pushing it a bit - it was probably, when it had an engine, a screw driven diesel barge, but with a dummy paddle wheel bolted to the stern.  Quite probably, the towing strains on an almost 100 year old hull were too much for it.
Very likely, whoever decided to bolt a heavy lump of iron to the stern, build a cafe on top and then tow it from a nice sheltered berth in Gloucester and across the Irish sea without ensuring that a hull that old that was designed as a canal boat might have some explaining to do.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 28, 2018, 10:50:42 am
If it was heavy at the stern, why did it go down front end first? 





my cynical mind would say it was weighted at the bow,...…………..but then i'm just cynical.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on May 28, 2018, 10:54:48 am
Doesn't it rather depend on where the water was entering the hull?
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on May 28, 2018, 12:21:05 pm
Or where there was a watertight compartment / tank holding air.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 28, 2018, 03:03:47 pm



my cynical mind would say it was weighted at the bow,...…………..but then i'm just cynical.
Cynical means that you don't care - skeptical is the one that implies disbelief.  The two often get swapped.
The Mail Online (benchmark of unbiased accuracy) article says that the owners spent almost the insured amount on modifying the boat for its new job as a static waterside cafe, so probably not a profitable fraud.  Remembering the sight of a booze cruiser in Paphos harbour a few years ago (Nov '06 from the datestamp), these jobs are not always done with as much competence as might be expected.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on May 28, 2018, 11:47:21 pm
Cynical means that you don't care - skeptical is the one that implies disbelief.  The two often get swapped.


According to the Collins English Dictionary if you are cynical about something you do not believe that it can be successful, or that the people involved are honest,


Some synonyms are, unbelieving, disillusioned, sceptical, (with a c) or pessimistic. Skeptical, with a k, is an American aberration %)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on May 30, 2018, 09:21:13 am
Or where there was a watertight compartment / tank holding air.



unless added at a later date, which would inhibit movement around an "afloat café/restaurant" there are no w/t bulkheads or divisions in an old Dutch barge...…...I used to moor my narrow boat next space to a guy who owned one on the Leeds Liverpool canal and used to go on board often for a G n T...…….the headroom on these vessels is [ like on my narrow boat] because the floor of the boat is almost at keel level but for a space between the bottom plates and a space for 4" slabs of concrete which act as ballast...…...any floors above the normal roof level just add to instability when on open water unless the original floor [which is approximately about 2' below water level on the outside of the boat] is also raised and extra ballast is put in...…………...however these concrete blocks are free other than sitting between cross beams normally, so if extra ballast had been added they would have needed extra cross beams to stop them from sliding under a possibly raised floor...…….thus adding to gross weight and loss of freeboard..……...if these beams had not been added, then the concrete slabs would have been most definitely able to slide around thus adding to instability...……….if not a scam...……….a very foolish venture...…...or even "adventure".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 31, 2018, 10:51:44 pm

BBC:
Sailor stranded on ship at Great Yarmouth for 15 months  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-44320638



(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/11992/production/_101828027_captainnikeshrastogi.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on June 01, 2018, 03:03:54 pm
I've mentioned the Malaviyya company and its crews a few times Martin, there were two ships originally impounded,one in Yarmouth the other in Aberdeen. I didn't know there was a UK crewman though - I thought they were all Indian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on June 01, 2018, 03:49:41 pm
I've mentioned the Malaviyya company and its crews a few times Martin, there were two ships originally impounded,one in Yarmouth the other in Aberdeen. I didn't know there was a UK crewman though - I thought they were all Indian.



Is there a UK crewman? If there is I think more would have been made of it locally where it is in the paper every few weeks. Local reports talk about Indian crewmen.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: bfgstew on June 12, 2018, 11:26:47 pm
Just read this story......incedible skills.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5834277/Man-spent-70-years-used-MILLION-matchsticks-create-484-Royal-Navy-warships.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5834277/Man-spent-70-years-used-MILLION-matchsticks-create-484-Royal-Navy-warships.html)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 13, 2018, 12:18:02 am

Yes, amazing modeller!


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35172.msg349772.html#msg349772

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,44447.msg449396.html#msg449396



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 05, 2018, 09:40:50 am
 
BBC:  MEPs to vote on controversial [internet] copyright law -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44712475


What are they voting for?

The Copyright Directive is intended to bring rules around content in line with the digital age.

The two most controversial parts of it are Article 11 and Article 13.

The first of these is intended to provide fair remuneration for publishers and prevent online content-sharing platforms and news aggregators sharing links without paying for them. But it has been called the "link tax" by opponents and raised questions about who will have to pay and how much.

Article 13 puts more onus on websites to enforce copyright laws and could mean that any online platform that allows users to post text, images, sounds or code will need a way to assess and filter content.   :((
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 05, 2018, 10:04:31 am
Hells bells.

Unintentional consequences or do they just have no contact with reality?
 >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on July 05, 2018, 10:29:35 am
So isn't Google just a whole lot of other people's links?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: C-3PO on July 05, 2018, 10:51:20 am
Google is more than just a whole lot of others people's links...

Google bots spider and "copy" whole pages from websites ( in fact whole websites most of the time) and store them on Google servers

Type in "Model Boating Dying" in Google and then click the Green arrow "cached"  and you will see a copy of what Google copied and stored on their server


(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/07/05/Google.png)



and this is the "cached" copy - look at the url address - it's on Google's server not Mayhem


(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/07/05/Google-2.png)

and here is another example with a copied image

Google "Mayhem at Wicksteed" and this is just one of the "cached" copied pages



(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/07/05/Google3.png)

C-3PO
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on July 05, 2018, 11:21:12 am
https://twitter.com/CammellLaird?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1014542889144242177&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.shipais.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dsystem%26controller%3Dembed%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FCammellLaird%2Fstatus%2F1014542889144242177%3Fs%3D19

LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on July 05, 2018, 01:33:20 pm

Breathe again - at least until September


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44712475

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Brian60 on July 06, 2018, 06:42:02 pm
Breathe again - at least until September


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44712475 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44712475)
Too  right! Article 13 would be the death of many sites such as this. Can you imagine  any photo, pic or even words that many users post to illustrate their position would need to be vetted by this website before being allowed. This would mean NO photos from round the local pond,no video from youtube, baiscally nothing allowed unless you personally had taken the subject matter. The only way to stay safe would be to ban all material from being posted - not a good situation.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 07, 2018, 05:06:22 pm

Sweden 0 - 2 England

                                             Well that's a surprise!   :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 07, 2018, 11:06:37 pm

Sweden 0 - 2 England
                                             Well that's a surprise!   :o


Not to me, Gareth Southgate has got his squad believing in themselves so England supporters can dare to hope. It seems that the pendulum of world football football has swung back to Europe, no South American teams left and Brazil has lost its mantle of invincibility. Belgium is the dark horse, but I boldly predict a France v England final, with my heart saying England, but my head saying France. However, I've been wrong before......frequently :embarrassed:


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on July 18, 2018, 04:56:45 pm
It is not just model submarines that can run into problems with displacement calculations.

Spains latest S80 Plus sub was built 100 tons overweight due to a calculation error.
Lengthened by 10M to correct the problem, it is now too long to fit into its dock, which is having to be lengthened to accommodate the larger hull.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44871788 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44871788)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on July 18, 2018, 05:03:43 pm
It is not just model submarines that can run into problems with displacement calculations.

Spains latest S80 Plus sub was built 100 tons overweight due to a calculation error.
Lengthened by 10M to correct the problem, it is now too long to fit into its dock, which is having to be lengthened to accommodate the larger hull.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44871788 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44871788)

There's a Discovery program called Great Engineering Blunders that features these subs.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DavieTait on July 18, 2018, 05:51:55 pm
At £900m each now I'd think they are the most expensive non-Nuclear powered subs ever built , Germany's HDW built Type 212-A subs come in at around £500m each and at least work.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on July 19, 2018, 12:21:32 am
The new Australian subs from France are estimated to cost up to A$3 billion about 1.7 billion pounds  <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 19, 2018, 02:12:18 am
We just got a new jet aircraft and now they announce another one!!! :o
Looks like the love child of a Typhoon and a Lightning II! Impressive if it works and gets into service by 2035.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-44848294 (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-44848294)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 27, 2018, 10:22:22 am

BBC: 
How does the 2018 heatwave compare to that of 1976? -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44943672

BBC:  How long will the heatwave last? And other questions  -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44934717
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on July 27, 2018, 07:07:27 pm
We just got a new jet aircraft and now they announce another one!!! :o
Looks like the love child of a Typhoon and a Lightning II! Impressive if it works and gets into service by 2035.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-44848294 (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-44848294)





just a mo...………...have they not copied this from Clint Eastwoods 1982 film FIREFOX...….spitting image, out of date before it gets off the ground,lol {-) {-) O0 ...……...it'll never fly...…...the ruskies will claim plagiarism, and theft of intellectual rights
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on July 27, 2018, 08:16:58 pm



just a mo...………...have they not copied this from Clint Eastwoods 1982 film FIREFOX...….spitting image, out of date before it gets off the ground,lol {-) {-) O0 ...……...it'll never fly...…...the ruskies will claim plagiarism, and theft of intellectual rights

The Firefox was damned ugly too. Can anyone else remember the days when Britain used to build the best and the most beautiful aeroplanes in the world? ...with the possible exception of the Fairey Gannet or the Shorts Skyvan


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 27, 2018, 11:57:34 pm
Can anyone else remember the days when Britain used to build the best and the most beautiful aeroplanes in the world? ...with the possible exception of the Fairey Gannet or the Shorts Skyvan


I can, the De Havilland Comet jet liner and the Bristol Britannia turbo prop liner come to mind. Of course, there's the Spitfire, arguably the best looking aircraft ever built, as well as the Hawker Hunter and the Gloster Meteor. I didn't mind the look of the Gannet, but the Skyvan reminded me of a garden shed with wings.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 04, 2018, 09:58:48 pm
 
BBC: - Donald Campbell's Bluebird hydroplane returns to water  -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-45068703


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/14368/production/_102829728_bluebirdclose.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on August 08, 2018, 11:34:39 am

BBC:
Sailor stranded on ship at Great Yarmouth for 15 months  -  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-44320638 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-44320638)



(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/11992/production/_101828027_captainnikeshrastogi.jpg)






It appears that the end is finally near & that he is going home after 18 months!:
http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/captain-of-stranded-great-yarmouth-malaviya-to-go-home-1-5642453 (http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/captain-of-stranded-great-yarmouth-malaviya-to-go-home-1-5642453)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 17, 2018, 08:03:39 pm

BBC: - Donald Campbell's Bluebird hydroplane returns to water  -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-45068703




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 24, 2018, 09:37:38 am
An interesting little documentary from the Beeb about The Queen Elizabeth carrier .
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/UK_aircraft_carriers (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/UK_aircraft_carriers)


  One small item it mentions; In order to assuage the ships thirst, the Government have ordered four new fuelling tankers to service her, all to be built in South Korea.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 24, 2018, 12:27:28 pm
Baldrick....that is an interesting video/doco on the QE Class British aircraft carriers

Worthy of posting on the QE thread here on MBM don't you think?

Derek ......
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on August 24, 2018, 11:18:43 pm

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofLCciRtruE (https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofLCciRtruE)" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>




and oh how glorious wonderful and sine tingling it was to watch it first hand...……..just incredibly emotional.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 01, 2018, 03:15:35 am
Anyone lost a very large model?  <:(
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45377707
Last seen in 2009!!!!  %%
Title: incredible fortune.
Post by: Neil on September 26, 2018, 11:30:06 pm

you have to read this…..




https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/24/indonesian-teenager-survives-49-days-adrift-at-sea-in-fishing-hut
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on October 21, 2018, 08:54:51 pm
A very sad anniversary today RIP. I was 8 yrs old 1966 today . I was not long back from a holiday at my Aunties in Tredegar
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/590x/secondary/aberfan-disaster-funeral-678228.jpg)







Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 21, 2018, 09:44:42 pm
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disaster
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on October 21, 2018, 09:46:50 pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disaster (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disaster)



See the disgraceful plunder of the memorial fund to clear the spoils and not refunded for years after being disgraced
Title: Re: In the News !!! Russian carrier in dry dock that sinks
Post by: Baldrick on October 30, 2018, 04:26:43 pm
Russia's only and clapped out Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in dry dock for repairs when power cut causes dry dock to sink . Dry dock crane makes big hole in flight deck .At least one casualty.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46030113
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 19, 2018, 12:14:32 pm
 
CNN: US Navy sailor on board Norwegian frigate that sank after collision

       https://edition.cnn.com/2018/11/18/europe/norway-frigate-sinking-us-sailor-scli-intl/index.html (https://edition.cnn.com/2018/11/18/europe/norway-frigate-sinking-us-sailor-scli-intl/index.html)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 03, 2018, 11:56:31 am

BBC:
  The ferry using Rolls-Royce technology that sails itself.

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-46350188/the-ferry-using-rolls-royce-technology-that-sails-itself




         
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 03, 2018, 04:07:19 pm
Quote

But would you want to travel on a ship without a captain or crew?


I'm surprised that it's even legal to do that! {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on December 03, 2018, 07:27:58 pm
When you read about stuff like this you can think "Possibly OK on a short trip in a slow boat in an enclosed space on nice flat water." 
But the same people seem to be thinking bigger.  I suspect that every one of them is an accountant, or possibly a marketing executive, who has never seen a ship, or the sea, and from the comfort of his boardroom is blissfully unaware of just how fast things can go wrong out there.
Title: in the news: WHY I LOVE DOGS
Post by: Neil on December 03, 2018, 09:24:01 pm

More than the human race at times...


they are incredibly loyal, trustworthy, give unconditional love...………..and have no conception of lies.


this photo says it all. <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 21, 2018, 10:21:51 am
Hi all, the drones over Gatwick cold be anyone from a lonely lad in his bedroom through eco warriors to a foreign power.  I have been interested in the technology although do not have one myself.  But from what I have picked up, two drones, one slaved to the other with a net slung between them could go hunting for a drone.

I think trying to interfere with the frequency hopping mobile phone network is at best going to be disruptive to users but otherwise difficult.

Failing that,distroying the drone would not help a lot as it would be simple to put up another.  I believe the type has been identified.  However batteries do not last forever so someone must be replacing them which suggests there is more than one involved.  Both in people and drones.

It does show up the big gaps between what we are told about security and the real world.
Anyone else with thoughts on the issues this uncovers?
Regards
Roy


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 21, 2018, 10:34:00 am
My thoughts are that their are many methods of addressing the problem, just look on the web , some range from blocking the signal to using trained birds of prey (in Denmark) nets fired from a bazooka . My issue is with a hapless Government that has known and been warned of such a possible disruptive attack for years but has done nothing and made no contingency plans for such an event.
 It will probably transpire that the culprits are a local band of eco warriors who are against the current proposals to double the capacity of the airport despite having given assurances to local residents many times over the years that it would never happen
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on December 21, 2018, 10:38:38 am
Hi all, the drones over Gatwick cold be anyone from a lonely lad in his bedroom through eco warriors to a foreign power.  I have been interested in the technology although do not have one myself.  But from what I have picked up, two drones, one slaved to the other with a net slung between them could go hunting for a drone.

I think trying to interfere with the frequency hopping mobile phone network is at best going to be disruptive to users but otherwise difficult.

Failing that,distroying the drone would not help a lot as it would be simple to put up another.  I believe the type has been identified.  However batteries do not last forever so someone must be replacing them which suggests there is more than one involved.  Both in people and drones.

It does show up the big gaps between what we are told about security and the real world.
Anyone else with thoughts on the issues this uncovers?
Regards
Roy

It makes me wonder if it was a demonstration with a view to trying extortion in the future,  "Pay me... or the drones come back!"  Apparently the cost to the airlines has been huge but the cost to ordinary travellers has been heart breaking.  The "Geo-fencing" idea hasn't worked as the Drone is obviously a custom item.  Bringing it down seems to be the only answer.  If they're worried about using a rifle they should try a shotgun, pellets don't go as far if you miss.  I've also seen film of them being brought down with high pressure fire hoses and those you might be able to find around an Airport.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on December 21, 2018, 10:43:52 am
My thoughts are that their are many methods of addressing the problem, just look on the web , some range from blocking the signal to using trained birds of prey (in Denmark) nets fired from a bazooka . My issue is with a hapless Government that has known and been warned of such a possible disruptive attack for years but has done nothing and made no contingency plans for such an event.
 It will probably transpire that the culprits are a local band of eco warriors who are against the current proposals to double the capacity of the airport despite having given assurances to local residents many times over the years that it would never happen

There's already been a quote from the local noise abatement people.  These are the people who buy a house next to the busiest single runway airport in the world and then complain about the noise.  The statement basically said "isn't nice and quiet for a change!"  I'll bet they wouldn't say it to the lady who had to take her kids home rather than Lapland to see Father Christmas. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 21, 2018, 10:48:44 am
I would have thought the high pressure hose had a more limted range.  I agree rifle shooting is best avoided.  A rifle bullet spins at 20,000 rpm and even when spent and maybe travelling at 50 mph can still have fatal consequences.
Perhaps there is a mobile laser device?  It might heat up the electronics.  I saw someone with a rather strange gun device.
The military must have something they could use, after all enough money is spent on them.
I await the outcome.
regards  Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 21, 2018, 10:50:41 am
There's already been a quote from the local noise abatement people.  These are the people who buy a house next to the busiest single runway airport in the world and then complain about the noise.  The statement basically said "isn't nice and quiet for a change!"  I'll bet they wouldn't say it to the lady who had to take her kids home rather than Lapland to see Father Christmas.



     The current row is that they want to convert it to a two runway airport by upgrading the present smaller emergency and taxi way strip doubling the capacity of the airport. Something they have many times assured local residents they would never do.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 21, 2018, 10:51:38 am
Having no flights for 30 odd hours makes me think someone is also monitoring air quality without aircraft flying. now that could become a new issue.
regards
 Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 10:59:24 am
Quote
The current row is that they want to convert it to a two runway airport by upgrading the present smaller emergency and taxi way strip doubling the capacity of the airport. Something they have many times assured local residents they would never do.
Quote

It was never stated that a second runway would never be built. The 1979 agreement was that no new runway would be built before 2019. Using the taxiway could be a better solution than building an entirely new runway outside the present site and vastly increasing the noise footprint.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 21, 2018, 11:27:42 am
***We are straying into politics here gents.
Please avoid this.***
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 11:45:55 am
Just stating a fact TT. There was an agreement which lapses next year. There are discussions going on as to what happens next. I think the airport regards the taxiway conversion as a compromise solution for further expansion. The public debate will continue.
There is the other issue that increasing capacity at Gatwick will take the pressure off Heathrow to some extent.
I don't think there are many people on here who would be particularly partisan about such issues, only relatively few of us live anywhere nearby and I'm 25 miles away.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on December 21, 2018, 11:52:47 am
***We are straying into politics here gents.
Please avoid this.***

I really don't care about the perpetrator's motivation or causes.  They have wilfully messed with innocent people's lives and possibly endangered hundreds more.  Who ever it is and why ever they did it, they need to be hung up by their thumbs.  There was a little lad on the telly who was trying not to cry and saying that he could go and see Santa Claus, next year instead.  I don't know how the scumbag responsible for this can sleep at night.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: justboatonic on December 21, 2018, 12:06:13 pm
The damage this will do to legitimate RC flying in the UK both by the public perception and potentially stronger legal means is very worrying. BMFA has argued very strongly against the European proposals to legislate model flying and drones. Someone, whatever their beliefs, has cast a huge shadow over all the innocent RC flyers.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 21, 2018, 12:24:25 pm
Now it is in the news money will be spent.  A bit similar to the 9/11 situation that left the President in his aircraft flying high but out of touch.  This was the birth or take off of wifi and the world wide phone coverage we have now.
Whether this will be for good or bad it is difficult to say.  There are always unexpected consequences.
regards
Roy

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 12:28:52 pm
The basic problem is that something which was once simply a hobby has now spilled over into the commercial sector. Drones are now being seen as very useful in all sorts of legitimate ways but if that means that the airspace just above our heads is going to become very crowded with quite substantial flying objects then some form of regulation is inevitable and model flying cannot avoid getting mixed up with it as it shares the same environment.

And to add to TailUK's point about people affected by the Gatwick problem, there were passengers on TV who were going to miss their Father's funeral.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 21, 2018, 02:44:02 pm
When were Drones a hobby?
No kits or scratch builds.
Nowt but a toy apart from the
ones used by the police and
such.
Much wringing of hands over
the outcome for model flyers.
Most don't fly Drones because
Drones fly themselves and there is
no skill attached.
If the combined forces of the UK
cannot knock a toy out of the sky
I can't wait for missiles incoming.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 03:02:53 pm
You misunderstood me Ned, my point was that drones have had an effect on traditional model flying - rather like when CB messed up model boaters on the 27 meg band although that went away after a while.

Yes, you could probably bring it down with a missile but over a populated area? What goes up tends to come down in many pieces and potentially painfully.


Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 21, 2018, 03:16:03 pm
Perhaps not a hobby but FPV racing is there.  I watched a rather desparate Cable TV prog with drone racing, it was not very good and I only stayed for 5 minutes.
They are useful though with surveying and of course searching.  Several Police forces have drones at £12K each that have replaced using helicopters and with infra red detection great for low light or night work.

They are more interesting when 16 (or more) of them are computer controlled making impossible high speed patterns.  See You Tube.
Many have a function that gets them back to 'base' at the press of a button, perhaps this could be activated after capturing control which I am sure is possible.

I was listening to Radio4 news and it was let slip that Heathrow has combat drones on site!
regards Roy


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 21, 2018, 03:55:58 pm
If a destroyers radar can fry Aircraft electronics
As in last weeks discussion, why can't the services
Deploy summat the same?
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 21, 2018, 04:00:15 pm
Quote . Chris Grayling .


Asked if the military capability included lasers, drone-catching nets and radio-wave fences, the minister  said only: "There are new technologies that are now available, some purely in the military arena, some beginning to appear on the commercial market, that are able to take action against drones."
Grayling said his department was now talking to other U.K. airports to ensure flights could operate safely.
"Heathrow is one that has got one of the newest generation systems in place that may make a difference. We’re talking to Heathrow about any additional measures that may be necessary, but I’m not going to share those publicly," he said.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 04:01:01 pm
They have, but ours currently lacks the laser beam. It's called Drone Dome.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6519211/The-2-6m-Israeli-Drone-Dome-Army-used-defeat-Gatwick-UAV.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6519211/The-2-6m-Israeli-Drone-Dome-Army-used-defeat-Gatwick-UAV.html)
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Allnightin on December 21, 2018, 04:57:08 pm
There must be a combination of pellet size and charge that would make a shotgun reasonably effective with minimal risk to anyone as long as the gun is fired upwards.   Perhaps some of the local shooting clubs could be recruited to provide a response force??
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 05:07:17 pm
That question has already been asked with the answer that shotguns simply do not have the necessary range to put enough pellets into the target at the height it is flying.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 21, 2018, 05:51:05 pm
Moron is at it again !! 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 06:02:09 pm
Yes, it's dark now. Hopefully the new equipment in place will pay dividends.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 21, 2018, 06:05:24 pm
Hardly.. Gatters is shut again
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on December 21, 2018, 06:19:10 pm
I've been away and isolated from most of the news the last few days, but a few thoughts on the snippets of this that I ran across.  You get lots of time for thought while queueing to pass a broken truck halfway up the M6 roadworks just north of Stoke.
If it is battery powered, how big must its battery be?  It seems to have considerable duration.
Unless someone has actually invented perpetual motion, the thing must land to refuel/recharge.  At such times, it must be trackable, and its tender findable.  Or they are disposable items and there are lots of them.
I didn't hear any guesstimates about its size, or the altitude it was operating at.
When the word "drone" is used, the immediate assumption is a remote control quad (or more) copter being under radio control.  Fixed wing devices have better duration.  Why "must" it be RC?  I am quite sure that a combination of GPS and a pre programmed on-board control could have it take off from a location, fly to its assigned area and then stooge around.  Retrieving it undetected is a problem, but only if it needs to be retrieved.
Hopefully the perpetrator can be found and made to face individual civil actions from everybody whose Christmas he or she has messed up.  At the very leasy put them on Santas naughty list.
"2 new replies while typing..."
The new gear, whatever it is, can only be effective while the "drone" is operating, so hopefully it is now a target and can provide the start of a chain of evidence.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 06:54:25 pm
There are reports that the drone type has been identified and that they (there are more than one) are heavy lift commercial type models costing serveral thousand pounds. The supposition is that the controllers may be operating from a van which is mobile. Obviously a lot of thought and expertise has gone into this by the perpetrators so the are not going to be easy to locate. There is speculation that the lift capability may have been used to extend the operational range of the drones by increasing battery capacity.


Hopefully the military grade gear now deployed will enable the threat to be neutralised.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 21, 2018, 07:07:21 pm
When were Drones a hobby?
No kits or scratch builds.
Nowt but a toy


Wouldn't agree there Ned have a look at the Drone Forums an awful lot build their own andLoads of body parts and frames available
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 21, 2018, 07:55:12 pm
I don't get it - it's a drone - a very expensive one, but still fairly limited battery life so you get a couple of helicopters to follow it to its destination when it has to recharge. You either get the drone or its handlers.


This should all have been done & dusted within a morning. Makes me wonder if this is a false-flag exercise by our caring government.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 08:11:56 pm
I don't think it is as simple as that. If you are in a helicopter then trying to eyeball a rapidly moving tiny by comparison drone against a background of changing contrasts will be incredibly difficult even assuming that you can pick the thing up in the first place. As one of todays's papers pointed out, it is just a speck in the sky.


The drone will be moving across a huge area and the chopper could be a mile or more away to start with. The chances of being able to get onto its tail and follow it without some form of radar (which I don't think police choppers carry) is very remote.

The best solution might be another drone. I think the issue here is that the police and airport authorities lacked the necessary technology to track the drones. Now that military equipment is in place things may be different but these Israeli Dome Drone kits apparently cost £2.6m apiece and the country has less than 20 of them at the moment.

I think people need to be realistic about these things. If there was an easy straightforward solution it would have been taken. No need for conspiracy theories!

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 21, 2018, 08:29:49 pm
I often go flying with a friend in his helicopter - at 1000 feet up you can see everything on the ground very clearly. Following a large drone would be a piece of cake - in my opinion.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 21, 2018, 08:36:08 pm
Yes but I get the impression these are not large drones
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 21, 2018, 08:41:11 pm
In the news we are told these are huge professional £10k drones - not little toys.
This is the Cutty Sark from 1000'



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 08:41:40 pm
In the sort of visibility we have had down here in the last couple of days? And remember you have to be placed so as to pick the thing up in the first place. Gatwick Airport covers 1,670 acres with a perimeter of around 6.5 miles. The drones could be originating anywhere around that. What are the chances of your chopper being in a position to zero in on a drone in order to track it when the drone(s) are only appearing intermittently. Helicopters can't stay aloft indefinitely. Doesn't sound like a viable solution to me. You need military grade hardware designed to pick up and track fast moving targets which hopefully is now that they have got.
Large drones are not actually all that large in terms of diameter.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on December 21, 2018, 08:59:18 pm
Commercial drones of the size and price that are being mentioned are probably a small market, probably most of the owners are known to each other.  Direct imports from the manufacturers would be all but impossible to trace, but a trade importer will probably have a customer list.  These considerations make them traceable, and enough publicity, financial loss and publcity has been generated for resources to be put into finding out just whose they are.
Hopefully, the perpetrators, while obviously technically competent, might not be as good at covering their tracks, and anything with a price tag like that leaves a trail.
The news pictures of what might be one are fully in the "UFO conspiracy theorist" range of acceptable proof of UFOs, but are fuzzy enough to pass for anything.  So, just as in the TV conspiracy programs, little use for actually providing an answer.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 09:00:28 pm
Just out of interest, the Royal Yachting Association has a guide on what you can see at varying distances see below. Even a large drone is unlikely to be more than a metre across and most of its image will be empty space so it will be harder to pick up than a solid image.

Colin

Standing on a boat deck, eyes about 12/14 feet above water level, with clear weather, here is what one can see. 4 Nautical Miles 2 Nautical Miles 1 Nautical Mile As darkness falls at the end of the day, it becomes more and more difficult to appreciate distances. Therefore keep an additional safety margin at night.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 21, 2018, 09:22:16 pm
In the news we are told these are huge professional £10k drones - not little toys.
This is the Cutty Sark from 1000'



Yes well that's the news for you , small £2k drone does not sound as good, I doubt very much the drone is very large or even £10k, more likely a Maverick type or a Phantom.  But that is just my opinion from the poor pictures I have seen, the others are just stock pictures of very expensive drones..  But will be interesting to see if they capture one ..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 21, 2018, 09:25:41 pm
the Drone Strike closure of UK's 2nd busiest airport has now made OZ National News....I hope we don't get any copycat fools over here >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 21, 2018, 09:40:59 pm
Amen to that Derek. The UK has around 40 commercial airports and the Israeli Drone Dome system costs at least £2.6m  apiece so not less than £100m to put one set in each airport. Money which could be better spent on other things.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 21, 2018, 10:25:11 pm
I often go flying with a friend in his helicopter - at 1000 feet up you can see everything on the ground very clearly. Following a large drone would be a piece of cake - in my opinion.
Following it  Aye once you have sighted it, I was  observer in  a Sioux (Think Mash) for a few years and camera shots and Eye shots ain't the same
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 22, 2018, 12:28:16 pm
In the news we are told these are huge professional £10k drones - not little toys.
This is the Cutty Sark from 1000'
  Looks more like a hovercraft than a drone
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on December 22, 2018, 01:21:24 pm
In the news we are told these are huge professional £10k drones - not little toys.
This is the Cutty Sark from 1000'
This has been taken by a camera with a decent zoom lens, most drones use cameras with a wide angle lens to give a greater field of view. The picture is thus much smaller and often has considerable edge distortion. On the picture from a normal drone camera the Cutty Sark would be nearer car sized in the center, people wouldn't show up and it would show a large section of Greenwich.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: coch y bonddu on December 22, 2018, 02:09:39 pm


2 Eco Warriors have been caught according to the Daily Mail a man and a woman in conjunction with the Gatwick Drone




Dave

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 22, 2018, 02:17:09 pm
This has been taken by a camera with a decent zoom lens, most drones use cameras with a wide angle lens to give a greater field of view. The picture is thus much smaller and often has considerable edge distortion. On the picture from a normal drone camera the Cutty Sark would be nearer car sized in the center, people wouldn't show up and it would show a large section of Greenwich.
Jim
Nope - it's a cheap camera - at 1000' feet up you really can see everything on the ground - it feels really low - you can clearly see all the washing on the line, road markings, sleepers on the railway lines, leaves on the trees - roof tiles, drain covers etc. Seeing something moving about 4' across would be simple. Think of Google maps - the detail you can see on there is not as good as you can see out the window.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: justboatonic on December 22, 2018, 02:44:24 pm
Again, imvho, there's a lot of crap reporting going on. This drone isnt some super dooper enhanced vehicle. The talk about massive or even extra batteries shows this up. The DJI Phantom uses a bespoke battery in a bespoke compartment. It gives around 20 to 30 flight time. Similarly, the larger drone photo platforms tend to have 6 or 8 motors.

The batteries might be wired in parallel to give longer duration but you hit the old 'speed of light' problem in that more batteries to give longer flight times result in more weight. Therefore, your flight times do not increase that much. The notion this drone is capable of flights lasting hours is just poor newspaper reporting.
As for why would people use a drone as a hobby, well many people ask the same of all forms of RC. 'Why do you play with a toy boat?' is just a different question but one many people who do not 'get' RC ask. Some people wanted to fly drones because they were seen as easier to fly than a traditional plane and certainly a heli. They were equipped with autonomous flight or at least self levelling if you mastered the art of take off \ landing.
From this has come the drone racing fratenity who, in the States, at least, enjoy tv coverage which can now be watched on sky.
I dont have any issues with the drone flyers per se. It is the divvies who flout the rules but then again, these are the same people you see driving through red traffic lights and parking on double yellows.
Sadly, I think it's going to mean further restrictions on those of us who fly, whether members of BMFA or not and are not part of a club. Ive already had someone call the police about me flying my heli on a public field. Fortunately, being in BMFA, always carrying my documentation and both explaining what I was doing and my flying, the cops were ok with it. But they still (2 of them) turned up in a car from Fleetwood nick to check on me. Try getting them round your gaff if you've had a break in and you start to realise the implications.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 22, 2018, 05:00:02 pm



  Busted.. all over them like a rash




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2018/12/22/_104924285_d59b82c4-6fb4-449e-bc7a-dd164636e686.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/JiEv3)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 22, 2018, 05:24:01 pm
The man being interviewed , Paul Gait, is a model flying enthusiast!

He is a window fitter and his boss says he was working on site at the time of the drone action....
More info here:
https://heavy.com/news/2018/12/paul-gait-elaine-kirk/

I (https://heavy.com/news/2018/12/paul-gait-elaine-kirk/I) wonder if they have the right man? We don't know how the police got on to him yet.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 22, 2018, 06:22:03 pm
If his boss is correct then back to square 1.
If they have drones it is likely that some recordings would be on their PC, may not show Gatwick but would give indication of what they use them for.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 22, 2018, 06:56:50 pm
Umm reading the reports and if they are to be believed then it looks like a neighbour might be trying to cause problems..However time will tell..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 22, 2018, 10:40:34 pm
Plastic doubt you have as good a viewing platform as this coupled with our high tech  ( lying in the stretcher with a Polaroid) :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 23, 2018, 11:42:57 am
Released without charge.
Nasty neighbours says it all :police:
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 23, 2018, 12:03:46 pm
Released without charge.
Nasty neighbours says it all :police:
Ned
Won't stop people smashing their windows and stabbing their car's tyres - mud sticks.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 23, 2018, 12:27:17 pm
Probably right Plastic, Facebook and the rest should remove anonimity from trolls.  That would decrease on line abuse.  If he does get any more I would sue the Police.

In the meantime it must have been someone else!  The Police had access to equipment that can interrogate drones especially if they fly close as this one did fleetingly.  That gives serial number etc so should be traceable. 

We shall hear more, it cost the airlines £15M so they may want better security for the money they pay in landing fees.
  Currently Heathrow charge £25 per seat, there could be 500 seats!  (£12500)  I think Gatwick is half this figure.
Whatever, there is a lot of money involved.
regards  Roy


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 23, 2018, 12:37:16 pm
   SO !   The real culprits are still out there and presumably capable of doing it all again   Sussex Police - Nil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 23, 2018, 12:41:17 pm
   SO !   The real culprits are still out there and presumably capable of doing it all again   Sussex Police - Nil.
I'm still feeling this is a false flag operation.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 12:54:49 pm
And your evidence for this is?
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 23, 2018, 01:05:30 pm
I'm still feeling this is a false flag operation.



excuse my ignorance but what is meant by that...…...I haven't a clue.


could you explain to me please.


thanks
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 23, 2018, 01:22:56 pm
If it was a 'false flag' operation then the arrest of the couple would have been done to distract from what was really happening.  Most unlikely both in the timing and the lack of coordination on the Friday. 

I am afraid that the Police took an easy option of arresting the nearest known drone owner.
This was a case where expert knowledge was needed at the outset but makes you wonder who was in charge anyway.  They should have had a proceedure to follow as this was a known possible situation.  Brought to their attention in 2015.

regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: justboatonic on December 23, 2018, 01:37:14 pm
Inept policing (and Im not a police basher). meanwhile, an innocent couple have their names, faces and adress platered all over the internet and news media.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 23, 2018, 02:01:36 pm
Really this should have been a two stage operation, first the technology side of identifying what was being used and where an operator may be.  This should have been in a practiced proceedure that could be actioned within the hour.

Then the Police be asked to do the appropriate but targetted enquiries otherwise the police can only observe much as we do as these drones are operated from a distance.  They are in the dark until then, and it might give them a bit of time to organize themselves.

I understand that Gatwick is the busiest single runway airport in the world, so nothing specai then!

I don't blame the police I do blame airport security though.

regards Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 02:06:40 pm
It does seem to have taken a while before the authorities realised that this was a targeted attack on the operation of the airport and not just an incursion by some plane spotting enthusist who went too far. And then it took quite a while to cobble together some kit that could at least track the drones.
There certainly doesn't appear to have been a coherent plan in place to tackle this scenario.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 23, 2018, 02:15:35 pm
This is why I suspect a false flag.

The government has been twitchy about drones for years with lots of completely fabricated 'near misses' to drip-feed the public that 'drones are bad' (like at 10,000 feet???). NONE of the stories were ever comfirmed.

It seems the government don't like Joe Public having the ability to snoop around where a traditional razor wire-topped fence used to be complete security - so I think this operation is to get public backing for draconian laws making any owners of drones jump though so many hoops that it makes ownership too expensive and too much hassle. I suspect anyone selling a drone will have to complete all sorts of complex paperwork to force them to stop selling them.  The owners will probably need to apply for a license and be over 18.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 23, 2018, 02:49:43 pm
Chinese man not care a damn about Mrs May.
Still sell frying machines anyway.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on December 23, 2018, 02:50:33 pm
To be fair I do know of 2 idiots who regularly loose control of their drones....


The worse part is one of them has said he likes ISIS and he wants to try and get a drone
As close to a plane as possible.....


I have also seen drones fly into substations I have been working in any damage can affect thousands of people.
 
With idiots like this about I don’t blame the police or army if they push for bans
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 23, 2018, 02:51:27 pm
This is why I suspect a false flag.

The government has been twitchy about drones for years with lots of completely fabricated 'near misses' to drip-feed the public that 'drones are bad' (like at 10,000 feet???). NONE of the stories were ever comfirmed.

It seems the government don't like Joe Public having the ability to snoop around where a traditional razor wire-topped fence used to be complete security - so I think this operation is to get public backing for draconian laws making any owners of drones jump though so many hoops that it makes ownership too expensive and too much hassle. I suspect anyone selling a drone will have to complete all sorts of complex paperwork to force them to stop selling them.  The owners will probably need to apply for a license and be over 18.


  So either there never were any drones or HM Government took it upon themselves to import a couple and buzz them around to stuff Gatwick for 36 hours on the Xmas getaway to drum up support for legislation .   Perhaps a Brexit diversion as the public has gone deaf on that subject.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 02:56:23 pm
Plastic, are you seriously suggesting that the Government was responsible for the chaos and heartbreak of the last two days simply to secure support for laws on drone flying? And when Chris Grayling had actually recently shelved the introduction of increased control over drone flying because his department had other priorities?

Drones are here to stay as they are extremely useful for all sorts of legitimate purposes, they are not going away and no way are they going to stop being manufactured.

Yes, there will need to be more regulation if only to stop increasing numbers dropping on people's heads. The vast majority of the public probably couldn't care less if more stringent regulations are applied as long as they can still get their roofs inspected without paying for scaffolding or parcels delivered from Amazon etc.In this situation people are not complaining about drones, they are concerned that the authorities cannot seem to be able to guard against them on civilian premises without deployment of military grade equipment.
The people you really need to worry about are those who have satellite surveillance facililities, they don't need drones.There are all sorts of ways to compromise 'secret' establishments - computer hacking would appear to be a lot more effective than plastic helicopters.

As always, this is simply new technology that can be used for good or ill, just like Facebook(!) and we need to find the right level to get to grips with it.

There are always idiots out there who act irresponsibly like those with laser pointers but to take your argument to its logical conclusion - all remotely controlled flying machines should be banned including model aircraft and helicopters as they can also carry cameras and go most places a drone can go.
But, close down Gatwick for three days just so some extra laws (that have already been temporarily shelved) can be passed? Don't you think you are not being just a tiny bit paranoid?

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 03:01:06 pm
Quote
The worse part is one of them has said he likes ISIS and he wants to try and get a drone
As close to a plane as possible.....
Quote
Gynger, if you are serious about what you have said there then I hope you have reported it as it is exactly that sort of thing which has preceded actual terrorist attacks.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 23, 2018, 03:07:59 pm
just slip this in.   Not spotted it before.


Sussex Police said the pair were no longer suspects.
Meanwhile, Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley told Sky News officers had found a damaged drone near the airport.
He said they would be working with the "forensic opportunities that the drone presents".
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 23, 2018, 03:09:50 pm
Needs reporting Martin.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 03:10:39 pm
Yes see:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-vigilance/public-vigilance
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 23, 2018, 03:28:42 pm
Odds are it has already been noted might even have been flagged up by the mention of Isis
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 23, 2018, 03:39:38 pm
 
OK, not moving on then...... but no politicking!  <*<

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 04:18:37 pm
Interesting that they now say they have now found a damaged drone, would be interesting to know in what whey it was damaged.  As regards the original suspects I hope they look into where the intel came from and if it was the neighbour re the hedge then hope the police deal with it appropriately.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: C-3PO on December 23, 2018, 05:05:02 pm
Just need to invest in a few lorry loads of this stuff  :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP8c1iFSPsc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP8c1iFSPsc)

C-3PO
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 05:27:10 pm
Government equipment to bring down a drone 2 million +, Football fans 20p...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 23, 2018, 05:29:00 pm
Now they're saying that there were no drones......

This whole this stinks.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 23, 2018, 05:43:39 pm

Now they're saying that there were no drones......


Who is, where?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 05:52:24 pm
The cop in charge although he didn't actually say there were definitely no drones only that the only evidence was sightings by airport staff and members of the public.

But the control tower staff are on record as saying that a drone 'buzzed' them and flashed its lights. I's certainly all very odd but the police don't appear to have covered themselves with glory.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 23, 2018, 06:10:08 pm
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6524457/Police-continue-quiz-double-glazing-worker-Gatwick-drone.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 06:18:26 pm

Where did the video clip of the drone shown come from ?


Can the couple sue !!


Have they investigated the source of the tip off
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 23, 2018, 06:45:00 pm
The Mail reported that their house had been ripped apart, that maybe journalistic exageration but if so I would have a solicitor on the case for restitution.  The trouble is the police are funded from tax payers money so not a problem then.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 07:12:55 pm
As long it is enough to buy a nice new big drone to annoy the neighbour/s who probably reported them.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 23, 2018, 07:23:19 pm
But he had been heard to say he was going to stop his mother-in-law flying in for Xmas %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 23, 2018, 07:23:54 pm
Dear Longbuild light banter as I know your comment must be, the guy never had a drone just a helicopter.  There may be a press conference tomorrow, that might be interesting.
When you see this level of incompetence and I have nothing but respect for the police that we see, but they are told to go and do something by someone under pressure to get results.  I say no more.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 23, 2018, 07:34:55 pm
The cop in charge ...

Colin

"The Cop"  ..... "The Cop" ?????!?!?!?!    :o

 Someone has spiked Colin's tea with  'American 70's TV' powder!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 07:44:46 pm
Yes Martin, I was watching B/W TV before you were born.... ok2
(Couldn't be bothered to type 'Detective Chief Superintendent'.)

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 07:48:48 pm
Dear Longbuild light banter as I know your comment must be, the guy never had a drone just a helicopter.  There may be a press conference tomorrow, that might be interesting.
When you see this level of incompetence and I have nothing but respect for the police that we see, but they are told to go and do something by someone under pressure to get results.  I say no more.
Roy
Actually I do believe if you can believe the news articals that he did have a drone at some point. But as you say conference should be interesting.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 07:51:35 pm
"The Cop"  ..... "The Cop" ?????!?!?!?!    :o

 Someone has spiked Colin's tea with  'American 70's TV' powder!


Yes everyone knows it's the Fuzz..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 23, 2018, 07:53:04 pm
If it was a 'false flag' operation then the arrest of the couple would have been done to distract from what was really happening.  Most unlikely both in the timing and the lack of coordination on the Friday. 


regards
Roy



thanks roy……....never heard that term before...…..thanks for the explanation


neil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 23, 2018, 07:53:16 pm
But he had been heard to say he was going to stop his mother-in-law flying in for Xmas %)




Lol {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Neil on December 23, 2018, 10:05:16 pm

the police have just released their first true lead and identikit picture of the suspected drone pilot of Gatwick...…


I've seen that face somewhere before.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 23, 2018, 10:07:21 pm
The drone was flying on 27mhz??????
No wonder they couldn't jam it.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 24, 2018, 06:53:41 am
 
This mornings speculation:  ..... 'there may have or may not have been any drones at Gatwick'?!?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 24, 2018, 12:38:49 pm



   IS THAT £50,000.00 REWARD STILL UP FOR GRABS ? <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 24, 2018, 01:29:13 pm
Quote from: Martin [Admin
link=topic=31662.msg656720#msg656720 date=1545634421
 
This mornings speculation:  ..... 'there may have or may not have been any drones at Gatwick'?!?!?!?!?!



 According to the Government  (Chris Grayling )  The police are talking cobblers.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on December 24, 2018, 03:59:28 pm
I think you will find it is £60K now,
regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 24, 2018, 04:37:29 pm
Main award still 50k but someone else has added an additional 10k


Original suspects have spoken out about how violated they feel..Can see a big compo claim coming here..also initially it was information from various sources,  now turns out to be just 1 individual.. wonder who that might be going from other reports..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 24, 2018, 04:52:39 pm
Main award still 50k but someone else has added an additional 10k


Original suspects have spoken out about how violated they feel..Can see a big compo claim coming here..also initially it was information from various sources,  now turns out to be just 1 individual.. wonder who that might be going from other reports..


Yes K50 by the Police, another K10 added by Airwick Gatport.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 24, 2018, 06:22:48 pm

Yes K50 by the Police, another K10 added by Airwick Gatport.



Actually by [font=]Conservative peer Lord Ashcroft, unless he is associated with the Airport.  and the 50k I believe is by Gatwick Airport, not the Police. They will need their ( Our ) money to pay for Compo..[/font]
Title: 195 billion pixel image
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 28, 2018, 09:09:41 pm

Not news but....

You have to see this 195 billion pixel image shot from Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower  -  http://sh-meet.bigpixel.cn/?from=groupmessage&isappinstalled=0 (http://sh-meet.bigpixel.cn/?from=groupmessage&isappinstalled=0)

Massive multi-gigapixel images are starting to become a little more common now, with today’s computing power being what it is. But they still rarely fail to impress. Especially when they cover vast distances and include a lot of detail to zoom in on. This massive 195-Gigapixel image comes from Shanghai, shot from the top of Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower.

The huge image was created by Jingkun Technology, otherwise known as Bigpixel Studio. The image were shot during 2015, and the whole thing took two months of processing power to create. They say on their website (Google translated)…

'In the early days of the creation, the BigPixel team decided to make new challenges. Break the previous tens of billions of pixels and challenge 100 billion pixels. The difficulty is very large. The previous stitching technology can’t be applied to hundreds of billions of picture stitching. More pairs of images and larger data processing, as well as network deployment and loading are new challenges. In the face of challenges, we are full of fighting spirit, one by one, in the 230 meters of the Oriental Pearl, two months of data processing, successfully created the world’s third largest map, Asia’s largest map. It also marks us as the world’s top creative video production team.'
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 10, 2019, 07:09:02 pm
https://www.itpro.co.uk/technology/32698/drone-firms-pitch-security-solutions-to-avoid-government-clampdown?_mout=1&utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 10, 2019, 10:13:06 pm
"Drone companies have said that technology such ID radio scanning could be deployed by airports in as little as three months in order to combat the rising number of rogue operators disrupting UK flight paths"

___________________________________________________________


We currently have the technology to selectively eliminate [by stelf] any inbound airborne target over any Allied military facility today....and yet Boffins state it will be 3 months prior to have this facility at domestic facilities  <*<





Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 10, 2019, 10:36:28 pm
Potential availability does not equate to in service deployment just as warships are often fitted for and not with unfortunately.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 10, 2019, 10:48:55 pm
but They are not talking about eliminating they are on about identifying the object and  the operators Location which I guess means his TX
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 11, 2019, 02:10:34 am
What a brilliant idea.......why take any Governmental action?.......[just close your doors, pull the window blinds] & hope they go away


1. Just wait the 3 months for the manufactures to provide the software detail of the original registered user of such RC drone
2. From this you could send on the spot fines for any airspace infringement
3. Should the registered owner have sold the RC drone to some bloke at a Pub, well this would then be a fine unproven and no conviction recorded


So if this Plan were adopted, and any similar airspace incident similar to that recently identified at Gatwick, you could blame any such delay as awaiting technical support from the blokes at the shop front of the local HOBBY-KING depot  {-)


This scenario has undertones of a similar chain of events that has led to the ownership of the daily control of the Port of Darwin in Australia, being that of the other blokes from the Head Office of HOBBY-KING O0
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 06, 2019, 04:58:47 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-47144891
Looks like he went into a squid instead... :}
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 12, 2019, 05:51:47 am
 
BBC: Bluebird: What next for Donald Campbell's record-breaker?   
 
        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46386257


         (https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/6C67/production/_105115772_gettyimages-1037510616.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 12, 2019, 01:29:51 pm

BBC: Gordon Banks (England goalkeeper ) dies aged 81
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47196017
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 02, 2019, 11:39:56 pm
 
ITV News: Largest cruise ship to be christened in UK arrives in Southampton ahead of naming ceremony

                  - https://www.itv.com/news/2019-03-01/largest-cruise-ship-to-be-christened-in-uk-arrives-ahead-of-naming-ceremony/

                 -  https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17466286.andrea-bocelli-and-son-mateo-to-sing-at-msc-bellissima-launch-event-which-also-feature-chic-and-cirque-du-soleil/


(https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/9502014/?type=responsive-gallery-fullscreen)

(https://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1784255/stream_img.jpg)


(https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/9505678/?type=responsive-gallery-fullscreen)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on March 03, 2019, 07:27:59 pm
What a monstrosity.  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on March 03, 2019, 07:36:19 pm
What a monstrosity.  >>:-(


The ship or Sophia Loren??
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on March 03, 2019, 08:23:12 pm
Not the prettiest of ships on the planet. Looks like a block of flats perched on top of a hull!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 03, 2019, 08:48:08 pm
Well this one had me thrown?  %)  ...........


1. a bridge without glassed in bridge wings? .........or an earlier image with the sunshades covering all of the bridge windows?
2. an Italian Commodore asking .....'Sophia...who arrrrrr a-does a-people standing on-a my head"?


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 03, 2019, 08:56:52 pm
The bridge is the deck below Derek. Not sure why the sunshades though.Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 03, 2019, 09:11:16 pm
Yes...reading the simple text......"the ship has sailed into Southampton" then posting that image below was a little misleading


Clearly there were a number of groups of people on board, however the lifeboat deck is devoid of lifeboats.......so the image could have been from the Builders Yards [waters with the assistance of 5+ tugs......so could have also been a cold move]


Derek 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 03, 2019, 09:43:31 pm

A suitable trailer for your model!  O0 .....from our friends in France


https://servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=417&u=16439208

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 15, 2019, 03:53:18 pm

BBC: Emma Haruka Iwao smashes Pi world record -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47524760


... are there any other "magic" number sequences that seemingly go on forever?
 
 
 
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 15, 2019, 06:47:40 pm
Quote

.... are there any other "magic" number sequences that seemingly go on forever?
 
 
Easy just like riding on the crust of a wave
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on March 15, 2019, 08:51:38 pm
Quote
... are there any other "magic" number sequences that seemingly go on forever?

...My bank balance follows some form of ever decreasing but fairly consistent mathematical sequence.  The highest number always starts on payday!.
.
.
Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on March 16, 2019, 02:20:38 pm

BBC: Emma Haruka Iwao smashes Pi world record -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47524760 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47524760)


... are there any other "magic" number sequences that seemingly go on forever?
 
 
 
(https://cdn-b.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_hospitality/storage/images/9/1/8/3/1073819-1-eng-GB/East-west-home-s-best-British-food_wrbm_small.jpg)



Yes, there are loads of irrational numbers as they are called.  The square root of 2 (1.414.........) is a well known one, but most square roots come into this category.  Google or Wikipedia will tell you more than you ever want to know.  :}


Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 24, 2019, 12:41:22 pm

BBC: Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems
-  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47680055

Current Location: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:7.0/centery:63.0/zoom:9
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 27, 2019, 05:14:44 pm
Hot tub boat- how about this for a modelling project?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcluKhyrK1k

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 15, 2019, 07:28:02 pm
 
'The Bells, bells bells of Notre-Dame!'    .... unfortunately, today they are Fire Engines.   :(( 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 15, 2019, 07:48:39 pm
Very sad for the French. It is the equivalent of St Paul's being destroyed in London.  :((

We visited it many years ago.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on April 15, 2019, 07:51:21 pm
Always seems to be when being renovated - like Windsor Castle, Cutty Sark etc. 


You'd think they would learn.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 16, 2019, 06:45:32 pm
I'm a bit disappointed with the jokes. It has been a pretty devastating event for the French.

If it had happened to St Paul's or Westminster Abbey would we have appreaciated the French poking fun at us at the damage to a national icon?

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 16, 2019, 07:40:03 pm
 
Fair point Colin, my apologies.

 Topic tided up.   :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 16, 2019, 07:44:46 pm
Thank you Martin.
Appreciated.
I do understand that it is easy to sometimes react a bit too quickly but watching the interviews with Parisiens it is clear how much they are hurting.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 16, 2019, 07:54:26 pm
 
Just watching the videos of the aftermath...... whatever they paid that that scaffolding company, it was worth it!   :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on April 16, 2019, 08:24:14 pm
Funding has already passed €600million and still growing. It will be better than ever
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dreadnought72 on April 16, 2019, 11:24:59 pm
If it had happened to St Paul's ...


Umm...it did.  %)


The original St. Paul's was burned down in the Great Fire. Wren's replacement is the local phoenix.


Andy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 17, 2019, 06:27:21 pm

BBC:  Italian students' BBQ results in €13m fine for forest fire.


          https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47960358
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on April 17, 2019, 07:01:28 pm

Fair point Colin, my apologies.

 Topic tided up.   :-))



No need really, if it had happened in the UK then yes I am sure other nationalities would also be thinking up jokes...Probably more so.


As it is , was not the original Notre D pretty well destroyed in WW2, so how much of it is original ?..  Will be interesting to see the rebuild over the next few years..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 17, 2019, 07:13:29 pm

No need really, if it had happened in the UK then yes I am sure other nationalities would also be thinking up jokes...Probably more so.



 Probably.... but I hope we're above that sort of thing here on Mayhem .... even if I  .... we have temporary lapses of judgment...  :embarrassed:



 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2019, 07:13:59 pm
Quote
No need really, if it had happened in the UK then yes I am sure other nationalities would also be thinking up jokes...Probably more so.


As it is , was not the original Notre D pretty well destroyed in WW2, so how much of it is original ?..  Will be interesting to see the rebuild over the next few years..


Not sure where to start in response to that post!

Firstly there has been a huge worldwide outpouring of sympathy and comments about the Notre Dame fire and absolutely nowhere has there been any suggestion that it is has been a joking matter. Are you suggesting that if St Paul's or Westminster Abbey had been subject to a similar conflagration then our European friends would have been splitting their sides with laughter? If so you have a very weird outlook on human nature.

Secondly, get your history right. The cathedral survived WW2 pretty much untouched.  <*<

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on April 17, 2019, 07:35:50 pm
Quite a good article https://www.forbes.com/sites/keithflamer/2019/04/15/notre-dame-cathedral-burns-in-paris-iconic-bell-towers-spared/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2019, 07:45:33 pm
Yes, you don't have to be religious to appreciate its significance. These old buildings are part of our history and heritage as are the more ancient ones before them such as the Pyramids and Greek temples etc.

Notre Dame will no doubt be restored but probably not as quickly as President Macron suggests!

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on April 17, 2019, 07:57:43 pm

Not sure where to start in response to that post!

Firstly there has been a huge worldwide outpouring of sympathy and comments about the Notre Dame fire and absolutely nowhere has there been any suggestion that it is has been a joking matter. Are you suggesting that if St Paul's or Westminster Abbey had been subject to a similar conflagration then our European friends would have been splitting their sides with laughter? If so you have a very weird outlook on human nature.

Secondly, get your history right. The cathedral survived WW2 pretty much untouched.  <*<

Colin



Firstly , maybe not splitting their sides but there would have been jokes as there always are, as shown here. And maybe no joking matter but regardless I have seen plenty knocking around.


Secondly , Has nothing to do with my History, I asked a question, I did not state a fact, when I googled ND WW2 it would appear the pictures that came up were for another Cathedral  (but looked very similar ) which did nor appear to be fairing very well, yes maybe I should have looked into the picture a bit more , but I did not so hay ho..
I have been up to the top of ND, found it fascinating ,( also have a heavy concrete replica Gargoyle from there as well I believe.)  the fact I found some of the light hearted jokes amusing does not mean I do not feel empathy for the French, after all that is where some of my family originate from.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on April 17, 2019, 08:11:05 pm
The joke now is  our TV  drooling on  about  it we don't need a daily bulletin on  how they are going to do it. Not only that why  all the donations   No insurance or are they protecting their no claim bonus  would be ironical if it was classed as an act of god
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2019, 08:19:29 pm
If you are going to make statements online best to check your facts a bit more closely, this is why there is so much inaccuracy and fake news.

I like a joke as much as anyone else but in these sort of circumstances they should be initiated by those most affected. There are jokes at funerals to lighten the atmosphere but best initiated by those most closely involved.

Yes, there may have been plenty of jokes knocking around but unfortunately some people are like that and we just have to live with them, doesn't mean it is the decent response.

Obviously we all have differing senses of humour. I prefer not to make fun of the obvious sadness of the French people in this instance. We can have a joke when the different proposals for the replacement spire are published no doubt.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2019, 08:26:44 pm
Quote
Not only that why  all the donations   No insurance or are they protecting their no claim bonus

Yes, the offers of donations from various people are a bit questionable. They get publicity and tax breaks. The money was not forthcoming to maintain the structure before the fire because nobody was very interested - just another facet of human nature.

As always, people rarely appreciate what they have until they lose or come close to losing it. Ironically the fire will probably ultimately leave the cathedral in a better state than it would otherwise have been in had the existing renovation programme continued.

But that is a separate matter from the impact of the fire on the French nation and elsewhere.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on April 17, 2019, 08:35:40 pm
This'll do! Well, it's good enough for Derbyshire...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2019, 08:48:36 pm
Is that what they call an interrupted screw Dave?

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on April 17, 2019, 11:22:13 pm
Damned if I can remember, Admiral...
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on April 18, 2019, 09:33:58 am
Came across this in The Grauniad, on the matter of a certain building fund  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2019/apr/17/steve-bell-on-donations-for-restoring-notre-dame-cathedral-cartoon (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2019/apr/17/steve-bell-on-donations-for-restoring-notre-dame-cathedral-cartoon)
It made I larf...
DM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on April 23, 2019, 07:28:37 pm
I currently work a bit south of Versailles and trvelled back today after a week-off home in Inverness.  Transfering on the train at Saint Michel is my normal route on the RER so I stepped out to have a look at the cathederal for a few mins.  Not much to see really.  Wouldn't think anything happened from the front.  Couldn't get near it of course, lots of barriers and Police.


It really got me on every news story I saw, not one anchorman/woman or reporter confirmed nobody was hurt.  That should have been their opening statements every time.  I also said to myself it's quite grotesque how many folk are sleeping rough on the street, so many people everywhere in the world can't feed themselves but as soon as an old building catches fire there's hundreds of millions in donations appear within hours?  Something very sad about that to me.

Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on April 23, 2019, 08:04:48 pm
It really got me on every news story I saw, not one anchorman/woman or reporter confirmed nobody was hurt.  That should have been their opening statements every time.  I also said to myself it's quite grotesque how many folk are sleeping rough on the street, so many people everywhere in the world can't feed themselves but as soon as an old building catches fire there's hundreds of millions in donations appear within hours?  Something very sad about that to me.

Rich

It was confirmed the following morning/lunch time on the beeb and the ITV late news and in the following morning's papers.

LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 05, 2019, 08:38:56 am
From the USA, one of the eight surviving Big Boy locomotives has been restored and returned to steam.

https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/big-boy-steam-locomotive-chugs-post-restoration-debut-62825707 (https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/big-boy-steam-locomotive-chugs-post-restoration-debut-62825707)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0S7P51PFm0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0S7P51PFm0)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Firefly on May 05, 2019, 09:29:03 am
Just for interest, Hornby are to launch a 1:87 scale version of this locomotive under their Rivarossi label. The model will depict the restored version and is available to pre-order at a cost of £384.99. The model is scheduled for release in Aug 19 and will measure 475mm (nearly 19 inches) in length !


Mick
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on May 05, 2019, 10:05:13 am
I'm not too sure 'launch' is the correct word in that instance. The original, pre-Hornby Rivarossi, had UP Big Boys in their HO and N gauge ranges back in the 60s , so it's probably more a re-launch.

They were very good models back then, except possibly for the motor in the N gauge version (I have a few of those and they self destruct quite often....) so I hope Hornby re-motor them in the new version.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 09, 2019, 04:16:53 pm
Autonomous boat makes oyster run

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48216966 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48216966)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 10, 2019, 03:32:10 pm

BBC:  Autonomous boat makes a cargo run from the UK to Belgium.


         https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48216966

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on May 10, 2019, 03:45:27 pm

BBC:  Autonomous boat makes a cargo run from the UK to Belgium.


         https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48216966 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48216966)



Tony has already posted  %) %) %)
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 10, 2019, 04:07:22 pm
 
OK, OK.   :embarrassed:





... ' and now in other news!'


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... no relation  (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Themes/core/images/post/grin.gif)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on May 10, 2019, 04:32:36 pm
 {-) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 10, 2019, 09:12:07 pm
Sad news about paddle steamer Waverley. The problems with the boilers are worse than expected and she will not sail again in 2019.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48228971 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48228971)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 13, 2019, 09:56:21 am
Sad news about paddle steamer Waverley. The problems with the boilers are worse than expected and she will not sail again in 2019.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48228971 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48228971)

SEE:  https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,62974.0.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 20, 2019, 12:51:08 pm

The New Notre Dame?!



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on May 20, 2019, 09:08:12 pm
That would be iconic and amazing. I guess this is just some sort of unsolicited proposal? It is just too good to be an actual thing, call me a cynic!!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on May 21, 2019, 12:17:11 am
Since it has a stone ceiling (which saved the building) it would only be seen at night.  A much cheaper way would be to have a proper roof that can be illuminated externally like the Sydney Opera House.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on May 21, 2019, 12:27:58 am
 Just one example.   Plenty of others on Google
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 14, 2019, 07:41:37 pm
 

.......  I'm certainty no cricket fan   (much to the chagrin of my Father & Father -in-law! )


     ...........but  what an end of the Cricket World Cup!




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2019/07/14/Cricket1.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/JlR2R)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/47484101
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on July 14, 2019, 07:53:59 pm


I couldn't bear to watch!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 14, 2019, 09:53:01 pm
I'm exhausted after a day of Aggers and Tuffers on TMS in the shed :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on July 14, 2019, 11:17:22 pm
Fake news - just like the alleged moon landings. I reckon that two alternative endings were filmed for transmission to the UK and NZ. In the other one Ben Stokes' dive for the crease deflected that throw-in onto his stumps and he ran himself out.  O0
I'll wait for the BBC News tomorrow to see the real version.... {-)
DaveM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 15, 2019, 01:22:41 am
 
 {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 15, 2019, 08:22:17 am
Just shows how sports committees compose rules assuming they'll never, ever, ever come into use <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on July 16, 2019, 12:45:08 am
Just shows how sports committees compose rules assuming they'll never, ever, ever come into use <*<


I agree, although I thought that umpires at that level would know all the rules, however obscure - obviously not.
It's a shame such a great match has ended in controversy, but I do think that England should consider themselves lucky to have won, under the circumstances. New Zealand, on the other hand, were desperately unlucky to lose, and must be feeling sick, as I'm sure England would have been were the situation reversed. The Australians can console themselves that they beat both England and the Kiwis comprehensively during the tournament, but fell at the last hurdle when England beat us just as comprehensively.


It will be interesting to see what the ICC has to say, if anything, regarding the on field howler by the umpires. However, nothing is going to change the result, and England are the World Cup Champions.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on July 16, 2019, 08:24:02 am
The ICC have said that they employ the umpires to make on-field decisons and that's the way it is - for better or otherwise. I agree. There are dark mutterings from the usual Internet trolls about Australians being sore losers as the retired umpire who has caused the fuss is an Australian. I guess that idiots stirring up the sh mud is the way the world has gone in recent years. It's just not cricket, is it?
Kane Wiliamson has risen above this magnificently by saying that England played the better cricket throughout the tournament and were worthy winners. Give that man  a medal.
DM
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 17, 2019, 01:54:00 am
1st camera Umpire :police: ......2nd backup camera Umpire  8) .....as DM says it's just not cricket  <*<


We have let technology overrule the true role of the Umpire  :-)) ......[parents looking on at all sports screaming 'it was out', 'over the line' or 'on the ground'......they even berate the Umpires call]....[50 years ago..we were taught to never question the decision made by the Umpire]

The 3rd camera <*< saw Warner & Smith playing with a bit of yellow tape........[this has been going on for :o 200 years before these cameras were introduced]

Bring back the original single Umpire....

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 17, 2019, 09:51:06 am
Two umpires Derek, or are we thinking of the days of WG?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on July 17, 2019, 04:09:20 pm
or even UUggghh the stick swinger against the mighty tyraners  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Buccaneer on July 17, 2019, 07:34:23 pm
Dickie Bird would have got it right.

John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 18, 2019, 12:02:38 am
So TonyH asks....'two umpires Derek, or are we thinking of the days of WG?' [/size]not sure Tony....just disappointed about the final outcome from the debacle .............Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 18, 2019, 09:13:33 am
Two umpires Derek, or are we thinking of the days of WG?
One umpire at school, otherwise, to quote the internet -
Quote
On the field of play, there are two umpires officiating a match. One umpire stands behind the stumps at the bowler's end of the pitch, while the other umpire stands at square leg. At international level there is also a third umpire on the sidelines and a match referee.


And now a recording.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 18, 2019, 12:17:12 pm
Dickie Bird would have got it right.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wot, in the same way that Geoffrey does? <*<
Title: Defence Models and Graphics
Post by: BrianB6 on July 22, 2019, 02:58:53 am
It's nice to see model making get into the ABC News
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-22/former-sailor-building-military-models/11329724
have a look at their new web site
https://defencemodels.com.au/index.php/blog/7-current-and-future-projects
Usual disclaimer of no commercial interest
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on August 05, 2019, 03:44:00 pm
Sad news:  Harland and Wolff going into administration

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49165896 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49165896)

The shipyard was founded in 1861 by Yorkshireman Edward Harland and a German, Gustav Wolff.
However, the last ship built there was the MOD ferry Anvil Point in 2003.
The writing has been on the wall for sixteen years. 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 07, 2019, 12:34:21 pm
Evening Bob..........having worked shore side in & on the reported brilliant examples of H&W builds in the 70'& 80's  ok2  your Government subsidies just delayed the inevitable   <*<


Maybe a lot of nostalgia ......but less than 2nd Class builds  >>:-( compared to other yards in Europe or emerging Japan..........& yes before Korean ship building was born.........


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on August 07, 2019, 01:46:02 pm
The news items I've watched lately, regarding H&W, seem to refer to the yard as the one that built the Titanic.
What they fail to mention is the following :-


During the second World War, Harland & Wolff completed 139 naval vessels, including 6 aircraft carriers, 2 cruisers, 47 corvette, 9 frigates and 29 mine sweepers as well as 132 merchant ships. The company's repair facilities (at various other yards) carried out repairs to almost 22,300 ships.
Since the war, the company also built some famous ships, including HMS Eagle, Southern Cross, SS Canberra and the Shell tanker Myriad, which was the first 'supertanker' to be built in Britain.


I extracted the above info from "Shipping - today & yesterday" magazine  :-))


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on August 07, 2019, 03:41:38 pm
Apologies for my computer predictive text - the supertanker name was Myrina :embarrassed:


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on August 29, 2019, 02:24:33 am
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/28/hms-terror-sir-john-franklin-evidence-recovered-arctic-ocean (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/28/hms-terror-sir-john-franklin-evidence-recovered-arctic-ocean)


1845 Franklin Expedition to the Arctic.
They have now been able to send a small remote camera into the wreck of HMS Terror and a lot of it is still intact.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Big Ada on August 29, 2019, 05:57:55 pm
Wow! what stunning video, and lots of items so well preserved.

Len.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on August 29, 2019, 07:14:28 pm
Not as good as the baths still being full on the Titanic
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 29, 2019, 07:34:55 pm
...they didn't have time to pull the plugs I think.  Actually I was eading some titanic articles recently and I didn't realise they had raised a section?

Those franklin vids look amazing.  I wished we had such clear diver cam and ROV cam footage to work with when I worked offshore!

I was also randomly looking at random youtube stuff about the pyramids (so not in the news).  They sent crawler robots up little 6" shafts, and when they found the shaft closed by an obvously placed miniature door (with little metal handles), they developed a robot to drill and look inside.  Then they found another door further up inside, and few years later sent another robot up with another telescopic drill to look further!  Really impressive 200' up a vertical shaft (and really quite creepy).

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 08, 2019, 09:23:53 pm
 
BBC: World's 'largest container ship' arrives at Felixstowe MSC Gulsun

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-suffolk-49610297/world-s-largest-container-ship-arrives-at-felixstowe
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on September 09, 2019, 12:57:27 pm
Not as good as the baths still being full on the Titanic


so if they were to raise the baths up to the surface as she starts to finally fall apart and save them for posterity, they will need to pull the plugs to let the water out and lighten the load  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on September 10, 2019, 09:08:36 am

so if they were to raise the baths up to the surface as she starts to finally fall apart and save them for posterity, they will need to pull the plugs to let the water out and lighten the load  %)
That Archimedes knew what he was talking about when it came to bath water.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on September 10, 2019, 07:00:01 pm
The carrier HMS Prince of Wales is forecast to leave Rosyth on Friday or Saturday
My dilemma is I’m heading north from Glenrothes tomorrow.
Currently I’m only 20 minutes from the coast of Kirkcaldy where the view would be excellent
Should I stay or should I go now  {:-{
I think I may have to return from Stonehaven when the day is confirmed
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on September 10, 2019, 11:06:59 pm
Well...as a consideration....the real Prince of Wales is well known for a JIT mode......


I am sure the press/media will provide cover/footage


We in OZ will have to await such News release


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 10, 2019, 11:55:37 pm
Derek, you could come to Melbourne on Sunday and visit H.M.A.S. Melbourne at Station Pier.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on September 11, 2019, 05:05:58 am
Well true, I could also go back to my old workplace next week to see her.......

"After more than 28 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Melbourne will decommission at Garden Island, Fleet Base East on Saturday, 26 October 2019"

HMAS Melbourne 05, was assembled & built in Melbourne [Victoria] during mt time at G I in Sydney  [NSW] so I did not get the chance to board her

I did however look after all of her earlier FFG sister vessels GMLS13 missile launcher and Mk75 gunmount.....and CWIS systems

Her WEB page displays an absolutely thrilling memory image [photographed from her bridge] of a GMLS 13 Standard Missile being fired <*< 
This missile is listed as a 'Standard Missile 2' , I question the accuracy of the text, as I believe the missile is actually a TSAM 8)

I am unsure of the fate for her hull.......[the Government could sell her "as is" it to an undisclosed %) Asian bidder]




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on September 18, 2019, 07:48:05 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49738385 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49738385)


Sad news today.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 16, 2019, 08:24:20 am
 
Winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, 2019
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50036823

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/11A0A/production/_109220227_body_yongqing-bao.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on October 16, 2019, 01:32:31 pm
BBC NEWS item

Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic


https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-50047449?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15712283627148&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s

Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 29, 2019, 03:48:44 pm

 For obvious .... or maybe  not so obvious reasons, all posts about Andy Griggs will be removed.

 PM me or any mod if you have problem with this policy.

 Martin - Admin.   :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!! Rod Stewarts' model railway 124ft long x 23ft wide
Post by: C-3PO on November 13, 2019, 07:58:14 am
Rod Stewarts' model railway 124ft long x 23ft wide - amazing - even a boat in the 7th picture!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7678617/Rod-Stewarts-secret-hit-track-Veteran-rocker-finally-lets-world-legendary-model-railwa.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7678617/Rod-Stewarts-secret-hit-track-Veteran-rocker-finally-lets-world-legendary-model-railwa.html)

C-3PO
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: birlinn on November 13, 2019, 05:30:42 pm

Impressive, or what!

There is some boaty stuff too- the weathering on that model steamer is excellent.
For those that would prefer the BBC to the Mail:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50403561
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on November 13, 2019, 09:26:31 pm
Love the comment "they were very accomodating" when removing furniture and increasing ventillation!  I must remember that next time I check-in to the premier inn -you don't mind if I do a bit of woodwork on the desk and some celly painting do you?  I won't use power tools or an air compressor after eleven -promise!

....As much as I love the guys admitting to be normal hobbyists I find their modeling stories and ease of materials quite hilarious and rediculus!  Inspirational, yet a little bit of fantasy at the same time.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on November 13, 2019, 10:27:12 pm
Love the comment "they were very accomodating" when removing furniture and increasing ventillation!  I must remember that next time I check-in to the premier inn -you don't mind if I do a bit of woodwork on the desk and some celly painting do you?  I won't use power tools or an air compressor after eleven -promise!

....As much as I love the guys admitting to be normal hobbyists I find their modeling stories and ease of materials quite hilarious and rediculus!  Inspirational, yet a little bit of fantasy at the same time.


to be honest, I was flooded out the house a few years back, moved into a Premier inn for about 5months and built a model or 2 in the room.... the cleaning girls gave me a spare couple of bins  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TailUK on November 19, 2019, 08:43:11 am
Some interesting pictures for the Lifeboat boys

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50320140
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on November 19, 2019, 09:35:10 am
What a brilliant find that is. Thanks you for bringing this item forward - very much appreciated.


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on November 23, 2019, 03:46:17 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-50515857


Just stumbled on this on bbc news  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 30, 2019, 03:56:05 pm
Mr Trump's VH60 White Hawk helicopters and his 3 Chinook support helicopters have just spent the last 20 mins flying circuits over my house......
A UH72 Lakota was sitting in the distance monitoring everything....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 30, 2019, 07:57:27 pm
Mr Trump's VH60 White Hawk helicopters and his 3 Chinook support helicopters have just spent the last 20 mins flying circuits over my house......
A UH72 Lakota was sitting in the distance monitoring everything....



What you been upto !! not been flying a drone weighing 251 grams have we !!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 01, 2019, 02:30:47 am
Interesting...


Just hypothetically, how does the US Military get Mr T's VH60 White Hawk helicopters and his 3 Chinook support helicopters say from  the US to the UK ...in preparation for a Presidential visit?

They couldn't rock hop [not too many refuelling islands in the mid Atlantic],........a US Aircraft Carrier would take 5 to 6 days

So does the US hire a Ukraine's Antonov Companies AN-225 aircraft for the purpose?........that would be a novel Diplomatic arrangement  {-)

These same Antonov giants are used to bring the Sikorsky Sky Cranes from their base in the US to OZ when we have a bush fire emergency.....

Derek

PS....I used the word Military, as are these helicopters not a Marine Corps Division of US Military?..[as distinct from Army, Navy, Airforce, Coast Guard or the newer Military Group covered by Space Agency?]

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on December 01, 2019, 04:14:44 am
They can jam the UH60s in a C5 Galaxy (maybe a C17 too, not sure?) The Chinooks may well be ours..
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 01, 2019, 06:04:46 am
Ahah.....yes thanks UBN..you were certainly on the money $.......Google confirmed ......

'White Hawk". . Marine One is transported via C-17 Globemaster or C-5 Galaxy'

So the extra long Presidential Cadillac that pivoted on an Embassy driveway {-)  could be accommodated too

Derek


PS...I didn't really think it would have been a good idea to sub-let the travel arrangements to the Ruskies :-X
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on December 01, 2019, 07:03:39 am
They can jam the UH60s in a C5 Galaxy (maybe a C17 too, not sure?) The Chinooks may well be ours..
Yes - I understand the 2x VH50s and the smaller UH72 helicopters are all transportable - I couldn't see the markings on the Chinooks because the light was failing - they may well be ours.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 01, 2019, 08:34:45 am
A Chinook fits inside a C-5 Galaxy without too many problems, they just need to remove the rotors.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kinmel on December 01, 2019, 08:38:53 am
The aircraft carrier does not move his transport around the world, but somewhere off our coast a U.S. Battlegroup will just happen to be slowly passing by.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 01, 2019, 10:54:29 am
Funnily enough, increasing prosperity does tend to lead to a reduction in the birth rate as has happened in China. May be too little, too late though as you say.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 01, 2019, 03:59:45 pm
***Topic tidied up***
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on December 02, 2019, 09:02:12 am
I remember when it was the Gleneagles G7 summit and it was 5 trips by C5 Galaxy’s to get the
Presidents equipment over to prestwick
And they took over a big hanger to reassemble the aircraft and equipment
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on December 05, 2019, 09:23:04 am
Just been found in the ice cold waters of the South Atlantic, the wreck of the German Armoured Cruiser SMS Scharnhorst has been discovered after a five year search.


https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/05/discovery-of-ww1-german-battlecruiser-sms-scharnhorst-in-falklands-waters (https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/05/discovery-of-ww1-german-battlecruiser-sms-scharnhorst-in-falklands-waters)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 05, 2019, 11:18:57 am
Absolutely fascinating Nick. She is amazingly intact.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on December 05, 2019, 11:27:58 am
The wooden decks look amazing, the ROV photos are stunning showing some great detail of Von Spees flagship. It pinged up on my newsfeed this morning and couldn’t believe it, I thought they had been found before but my memory must have been playing tricks on me!
I’m going to guess that they will eventually find her sister ship and the other cruisers over the next few months now they’ve found the battle site.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Charlie on December 06, 2019, 09:59:22 am
Spain has captured a 'Narcosub' that crossed the Atlantic with 6 tons of Cocaine!


https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/ (https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 06, 2019, 10:46:30 am
Just been found in the ice cold waters of the South Atlantic, the wreck of the German Armoured Cruiser SMS Scharnhorst has been discovered after a five year search.


https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/05/discovery-of-ww1-german-battlecruiser-sms-scharnhorst-in-falklands-waters (https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/05/discovery-of-ww1-german-battlecruiser-sms-scharnhorst-in-falklands-waters)
 


A fantastic find. The story of the sea battle, and the run up to the battle are also interesting ones. It is also an important part of the local history that is still taught to, and by, locals. There was a lot of important names in naval history (on both sides) connected to WW1 in the South Atlantic.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 06, 2019, 10:49:11 am
Spain has captured a 'Narcosub' that crossed the Atlantic with 6 tons of Cocaine!


https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/ (https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/)
 


Yes, and incredible journey in what is basically a home made surface runner.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 06, 2019, 11:18:58 am
As some people will know, the Mid Thames MBC is being ejected from Beale Park by March 2020 after nearly 40 years and being told to 'clear their stuff away'. The new Trustees don't want to be associated with model boating in any form and Richard Howard's unique collection of models is being put into 'storage'. I believe some have already been sold. I was told a while back that a number of these models were in fact on loan.

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/model-boat-club-at-beale-park-forced-to-find-new-home/

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on December 06, 2019, 01:55:11 pm
Spain has captured a 'Narcosub' that crossed the Atlantic with 6 tons of Cocaine!


https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/ (https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a30085631/spain-narcosub/)

As they have captured one a lot of the questions in the article will have been answered.

I wonder if these are meant to be single use or if the crew were expecting to sail back to South America. It also occurs to me that it might have come most of the way as deck cargo on another ship.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 06, 2019, 06:01:01 pm



As some people will know, the Mid Thames MBC is being ejected from Beale Park by March 2020 after nearly 40 years and being told to 'clear their stuff away'. The new Trustees don't want to be associated with model boating in any form and Richard Howard's unique collection of models is being put into 'storage'. I believe some have already been sold. I was told a while back that a number of these models were in fact on loan.





Typical knee jerk reaction to a minority's views who think they're more important than anyone else.   <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 06, 2019, 07:01:09 pm
This is well worth a viewing all ships names as well as the ones playing their part very good restoration DVD
The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands(1927)
https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6f27aaf9 (https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6f27aaf9)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on December 06, 2019, 08:06:51 pm
As some people will know, the Mid Thames MBC is being ejected from Beale Park by March 2020 after nearly 40 years and being told to 'clear their stuff away'. The new Trustees don't want to be associated with model boating in any form and Richard Howard's unique collection of models is being put into 'storage'. I believe some have already been sold. I was told a while back that a number of these models were in fact on loan.

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/model-boat-club-at-beale-park-forced-to-find-new-home/ (https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/model-boat-club-at-beale-park-forced-to-find-new-home/)

Colin


It is a shame that model boating is going to cease at Beale Park. It has been a great venue for events in the past, but places priorities change and groups have to adapt. We have been moved on from our home of nineteen years at Eastney Pumping Station, to a temporary (15 month ) home at the ex-Royal Marines Museum, to a waterfront site at Explosion Museum in Gosport ( 11 months ), to another more permanent building at the same site, we feel your pain! It is, however, a good opportunity to thin out some of the tat that has been accumulating over the years. I think we managed about fifteen car loads of 'tip run' tat over the various moves. It does concentrate the mind!
On the subject of the model boat collection and the pavilion. Following the sad passing of Richard Howard a few years ago, it was obvious that the model boats were on borrowed time. The pavilion has a most interesting history, and to have just been a model boat display for the last twenty years has, on reflection, detracted from that history. I am not saying that the collection was a bad idea, but as stated in the article, it was a very niche display. I always enjoyed a wander round it, ideas for fresh projects often came from what was displayed inside. However, it was never really part of the sites appeal to the wider public.
Very sad that the door would appear to now be firmly closed on any more model boating at Beale.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on December 06, 2019, 09:54:41 pm
With no connection or experience at all, but a keen voyeur of many years I am very sad to hear of the Beale Park decision. One would not have seen that coming. Perhaps a Costa Coffe and free wi-fi hub is a better move for the space .......seems to be the way now.


Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RMH on December 06, 2019, 10:58:40 pm
The boats that were on display in the pavillion were just a tiny part of the collection as over 1500 models were counted, so many were already in "storage". Although I left MTMBC several years ago to pursue other interests I still follow their activities via the website and it looks like they have managed to find a new venue so the club is not dead yet. Many happy memories of sailing at Beale and particularly of the great shows that we managed to put on.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on December 16, 2019, 07:13:56 pm
Sorry, guys, buit this isn't boats...or politics....or climate crisis....or Strictly. It's two native Nottingham nutters doing something very silly (again) for charity. The Trussell Trust is one of the most precious charities I can think of. Support them and smile. After all, Mariah Carey doesn't really need any more money!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WCAEwMJhI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WCAEwMJhI)
DaveM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on December 16, 2019, 07:22:28 pm
 {-) O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on December 28, 2019, 06:21:46 pm
This would bring tears to a glass eye..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-50933575 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-50933575)
DaveM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 28, 2019, 07:34:36 pm
Sorry, guys, buit this isn't boats...or politics....or climate crisis....or Strictly. It's two native Nottingham nutters doing something very silly (again) for charity. The Trussell Trust is one of the most precious charities I can think of. Support them and smile. After all, Mariah Carey doesn't really need any more money!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WCAEwMJhI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WCAEwMJhI)
DaveM



Mariah Carey ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on December 28, 2019, 10:50:33 pm

Mariah Carey ?
At the time I posted this Ms Carey was in competition with Ladbaby for the Christmas #1 spot. She didn't make it.  <:(

Dave M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 28, 2019, 11:41:49 pm
aah, I see.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on January 02, 2020, 11:02:02 pm
Just spotted this on the Beeb's news website https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50977310 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50977310)
Perhaps they're looking for intelligent life-forms?  8)
DaveM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on January 03, 2020, 11:14:55 pm
It'd be a waste of time flying over Parliament house in Canberra if that's what they're looking for %)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on January 07, 2020, 05:34:03 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51017852 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51017852)
Whisper it very quietly but the owner of a certain model boats Internet forum was once employed in the basement of this company's Peterborough HQ to look after their IT....... Could this be some sort of revenge/payback??  :o
No names - no pack-drill..............
DaveM
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 07, 2020, 06:02:32 pm
 
 I was laid off from there..... headline did bring a wry smile to me today!  ok2
Title: Ropy Boating .
Post by: Baldrick on January 11, 2020, 01:05:24 pm
Seems that the Ruskies nautical manners are as bad as their driving on the road
russian-and-us-warships-almost-collide-in-arabian-sea (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-51071720/russian-and-us-warships-almost-collide-in-arabian-sea)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on January 11, 2020, 06:13:19 pm
RNLI to the rescue :-


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51069620

Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on March 18, 2020, 10:45:23 am
Lovely video clip on BBC News

Two lady violinists dressed in tux suits and lifejackets play Closer My God To Thee from the movie Titanic in the empty toilet roll aisle.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-51942217/coronavirus-violinists-play-titanic-hymn-in-front-of-empty-toilet-paper-aisle  (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-51942217/coronavirus-violinists-play-titanic-hymn-in-front-of-empty-toilet-paper-aisle)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 21, 2020, 07:14:50 pm
John Lewis Stores  closing as of March 23rd.Most food halls  staying open  (excluding Bluewater, Southampton and Watford)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 21, 2020, 08:02:40 pm
 
... and Peterborough. Staff asked to help out at Waitrose.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 26, 2020, 10:28:28 am
Breaking news on Sky states 7 russian warships active in the channel and North Sea - Royal Navy shadowing.


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 26, 2020, 10:55:44 am
I hope they are social distancing, the Russians are probably posturing for a take over of an unsuspecting territory
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on March 26, 2020, 11:22:41 am
Apparently it was a week ago
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 26, 2020, 11:25:58 am
Yeah, just heard that update - they've done well to keep that quiet!


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 26, 2020, 11:52:48 am
Not really, given that the only news appears to do with c19 and nothing else matters according to the media  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: imsinking on March 26, 2020, 01:06:40 pm
Breaking news on Sky states 7 russian warships active in the channel and North Sea - Royal Navy shadowing.


Regards,
Ray.
They're after Hand sanitisers and BOG ROLLS . . .  <*<
Bill
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DaveM on March 26, 2020, 01:53:46 pm
They're after hand sanitizers and BOG ROLLS . . .
The Beeb have got that one covered. The 1pm News reader today passed over to "Our Seoul correspondent in Korea".  This was pronounced in much the same way that 'Ireland' becomes 'Arland' and 'Our Girl' is apparently 'Ah Girl...'  %)
DaveM

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on March 26, 2020, 01:57:32 pm
I remember at school on lad was Richard Sole , often wondered if his parents were aware of what they had lumbered him with
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: kinmel on March 26, 2020, 03:38:04 pm
We have a club member who's name actually is Albert Hall, he objects strongly if you call him Bert.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on March 26, 2020, 03:56:30 pm
We have a diver dalled Richard Head.
Nice feller.

True.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on March 26, 2020, 05:04:58 pm
I used to know 2 guys each called John Thomas.  Also a lady mamed Kay Cole.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 26, 2020, 05:18:39 pm
Spelt check switched off  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 26, 2020, 11:41:14 pm
Young baby girl next door was given the Christian name of Threasa.............you guessed it the family Surname was Green  ok2


Another true naming was the male child of Senior Constable Pipe of the Coledale Police Station......yes the Childs Christian given name  was Dwayne

Imagine if they went to the same school & @ Rollcall......Trees a Green & Drain Pipe {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!! what does this handle do ?
Post by: Baldrick on April 13, 2020, 09:09:42 am
Grandfather gets a freebie passenger flight on french fighter jet and ejects himself on 4g take off.


https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/09/report-released-on-french-rafale-passengers-accidental-ejection-reveals-both-human-and-technical-failures/ (https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/09/report-released-on-french-rafale-passengers-accidental-ejection-reveals-both-human-and-technical-failures/)
Title: Living Legend Captain Tom Moore
Post by: tassie48 on April 21, 2020, 12:06:31 am
Wow at 99 not out he raised 21 million pound for the NHS Captain Tom Moore well done, this guy is a UK living Legend just read some Spitfires will fly over his place, gives you faith in these trying times tassie48
Title: Re: Living Legend Captain Tom Moore
Post by: Capt Podge on April 21, 2020, 12:15:38 am
There's another nice little update here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52354991

Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 21, 2020, 03:24:20 am
 
As of April 21:  £27,364,396   :o :-))

 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on April 21, 2020, 10:57:32 am
  Just received an Email from Admiral Insurance saying that as their is so little traffic on the roads they feel able to give all their existing customers a £25 refund for each car insured with them ! To be paid back into their bank or card accounts in the coming month or so. 
  Got two cars insured with them so I think that a further contribution going to the above account.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on April 21, 2020, 11:37:29 am
Insurance company giving money away?
Hope this isn't one of the many Scams going around!


Just be aware of this - a call to the company wouldn't hurt.
Better safe than sorry.


As for donating - good on yer  O0 :-))


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on April 21, 2020, 12:31:14 pm
  Just received an Email from Admiral Insurance saying that as their is so little traffic on the roads they feel able to give all their existing customers a £25 refund for each car insured with them ! To be paid back into their bank or card accounts in the coming month or so. 
  Got two cars insured with them so I think that a further contribution going to the above account.

Great ........................ as long as they are not asking for details of where you want the money to go or anything else.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on April 21, 2020, 12:36:37 pm
We don't have the Admiral Insurance Group name in OZ, so being doubting Thomas I checked  :embarrassed: ...certainly appears legit  :-))


https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurer/7509181/admiral-becomes-first-uk-provider-to-offer-pandemic-rebate (https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurer/7509181/admiral-becomes-first-uk-provider-to-offer-pandemic-rebate)


Wonder if I can enthuse my Insurance Co to provide a similar response?.....mind you, the old story....you will never have seen a poorly dressed undernourished looking Insurance Consultant  >>:-(

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on April 21, 2020, 01:10:52 pm
Insurance company giving money away?
Hope this isn't one of the many Scams going around!


Just be aware of this - a call to the company wouldn't hurt.
Better safe than sorry.


Yes , this might well initiate a flood of scamming emails.   The genuine communication is not asking for any bank or card details , they are automatically making rebate to the source the policy payment originated from. If anyone gets one requesting personal details it is a scam


Regards,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on April 21, 2020, 07:19:48 pm
Ah but in the small print  re claims says similar due to less vehicles  on the road etc., so any accidents are probably your fault so all excesses are increased by£50 {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on April 21, 2020, 08:40:09 pm



 Be difficult to have an accident , the cars have not moved for 3 weeks
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on April 22, 2020, 11:40:44 am
You wouldn't think it around here, seems like a normal day  >>:-(


They will probably claim its essential to drive to keep the car charged up.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 22, 2020, 12:01:29 pm
Quote
They will probably claim its essential to drive to keep the car charged up

To some extent that is true. Unless you can get a battery charger connected then your battery will indeed die in 3 weeks or so depending on its condition. If you have to park in the street then your only options may be to take the car for a shortish run or leave it idling for 15-20 minuets once a week. The longer you leave it the longer it will take to recharge. The advantage of a 5 mile run is that it also warms up the engine and keeps surfaces lubricated.

Otherwise maybe remove the battery from the car and charge it at home but on modern cars that will b****r up all your settings, phone connection and maybe reset the engine management system. The Government don't care of course....

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on April 22, 2020, 05:01:25 pm
My car is stranded on the drive long term.

I would thoroughly recommend the CTEK 3.8 smart battery charger.
https://www.tayna.co.uk/battery-chargers/ctek/mxs3-8/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItsOmlbX86AIVmKztCh2ZzAyZEAkYASABEgIpqfD_BwE (https://www.tayna.co.uk/battery-chargers/ctek/mxs3-8/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItsOmlbX86AIVmKztCh2ZzAyZEAkYASABEgIpqfD_BwE)

No need to disconnect the battery.  Clip the leads on and let it go through its cycle one a week.
Suitable for all lead acid batteries.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on April 22, 2020, 08:07:03 pm
Bob,
I have had one of these for a while.
Superb bit of kit, does exactly what it says on the tin.
It can take up to 2 days to fully charge a decent size battery.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 22, 2020, 09:06:40 pm
Yes, the low charging rate is the only downside. I have a Halford's 'intelligent' charger I bought some years ago. You can select between sealed and vented batteries and car or motorcycle and the charge rate is up to 8 amps before it switches to trickle charging.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Bob K on April 22, 2020, 10:16:33 pm
CTEK do the battery chargers in numerous sizes and configurations from 0.8 A to 120 A
I was recommended the 3.8 A version by the RAC
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 23, 2020, 09:53:56 am
Hi I also have a Halfords one as per Colin, works nicely.  I purchased another one to keep our club 5 inch gauge electric loco batteries charged.  Excellent.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 03, 2020, 08:51:31 pm
 
Deme Orion 'new design' floating vessel Liebherr crane collapse on first load test.

Video shows boom flipping over completely backwards, over the gantry!   :} :}



https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/05/02/orions-heavy-lift-crane-collapses-video/?fbclid=IwAR0JRPNjo4ii0TeU2xsCZdTFVu9bPGgcEa1Rk_R7bakDvm6lAWmiQ69inG0

https://youtu.be/xYu0f57XAz0?fbclid=IwAR3wQy3ttR9lNtOlH9Buer9V0z9wZPFe_cMp2MTCv8aDWYHv0CDgdWM2ik0
 

 

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on May 04, 2020, 09:45:53 am
That is what load tests are for.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 04, 2020, 11:51:10 am
 
True.....  but a bit unusual for a brand new crane to fail at just over half the rated load?!?!!!!!   {:-{

Edit - now appears to be a hook failure .....


"The crane’s twin boom and jib appears to have flipped over the rear while lifting a test load at the Liebherr yard in Rostock. We are told that the incident was caused by the failure of a wire rope during an overload test, but this has not yet been confirmed. The collapse was captured on video which you can see below.

Update:
We have now learnt that it was not a rope that failed, but the hook block - the four leg hook broke free of the neck/shaft. The sudden release of the heavy test load caused the boom to catapult back over the rear of the crane and crumple."
https://vertikal.net/en/news/story/35316/5000-tonne-crane-collapses-during-test

(https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/vertikal.net/11_5000-tonne-hok-block-failed_6c8f8808.jpg)

(https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/vertikal.net/11_5000-tonne-hook-block_76940ae9.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on May 04, 2020, 11:54:55 am





  small  computer error, decimal point in wrong place. correct and re-run design programme
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on May 04, 2020, 12:47:19 pm
Surprised the crew in the cabin next to where it came to rest I bet, and also surprised there is no footage of the failure, to capture that on the links it had to be filmed during the test and thats not being show - unless you know better  O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sabre on May 04, 2020, 03:18:05 pm
That ship was supposed to be heading north to lift these things which are part a hundred turbine wind farm off the Moray coast.


https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/239434/first-turbine-jackets-arrive-at-moray-firth-offshore-wind-project-despite-challenging-conditions/ (https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/239434/first-turbine-jackets-arrive-at-moray-firth-offshore-wind-project-despite-challenging-conditions/)


A couple of years ago they used two other monster heavy lift ships on the Beatrice wind farm, the Stanislav Yudin and the Oleg Strashnov.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 06, 2020, 03:50:10 pm

The Capt. Tom Moore honours keep coming!  -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52550309 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52550309)



 NB: I hope some has started a campaign to get him Knighted ASAP   O0

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on May 06, 2020, 05:34:06 pm
I reckon he feels prettty chuffed at being a Colonel, Knighthoods seem to be a bit indiscriminate sometimes.  He might need to get his uniform sorted asap.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on May 06, 2020, 06:58:22 pm
If I remember correctly, Hornblower was made a Colonel of Marines when he had his dubbing so........... %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 19, 2020, 11:58:51 pm

The Capt. Tom Moore honours keep coming!  -  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52550309 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52550309)

 NB: I hope some has started a campaign to get him Knighted ASAP   O0


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52732300 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52732300)   O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 05, 2020, 09:42:49 pm
 
I know I know nothing about Football but seems, neither does BBC Sports!

(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/07/05/Football.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/ZdJrK)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52162235
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: C-3PO on July 12, 2020, 10:08:40 pm
US military ship Bonhomme Richard

https://news.sky.com/story/san-diego-several-sailors-injured-in-explosion-on-us-military-ship-bonhomme-richard-12027284 (https://news.sky.com/story/san-diego-several-sailors-injured-in-explosion-on-us-military-ship-bonhomme-richard-12027284)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/248748785799573/wp/288232975714643/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/248748785799573/wp/288232975714643/)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 12, 2020, 11:55:32 pm
Many Naval vessels undergoing major refit have literally scores of oxy-acetylene activities going on, but at the same time the vessels may have their Fire Suppression Systems [FSS] pumps out of operation


Warships do not have hull length manifold supply of any flammable materials/gases.....seeing pockets of fire along 2/3 the length of the vessel suggests the fires/explosions were not localised?


Such refit activities I have witnessed on RAN vessels were always complimented with numerous 4" shore side standard canvas fires hoses connected into the vessels FSS and continuously pressurised, so if any Fire sensor was activated, the on-board system would be operational


Again, in Australian dockyards, every oxy-acetylene activity on an Australian vessel is complete with a Fire Watcher.........

[opps <*< .....one of our RAN Patrol Boats in maintenance up North excepted]


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on July 13, 2020, 02:16:27 am
[opps  .....one of our RAN Patrol Boats in maintenance up North excepted]
H.M.A.S. Bundaberg.   I still wonder if they had a hidden stash of Bundy rum on board.   :embarrassed: Sorry all you RAN sailors.  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on July 13, 2020, 11:43:23 am
According to one source at San Diego on one of the other ships moored along side they think it was a munition that exploded as it was being lowered below the flight deck. By sounds of things the ship is a write off.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on July 13, 2020, 01:11:51 pm
According to the US Navy it was a 45 gallon drum of "volatile liquid" used for cleaning tools. I wonder if a tool was having a crafty smoke net to the drum? Nearly said fag but being a US ship.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 13, 2020, 01:53:03 pm
 :D ........


For obvious reasons, volatile US MIL-Spec fluids are supplied to surface vessels in 5 US Gallon drums...this includes hydraulic fluids
Aviation Gas [kleen kerosene] is bulk supply..as is Gas Turbine fuel [not as kleen Kerosene] and diesel oil....


The video footage shows fire/smoke in 3 distinct areas ...say 100 ft apart  :o


Big Boss in the White House will be in charge of the next comments to the Media...........we may never hear the final Reports from Defence at the conclusion of the Investigations sometime in 2024'ish.....


Suggesting anything more would place me on shaky  ground with MBM Rules


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 13, 2020, 10:43:35 pm
Certainly looks like the ship will be a total write off.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on July 14, 2020, 11:12:37 pm
Quote
Such refit activities I have witnessed on RAN vessels were always complimented with numerous 4" shore side standard canvas fires hoses connected into the vessels FSS and continuously pressurised, so if any Fire sensor was activated, the on-board system would be operational


Again, in Australian dockyards, every oxy-acetylene activity on an Australian vessel is complete with a Fire Watcher.........


pfff....every fire watcher I found so far was usually more occupied with facefarce or candy crush somehow on their phone.  These guys were usually not observed wearing lace-up boots either.

We did have almost an incident once where the main gas line to the vessel was apparently smouldering and shut us down.  Shipyard fire chief for the job insisted it was OK, then I remember my project boss showing me the charred fire arrestor for the full vessel, after he threw it on the table earlier in the HSE meeting, and strangely, the yard fire chief (apparently a well known fire chief for the area), was never mentioned or seen again.

...Well understood the most likely chance a vessel has of catching fire is in port, or undergoing maintenence for fairly obvious reasons.  A previous company I worked or spent a fortune doing life extension of their xxx vessel, had a fire in last few weeks which ripped through and cost something like upwards of 2x the damage of the life extension.

A company I visited in the states years ago had an airborne content of hazardous chemicals way over and above what any visitor should be subject to (nevermind workers) but rules change these days, they declared 2 fires based on not electrically earthing a 45gal chemical drum each time before opening and de-canting before the flame spread to other areas.  This is why companies use Scully type systems now.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 15, 2020, 05:49:06 am

All RAN Officers and Seaman are trained in fire fighting and fire control........this is the same training irrespective of related main Trade activity be it ET [Electrical] ME [Mechanical] MP [Propulsion] and so on for other speciality Trades   


During the RAN drydock refit work at Fleet Base, Garden Island NSW, oxy-acetylene activities were carried out by Mechanical Trades being Dockyard employees. The Fire Watcher role was carried out by the Ships Seaman categories dependent on the location of the work

The philosophy employed was...'this is your ship, don't let Dockies burn it <*<


I cannot comment on Naval work conducted by other external providers [HMAS Bundaberg incident - destruction by fire]

Derek


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 17, 2020, 02:22:14 pm
I hope this is fake news %% https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/memorial-dambusters-dog-changed-to-remove-his-racist-name_uk_5f114f54c5b6cec246c0ea7b?ncid=news-aol
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 17, 2020, 02:47:19 pm
Or  here without all the Cookie Crap


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/17/dam-busters-dogs-gravestone-altered-by-raf (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/17/dam-busters-dogs-gravestone-altered-by-raf)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 17, 2020, 05:29:59 pm
Or  here without all the Cookie Crap

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/17/dam-busters-dogs-gravestone-altered-by-raf (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/17/dam-busters-dogs-gravestone-altered-by-raf)

.... easier to 'fix' that the real issues I guess....  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 17, 2020, 05:31:01 pm
 
BBC: Capt Sir Tom Moore knighted in 'unique' ceremony - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-53442746
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on August 04, 2020, 04:10:54 am
The fine in Melbourne for not self isolating if you have Covid is now $5000 (2500 pounds) for the first offence and $20,000 for the second.
The UK government is PAYING people to go out and eat!   >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: canabus on August 04, 2020, 06:02:58 am
Hi BrianB6
Just put them in jail for three months with no contact to the outside world !!!


This will them time to think about what rules are for.


Canabus
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 04, 2020, 06:36:11 am
 

Lots of exasperation as certain parts of our lives continue on hold.... lets keep theses frustrations  off  the Forum please.   {:-{  :police:
 
 
 
Title: SS Richard Montgomery
Post by: Baldrick on August 05, 2020, 07:39:44 pm
The terrible explosion in the docks at Beirut made me ponder one point . The devastation caused by 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate exploding brings to mind the matter that the residents of Sheerness in Kent and to a lesser extent the Isle of Sheppey and even Southend do not dwell on.  Just off the coast , a few yards away from the main shipping lane on the Nore mudbank lies the sunken wreck of the liberty ship SS Richard Montgomery.  She sunk in 1944 with 6,000 tons of high grade munitions on board, although over the years much was removed they recon 1,500 tons considered too dangerous to touch still remain in an increasingly parlous condition . When we used to visit Sheerness years ago my Uncle used to say that if that lot went off Sheerness would cease to exist , I thought a bit of a bang yes, but you must be exaggerating.  Perhaps he was not .  Doubtless that's why their house prices are lower.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on August 06, 2020, 10:07:02 am
Beirut was a surface explosion - looking akin to a nuke going off, the liberty ship is below the surface, would this dampen the effect as far as the shock wave - its the other wave that might be more dangerous - the tsunami that would follow.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 06, 2020, 03:13:09 pm
Beirut was a surface explosion - looking akin to a nuke going off, the liberty ship is below the surface, would this dampen the effect as far as the shock wave - its the other wave that might be more dangerous - the tsunami that would follow.


  Yes I suppose best case scenario would be that the Isle of Sheppey and everything on it got painted Thames Estuary mud brown.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 06, 2020, 03:33:16 pm
Last time I went to Sheppey it was pretty mud coloured already. Leysdown-on-Sea, are they extracting the Michael or what. It makes Clacton look posh.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 06, 2020, 04:00:16 pm
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency surveys of the wreck can be seen here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-ss-richard-montgomery-information-and-survey-reports

It's amazing how much detail the scans can pick up.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on August 06, 2020, 04:09:10 pm
Wow!!!!    The level of detail in the scans is unreal - it's like looking at a model!       
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 06, 2020, 04:33:58 pm
One of the former RN Castle class corvettes(?) either Dumbarton Castle or Leeds Castle, was along side when the blast happened, at least four of her crew were killed.


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 06, 2020, 04:36:27 pm
On a lighter note, here is a video of the RSS Sir David Attenborough shifting berth at Cammell Lairds two days ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3JSQbBHSxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3JSQbBHSxk)


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 06, 2020, 04:56:53 pm
Quote
One of the former RN Castle class corvettes(?) either Dumbarton Castle or Leeds Castle, was along side when the blast happened, at least four of her crew were killed.

What blast LB? The Richard Montgomery went aground and broke in half. There was no explosion.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on August 06, 2020, 05:13:36 pm
We  have  several underground fuel tanks (Aviation) 1/2 mile from us which serves Heathrow. It is located just outside Bristol.There is a Mobile Home site and houses right beside it. Well thought out even if the tanks only ruptured  a couple of 100 yard steep slope down to the Severn Estuary
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on August 06, 2020, 06:11:15 pm
I used to pass 100 yards off the Montgomery wreck regularly while carrying coal to Kingsnorth Power Station and later taking cars to Chatham. Always had my fingers crossed which worked obviously. Our first house was in Elton, Cheshire, downwind of Associated Octel, Stanlow Refinery, something else and the fertiliser factory. Everyone was scared of the first three but nobody worried about the fertiliser factory. If Stanlow has gone up the fertiliser factory would blow the fire out!
Jerry.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 06, 2020, 07:22:32 pm
What blast LB? The Richard Montgomery went aground and broke in half. There was no explosion.

Colin


I meant Beirut - or have you not heard about that?


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 06, 2020, 07:39:53 pm
I was responding to the posts about Richard Montgomery as should have been obvious...

You didn't make your reference clear.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 07, 2020, 08:55:04 am
One of the former RN Castle class corvettes(?) either Dumbarton Castle or Leeds Castle, was along side when the blast happened, at least four of her crew were killed.


LB


  Not the corvette by that name but HMS Dumbarton Castle (P265) an offshore patrol vessel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offshore_patrol_vessel)of the British (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom)Royal Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy)built 1980 a Falklands veteran disposed of 2008 operated by the Bangladesh navy BNS Bijoy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on August 08, 2020, 03:14:47 pm
Not in the newws as such - but on TV recently, I was watching megamovers on Forces TV, wher they lifted the Wasa from the sea bed, they initially planned to refloat her and tow her then to the dock, only issue was that the iron bolts had rusted away, though to their surprise she remained together and though not as such refloated enough water was removed to get her to where they wanted, by lifting and the moving her till they could ground her again.


They used a 6" steel cable and they had visions of this just slicing through the hull.


Nowadays they would have done it slightly different using hydraulic jacks instead of the submerging pontoons.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 08, 2020, 03:40:49 pm
We saw Vasa in 2008 - absolutely stunning.

You can see tha article I did for Model Boats here:

https://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/raised-from-the-deep/26640

Colin

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 12, 2020, 08:42:12 am
THE INCREDIBLE HULKS


     It used to be "Anyone for a trip around the harbour ?"    Now the south coast attraction is "Anyone for a trip around the abandoned cruise fleet ?"   The Mary Celeste goes mega,   
 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53720419 [size=78%]    [/size]
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 12, 2020, 08:59:30 am
https://www.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au/story/6875977/queen-confirms-teddy-sheeans-vc/?cs=7#:~:text=Queen%20Elizabeth%20has%20approved%20the,momentous%20day%20for%20his%20family (https://www.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au/story/6875977/queen-confirms-teddy-sheeans-vc/?cs=7#:~:text=Queen%20Elizabeth%20has%20approved%20the,momentous%20day%20for%20his%20family).


Her Majesty has confirmed the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross to a young Australian Naval [Ordinary Seaman] Teddy Sheeans


This is after a long and protracted case for the Award, earlier denied and lost by various Australian Government reviews

"The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal in May recommended Ordinary Seaman Sheean be awarded a VC after a 2019 inquiry
The federal government refused the recommendation."
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 12, 2020, 09:43:46 pm
I know the weather has been terrible for a lot of folk -we seemed to have missed it completely up here in Inverness last night but thank the lord or whatever, there doesn't seem to be more people hurt in this accident.  As someone who went all the way to Paris and back recently (for work and back to my apartment -not a holiday!!) by train without a single glitch either way, my thoughts are with everyone affected.


https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53751678 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53751678)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 12, 2020, 09:59:37 pm
 
BBC:  Orfordness Lighthouse: Historic Suffolk landmark reduced to rubble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53735247?at_custom4=6E3CC5BE-DBE5-11EA-8F0C-82974D484DA4&#38;at_custom2=facebook_page&#38;at_campaign=64&#38;at_custom1=link&#38;at_medium=custom7&#38;at_custom3=Regional+BBC+East&#38;fbclid=IwAR3IkwgfA3yifC7yn8gEyUIkVh85xBl0FiD_4tRQ3Wp3IlOORpmSkkeYMcs


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/7C7C/production/_113886813_image2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 13, 2020, 09:57:33 am

Slow news day.....

BBC: 
  Paignton boat builder had to remove patio doors = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-53314228

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 13, 2020, 05:15:10 pm
New Isle of Mann ferry to be built in south Korea :((


https://www.steam-packet.com/information/news/2020/Jul/PR922_IOMSPC_signs_contract_for_new_vessel


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 15, 2020, 02:17:30 am
As long as I grew up as a kid -the Union Canal was blocked due to an old breach but the whole canal was re-vamped between Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of "millenium" including the Antonine Wheel in Falkirk.  Please accept this video as an imprssive breach of the canal the other day -just a shame they couldn't turn their phone for a video, don't imagine there will be much passage of boats there for a good while.  The canal flooded the fields then down and then cut-off the main rail line between Edinburgh and Glasgow.  What a mess.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-53768273 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-53768273)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 15, 2020, 02:38:31 am
Quote
Slow news day.....

Paignton boat builder had to remove patio doors = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-53314228 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-53314228)


Better news:  Perhaps Wee Jimmie Crankie and BoJo were too busy in their diary to pose a visit to Stonehaven -not really surprised by Jimmy but I supose watever Charles has a vested in interest -even if he was just local at the time out in the lodge in the Cairngorms -he probably hs no concept what kind of train de-railed, the loss of life and the fact it cuts off the main rail line to east of Scotland for months now.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on August 15, 2020, 12:38:20 pm

 -he probably hs no concept what kind of train de-railed,



Actually he probably does. He's quite well informed about railways, he spoke to me [name-dropping mode off... :-) ] at the NRM a couple of years ago when he opened the 'Great Gathering' event where all the A4 Pacifics left in the world came together, and I was surprised at the depth of his knowledge.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 17, 2020, 01:45:48 pm
Did you see the Austrian Motor Gp on the box yesterday?   Valentino Rossi doing over 100MPH had a riderless cartwheeling bike spin across the track inches in front of his nose and a second spinning machine fly across inches over his head. In the pits a few minutes later he was visibly shaken to the core. No serious injuries to anyone but probably some undergarments were the worse for wear.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/motorsport/53802383
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 17, 2020, 05:33:38 pm
 
Yes, I saw that highlight... scary!

( .... Actually I don't like watching superbikes etc.  as it thrilling as it is,  it just looks So dangerous!  ) {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 17, 2020, 05:41:40 pm
 
I'm used to do it, I must have been mad.   Nearly killed myself back in '72, I still suffer for it now.
 I can't ride a motorbike now, I can't stop shaking.
Title: End Of IE
Post by: jaymac on August 18, 2020, 07:17:23 pm
Internet Explorer ends Next year
https://www.itpro.co.uk/infrastructure/network-internet/356807/microsoft-to-end-internet-explorer-11-support-in-2021?_mout=1&utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter (https://www.itpro.co.uk/infrastructure/network-internet/356807/microsoft-to-end-internet-explorer-11-support-in-2021?_mout=1&utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter)
Title: Re: End Of IE
Post by: KitS on August 19, 2020, 12:51:01 pm


Internet Explorer ends Next year
https://www.itpro.co.uk/infrastructure/network-internet/356807/microsoft-to-end-internet-explorer-11-support-in-2021?_mout=1&utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter (https://www.itpro.co.uk/infrastructure/network-internet/356807/microsoft-to-end-internet-explorer-11-support-in-2021?_mout=1&utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter)




And you can't NOT use the latest version of 'Edge' either.


Quote
"The new version of Microsoft Edge is included in a Windows system update, so the option to uninstall it or use the legacy version of Microsoft Edge will no longer be available."

Totally ignoring the fact that the new Edge is junk! >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on August 19, 2020, 01:13:39 pm
Hi I am on Widows 10.  I do not use I.E. I use Firefox and Thunderbird.  However I do use File explorer, is that affected?
regrds
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 19, 2020, 01:29:08 pm
Widows 10, a bit of a Freudian slip there......
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 19, 2020, 11:34:01 pm
For those who are not Apple people ;) , Windows 10 running Chrome as the browser with Outlook Express as the messenger :P  functions very well


Quite a lot of water will flow under the bridge between now & 2021 .......so lets hope Microsoft will still provide counter support for the interface


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 20, 2020, 12:44:03 am
For me, I gave up on IE some 10+years ago when I discovered mozlla firefox.  Most companies I was with since allowed / preferd us to use mozilla and firefox browser is all I will use now.  My current company now does things on IE as a basis but pushes us towards Chrome (nothing really works on an IE browser page).


"Edge" I came across years ago and everone I met since has same opinion of: total and utter useless junk!!!!!!!.  Let it run in the background but anyone using it for access to the world is certinly missing out big time.

...It's not surprising microsoft doing a re-shuffle again, it's probably not so much hassle as it's made out again for most of us users in  reality.


My advice:  Go Firefox!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 20, 2020, 07:17:25 am
For those who are not Apple people ;) , Windows 10 running Chrome as the browser with Outlook Express as the messenger :P  functions very well

Quite a lot of water will flow under the bridge between now & 2021 .......so lets hope Microsoft will still provide counter support for the interface

Derek


This is what I use too. It works fine for me.


John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 20, 2020, 08:13:01 am
When Edge first appeared, it was, indeed, junk.  And that is being kind. 
Over time, M$ have tried to make it look and feel more like the Chrome on which it was based, and, from a users point of view, it works well once the preferences like search engine and home page have been sorted.  That sorting needs persistence rather than the kind of herbs that seem to be smoked in Seattle.
It certainly did have less impact on my laptops resources than Chrome, but again, I started using Chrome instead of whichever IE it was at the time because Chrome woke up a lot faster.  This advantage has been steadily eroding as Chrome has bloated itself over the years.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on August 20, 2020, 09:28:52 am
For those who are not Apple people ;) , Windows 10 running Chrome as the browser with Outlook Express as the messenger :P  functions very well


Outlook Express Derek or do you mean  OE Classic?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on August 20, 2020, 09:35:43 am
Hi all,  I only have experience of Firefox and Thunderbirds as these were the main progs supplied on AOL. I was a lite user i.e. free about 25+ years ago now.  Half an hour on a BT phone line with a Modem at 50 kbauds was £5.00!
And what a dreadful phone service they gave!
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 20, 2020, 10:59:22 am
..so jaymac asks...."Outlook Express Derek or do you mean  OE Classic?" ............sorry :embarrassed: no, now it's just plain Microsoft Outlook ...


The version as provided in what was Microsoft Office 365, but now called the shortened name Microsoft 365 ......


Tried uploading MS Office 2013 on this machine 11 months ago & Mr Gates informed me I had exceeded my Subscriptions limit hence I chose the option of $99.00/PA subscription for 2 x PC's


Derek

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on August 20, 2020, 12:15:28 pm
So not  ''The'' Outlook express  there is a  kind of replacement called OE classic.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 20, 2020, 12:55:14 pm
Well it's called Outlook Express, for most of us that's enough information.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on August 20, 2020, 03:13:34 pm
 Thanks for the clarification Derek as I understand it M/soft will uninstall Outlook express on every  update on Win 10. That is why I queried it. I still run The original OE on my old Win XP pc which has now snuffed it but  I can access  my Emails via my webmail inbox.I believe if one has ''OUTLOOK'' you can import folders from   express
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on August 22, 2020, 10:24:11 pm
PS Waverley seems back on the water again...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-53873218 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-53873218)

...I'll get back on her again one day maybe.  Doubt I'll ever close to the bridge again though.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on August 23, 2020, 08:46:06 am
Lets hope they can get the Balmoral up & running again soon too. Although she's not owned by the same people anymore.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on September 03, 2020, 07:05:05 pm



   OH    Phoof.


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/09/03/_114226979_ehanx2-wkaez1kz.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/aNofl)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on September 03, 2020, 07:48:01 pm
Brodick Pier 1 Waverley 0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on September 03, 2020, 10:48:19 pm
Oh no! After all the effort and agonising over the new boilers this happens so soon.  {:-{ {:-{   Some red faces somewhere!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on September 03, 2020, 11:01:51 pm
Could you quickly order 3 1/4 cubic yards  >>:-(  of that new waterproof fast setting Portland cement please :-X
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 04, 2020, 02:34:02 am
 
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/6004135/waverley-arran-pier-17-people-injured/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=scottishsunfacebook&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1599151519

 

(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/09/03/_114226979_ehanx2-wkaez1kz.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/aNofl)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 04, 2020, 09:23:29 am
https://www.express.co.uk/videos/5552690390001/Famous-Waverley-paddle-steamer-crashes-into-pier (https://www.express.co.uk/videos/5552690390001/Famous-Waverley-paddle-steamer-crashes-into-pier)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on September 04, 2020, 09:46:45 am
It's not altogether clear exactly where in the harbour she was docking but you can see that the paddles are going ahead right up to the collision and only went into full speed astern immediately afterwards.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on September 04, 2020, 11:24:02 am
It's not altogether clear exactly where in the harbour she was docking but you can see that the paddles are going ahead right up to the collision and only went into full speed astern immediately afterwards.

Colin
and it wasn't a glancing blow either.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BarryM on September 05, 2020, 01:14:53 pm
https://www.express.co.uk/videos/5552690390001/Famous-Waverley-paddle-steamer-crashes-into-pier (https://www.express.co.uk/videos/5552690390001/Famous-Waverley-paddle-steamer-crashes-into-pier)



Perhaps some confusion here? The video referenced is from 2017 when Waverley tried to push Bute further up the Clyde.
Barry M
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on September 05, 2020, 03:02:03 pm
  Ring Ring .   Ring Ring
      Hello George Prior Shipbuilding , can I help you  ?




   **************************?/// 




        Oh no, not another nose job




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on September 08, 2020, 02:26:20 am
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54051423
.......just can't believe this is made international bbc news.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 08, 2020, 09:38:14 am
Quite understandable   ''S.W.A.T  Destroys  House''
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on September 11, 2020, 04:28:56 pm
Today is the anniversary of the Airborne Kiel canal disaster in 1974 . IV and XV para were involved in a night drop during a Nato exercise when 15 men landed in the canal and 6 drowned.
R.I.P

https://www.paradata.org.uk/article/kiel-canal-parachuting-accident-september-1974 (https://www.paradata.org.uk/article/kiel-canal-parachuting-accident-september-1974)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on September 11, 2020, 06:56:04 pm
Fortunately they are a thing of the past. Many that pass P company these days have a very long wait to train for their wings never mind large airborne exercises. I joined in 78 and they had already removed the night drop from qualification but I did a balloon night drop on Altcar beach only because it got dark early  %%  and they had chutes left to use up.


I doubt they roman candled. What usually happens is entanglement and one usually lands upside down. This happened to my mate on our course at Brize in 78. He was discharged because of his back injury. Also happened to Prince Charles same year but without injury.


The Hercules slipstream brings port and starboard sticks together behind the aircraft which is why the RAF dispatchers are critical to time them out the doors alternately.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on September 12, 2020, 10:06:49 am
"I doubt they roman candled. What usually happens is entanglement and one usually lands upside down. This happened to my mate on our course at Brize in 78. He was discharged because of his back injury. Also happened to Prince Charles same year but without injury".
[/size]
[/size]Yes but we always called a non-inflated canopy a Roman Candle. Two guys entangled under 2 non-inflated canopies looking like a large green silk sausage suffering from the effects of gravity would still count I would have thought.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on September 12, 2020, 10:32:46 am
Fair call
Difficult at night as the first thing after check canopy is steer away but if you can’t see everyone it’s down to luck.
You can also collapse your canopy by drifting directly over another parachute then it’s a race to the ground. I never witnessed this but was warned of the potential hazard
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on September 12, 2020, 11:57:07 am
Fair call
Difficult at night as the first thing after check canopy is steer away but if you can’t see everyone it’s down to luck.
You can also collapse your canopy by drifting directly over another parachute then it’s a race to the ground. I never witnessed this but was warned of the potential hazard


From what I recall from 'chit-chat' with some of the 20 odd lads 'with ankles' who came to us in casualty that night the gist of what happened was:


One guy who had 'Roman Candled' hit the top of the others canopy quite hard collapsing it too, then slid down & got tangled in his lines above him. Too dark & too low to work out what to do so gravity won. Sad event all round.


All I know for sure is that it was the busiest night in casualty I had in 12 years at military hospitals. No one had written SOP's to cover that, we had to make it up as we went along. Even the Major Accident Plan didn't cover that number coming to us, it was written around us sending teams out to Aid the Civil Power. No use at all. As a humble RAMC Cpl I did get at least a CO's Commendation from an RAF Air Cdre, still got it somewhere, in the loft probably.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 18, 2020, 12:42:10 pm
Hi all, I note that President Putin has laid claim to the planet Venus!  Rather a bold move I thought but that's the Russians for you. 

I hope he can launder enough rubels into dollars to fund a Royal Visit for himself and visit his 'new territory'.  I bielive it is about Gas Mark 25 there and on the surface like being under 3000 feet of water.  Maybe he could include a certain American gentleman as a guest.  Just tell him its a cure for the Covid19 but not to stop the gargling!
Then of course there is.........  No I will stop there.
regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 19, 2020, 01:02:43 am
I think the Mekon and the Treens might have a word or two to say about that.  %%
Of course Putin could always take Dan Dare with him.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on September 19, 2020, 10:17:32 am
or even Demitri, wouldn't want a imperialist Yank to go with him, tell him he needs a shot of polonium to combat the radiation and the women are really voluptuous.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 05, 2020, 04:05:12 pm

BBC News:
  HMS Queen Elizabeth: On board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-54411984


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 05, 2020, 04:07:58 pm

BBC 'In Pictures':  Maritime life around the coast of Britain  -   
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54353767


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 06, 2020, 05:14:07 pm
Some excellent photos associated with HMS Queen Elizabeth:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54420134

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on October 06, 2020, 06:54:38 pm
My lad is on the RFA Fort Victoria keeping the strike force supplied.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 06, 2020, 07:09:30 pm
AS OF THIS MORNING.




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/10/06/398CCCCA00000578-3854582-image-a-63_1476961371122.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/aID5w)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 06, 2020, 07:38:02 pm
Nato deployment.
(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/10/06/34025724-8807281-image-m-20_1601941287384.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/aIotL)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on October 06, 2020, 09:11:58 pm
Thats a funny image of the USS The Sullivans... :o  she is an Arleigh Burke Destroyer of some <<< sub 9,000 tonnes .... Derek


[PS I had to check as in OZ we have a television series call The Sullivans]
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on October 06, 2020, 09:28:49 pm
But yes, here she is ....the USS The Sullivans ..3rd to Stdb off HMS Elizabeth..... :-X
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on October 07, 2020, 06:42:25 am
Having read a bit about the 5 Sullivan boys I am not sure if I would name a ship after them.   Bunch of hooligans by all accounts.   Glorified by U.S. Navy to help enlistment after the Navy stuffed up.  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 08, 2020, 09:24:31 pm

Mystery Deepens Around Unmanned Spy Boat Washed Up In Scotland:
https://tinyurl.com/yxgo8dlm


        (https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5f7d7d8b812cdfc926cb2fea/960x0.jpg?fit=scale)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BeeJay UK on October 09, 2020, 09:04:50 am

Mystery Deepens Around Unmanned Spy Boat Washed Up In Scotland:
https://tinyurl.com/yxgo8dlm (https://tinyurl.com/yxgo8dlm)



Just out of curiosity, how big are these things. Anyone know?

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 09, 2020, 09:21:24 am
Looking at the picture on the link about 6foot long.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 09, 2020, 12:13:20 pm
Looking at the article in tinyurl (the US manufacturer has identified the owner), and the other news above, it may well be that the US or another NATO ally is playing with floating drones to spot Russian subs. A bit like remote sensing.


Title: WW2 Tallboy bomb finally goes off
Post by: Baldrick on October 14, 2020, 09:07:26 am






     In the Baltic Canal in Poland, they thought it was dodgy and they were dead right.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-54533860
     
Title: Re: WW2 Tallboy bomb finally goes off
Post by: raflaunches on October 14, 2020, 09:31:01 am
My former squadron apologises for the fuse not being set correctly, the Armourers from 1944/5 are being retrained to prevent this from happening again! %) ;)
Title: Re: WW2 Tallboy bomb finally goes off
Post by: petermun on October 14, 2020, 10:44:26 am
When I was seconded to the Kenyan Armed Forces I had the job of getting rid of 8 or 9 unexploded RAF 250 lb bombs which had been dropped during the Mau Mau  troubles.   Despite being very well tamped, they made lovely circles in the Bamboo plantations.   Pete
Title: Re: WW2 Tallboy bomb finally goes off
Post by: ballastanksian on October 14, 2020, 02:25:05 pm
Dear Nicks former Squadron.


We appreciate their efforts on retraining their armourers and reccomend that they use more Duct tape and Milliput in the future.


Kindest regards, Reassured of Crewkerne.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on October 19, 2020, 10:35:51 pm
Forgive me but on seeing this in the local news I had one immediate question (I think it safe to assume HOW it got there)......  but NO mention of WHY??????????  I continually lose my faith in news reporting these days...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-54590948 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-54590948)

Rather ironically I moved up here to Inverness in the first place to essentilly work on a long gone re-purposed airstrip and Catalina base!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on October 19, 2020, 10:58:13 pm
Look carefully children! can you see the man, he's waving  {-)


(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VctF38W/0/ab61c4ba/XL/i-VctF38W-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q5QbrCX/0/46c73b89/X4/i-Q5QbrCX-X4.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on October 19, 2020, 11:32:21 pm
more great pics here...

https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&p=1236487 (https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&p=1236487)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on October 19, 2020, 11:43:33 pm

Just out of curiosity, how big are these things. Anyone know?

...Fascinating!  A quick google search reveals a lot bigger than I expected from the pic, but not so surprising given the task.  But the second submerisble part beneath also I would never have guessed.

Very interesting thanks.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on October 20, 2020, 12:20:20 am
We used to moor up in Los Angeles by a bridge. One of these PBYs? Used to land on the water right next to us then put the wheels down and taxi up a slipway to do whatever then reverse the process and fly off again.
Jerry C.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 20, 2020, 08:55:24 am
more great pics here...


   A beautiful bird.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on October 20, 2020, 09:32:37 am
What about our Sunderlands on the Berlin Airlift
https://www.google.com/search?q=sunderland+berlin+airlift&oq=sunderlands+berlin&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30i457.13321j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (https://www.google.com/search?q=sunderland+berlin+airlift&oq=sunderlands+berlin&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30i457.13321j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on October 20, 2020, 11:34:35 am
Thought martin might have used picture 3 as the cat almost landing on nessy - hence why it needed towing  O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 20, 2020, 03:19:28 pm
 
I think i have the HobbyKing Catalina  kit in the loft somewhere.... I wonder if AndyN wants it.....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Andyn on October 21, 2020, 09:16:17 am
You'd more than likely assume correctly  %)
Title: Isle of Wight tanker vessel amid concerns it has been hijacked
Post by: T888 on October 25, 2020, 03:37:40 pm
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident (https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident)
Title: Re: Isle of Wight tanker vessel amid concerns it has been hijacked
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 25, 2020, 04:27:44 pm
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident (https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident)

BBC:   
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-54684440?fbclid=IwAR0xaQgxKcSk50V_VS6YOg_qK22KnWseI_V3LwyIYq3bwaR8siQpftyL920

Nave Andromeda Hijacking timeline: 

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 25, 2020, 06:32:29 pm
There are posts on another forum apparently showing Chinook helicopters lowering fast RIBs near the tanker. Presumably SBS from Poole HQ.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 25, 2020, 08:14:31 pm
seems to be steering around in a circle just off the solent
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 25, 2020, 08:16:53 pm
Looks like it's over, 7 suspects detained..




Seven suspects have been detained on board a tanker situated off the Isle of Wight.

UK special forces were involved in dealing with the incident on board the crude oil tanker, which had a number of stowaways on board.

The operation on board the Liberian-registered Nave Andromeda involved six helicopters and a Special Boat Service team, the BBC understands.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 25, 2020, 08:26:35 pm
There are pictures of Chinooks deploying RIBs close to the tanker. presumably crewed by SBS from Poole. An impressive response by the military.

I would imagine that the authorities were concerned about the tanker running aground and causing a catastrophic fuel spill. The ship was only 6 miles off Bembridge Ledge with its dangerous rocky reefs.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: T888 on October 25, 2020, 09:10:29 pm
The more dangerous issue if they were terrorist would have been if it had berthed at ExxonMobil Refinery’s jetty.


I do know that the SBS have and do train at boarding ships as they berth.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on October 25, 2020, 10:36:16 pm
SBS from Poole and a team of RN divers.   6 choppers in all.   The crew locked themselves in the 'citadel' and called for help.  :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Shipmate60 on October 26, 2020, 10:24:28 am
SBS deployed, problem solved, simples.


Bob
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on October 26, 2020, 10:30:53 am
Was wondering why they had still not dealt with this until gone 4 pm, then it occurred to me, they were waiting for it to get dark so they would not see them coming
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on October 26, 2020, 09:46:41 pm
Our Australian Defence Forces helped the civilian teams in many areas around Oz and did a fantastic job.   They should have been called in earlier.   One even stuck that horrid stick up my nose and I recon that goes beyond the call of duty.  >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 28, 2020, 04:01:55 am
 
Greek Minesweeper Kallisto” 'cut in two' by  Maersk Launceston:

https://kefaloniapulse.homeinkefalonia.properties/how-kallisto-was-cut-in-two-investigations-into-the-causes-of-the-accident-the-captain-of-the-merchant-ship-was-arrested?fbclid=IwAR2vCpCHJK24EalFNKaSnfUEErkGcP2buWW-KQfbsj7_EdASrtxpKNX1avI

https://gcaptain.com/containership-maersk-launceston-and-greek-minesweeper-collide-off-piraeus/


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 02, 2020, 12:41:46 pm
Train hits Whale!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54780430
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 02, 2020, 08:01:25 pm
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident (https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1352091/isle-of-wight-oil-tanker-emergency-hampshire-police-incident)

BBC:   
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-54684440?fbclid=IwAR0xaQgxKcSk50V_VS6YOg_qK22KnWseI_V3LwyIYq3bwaR8siQpftyL920

Nave Andromeda Hijacking timeline: 

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on November 02, 2020, 10:33:51 pm
That's Combined Operations for you. An excellent job.  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 07, 2020, 11:52:31 am
Train hits Whale!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54780430 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54780430)


    A closer shot..  Wonder who had the forethought to place the whale tail just there  ?


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2020/11/07/_115251651_gettyimages-1283589287.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/acAUG)
   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 07, 2020, 12:01:37 pm
Quote
A closer shot..  Wonder who had the forethought to place the whale tail just there  ?

I think it was just a fluke really..... :-)

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Subculture on November 07, 2020, 12:34:35 pm
Seems they have no 'Moorgate control'. The tube has this- systems put in place after the Moorgate tragedy to prevent an out of control train entering a terminus at at high speed. This achieved by limiting the power available to the train,a and adding additional braking devices should a train still be entering too fast.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 07, 2020, 01:01:41 pm
Quote
Seems they have no 'Moorgate control'. The tube has this- systems put in place after the Moorgate tragedy to prevent an out of control train entering a terminus at at high speed. This achieved by limiting the power available to the train,a and adding additional braking devices should a train still be entering too fast.

Apparently they do according to a discussion on another forum but it wasn't in operation on this occasion as the train was empty and simply being parked under manual control. There was only the driver on board.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 08, 2020, 01:06:35 pm
The driver was heading for the whaleway station.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on November 08, 2020, 01:52:45 pm
The driver was heading for the whaleway station.

 {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on November 08, 2020, 03:24:38 pm
I think it was just a fluke really..... :-)

Colin
{-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 27, 2020, 04:11:35 pm
 
BBC:   Scottish ministers selling a superyacht

          https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-55089850
 
 
 
 
          (https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/0B27/production/_115655820_anahitav2.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 27, 2020, 05:24:41 pm
Knew I had left it somewhere   %% %% 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on November 27, 2020, 06:27:21 pm
Well packed for shipping  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on November 27, 2020, 07:58:39 pm
Surprised she's not keeping it as her presidential yacht. Maybe she thinks she can use the royal yacht Brittania when she hopes to take over the country.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on November 27, 2020, 09:45:41 pm
Let's hope they look after Scotland better than they looked after the boat.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 02, 2020, 12:00:54 am
 
The saga of the MV Golden Ray, a 656-foot-long car carrier built in South Korea, is finally nearing its end. For those unaware, shortly after midnight on Sept. 8, 2019, the ship started to list over to the side as it departed the Port of Brunswick in Georgia with 4,200 used Hyundais, Kias, and other used cars onboard. Eventually, it capsized in shallow water, and a salvage operation to clean up the mess has been in the works ever since.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/37863/giant-chain-rips-through-dozens-of-cars-as-capsized-cargo-ship-gets-chopped-up?fbclid=IwAR3k3rJVnD65B5J-Lzc8Acmp_1zNZMoOCgnwk6Y9Id5esF_-eVEcEiHKKYg


(https://www.thedrive.com/content/2020/11/giant-chain-lead.jpg?quality=85&width=1440&quality=70)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on December 02, 2020, 12:04:47 pm
Now I know where my i10 came from.  %% %% {-)


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on December 02, 2020, 04:22:47 pm
The level of compression of the cars at the bottom of the pile, in the MV Golden Ray wreck, is quite remarkable.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 13, 2020, 09:35:13 pm

BBC:  WW2 mine found in Firth of Clyde had 350kg of explosives
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-55156434


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/CF0F/production/_115770035_20201202-ndgcall-outisleofbute-1-58-20.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!! K&S brass strips discontinued.
Post by: Taranis on December 16, 2020, 04:18:42 pm
Fellow modellers will no doubt by now be noticing that many brass strips are becoming hard if not impossible to find. This appears to be due to discontinuation by K&S. I just googled the possible reason for the shortage and found this on another forum from Aug 2019


Quote
They are no longer making
1/64" x 1/32" brass strips
1/64" x 1/16" strips
1/64" x 3/32" strips
1/64" x 1/8" strips
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 15, 2021, 06:24:06 pm

New video of the crane failure incident:
https://youtu.be/o1s79Uk10TA (https://youtu.be/o1s79Uk10TA)

 



True.....  but a bit unusual for a brand new crane to fail at just over half the rated load?!?!!!!!   {:-{

Edit - now appears to be a hook failure .....


"The crane’s twin boom and jib appears to have flipped over the rear while lifting a test load at the Liebherr yard in Rostock. We are told that the incident was caused by the failure of a wire rope during an overload test, but this has not yet been confirmed. The collapse was captured on video which you can see below.

Update:
We have now learnt that it was not a rope that failed, but the hook block - the four leg hook broke free of the neck/shaft. The sudden release of the heavy test load caused the boom to catapult back over the rear of the crane and crumple."
https://vertikal.net/en/news/story/35316/5000-tonne-crane-collapses-during-test

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on March 15, 2021, 06:28:00 pm
I saw this video a few days ago - what puzzles me is that I would have thought such a critical test would have been covered in video cameras at all points and at all angles - yet here is more 'potato-cam' footage that looks like it's from a random port security camera.   %)



New video of the crane failure incident:
https://youtu.be/o1s79Uk10TA (https://youtu.be/o1s79Uk10TA)


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 15, 2021, 07:11:45 pm
 
I suppose, if i were Liebherr, I would embargo every video I could possibly get my hands on!   {:-{


I saw this video a few days ago - what puzzles me is that I would have thought such a critical test would have been covered in video cameras at all points and at all angles - yet here is more 'potato-cam' footage that looks like it's from a random port security camera.   %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on March 15, 2021, 07:47:12 pm
Why?    The hook failed - everything else was a predictable result - I'm actually impressed it behaved as well as it did, considering the unbelievable forces involved.    If the jib or any other engineered parts had failed, I'd understand the embarrassment.   
Title: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: tr7v8 on March 23, 2021, 11:28:44 pm
https://gcaptain.com/grounded-mega-ship-blocking-suez-canal-in-both-directions/ (https://gcaptain.com/grounded-mega-ship-blocking-suez-canal-in-both-directions/)
Title: Re: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: Tug Fanatic on March 24, 2021, 09:20:55 am
He is still there at 0915 this morning with 4 tugs in attendance

With no tides and the weight of a super large container ship she might take a bit of shifting. The BBC is reporting multiple days.

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:32.578/centery:30.019/zoom:17 (https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:32.578/centery:30.019/zoom:17)

Piccies:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56505413 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56505413)
Title: Re: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: tonyH on March 24, 2021, 09:52:48 am
Can't do 3-point turns in Suez!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 25, 2021, 09:06:21 pm
 
BBC: Suez Canal: How are they trying to free the Ever Given?  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/56523659


 Are they still only using One Digger???!

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/11A1C/production/_117702227_77afde91-ed9d-472c-8583-44819714ca5a.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 25, 2021, 09:57:29 pm
Well, they are normally only used to excavating Mummies....

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 25, 2021, 10:30:30 pm
Well, they are normally only used to excavating Mummies....

Colin


Well, this is certainly one big mummy %)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 25, 2021, 11:09:31 pm
Never have this problem at Wicksteed..
Title: Re: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: derekwarner on March 25, 2021, 11:45:58 pm
Here is one for our ex-Masters or Naval Architects ....so a question   ......from left of centre or out of the box


If this ship is some 190,000 DWT......would she not carry ~~ 30,000 to 40,000 tonnes of ballast when traversing the seas as empty/light ship?


So could consideration be made in flooding ballast tanks, aft of the theoretical midships balance point, transfering the load to aft & elevate the bow out of the sandbank?...


Most of the computer-generated imagery suggests both bow & stern are locked in opposite banks, however satilite images suggest it is the bow only that is bogged, with the stern in free water  %)


Surely with NaviCAD and Systems or Programs more sophisticated could analyse firstly the suitability of the transfer of stresses and secondly if this was achievable?....or has this been effected?


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 26, 2021, 07:50:11 am
A couple of fire trucks and jet wash the underwater material out of the way to remove the suction.


At 250 metres the channel is still too narrow, they needed it to be at least double that so the ships can U turn if needed to, in the picture - is it beached up as well as the water line seems quite high considering how many containers are on her.
Title: Re: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: Tug Fanatic on March 26, 2021, 08:56:55 am
The Guardian this morning has a story that sets new heights for stupidity (possibly). It is asking its readers to suggest how the ship might be refloated.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/26/suez-canal-blockage-tell-us-how-the-ever-given-can-be-refloated
Title: Re: Oops Suez Canal blocked
Post by: canabus on March 26, 2021, 09:06:03 am
I have two model tugs, would had help !!!!


Canabus
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 26, 2021, 10:45:38 am
Derek, the canal bank slopes underwater so the stern is also firmly aground although you cannot see it. So ballasting the stern section would not be effective.

Egypt is not exactly known for its efficiency but one would have thought they would have contingency plans of some sort for this type of situation. Aparently Smit Salvage are now on the scene and they have enormous experience.

It will be interesting to see what they do now.

Colin

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 26, 2021, 11:42:58 am
Thanks Colin........my words were really intended to be a little tongue in cheek...........

Smit have apparently subcontracted another Dutch group....Boskalis?, a specialist dredging company to assist

The Suez Authority will have little room to maneuver [no pun intended], as the multi million $ insurance claims pile on top of each other, this being over and above the loss of revenue to the Egyptian coffers for Transit Feess

The Convention of International Marine Law will be tested .....by satute, even though a requirement may be mandatory for a Pilot to execute his skills in pilotage through certain waterways, in the event of incident, the final responsibility reverts back to the Captain of the vessel  O0

But be rest assured, the Insurance Brokers will still be able to buy a new 3 Piece Pin Striped suit each year, as with all insurance claims....ultimately it is you and I who pay for the costs in our increased home & car insurances

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on March 26, 2021, 12:03:25 pm
Thanks Colin........my words were really intended to be a little tongue in cheek...........

Smit have apparently subcontracted another Dutch group....Boskalis?, a specialist dredging company to assist



Boskalis own Smit towage.....


Perhaps this incident will now encourage the Suez authorities to insist that ships of this size must now have a tug attached aft, even forward as well, when transiting the canal in future, as oil tankers are required to do when in narrow waterways.


LB

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 26, 2021, 12:45:50 pm
Of course LB :-)) ........a job for the Bean Counters 


A 2021 mathematical model incident examination will be able to prove that mandating a Tug [design & power to be defined] hard wired Fwd & Aft to any vessel of XYZ Class when transiting critical passages of the Seuz waterways would be of minuscule cost impost per tranit, compared to the potential costs as incurred by the March 2021 Everier Greenish incident


Always easy in hindsight, but who signed off on those Complex Risk Assessment studies that were submitted not only to the Egyptian Authorities, but also to the World Body of Mercantile Marine Underwriters during the proposals in allowing vessels of increased size & displacement etc to transit these passages ?


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 26, 2021, 11:35:38 pm

Any reports of what actually caused the incident as yet?



( Looks like they've started dredging the front end .... )
 
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/12EA/production/_117724840_mediaitem117722410.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 26, 2021, 11:49:13 pm
Their chief engineer couldn't find his hammer
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 27, 2021, 08:09:01 am
Is this the original channel but widened? or is a completely new channel, and if it is a completely new channel why is the old channel not being a north or southbound channel and this the opposite direction.


Have they increased the lock network as well to accommodate these bigger vessels
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 27, 2021, 08:14:06 am
It is the original channel.

The Suez canal doesn't need locks as it is basically a ditch between the Red Sea and the Med which have the same sea levels.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 27, 2021, 08:31:57 am
yea, just realized I was thinking of the wrong channel - its the panama with locks, forgot its a quick transit between port siad and the suez.


Having looked at the maps, the dual lane is only in the middle bit, now you can see why the expected increase in revenue is not as expected
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on March 27, 2021, 08:39:23 am



  Part of the Suez Canal is twin channel (post Ferdinand de Lesseps ) but that is further north. Where the bungage has occurred is just north of Suez where it is only single channel .   Perhaps a large dose of syrup of figs would flush it out.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 27, 2021, 08:57:14 am

As Colin suggests, the original canal system was little more than a long ditch between two pools of water O0

I had read many years ago, every second vessel, transiting the canal was a CSSBD [cutter sucker sand blowing dredge....... :kiss: 


[most important task of the SCA was to ensure they don't blow the wet sand on the Camels or sink the ancient sail-powered Feluccas :embarrassed:


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on March 27, 2021, 09:29:50 am
Can anyone explain any salvage criteria and /or rules that may apply?  %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 27, 2021, 09:49:12 am
Can anyone explain any salvage criteria and /or rules that may apply?  %%
Only a very, very, well paid bunch of lawyers acting in a very, very, long hearing.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 27, 2021, 09:57:00 am
 
UK style ....

 (https://i.ibb.co/C852cd4/165757817-10158760855137949-3517183207741208957-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pwvy7DN)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 27, 2021, 10:03:48 am
Well, the days of Persons parading and pouncing around in powered Wigs  {-)  presenting their version of the Law of abandoned ships & the cargo of Tea....together with the floggings of the guilty in the back Rooms of The Olde Baley are all a figment of the past


So in this case, I believe the persons attempting to refloat [get unstuck]  the Everier Greenish vessel are contractors to the owners, not contractors to Mercenaries of the sea as this vessel had not been abandoned 8)


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on March 27, 2021, 10:14:06 am
Yo,Ho,Ho, but I understood that one of the main components of salvage was who bore the risk if the op went pear-shaped. Contractors bear that in mind all the time.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 27, 2021, 10:43:36 am
I am sure left of centre considerations....such as the MV Tricolor ship salvage solution   <*<  would still be on the Drawing boards now

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Tricolor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Tricolor)


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on March 27, 2021, 11:12:26 am

UK style ....   The basic idea is you carry on till you find a "winding hole" OR ELSE CARRY A SPADE TO DIG ONE!

 (https://i.ibb.co/C852cd4/165757817-10158760855137949-3517183207741208957-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pwvy7DN)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Plastic - RIP on March 27, 2021, 12:14:46 pm
There's a good analysis here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFmojnXtk0 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on March 27, 2021, 01:59:46 pm
Also an interesting article in the FT (https://www.ft.com/content/171c92ec-0a44-4dc5-acab-81ee2620d3c1) about the possibly less obvious issues of driving a very large ship through a small channel.

Greg

Edit - sorry, it seems you have to register to read that.  It is basically a discussion of the hydrodynamic forces operating on a hull when it moves in close proximity to the bottom and/or the bank. It suggests that with a strong wind on the port beam, the ship was compensating by steering left.  There was a lull in the wind which caused the ship to turn towards the port bank. The hydrodynamic forces then "sucked" the stern in and pushed the bow away, causing the resultant bump.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 27, 2021, 03:26:58 pm

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Quote

Now love, I know you are capable of changing a tyre, but are you sure you don't want me to give you a hand
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 27, 2021, 04:50:34 pm

Channels can be narrow without banks either side
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on March 27, 2021, 06:23:01 pm
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Boat-bits/i-Jj87rG5/0/480c32b2/X3/4105EBA2-F613-4F91-8614-45D5E67AD6DF-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on March 27, 2021, 09:20:26 pm
dejavu ?
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 27, 2021, 09:43:02 pm
Wow! you couldn't make it up - good find Andy  :-))


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 28, 2021, 12:50:32 pm
Seen on another Forum.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on March 28, 2021, 01:39:54 pm
 {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stan on March 28, 2021, 01:52:10 pm
These are so funny but on a more serious note things may become in short supply. Evergreen are going to get a huge bill for this lot. On the lunch time news more tugs on the way world trade will be disrupted for many weeks.


 :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 28, 2021, 02:37:12 pm
Sky news update - they've managed to free up the prop and rudder to operational status.


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: AlexC on March 28, 2021, 03:08:42 pm
These are so funny but on a more serious note things may become in short supply. Evergreen are going to get a huge bill for this lot. On the lunch time news more tugs on the way world trade will be disrupted for many weeks.


 :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :((
According to the report I read, the lorry and the ship are owned by different companies despite both showing 'Evergreen' on their sides.So probably both companies will get large bills.
Either way it will end up with supply disruption for many people.
It's a crazy world!!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 28, 2021, 03:31:16 pm
If there was any 'hint' of damage to her steering gear  >>:-( , would the vessel not lose Insurance Classification under the Underwriters [Lloyds or ??? etc]


This would then dictate a tow [aided/unaided] to the nearest Dockyard, which would obviously be her intended discharge Port of Rotterdam...does Rotterdam have the [400+m} Dock Capacity? or would this need to dock in Hamburg?


Following on, if the rudder was embedded, did the propeller suffer Bronze stress?.....again, it is doubtful any Marine Classification [DNV?] could provide a clean bill of health, so adding to the possibility of an aided tow


Those murky sandy Egyptian waters get a little more clouded by the day  :embarrassed:
 
And good morning to you Sandy Campbell  ;)


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 29, 2021, 04:38:33 am
 
After seeing the failed attempts of freeing the stranded mega ship Evergreen in the Suez Canal, does anyone know the number for
 International Rescue (Thunderbirds)? I'm sure they can help.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on March 29, 2021, 05:20:23 am
 {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 29, 2021, 05:31:33 am
Thunderbirds are GOOOO!!!! 🚀 or a call to the Bat Cave may be in order {-)


Peter.




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 29, 2021, 05:45:22 am
2021.03.29    ....1314.AEST


..that..Everier Greenish...  Everist Grrrrerene-Red-iesh  :embarrassed:   [last weeks News] is afloat..... :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 29, 2021, 08:38:52 am
 
Looks like she's free & floating!  - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56559904


 https://themaritimepost.com/2021/03/29/suez-canal-ever-given-refloated-after-almost-7-days/?fbclid=IwAR2KjKwG7lB24ZGXmAMmmcmKp_vvkra0ZRDfMm3-zkuKyJ4lC5Wy6xPG53k
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 29, 2021, 09:33:57 am
That call to Thunderbirds got through, then?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 29, 2021, 09:57:58 am
It would seem so O0 :}


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 29, 2021, 10:04:14 am
Well then - that's F. A. B.  :-))




Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 29, 2021, 11:55:51 am
F.A.B. (finally afloat boat?)


Maybe it would be worth the Egyptians buying a couple of those anchor handlers that are tied up in Scotland as escort vessels through the single channel areas and spend a little on either doubling the width or creating a second channel where possible to complete the dual lane they were promising.


And who stayed up all night to watch all this going on?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 29, 2021, 02:30:29 pm

And who stayed up all night to watch all this going on?


Not me.... Last all nighter I did was for the Chilean trapped miners ( 2010 ????!!!!! )
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 29, 2021, 02:42:27 pm
 
(https://media.giphy.com/media/V1c8yfmdxtTF5ZVPDq/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 29, 2021, 02:42:46 pm

 
Now Ever Given has been 'freed up', does that mean:

1. All my eBay / cheap Chinese crap is  finally going to get delivered?

2. All future purchases of eBay / cheap Chinese crap is going to be a lot more expensive?

3. Petrol prices up again?

4. Some reason, domestic gas / electric ..... & home insurance up too?!

5. What about the price of eggs?


 


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on March 29, 2021, 02:56:54 pm
Let's face it this will be an excuse for non delivery for the forseeable future  >:-o


Gota love the Labrador  :-))




Joe
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 29, 2021, 11:39:44 pm
No wonder the ship's free, that's a HUGE Labrador :D


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 29, 2021, 11:44:19 pm
Yeah, that's right - but did you know his name is 'digger'  {-)


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 29, 2021, 11:46:07 pm
I was also wondering, seeing as it's a dog, digging in the Egyptian heat, does that make him a hot diggity dog? %%


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 29, 2021, 11:52:08 pm
 {-) {-)


Good one Peter...


Actually, his pet name is 'Sandy'  :embarrassed:


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on March 30, 2021, 09:09:39 am
That dog's a pharaoh size isn't he  %)


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on March 30, 2021, 09:13:59 am
 {-) {-)


Well, I think we need to be careful now - they might want to 'Suez'.
 :-X


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Stan on March 30, 2021, 09:23:33 am
My question is how are going to fill in the holes?  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: malcolmfrary on March 30, 2021, 09:27:52 am
My question is how are going to fill in the holes?  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Could be a way of getting a wider canal, bit by bit.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 30, 2021, 10:12:01 am
Yeah, that's right - but did you know his name is 'digger'  {-)


Ray.


good job hes not a black labrador as in the dam busters - would it be called the bank busters in this case?


and at that size can you imagine the pyramids he creates out of the rear end
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 30, 2021, 10:14:37 am
My question is how are going to fill in the holes?  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)


like on a single width road, they could use it as a passing point
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on March 30, 2021, 12:28:59 pm

good job hes not a black labrador as in the dam busters - would it be called the bank busters in this case?


and at that size can you imagine the pyramids he creates out of the rear end
He could sign up for Black Labs Matter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 02, 2021, 09:34:44 am
 
The owners of the Ever Given are suing its operators

https://www.businessinsider.com/ever-given-owners-filed-a-lawsuit-against-the-ship-operators-2021-4?r=US&IR=T

https://news.yahoo.com/owners-ever-given-suing-operators-170636617.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJY8a2U6ZGgMsDXkBnlY3L3FMHSUOEA692jUc5Kp3tJi-jF_1efMmSLLa5X-tt_zWFwVfPG_XEjnLOWYDlBnggUt8xHpWAIcXgaLDpCidf6WRWfxkf2f2McLnbsvThv-_pWkYyDKtOdp61J2cz1spx9E45wrpZI5L8yPRtTFtl9A
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on April 02, 2021, 01:45:53 pm
And the Suez government are reportedly suing evergreen for 1 BN, I wonder how many camels that is that the pilot will have to give, as he is the Master is he not whilst transiting?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 02, 2021, 03:03:01 pm

How much does a Suez transit cost?

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on April 03, 2021, 10:19:53 am
And the Suez government are reportedly suing evergreen for 1 BN, I wonder how many camels that is that the pilot will have to give, as he is the Master is he not whilst transiting?
As far as I can remember from Noddy's Book of Ship Mastering it was pilots advice and Masters responsibility. Then again it was pointed out that the two most useless items on a ship were an umbrella and a soldier.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on April 03, 2021, 12:50:32 pm
How much does a Suez transit cost?

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For a vessel of that size and cargo would be in the region of £750k to £1m but it all depends on any discounts they may have in place. There was, about, 3-4 years ago, some discussion about the larger container carriers going via the Cape as there was little differance in the cost of doing so.


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on April 03, 2021, 01:19:18 pm
How much does a Suez transit cost?


For a vessel of that size and cargo would be in the region of £750k to £1m but it all depends on any discounts they may have in place. There was, about, 3-4 years ago, some discussion about the larger container carriers going via the Cape as there was little differance in the cost of doing so.

LB

I suspect that the Cape route cost is how they set the Suez price.

Given that most ships did eventually sail through the canal the $1 billion dollars figure sounds like a USA lawsuit number. ie insane. I can't see that the ships delayed will get any of it. I wonder where the court is located that will have the final say on this.
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on April 03, 2021, 01:39:24 pm
World economics and insurances are a dark and tangled WEB if intrigue  <*<  .....litigation both American and British style can go on to be the survivors of the fittest [or those with the biggest Bank accounts]


I doubt if there will be many winners, but certainly many losers  O0


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 03, 2021, 03:51:14 pm
 
(https://i.ibb.co/wQw36sS/167457718-3851370891565684-1860579553900114252-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R6BZHy3)


(https://i.ibb.co/Kyqv6dt/168182774-4356515201059971-4885240366661788867-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/885ZMqy)



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: davejo90 on April 03, 2021, 04:49:25 pm
No more jokes about the Ever Given in the suez please.

That ship has sailed  :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on April 03, 2021, 04:54:35 pm
(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/04/03/Pyramid.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on April 03, 2021, 10:50:28 pm
Lets hope at her next port she has a less exciting turn around!
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on April 04, 2021, 08:38:40 am
Lets hope at her next port she has a less exciting turn around!
Roy
Lets hope that she has a next port. At the moment she is being held to ransom for $1 billion.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 14, 2021, 10:48:52 am

BBC:
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal (Ever Given)  over $900m compensation claim

       https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56743556

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on April 14, 2021, 03:17:12 pm
Where did my post  mix and match disappear to?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on April 14, 2021, 03:18:51 pm
Where did my post  mix and match disappear to?

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,66132.msg716953.html#msg716953
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on April 14, 2021, 03:20:43 pm
Yeh silly me
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 19, 2021, 09:12:20 am
 
                                           Not again!

   (https://i.ibb.co/mvxZJWJ/170089976-3967152906710026-7344689470121522750-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/28bVq4q)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on May 05, 2021, 08:48:35 am
Platts Eyot shipyard on the Thames totally lost .  Was Thornycroft and then Vospers, unfortunately Dunkirk Little Ship Lady Gay just restored was on the slip.






(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/05/05/E0fBGTiXoAcC2wM.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/aFm53)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on May 05, 2021, 12:27:19 pm
Such a shame
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/thames-boatyard-blaze-fire-hampton-platt-s-eyot-b933034.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on May 12, 2021, 05:41:46 pm

Honest Gov it wasn't me dumping me batteries in the household bin.

Warning after battery sparks fire at South Shields recycling village | Shields Gazette (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/politics/council/warning-after-battery-sparks-fire-at-south-shields-recycling-village-3174082)


Gateshead recycling centre fire 'likely' to have been caused by battery as council issue warning - Chronicle Live (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gateshead-recycling-centre-fire-likely-20228764)


John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on May 15, 2021, 05:00:02 pm
Hope all goes well with this...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57127277

Ray 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on May 15, 2021, 05:06:06 pm
Hope all goes well with this...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57127277 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57127277)

Ray 


  perhaps they will replace them all with lightweight balsa replicas
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on May 15, 2021, 06:02:24 pm
When we stepped a mast at Camper & Nicholsons it was a tradition to place a coin under it, I wonder if they found the odd Groat under that one.  :D


Joe
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on May 15, 2021, 08:59:36 pm
For a first rater it would be more likely to be a sovereign.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on May 17, 2021, 05:26:58 pm
Tall ship aground
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57147532

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 19, 2021, 09:05:08 pm
 
BBC:  Drill ship sets depth record off Japan   -   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57172348


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/527D/production/_118571112_kaimei04-1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 22, 2021, 06:58:37 pm
Sad news for lovers of historic sailing ships. The brigantine rigged tall ship 'Zebu' has been declared a wreck after becoming stuck on a breakwater off the Welsh coast at Holyhead.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57207411 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57207411)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 27, 2021, 10:27:31 am
 
 BBC: The Navy sub commanded by artificial intelligence - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56993035
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 05, 2021, 05:22:28 am
 
BBC:  A huge floating crane has lifted the wreck of a tourist boat that sank in the River Danube in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, last month.

           https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-48591794
 

 

   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on June 05, 2021, 09:44:01 am

 BBC: The Navy sub commanded by artificial intelligence - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56993035 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56993035)
   




Military artificial intelligence then.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on June 05, 2021, 01:18:02 pm

BBC:  A huge floating crane has lifted the wreck of a tourist boat that sank in the River Danube in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, last month.

           https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-48591794 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-48591794)

Hmmmm! Not another one? I was there in June 2019 when one was being lifted out of the river next to the parliament building? {:-{ 

 

   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 06, 2021, 08:27:22 pm
 
BBC:  Venice residents in environmental protest against first post-Covid cruise ship

          https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-57373381


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 06, 2021, 08:44:32 pm
Understandable. The view from the ship is amazing but the vessels are really too big for the the canal.

Colin

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on June 07, 2021, 12:34:02 am
Is this a repaired Costa Concordia  :o ?...............or its Cousin?  :-X 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 07, 2021, 12:48:20 am
Love the ships name.. %% %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 12, 2021, 12:14:34 am

 BBC:  Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam   -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-57448375
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 12, 2021, 05:04:52 pm
 
 Diver gulped by whale but then spat out  (Too Tough ?)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57450685
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 21, 2021, 11:51:02 am
I don't think the RN will try this with HMS Queen Elizabeth....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-57547885

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on June 21, 2021, 05:14:10 pm
The RN used to conduct first of class shock trials at Rosyth but they ceased many years ago (although if memory serves, Invincible did undergo such a trial).  I don't think they ever got to 40,000 lb of explosive, but it was a pretty loud bang.  Probably one of the reasons they were stopped, along with the ever-present issue of £££££.  And the fact that ships stopped being built to full military specs, so probably wouldn't stand the shock anyway.  {:-{

Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on June 21, 2021, 06:06:42 pm
A new Royal Yacht?


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57556938

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on June 23, 2021, 09:05:43 pm
HMS Defender flying the flag?


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57583363

Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 27, 2021, 03:33:21 pm
Powered Hydrofoil Surfboard.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-57610362

and:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV1W73ffr7o

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on June 27, 2021, 11:44:42 pm
$12000!


Strewth.................
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on July 04, 2021, 09:12:52 am
Type 26 - HMS Belfast  O0


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57664099


Ray.


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 30, 2021, 04:15:49 pm

BBC:  tidal turbine starts generating electricity off Orkney -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-57991351
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 06, 2021, 12:26:44 pm
 
First I've heard about it! ....

Plans announced for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022 - https://www.royal.uk/platinum-jubilee-central-weekend
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 06, 2021, 01:03:44 pm
Talk about a Pig ignorant  site you advertised Martin


 We use cookies on this site no choice or options     clicking  the No give me more info does squat  and clicking   on any item gives consent   Don't know why the have an   OK I Agree box
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 07, 2021, 08:39:00 am
The BBC reports that Bluebird may have to be cut in half.   https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-58424668  >>:-( >>:-( >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 12, 2021, 06:49:43 pm
 
BBC:  World's largest container ship arrives at Felixstowe - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58521299


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/17A9A/production/_120522969_evergren_03_use.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 12, 2021, 06:57:30 pm
Rather a confusing story!  At one point it says this ship blocked the Suez canal and another says it was her sister ship that blocked the canal and this is her maiden voyage.
Oh well!  What do I know, we have actual news, fake news and just plain errors, how is a young lad to sort out the truth?
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 12, 2021, 07:05:30 pm
Hi I have re-read this and am still confused between Evergreen and Ever Ace and when they docked.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 12, 2021, 07:19:13 pm
Pity it isn't bigger could have blocked the  immigrant route
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 12, 2021, 07:29:38 pm
Back in the day my son and I enrolled in an MYA sailing course and we crossed the channel at night Falmouth to Cherbourg.  That was a frightening journey most of the ships are on automatic and so quiet they are just suddenly there! 

To do it in a dinghy beggars belief but many do.  I agree they are jumping the queue to get to the UK and this is one of the very expensive places to become a citizen.  I believe it is about £50K.
regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 12, 2021, 10:55:23 pm
It was seldom pleasant from  Harwich to the Hook Roy battened down on her unless you had top bunk :}


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/09/12/Parkstone.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 13, 2021, 12:06:54 am
Hi Jaymac I think I did that journey in that boat!  I was in the RAF and went Harwich to the Hook in December 1957.  It was blowing a gale.  I thought about it and decided to use the chin strap on my flat hat to hold it on.  I was one of the few who did not loose his hat that morning, they were all floating out to sea.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 13, 2021, 01:57:26 am
I did a few school trips to the Continent in the 50's from Dover to Calais.   Nothing as bad as Bay of Biscay on our journey to Oz.   So glad they built the Chunnel.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on September 13, 2021, 09:40:47 am
Hi I have re-read this and am still confused between Evergreen and Ever Ace and when they docked.
Roy


Evergreen marine is the operating company.


Ever GIVEN is the ship that blocked the suez earlier this year and docked last month - finally.


Ever ACE is this new ship with the capacity to hold 28 more containers than a similar ship, first of 12.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 13, 2021, 11:15:40 am
Roy I did one out in 59 and one Leave home in 60 then it was flights
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 13, 2021, 11:19:02 am
We had a smooth ride  on Biscay En Route to Aden Brian Ooops off topic again
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 13, 2021, 12:29:51 pm
Thanks warspite
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 14, 2021, 06:59:53 am

BBC:  World's largest container ship arrives at Felixstowe - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58521299


What a Monster! - https://youtu.be/cgzIXZoPeRE
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on September 14, 2021, 08:52:29 am
Clearly a publicity stunt to have all your own containers on its first voyage, I wonder where the extra 28 containers are placed, as there seems to be several empty spaces along the edges  %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 14, 2021, 09:10:40 am
Hi Jaymac, I got travelling from Geilenkirchen (near Aachen) to London down to a fine art.  Being in the Forces travel was highly discounted in Europe the most expensive was Dover to London.  Door to door 12 hours. 
I am afraid the funding of it might be regarded with some concern!  I used to play cards gambling poker, brag etc.  The proceeds paid for all my travel for 2 years.  But for the last 3 months I got hooked on Bridge. 

Completely stopped gambling (never placed a bet since).  30 years ago took it up with more time to spare and ended up as a Tournament Director.  Like being a referee at a childrens competition, yes, the bridge players are like that!  I suppose there are few exceptions but not many.

Regards

Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on September 14, 2021, 10:58:33 am
Jeez Roy Geilenkirchen that's practically in Belgium we were twixt Hannover / Hamburg about 20 mls from Belsen.12 hours my final trip home '67 took from an Etd of 0600 hrs at Hannover to landing around 2200hrs that night and then we were being diverted to Birmingham but luckily changed back to Heathrow.
Still recall  the 13+ wait agony with a massive hangover from my farewell do
Cheers
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on September 14, 2021, 01:39:03 pm
What a Monster! - https://youtu.be/cgzIXZoPeRE (https://youtu.be/cgzIXZoPeRE)
 

What is the commercial life of a container ship at the moment, 3-5 years?
I seem to remember reading something about nearly new ships being scrapped as they had been superseded by more efficient newer ships. Cheaper to buy and run a new ship than continue to run less efficient ships.



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 20, 2021, 10:28:37 am
 
Topic Split: Imperial V Metric!  https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,67362.0.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 22, 2021, 05:53:54 am
Melbourne earthquake live updates: Tremors felt across Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania after magnitude-5.8 quake
Well that disrupted our Covid news this morning!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on September 22, 2021, 10:17:03 am
It was even bigger than the Newcastle earthquake of December 1989, which was 5.4 magnitude. That one killed 13 people, and injured another 160, while causing considerable damage. Fortunately, no one died in the Melbourne quake.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: canabus on September 22, 2021, 11:46:30 am
Hi Brain and Peter
I thought it was Australia coming out of lockdown in one hit !!


But seriously we had a few in Tasmania years ago(only minor) but you think the earth is going to open up !!!!


Keep safe


Harry
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 23, 2021, 12:29:40 am
Just another natural disaster.   We were expecting something since the Prime Minister went overseas.  :embarrassed:
Just as well we are not on Mars, their 4.1 quake on 18 Sept. lasted an hour and a half!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 24, 2021, 11:04:24 am
Hi all just come across an amusing quote.
To be completely cured of newspapers, spend a year of reading the previous week's newspapers.  This was from a journalist!
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 25, 2021, 02:34:35 pm


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/09/25/242802077_2989210957984477_4671932063187967766_n.jpg)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 25, 2021, 02:34:45 pm
(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/09/25/Screenshot-2021-09-25-143233.png) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/f2Zio)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on September 25, 2021, 05:01:47 pm
 %) %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 27, 2021, 08:22:15 am
Hi all, I watched "How to build a submarine". last night.  I thought the title was a bit of an exageration and to be honest why were we following a pretty young lady apprentice?  Why was a simple bit of wiring up given such prominence?  Was the programme filmed all that long ago that the makers were still in the scenario of "whats a pretty young thing doing in this technical world?"
The Admiral did not impress either rather mild mouthed words about a project 4 years late but maybe that is the norm?

But I now know a lot about frying chips, were everyone sleeps and eats and how for some reason no one thought to check whether the lock gates still worked after 20 years out of use?
Oh dear it reminds me of watching a similar programme on what amounted to building a miniature submarine for searching shallow waters.  They would have been better off buying a model kit and seeing how it was done in the local lake!
Nobody was expecting secrets to be laid bare, I think it revealed more about the film makers' general level of ignorance rather than a documentary on submarines.
 
The submarines are supposed to be silent and unobserved, pretty much my view of this programme.

regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on September 27, 2021, 10:16:29 am
You can't overburden the great unwashed with too much information. Mother of one of the crew on an  "S" boat asked "How do you see out? There's no windows" The last two submarine programmes were quite laughable if your in the know BUT make good TV viewing. From memory, last nights repeat was building the "A" boats? Hope the pretty apprentice wasn't responsible for wiring the intercom.


   Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on September 27, 2021, 10:53:47 am
OK, it wasn't a detailed engineering analysis of how a submarine is designed and built, but I found it interesting to see how the individual segments were fitted out separately then brought together and welded.  Also, the sense of so much being crammed into a tiny space was clear, and the overall complexity of the machine was evident.  Of course, all the really interesting stuff is classified, so any techie watching is going to feel short changed.  And if you're a submariner it's easy to scoff, but as 99.9% of the population aren't, I think it was pitched at the right sort of level.  (And I doubt the admiral was as complacent in private about those years' delay!)

Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: redpmg on September 27, 2021, 08:08:27 pm
Ian's comment brought to mind our local Architect where I grew up who left the stairs off a 3 storey building (no lift either!) and added a large window to a strongroom that had a bank vault door................
From a Cambridge academic I received the comment that the world is definitely dumbing down ( pass rate here for the equivalent of O levels is 30% ! ) and TV is now aimed at  11 to 12 year old level - which might explain the following of a girl engineer and the fascination of chips............
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 04, 2021, 05:25:31 pm
 
Not seen that for a long time, Facebook is down!   {-)


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/10/04/Screenshot-2021-10-04-173359.png) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/f8fNS)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Taranis on October 04, 2021, 05:52:22 pm
I overloaded it  %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 04, 2021, 06:10:36 pm
 
Crap / Troll / Pervert overload!    %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on October 04, 2021, 06:46:48 pm
Motorists lose patience with the Insulation Protestors.

https://twitter.com/ArchRose90/status/1444942347242987521?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

No sensible person would disagree with the need to improve insulation among many other desirable actions to combat global warming but these zealots are just targeting the wrong people and causing unnecessary personal suffering and grief.

Making your fellow citizen's life hell is no way to attract converts to your cause. It just stirs up antagonism to the methods employed. Apparently the leading light of the movement hasn't yet got around to insulating his own loft. If these people have so much time on their hands then they are very welcome to come round and top up my insulation which is a bit difficult given the very limited headroom under my sloping roof!

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 04, 2021, 07:34:21 pm



  Are those three German water canon that Boris bought when he was Mayor of London still in storage down Deptford way ?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 04, 2021, 07:59:15 pm
 
 
                               :police:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on October 04, 2021, 11:57:41 pm
Hi Baldrick, they were quietly disposed of (at a loss) as they could not legally be used.  Still it wasn't his money so no problem.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 05, 2021, 04:13:45 am
Hi Baldrick, they were quietly disposed of (at a loss) as they could not legally be used.  Still it wasn't his money so no problem.
Roy




      Oh Poof , I'm sure there would not have been a problem with using them to blast off those who had illegally superglued themselves to the road.(instead of pussyfooting around with them).
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on October 05, 2021, 08:45:58 am
Yes, but no points for guessing who sold them. Still, the snow ploughs are still available and an "Autumn" testing should make sure they're OK for winter use.  O0


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on October 08, 2021, 02:07:34 pm
      So never fear The Navy's Here 


 


https://www.gov.uk/government/news/admiral-sir-tony-radakin-kcb-adc-appointed-new-chief-of-the-defence-staff#:~:text=Her%20Majesty%20the%20Queen%20has,Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff.&text=Admiral%20Sir%20Tony%20Radakin%20has%20been%20appointed%20Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/admiral-sir-tony-radakin-kcb-adc-appointed-new-chief-of-the-defence-staff#:~:text=Her%20Majesty%20the%20Queen%20has,Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff.&text=Admiral%20Sir%20Tony%20Radakin%20has%20been%20appointed%20Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff).
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on October 28, 2021, 01:45:35 am
 
Attenborough polar ship makes her London debut:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59022676

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on October 28, 2021, 11:20:43 am
Great ship,  not roo keen on the lift shaft though.   :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on October 28, 2021, 11:58:10 pm
We saw a 2 minute video on Australian television on the vessel [Sir David A] including the Moon Pool.....however without any detail


Just thinking about it, there must be many +/- potential currents running around such a vessel just waiting and wanting to commence corrosion <*<


So are these structures we see in the image from Joe made from galvanized steel with impressed current protection or from stainless angle & channel irons?


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: merseyferry on October 29, 2021, 04:38:20 am
i have a small video of her ( launch) on the mersey. the tugs  were great to watch handling her, shame i was on the oppisate bank and only had my phone camera,,,still was a little pice of history  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 05, 2021, 12:41:46 pm
BBC News item today on HMS Queen Elizabeth:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-59170696

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 05, 2021, 01:20:47 pm
Would someone care to wipe the soot off my nose !


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/11/05/FDV5gAIWQAkvv-1.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fPpK3)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on November 05, 2021, 10:16:24 pm
Erskine bridge shuts to allow Rainbow Warrior safe passage underneath...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b1mt4r (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b1mt4r)

...steamed in no doubt using her 65L Volvo Penta genset with up to 110m3 LFO onboard.  Someone said to me she went to drop 2 delagates off but was refused and turned back as she had no prior permission.  I have no evidence of that, just local hearsesay from working in Glasgow this past week.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 06, 2021, 10:32:33 am
Just love how the youf movement have adopted the save the planet bit, pity they don't think about this when deserting the camp sites after pop concerts ALTHOUGH it does provide clean up jobs for some.  :((


   Regards Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 06, 2021, 10:44:40 am
I bet everyone on the march
in Glasgow had at least a mobile phone and possibly a smartwatch.
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 06, 2021, 10:49:46 am
Need to be up to date as an eco warrior Ned.


  Headline yesterday, that Scandinavian giant car maker recons it's 70% MORE carbon intense making green cars.


  Regards  Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 07, 2021, 03:26:38 pm
 
... that Giant Duck still doing the rounds....

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/7571/production/_121456003_gettyimages-1236305925.jpg)
A giant inflatable rubber duck, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, sits in a lake in Santiago, Chile, as part of an open-air art festival.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-59174460
Title: Re: F35 lost from HMS Queen Elizabeth
Post by: Baldrick on November 17, 2021, 03:51:37 pm



Pilot OK but £92,000,000  of assets gone into the drink.





https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59323895 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59323895)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 17, 2021, 05:10:56 pm
That's his NCB gone as
fast as his bang seat😢
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 17, 2021, 05:49:00 pm
Quote
Pilot OK but £92,000,000  of assets gone into the drink.

Yes, but you know what moern electronics are like. Pop them in the airing cupboard on the hot tank all 0vernight and they'll be fine in the morning....
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 17, 2021, 06:47:55 pm
Need a few tons of rice to cocoon
an aeroplane even if your airing
cupboard has room for it😊
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 17, 2021, 06:59:10 pm
Back in 1960, I was training at Lee on Solent
as a Air Radio Tech in the fleet Air Arm.
We had Venoms and Vampires from the Suez
Campaign to train on.
We also had an old helo that had ditched in the sea.
We had to remove anything salvageable from it.
It literally decomposed over the couple
of weeks we worked on it.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on November 17, 2021, 07:02:32 pm
Electronics in a Tuppaware box a bit of silicone no worries it'll be back in the air next week  %%


Joe
Title: How the Mighty Have Fallen
Post by: jaymac on November 18, 2021, 02:56:38 pm

                               
                                            Talk about a Climb Down


https://www.itpro.co.uk/business/business-strategy/361588/apple-self-repair-programme-iphones-macs?utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter_20211118&utm_source=itpro_uk_newsletter&refid=60A572EBC3B39EAF4A25F4FFA11CCCAF&utm_medium=email (https://www.itpro.co.uk/business/business-strategy/361588/apple-self-repair-programme-iphones-macs?utm_campaign=itpro_newsletter_20211118&utm_source=itpro_uk_newsletter&refid=60A572EBC3B39EAF4A25F4FFA11CCCAF&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on November 19, 2021, 03:05:37 am
We saw a 2 minute video on Australian television on the vessel [Sir David A] including the Moon Pool.....however without any detail


Just thinking about it, there must be many +/- potential currents running around such a vessel just waiting and wanting to commence corrosion <*<


So are these structures we see in the image from Joe made from galvanized steel with impressed current protection or from stainless angle & channel irons?


Derek


I agree it looks like they must have a decent impressed current system in there.  I have only installed a system to protect pipework before so if that lot is all stainless or galvanized (and I'm not sure it is or even needs to be rather than just painted grey) it must be complex.  I'm nt sure why it would need to be anything than just CS plate though?  However when you look at the description on the BAS website how they describe a moonpool to those of us in the offshore sector they are kind of missing the point and explain the benefit of them rather badly anyway.


Jaymac ref your last post what is it about on itpro?  I must have gone through at least 200 cookie questionnaires on 2 different computers so far and still never get to reading your article so I just gave up!
Title: Re: How the Mighty Have Fallen
Post by: malcolmfrary on November 19, 2021, 08:59:51 am


Just been reading about and got a notification that Amazon are ceasing to accept Visa credit cards from mid January.  Wondering which of the two will back down first on this particular chicken run.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2021, 09:13:29 am
I seem to remember ( could be mistaken) that at one time M&S refused all credit cards and would only allow debit cards or cash, Cheque as they had introduced their own card. Do not think they carried on that way for long.


If more companys did this it might get them to drop the high rates they charge for some cards.A lot of places will not accept Amex because of this.




Just checked and I was correct they had a blanket ban on all  credit cards accept their own charge card upto 2001.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on November 19, 2021, 09:23:19 am
Not missing out on the Christmas Bonanza
Waiting until Mid January %)
Ned
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 19, 2021, 09:48:17 am
Doing a bit more reading it looks like Amazon is not the only one thinking about this Ban, seems to be a result from Brexit, in Australia Amazon apparently charge the customer a surcharge for using a Visa Credit card. Should get intresting I think..


https://www.ft.com/content/510ddfaa-ee32-48fe-b929-fee6d5aa5b49
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 19, 2021, 10:49:13 am


Jaymac ref your last post what is it about on itpro?  I must have gone through at least 200 cookie questionnaires on 2 different computers so far and still never get to reading your article so I just gave up!

 
The link goes straight to the  page if you  mean the Climb down one  Apple   now  allowing self repairs
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Geoff on November 19, 2021, 04:53:23 pm
I think its more a question of their interchange fees and how long they take to actually pay Amazon. If you use your credit card the retailer doesn't actually get 100% of the price as there is an internal service fee to the credit card issuer but the retailer increases their sales because they do take credit cards.


In general interest rates are high on credit cards because the credit card company actually purchases the goods and you reimburse them but unfortunately some people get out of control with a credit card and they are unable to pay what they owe and there are of course fraudulent transactions if a card is lost or stolen and copied and these losses are sustained by the credit card issuer so the rest of us have to pay for it with the high interest rates.


However there is significant protection when using a credit card and if something goes wrong you can typically claim your money back from the credit card company as you did not either pay for the goods or receive them which is really the huge benefit of using a credit card as you don't directly suffer the cost of fraudulent transactions.


A credit card also makes you a preferred creditor so if something goes wrong with a company there is a greater chance of recovering your funds.


What's interesting is that most people will switch from a credit card to a debit card which makes any Amazon purchase very much less secure as the legal protections are not the same.


It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.


Cheers


Geoff







Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on November 19, 2021, 06:01:59 pm
It'll be interesting to see if there's any announcement from Mastercard :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on November 23, 2021, 10:38:54 pm

I agree it looks like they must have a decent impressed current system in there.  I have only installed a system to protect pipework before so if that lot is all stainless or galvanized (and I'm not sure it is or even needs to be rather than just painted grey) it must be complex.  I'm nt sure why it would need to be anything than just CS plate though?  However when you look at the description on the BAS website how they describe a moonpool to those of us in the offshore sector they are kind of missing the point and explain the benefit of them rather badly anyway.


Jaymac ref your last post what is it about on itpro?  I must have gone through at least 200 cookie questionnaires on 2 different computers so far and still never get to reading your article so I just gave up!
I'm a huge R4 fan and while I was driving today they had a programme on the RRS Sir David Attenbourgh.  Something alarmed me when their technician said they opened the doors then "filled" it to the same level as outside (sic). 

>>>>now nothing other than when I was a junior I knew about the "moonpool".  I have however worked with a young guy (the best technician by far) who openly admitted that the first time he was asked to fill the moonpool he ws a legend in the company for having at least 2 fire hoses in there for a full shift.  He was one of the best chemical pumping / precommissioning contractors I had work for me.
They also said on the R4 programme the moonpool was 4x4m and you could "lower a land rover horizontally through it".  I thought that was a bit optimistic -most specs I can find for land rovers now are lonvger then 4m so no you couldn't!
It's all small details but don't believe ANYHING you hear on media these days, it's all hammed up a little bit so it sounds good.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 24, 2021, 06:28:53 am
With regard to Amazon's Visa CC ban. Personally, I think it is good. The banks have been leveraging everything they can with little regards for customers. Amazon is also a customer, and like the rest of us have had enough. For years now many small traders have refused to accept credit cards because of high fees. Now one of the big players (Amazon) has stepped up to the plate. It will also have an impact on Amazon, but I suspect that bank customers will start asking for an alternate CC like Mastercard, or start looking for a new bank, because using Visa is inconvenient.
In the short to medium term, I would not be surprised if companies like Walmart and Tesco also do the same, when and if it becomes clear that Visa are getting worried and are showing signs of buckling..
In the longer term, I would expect that Visa will be forced into line with the rest of the market. Not a day too soon as far as I am concerned.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 24, 2021, 10:11:53 am
How long before there is a charge for using Cash probably masked by discount for using card, Handling and storage, Health risk contaminated virus or more likely  narcotics  given as cause.  Going cashless  is worth far more to them than the public
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on November 24, 2021, 10:20:39 pm
This week our son managed to use up some cash he has been trying to.use up for nearly a year. Our daughter has not used cash since Covid struck.  A few shops over here refused to take it during our last lockdown.  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on November 24, 2021, 10:27:42 pm
My daughter swears by Apple pay and never carries cash. As a graphic designer she had occasion to meet a client in a Costa coffee shop. The client also didn't use cash. Unfortunately the shop's card reader was off line. Result -  two thirsty customers  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 25, 2021, 02:11:51 am
Going cashless  is worth far more to them than the public
   




Agree.
Cashless is convenient, but not designed for OUR interests. 
I live in China now, and it is almost cashless. Even the beggars have large cards with QR codes. This means that beggars must have an address (in order to get a phone and a bank account), the homeless will be forced to rely on cash, and fewer and fewer people carry any at all to give away.
The government here decided that businesses must accept cash, because there are so many older rural people who still rely on cash because they are not tech savvy, and possibly have never had a bank account (their middle aged children take care of banking, bills, etc.). Perversely, the banks will not accept cash, although they still issue it.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 25, 2021, 11:57:14 am
Prospective hire of a video camera thirty years ago was met with "We don't accept cash" had to be two cheques, one for deposit and other for hire. Was trying to get all expenses covered two weeks before sons wedding and the company were delivering to home address as a fraud "Precaution"


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 10, 2021, 08:10:57 pm
 
I was a big ( after school ) Monkeys fan in the 60's!

BBC:  Michael Nesmith: The Monkees star dies at 78 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59606993 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59606993)

(https://i.ibb.co/J5XpD2F/Screenshot-2021-12-10-212349.jpg)


(https://thumb.spokesman.com/YFobKoMESglhrRxL6qvrKBjYGAA=/2500x1405/smart/media.spokesman.com/photos/2021/09/13/613fcbc3ea0ab.hires.jpg)



(https://yt3.ggpht.com/WYGL1aAfpGXs59bJNACkOOAPw5XOtU7nuBxfZ5nezTmOeCdqdEzBSdDo-xwmVSqQZyEg-eWM=s900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)




 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on December 10, 2021, 08:36:26 pm
I'm with you Martin I thought their shows were all about fun and madcap adventures, just one of the lads left now, who I also used to watch in reruns of Circus Boy


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 10, 2021, 08:43:35 pm
I used to love that show, and the music. Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones, were a  “manufactured “ group that became very successful. In hindsight the TV show was mediocre by today’s standards, but I used to enjoy it. I still like the music.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 10, 2021, 08:59:31 pm
Sad news,

If you want cheering up in these uncertain times just watch Michael's fabulous video Rio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnpcTsy10dE

It is an absolute classic.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 10, 2021, 09:30:41 pm
Sad news,

If you want cheering up in these uncertain times just watch Michael's fabulous video Rio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnpcTsy10dE
It is an absolute classic.
Colin

 Love that song!   O0

 Monkeys playlist - such great tunes & on reflection well-thought-out lyrics ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUzs5dlLrm0&list=RDsUzs5dlLrm0&start_radio=1&rv=sUzs5dlLrm0&t=20
 

 
 
 


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on December 10, 2021, 10:57:59 pm
Well I'm far too young to remember them at the time  but they were still a thing when I was growing up on repeats.


.....also, who'd have known the association with tipex until I read this?  Every day a school day!


Rich
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 10, 2021, 11:23:28 pm
I learn something new every day Rich, my problem is remembering what I learned  O0


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on December 11, 2021, 10:55:24 am
I remember what I've learned, I just can't remember what Day it is  {:-{


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 11, 2021, 01:02:50 pm
         Hedy Lamaar much more useful interesting inventions for a film star


              https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna46848978 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna46848978)



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 13, 2021, 11:51:44 am
(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/12/13/267540153_10218406669909858_2555080204241753637_n.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fzj8p)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/59628024


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 15, 2021, 07:06:32 pm
Yippee The RLNI shows it's teeth 7 Eco clowns fined £250 each when their dinghy sank on a protest
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on December 15, 2021, 07:57:02 pm
Yippee The RLNI shows it's teeth 7 Eco clowns fined £250 each when their dinghy sank on a protest
Still doesn't cover the whole cost of the shout, they should have been made to pay the lot. MAybe sentenced to at least 12 months community service fund raising for the RNLI.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 16, 2021, 03:10:49 am
Do all the other Drivers now have to salute Sir Lewis?  {-)

As now 'Driver to the Monarchy', will he get to keep the old battered Range Rover Equipe that the late Prince Phillip rolled a few years back?

Can he now qualify as 'Driver of the Horses' of Princess Anne [Royal KG, KT, GCVO, GCStJ, QSO, CD] as a part-time job after his $50 Million Pound per annum racing driving career concludes?

With his newfound position and Ranking in British Nobility  Hearadeldry ...can he overturn <*< the latest F1 race result? %) 

[Certainly not my greatest racing car hero]
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on December 16, 2021, 09:39:54 am
 maybe he should Re Tyre now
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 16, 2021, 11:04:52 am
 
 .... grooooan!   <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 16, 2021, 01:46:21 pm
Never be a Hundredth the DRIVER Schumie was. Get rid of all the gizmoes, ship to shore radio, bits of C/F hung all over and back to DRIVING. Too much money involved.
   Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ChrisF on December 16, 2021, 02:58:16 pm
I've lost interest in F1 now and again but can't wait to see how George Russell does in a Mercedes next year. Was just a pity he didn't win when he stood in.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 16, 2021, 03:07:19 pm
Watch the lower stuff
Getting to the point that
if a driver farts on an overtake
its an unfair advantage.


Taking a top QC to a race  makes
it more of a business.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on December 16, 2021, 04:46:12 pm
Does anyone else think the race officials interfere too much, grid penalties, fines and points deducted. They don’t put themselves at risk. Let them race I say.


Jerry C.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Netleyned on December 16, 2021, 05:00:30 pm
Thats it J
They are not driving the cars.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 17, 2021, 10:23:15 am
But But But they race as a team, Remember Ron telling Hackynan to PUSH when he was leading the race? and telling Kimi to stay out for the last two laps with sh****d tyres? I repeat gizmoes etc..


   Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on December 17, 2021, 10:42:33 am
Conspiracy Theory -


It is all a set up, the commentators mentioned in lap 12 that only a safety car would make a difference.
Next - a crash occurs involving one son of a former champion i.e. MS's son
its all done to boost waning interest as LH is consistantly winning the championship


Just a thought
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 17, 2021, 11:03:33 am



  No matter how many rules and regs the FIA generate there will always be clever designers looking for better ways to cheat without getting caught. Part of the cyclic nature of teams winning.


    Good reading, " The Piranha Club "


  Regards   Ian
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 17, 2021, 12:09:18 pm
Our [Australian] ABC news last night reported that Mercedes has withdrawn their Official protest to the latest F1 race result, however in the same blurb, suggested that Sir Lewis is considering his future and options in Motor vehicle racing  %)


Maybe that offer from the Princess Anne [Royal KG, KT, GCVO, GCStJ, QSO, CD]. is more appealing than the alternative :-X


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 17, 2021, 07:07:44 pm


Never be a Hundredth the DRIVER Schumie was.



Other opinions are, of course, available..................
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on December 17, 2021, 07:18:48 pm


  No matter how many rules and regs the FIA generate there will always be clever designers looking for better ways to cheat without getting caught. Part of the cyclic nature of teams winning.

 

I'm probably wrong but I believe I noticed that current Scalextric slot guides lift the front wheels off the track. Is this correct? Is this fair? I don't remember this being the case when I was a lad, nor did they have magnets. Perhaps this is where F1 got their engineering ideas from?  >>:-(
OK I was watching the Hornby programme about the Lambo Countach!
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on December 18, 2021, 12:41:17 pm
 

I'm probably wrong but I believe I noticed that current Scalextric slot guides lift the front wheels off the track. Is this correct? Is this fair? I don't remember this being the case when I was a lad, nor did they have magnets. Perhaps this is where F1 got their engineering ideas from?  >>:-(
OK I was watching the Hornby programme about the Lambo Countach!



Not just Scalextric cars, but many of the other manufacturers do that too.


Having said that, the higher-tech slot racers have adjustable height front axles so you can have the wheels clear of the track, have them in firm contact or have them just brush the track a little as the car leans into the turns.


Having just the rear wheels on the track and the guide in the slot gives the car 'tri-angular stability' which makes for more predictable handling.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: zooma on December 18, 2021, 02:06:49 pm
 

I'm probably wrong but I believe I noticed that current Scalextric slot guides lift the front wheels off the track. Is this correct? Is this fair? I don't remember this being the case when I was a lad, nor did they have magnets. Perhaps this is where F1 got their engineering ideas from?  >>:-(
OK I was watching the Hornby programme about the Lambo Countach!
 


I recorded that program Tony - I look forward to seeing it later today.


Ref F1 - The last race was good to watch with lots of things worthy of discussion and comment - probably for years to come  %)


Stay safe,


Bob.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 30, 2021, 03:55:42 pm



  It's been 80 years , the infamous wreck of the Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery , sitting just off the shipping lanes to the Thames and Medway with 1400 tonnes of TNT in bombs and shells waiting for something to happen !   They originally shifted much of the cargo but what is still down there was considered too dangerous to touch. But now further decay structurally has prompted the decision to send in the navy to remove it before the inevitable happens .  This will doubtless be a relief to the residents of Sheerness and might see an increase in property prices in the area . Looks like it will be a tricky job , they obviously have not trusted putting the job out to a commercial contractor.   


https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/638868/SSRM_2015_Summary_Report_final.pdf (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/638868/SSRM_2015_Summary_Report_final.pdf)




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2021/12/30/A82DAA5A-28B6-4178-8A82-F353DC0240BE.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fW6tS)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Jerry C on December 30, 2021, 04:34:03 pm
That’s above and beyond the call of duty!!!!!


Jerry C.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 30, 2021, 05:04:17 pm
All these old wrecks are gradually dissolving into the sea. There seems to come a point when the process starts accelerating. For example, the stern of the battlecruiser Invincible was substantially intact when surveyed in 1991 after 75 years but subsequent inspections have shown that it is now in a state of much greater collapse. Similarly, the more recent expeditions to the Titanic wreck have also reported that the ship is rapidly deteriorating and falling in on itself. The same effect must be expected of the Richard Montgomery in the next few years.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 01, 2022, 05:17:49 pm
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS.


      Commemorative porcelain souvenir items to commemorate the Queens 70 th year of her reign now available (10.000 in stock)
        I wonder if any Chinese officials are paying us a visit imminently  ?


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/02/01/8DFCDE96-8C63-4F21-82D0-6EC1F1D50DB0.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fObpR)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on February 01, 2022, 10:11:34 pm

Been listed as a translation error, [bad proof reading] ....could become collectors items?  :o


https://www.womanandhome.com/us/life/royal-news/queens-platinum-jubilee-souvenirs-ruined-by-embarrassing-misprint-after-translation-error/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Sub driver on February 01, 2022, 11:06:38 pm
.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 02, 2022, 09:11:54 am
The suggestion on the street is that they contracted Del Boy to handle the UK end of the purchase contract
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on February 02, 2022, 10:11:16 am
The suggestion on the street is that they contracted Del Boy to handle the UK end of the purchase contract


 {-) {-)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 02, 2022, 11:03:25 am
Used to be a something hedron shaped pack containing orange flavoured liquid. Local shop used to freeze them. Yummy.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on February 02, 2022, 12:15:44 pm
That's right Ian, we used to buy a Jubbly on the way home from school,  6d from the Tuck Shop , luvly jubly

Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 02, 2022, 05:53:45 pm
That's right Ian, we used to buy a Jubbly on the way home from school,  6d from the Tuck Shop , luvly jubly

Joe.


(https://memoriesofgrowingupin50sand60suk.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/who-remembers-jubblys.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on February 02, 2022, 07:46:04 pm
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS.


      Commemorative porcelain souvenir items to commemorate the Queens 70 th year of her reign now available (10.000 in stock)
        I wonder if any Chinese officials are paying us a visit imminently  ?


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/02/01/8DFCDE96-8C63-4F21-82D0-6EC1F1D50DB0.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fObpR)

...All I can say without breaching various rules is I didn't believe you until I checked BBC news and there is some kind of poetic justice about that!  I can think of no finer tribute at the moment!  Sums it all up really.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on February 02, 2022, 09:04:43 pm
I think she is also wearing a Cyberman hat......... :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 18, 2022, 04:31:43 pm

BBC: Storm Eunice: Ferry battling winds in Southampton -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-60421388
Title: Australia Flooding
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 28, 2022, 11:46:38 am
See reports of serious flooding in Queensland.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-australia-60552110

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/28/lismore-flood-worst-history-nsw-floods-2022-rescued-evacuated

Peter Fitness lives very near there - hope he and his family are OK.

Colin
Title: Re: Australia Flooding
Post by: Footski on February 28, 2022, 12:59:48 pm
Not good that Colin. I do hope Peter is ok…
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on February 28, 2022, 10:27:45 pm
One of our grand daughters went to the Goldcoast last Thursday for a conference. At least she did not get her feet wet as she was on the 42nd. floor of the hotel.  Whether she can get home is another matter as GC airport was flooded yesterday
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 01, 2022, 06:04:47 am
Thank you for asking, I’m still here, high and dry, well above any floodwaters, unlike many who have lost everything. Our farm is only 8km from the centre of Lismore, population 45000 plus, but we are on a hill, much higher than the city itself. The flood which is currently engulfing the town is 2 metres higher than the previous record set in 1974. By my reckoning, that would mean around 4 metres of water in the CBD, almost unimaginable. The word “catastrophic” is often over used, but I can’t think of a better word to describe the situation in Lismore right now.


Roads all around us are cut, but we have enough food to keep us going for a week or more, by which time we should be able to get out. The entire shopping precinct is inundated, although there are three supermarkets on the plateau to the east, but I’m hearing that all three have been stripped bare. Until roads are open, and trucks can get through from Brisbane, which itself is suffering flooding, shelves will remain bare. Having seen first hand what floods can do, many times, it is going to take a very long time for the CBD to be cleaned, and shops to reopen.


While we are right for food and medications for a while, we have had no power for the last 36 hours, and there’s no indication when it may be restored - definitely not until water levels drop to a point where damage assessment can be made, and repairs carried out. Our caravan has a decent size gas powered refrigerator in it, and we can charge iPads, phones, etc from the caravan batteries, which themselves are connected to a solar panel. We also have a 12v TV in it so we can keep up to date with the outside world.


We have received between 600 and 700 mm of rain in less than a week, we’re not sure, as the gauge has overflowed twice, and it holds 270 mm. Other areas have had more, in fact, my sister, who lives about 90 km North west of Brisbane recorded 1200 mm in the same period.


While we are inconvenienced, many others have lost everything, so we’re not complaining. It would be good to have power restored though, as I’m relying on my phone for an internet connection  :-)


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Footski on March 01, 2022, 06:54:02 am
Peter,
Delighted you and your loved ones are all well. Hopefully things should improve over the coming days. You are in our thoughts at what must be a worrying and difficult time. Try to keep us posted.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 01, 2022, 07:38:15 am
Will do Barry.
Colin mentioned the flooding in Queensland, it started up there causing havoc in Gympie and Maryborough, then moved down to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It crossed the border into NSW, flooding first Murwillumbah, then Lismore and surrounding towns an villages. It’s still moving down the east coast towards Sydney, dumping vast quantities of rain as it goes.


On a positive note, it’s a nice sunny evening here now.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on March 01, 2022, 08:16:52 am
Hi Peter,  so glad you and yours are ok, good luck mate


Joe
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 01, 2022, 08:30:40 am
 
Good to hear from you Peter, stay safe.

 Martin


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 01, 2022, 09:21:07 am
Last night a security risk assessment analyst put a picture of a central European county up and showed arrows of movements  ;) %) , I suddenly had a tune running through my head of the dads army theme tune - though I had to remember to change the name of the protagonist  :P :P
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 01, 2022, 09:29:37 am
Peter, really glad to hear you, Bev and the family are all OK. The reports here give and indication of just how bad things are. Parts of the UK have been having a pretty bad time floodwise too.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on March 01, 2022, 02:36:11 pm
Yesterday, as we were driving back from the Council Tip at Sizewell, I couldn't help but think of Tom Lehrer and this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAEmhqdLFs
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on March 01, 2022, 10:00:05 pm
Perhaps Peter can recognise this part of Lismore!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on March 02, 2022, 01:51:20 am
Hi warspite interesting the way Rasputin rhymes with Putin.
Loved the Tom Lehrer song, took me back.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on March 02, 2022, 02:09:21 am
Now gone to the bottom off the Azores , A special delivery of Bentleys Porsches and Lambo's  for Davy Jones. Crew all 22 evacuated safely.
Thoughts are that it started with a battery on one of the vehicles being transported.  ? EV.  ? what if it had been a car/passenger ferry






(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/03/02/AFF137A4-BB4D-4EC3-A581-622F2B234541.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/f9nLQ)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Footski on March 02, 2022, 07:43:45 am
Wow…..Those photos really show how bad that flooding is. I have never seen floods of such a depth….shocking…
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 02, 2022, 10:48:09 am
WOW - thats one hell of a toggle switch on the deck of that ship - wonder what its for ????? %) %) :} :D {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 03, 2022, 01:47:09 am
Perhaps Peter can recognise this part of Lismore!


I certainly can Brian, and you can see from the McDonald’s sign just how deep the water was. Behind the photographer is Lismore Shopping Square, a large shopping centre less than a kilometre from the CBD, which is at least five metres off the ground, yet I hear there was more than a metre of water in the shops. The water has receded from the CBD now, revealing the extent of the damage, the like of which has never been seen here before. I haven’t been in to have a look, I can’t help, and would only be in the way, but my two sons who live in the area are both in there helping in any way they can. A friend of my oldest son has a bakery in South Lismore, and while the building is still standing, every piece of equipment, ovens, dough mixers etc, is ruined. He is only one example but there are many, many others. Then there are the houses, I have no idea of numbers, but it would be in the hundreds, some completely submerged, and most people only packed things above the previous record flood height - this flood was 2 metres higher.


We are into our fourth day without power, but I know the electricity authority is working extremely hard, in difficult conditions, to restore power. We were lucky enough to be able to borrow a generator yesterday, so we can at least keep the fridge and freezer going. The next problem will be food and fuel supplies, as many district roads are badly damaged, and trucks are having difficulty getting through. We are okay for a week or so, by which time, hopefully, supplies should be arriving.


I’m relying on my phone for internet connection, and it’s woefully slow, probably due to high demand, but that’s a very minor issue, many, much bigger problems face those who are most affected by this disaster.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on March 03, 2022, 04:30:21 am
"one hell of a toggle switch on the deck of that ship"  .......not sure either warspite ?

But it appears to be the canvas cover over a navigation or small arms mounting {:-{  as installed just aft of the Bridge on the Stdb side, on this Portuguese Naval Patrol Boat [P353]  O0


In this shot, the COMMS aerials are up [retracted], when the vessel is communicating or searching, the aerials are lowered to the horizontal plane


Setubal  is the name of the Portuguese Patrol Boat [as on the warships orange life ring], you will find dozens of images of the burning Ro-Ro


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!! Endurance Found.
Post by: Baldrick on March 09, 2022, 09:32:08 am



  Shackleton's ship Endurance found in the Antarctic Weddell Sea . After 107 years still in amazing condition .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60662541


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/03/09/A4985D6E-29C3-41B0-89D5-617E96BD25A0.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fCizf)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 17, 2022, 12:15:46 pm
 
BBC: P&O cancels services and tells ships to stay in port.
        The ferry operator said it was not going into liquidation but all ferries had been instructed to stay in port.

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60779001
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 26, 2022, 11:03:31 pm

BBC:  P&O Ferries: Protests at ports against sackings   -   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60887808
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 26, 2022, 11:07:25 pm
 
BBC TV:  Why Ship Crash - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0013p1f/why-ships-crash
             
On 23 March 2021, the Ever Given – one of the largest container ships ever built – ploughed into the sandy bank of the Suez Canal, blocking the entire waterway. It stopped all traffic in one of the most important shipping lanes in the world for almost a week, causing a ‘ship jam’ of over 300 vessels and delaying deliveries of billions of pounds of vital food, fuel and medical supplies. The disruption to the global supply chain lasted for months.

How did such an advanced ship crash in one of the most closely monitored shipping lanes in the world? How did a team of engineers free the ship in just six days? And who or what is to blame?

Using never-before seen footage, testimony from witnesses speaking for the very first time, and expert analysis, this documentary aims to uncover the inside story of the Ever Given accident. And with over 2,500 shipping incidents a year, the film also asks if this was just a freak accident or whether it reveals a serious weakness in the world’s critical supply chain.
Title: Not A Joke.
Post by: Baldrick on April 04, 2022, 02:53:04 pm

According to many reports a Ukranian grandmother has downed a Russian drone with a jar of pickles.

Ukrainian who ‘took out a drone with a jar of tomatoes'
https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/ukrainian-who-took-out-a-drone-with-a-jar-of-tomatoes-wants-to-stay-back-to-and-fight-for-her-country-article-90099481



Not sure where to put this, we'll try here ..... Admin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on April 06, 2022, 02:40:48 pm

BBC TV:  Why Ship Crash - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0013p1f/why-ships-crash (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0013p1f/why-ships-crash)
             
On 23 March 2021, the Ever Given – one of the largest container ships ever built – ploughed into the sandy bank of the Suez Canal, blocking the entire waterway. It stopped all traffic in one of the most important shipping lanes in the world for almost a week, causing a ‘ship jam’ of over 300 vessels and delaying deliveries of billions of pounds of vital food, fuel and medical supplies. The disruption to the global supply chain lasted for months.

How did such an advanced ship crash in one of the most closely monitored shipping lanes in the world? How did a team of engineers free the ship in just six days? And who or what is to blame?

Using never-before seen footage, testimony from witnesses speaking for the very first time, and expert analysis, this documentary aims to uncover the inside story of the Ever Given accident. And with over 2,500 shipping incidents a year, the film also asks if this was just a freak accident or whether it reveals a serious weakness in the world’s critical supply chain.


 Is it endemic ?
  Ever Givens big sister Ever Forward is now firmly embedded  in a sandbank in Chesapeake Bay since March 15th. No chance of pulling this one out , so firmly stuck they are having to unload all her cargo and barge it ashore.  Evidently a navigation error, took the wrong turning.




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/04/06/FCD887FD-74F0-4232-A827-E08EF3D3FA93.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fwr33)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: davidm1945 on April 06, 2022, 04:21:58 pm
Should be renamed "Ever Stuck" !!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Deadbattery on April 06, 2022, 04:35:12 pm
Should be renamed "Ever Stuck" !!
Love It :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on April 06, 2022, 05:15:34 pm
Or "Sandy Bottom"
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ddmckee54 on April 06, 2022, 06:59:06 pm
5000 containers, how do you unload that many containers from a location like that?  Craning them off is going to take forever.  At least she appears to be on a fairly even keel, so they won't have to try picking the containers up from an angled deck.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on April 07, 2022, 12:39:30 am
So Baldrick asks......"Is it endemic?".............. >:-o


The recent groundings of both Evergreen vessels was under the guidance of the respective Port Authorities Pilotage  :police:

We have a new Member at our Illawarra LIve Steames, who just happens to be the Senior Marine Pilot for the Port of Kembla


In discussion, it appears he [and subordinates] utilize their own NSW State Government supplied minature Salilite Navigation System carried onboard themselves. These subminature sets have a higher resolution in real time when looking at a vastly smaller nautical footprint, as compared to the Standard Sat-Nav equipment installed in today's vessels ......this Chap uses his own system when directing Pilotage of all vessels when entering the Port of Kembla which has a restricted width between the two breakwaters, followed by a sharp ~~90 degree] turn to Stdb......


The vessels range from loaded 100,000 ore carriers to the largest Mark V Class Ro Ro car carriers for the Norwegian shipping company Wilhelmsen and Wallenius


Wonder if the Evergreen Group will need to look for new insurance?, or the Worlds Marine Insurance Brokers put it down to incompetent Pilotage?  O0 ...so ultimately all insurance payouts ultimately filter down to increases in our domestic insurance policies  >>:-(


On the flip side, there will be no delay to other vessels as the Ever Forward is many Nautical Miles from the channel...why didn't they have one of these turned on?


https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjvtoGy04D3AhVYHSsKHZS2CPMYABAAGgJzZg&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2zzWNSdiAh6tbbWXifJNBln1fCVliQjXpO05vfWvec-4zZd0ajfZWBUtXAJ5erEWkeAQEVQSiGdLznUgqVI07GLYUUxQ8sKQu_Cjm6qFFP6Ey_cYq&sig=AOD64_2bnXRnPTGTvSyH_Wr7JYObsMzkcw&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwivwPmx04D3AhUg4nMBHQCiCFUQ0Qx6BAgCEAE (https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjvtoGy04D3AhVYHSsKHZS2CPMYABAAGgJzZg&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2zzWNSdiAh6tbbWXifJNBln1fCVliQjXpO05vfWvec-4zZd0ajfZWBUtXAJ5erEWkeAQEVQSiGdLznUgqVI07GLYUUxQ8sKQu_Cjm6qFFP6Ey_cYq&sig=AOD64_2bnXRnPTGTvSyH_Wr7JYObsMzkcw&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwivwPmx04D3AhUg4nMBHQCiCFUQ0Qx6BAgCEAE)

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 07, 2022, 11:05:08 am
 
BBC: Tonga eruption: Robot boat to map explosive volcano's aftermath

         https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60946084
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on April 07, 2022, 02:22:47 pm
Just been reported, £250,000 worth of diesel nicked from Devonport.
 
  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 07, 2022, 03:21:21 pm
Just been reported, £250,000 worth of diesel nicked from Devonport.
 

 .... what's that,  about 20 gallons these days!   {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on April 13, 2022, 08:48:57 am
After the recent replacement of most of the sailors on the P&O ferry fleet I assumed that the authorities blocking the ships from sailing was due to inadequate training and qualification of the replacement crews . However after a Googly search it would appear that the problems are mainly with the vessels themselves . If P&O had not sacked all the crew and brought the inspections down on their heads it would suggest that the fleet would have continues to operate in a totally unsafe manner. How can this have arisen in todays climate pf mandatory inspections and certifications ? Are regulatory authorities and ship owners riding rough shod over safety rules .


po-larne-ferry-ranked-worst-inspectors-had-seen-in-over-1200-cases-when-it-came-to-sheer-number-of-problems-3650248 (https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/transport/po-larne-ferry-ranked-worst-inspectors-had-seen-in-over-1200-cases-when-it-came-to-sheer-number-of-problems-3650248)
Title: Historic destroyer USS The Sullivans sinking
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 15, 2022, 03:49:29 pm
The museum ship USS The Sullivans is taking on water, apparently due to hull corrosion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fjyk2vosUs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhIWGNuDcUI

The ship was named after the five Sullivan brothers lost on USS Juneau during the pacific war.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on April 15, 2022, 03:50:52 pm
The WWII Fletcher class destroyer USS The Sullivans has sunk at its moorings and is now resting on the bottom at its berth. Reports are that there was originally around 5 feet depth below the hull. The rear deck is awash and it is tilting at an angle. It appears that a major hull breach has occured leading to major flooding. Pumps have been brought in to try and refloat the ship to allow them to find the leak and patch it. The ship has been in need of repair for some time, money was raised for this but the water temperature in Lake Erie has been too cold to allow the work to be done. I have seen reports online that these museum ships have all of the watertight doors kept open to allow easy visitor access below deck so are liable to flood quickly.

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/14/us/buffalo-uss-the-sullivans-sinking/index.html
The US has a large number of preserved warships although many of them including USS Texas and USS Olympia are in a bad way with badly rusted hulls.
Jim
Title: Re: Historic destroyer USS The Sullivans sinking
Post by: derekwarner on April 16, 2022, 01:42:00 am
The sinking of any Warship in any stage of its life is an event.....can be tragic, or could be planned, some towed to the wreckers for cutting up.....


Obviously the circumstances relating to the renaming of vessel to the USS Sullivans has certain significance


Little more can be said........... Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on April 17, 2022, 07:10:00 pm
Interesting video here which highlights the practical problems of maintaining preserved ships and why things are likely to become progressively worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvY2s5rRQI

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on April 18, 2022, 11:56:44 am
Saw a news report yesterday where they said that this was a yearly problem. After winter they expect there to be several holes leading to flooding of some areas, normally kept under control by onboard pumps. This time there was an electrical failure stopping pumping and allowing much more severe flooding. Every year there is a fundraising effort to patch up the holes  with epoxy.One problem is that the pumping was stopped by the coastguards when oil was found in the water. Due to the angle its sitting at fuel oil has leaked into the inside and mixed with the water. No more water to be pumped out until they have first emptied the tanks of oil.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ballastanksian on April 23, 2022, 08:48:54 pm
Interesting tit bit from the news feed today. Has anyone here seen the vessel?


The mystery of the concrete ship upon the River Wear: What is it and why is it there? (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/the-mystery-of-the-concrete-ship-upon-the-river-wear-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-there/ar-AAWwaJR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=bc4a937a254846eca45640309c47c15d)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on June 06, 2022, 05:49:59 pm
Not sure of the £40,000 to £60,000 valuation for the collection of 600 model boats.


https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ex-fisherman-told-rid-600-24154725 (https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ex-fisherman-told-rid-600-24154725)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on June 06, 2022, 06:16:52 pm
'Toy Vessels'?  <*< <*< <*< <*< <*< <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 06, 2022, 07:10:56 pm
 
None of the reports say where the auction is!  >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: barriew on June 06, 2022, 08:13:30 pm
Looks to be in Grimsby.


Barrie
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on June 06, 2022, 09:37:02 pm

None of the reports say where the auction is!  >:-o

Google : can't insert the link but it shows - Prestege Auctions, 169-177, Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby. DN31 3AX :-))


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: madboats on June 06, 2022, 09:52:13 pm
The auction is at Grimsby prestige auctions on the 18th June photos of all 399 boats are on their facebook.


Regards madboats
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 06, 2022, 10:48:45 pm
https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/449fa420c3b228fc14145f7cdd2b240c/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/one-mans-collection-of-motorized-radio-controlled-static/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on June 06, 2022, 11:43:13 pm
One Mans collection?, or one Mans obsession O0 ....and look  :o  at the estimated values   :P ......Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on June 07, 2022, 09:13:07 am
Lot 13, 'Motorised pleasure TUG'???


  Dressmaker dimensions again and to the greast unwashed they are TOYS.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 07, 2022, 01:39:39 pm
Yes I saw that one as well, considering they have another Fire tender in more traditional colours you would have thought they would have noticed.. Estimates allow so should attract a few bidders. I am banned!! According to SWMBO.


Hope Martin does not see the link.. %% %% %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: canabus on June 07, 2022, 01:51:50 pm
No Postage to Australia, so I am OUT !!!!


Plus banned by the HANDBRAKE !!!


Canabus
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 07, 2022, 02:47:42 pm
 
Some interesting model but no museum pieces.... on some, painting seems to have been done with trowel !
.... but one I might take a punt on   8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on June 07, 2022, 06:44:27 pm
Massively over priced, and I agree some were built using a bread knife and painted with a yard broom....who knows, these days use the words "collectable" and "vintage" and suddenly you have your pension money.......


Soooo I have these boats.....vintage and collectable  O0 O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on June 08, 2022, 09:54:33 am
Who ever did the cataloguing seems to be not the most well-informed person, what I found interesting was the  KM Tirpitz cunningly disguised as an Iowa Class. Not sure most of them will reach the higher end of the estimates. Not sure, I will bother with the round trip at today's fuel prices.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Mike S on June 08, 2022, 01:14:05 pm
Some of the descriptions could be described as 'interesting'.
Title: The Great Western
Post by: jaymac on June 08, 2022, 07:12:02 pm
 
Brunel's paddlesteamer the Great Western to be rebuilt in £20m tourism project for Bristol

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/brunels-paddlesteamer-great-western-rebuilt-7176177 (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/brunels-paddlesteamer-great-western-rebuilt-7176177)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: RST on June 08, 2022, 07:37:15 pm
Massively over priced, and I agree some were built using a bread knife and painted with a yard broom....who knows, these days use the words "collectable" and "vintage" and suddenly you have your pension money.......


Soooo I have these boats.....vintage and collectable  O0 O0 O0 O0


They should post them on eBay, about 3-500 quid each going by standards on that!!


...That said there are maybe just a few worth a cheeky punt though very few pics show the true condition for me.  I had a builders model of the Orelia with me for a while when someone dropped it at work but it was a bit beyond repair though I could have made a better job than that with eyes closed.  It was carved from solid, not unusual for a builders model.  Very heavy!

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 05:40:46 am
Not sure of the £40,000 to £60,000 valuation for the collection of 600 model boats.

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ex-fisherman-told-rid-600-24154725 (https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ex-fisherman-told-rid-600-24154725)

This Saturday - https://www.facebook.com/prestigeauctionsgrimsby/posts/1170933046800142

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on June 17, 2022, 09:41:01 am
£40.000 to £60.000 may be a bit over estimated but he's only got to get an average of £60 each and he'll get around £24.000 even after commission it's still not a bad little nest egg, let's face it we don't do this hobby to make money, it's more likely we help the country's economy  {-) .




Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on June 17, 2022, 10:29:21 am
Hi all I went through all the lots a few days ago all 401 of them.

 If they make £100 each, you do the maths, then there is the auction house in Grimsby it may favour some but for me down south not so, and with a possible courier, it places them too far away.  Then there is the buyers premium to be added.....

Just a thought but a while ago I bought a hull from Nailsea and this was ferried to me by a friend who lived in Long Ashton  when he made his regular visit.  OK with a mate but not sure it would work otherwise.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on June 17, 2022, 11:00:20 am
One problem I forsee with such a large collection. The lots are many and potential (serious) buyers are few. In crude terms, supply on the given day may exceed demand on the given day. Some models may be seriously fought over, other may be overlooked as a result. People may not bid on the earlier lots if they have an eye on later lots. Some models may be Going for a Song, to use the name of the old show that preceeded of The Antiques Roadshow.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 11:57:00 am
 
Just out of interest.... if you buy from an auction house like this is the bid price the final price or are there additional fees on top?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 17, 2022, 12:10:32 pm
According to the site between 18 and 22 percent extra.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 17, 2022, 12:15:07 pm
According to the site between 18 and 22 percent extra.


 plus VAT  .
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 12:50:55 pm
 
Thanks chaps!

Found this :


What is Buyers' Premium?

Buyer's premium is the additional auctioneer's fee that is added for buying a lot at auction. It is calculated as a percentage of the hammer price. For any lot that you win, you will need to pay the the hammer price + the buyer's premium. 

On our website, all buyer's premiums are displayed inclusive of VAT, where applicable.

For example:

    An auctioneer's buyer's premium is 15% including VAT.
    You win a lot in the auction for a hammer price of £100.
    The total that you will pay for the lot is £115 (excluding any additional charges such storage or shipping fees).


It is suggested that you have considered the buyer's premium when calculating your maximum bid prior to bidding.


https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/449fa420c3b228fc14145f7cdd2b240c/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/one-mans-collection-of-motorized-radio-controlled-static/?fbclid=IwAR3ytSlZLVFH7m2nHng9rBmHiwwOrLMEPDnCnALOXBazwb_1HWi4pMolCgE

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzZccynV/Auction-fees.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 01:24:29 pm
 
1. I tried registering but it such a faff.... ( I know security, fraud etc ...)

2. Someone with half-a-mind  ( and a warehouse somewhere )  could clean up here,  there some seemingly very desirable
   boats on offer - ( but difficult to tell from the  photos /  not in person ).

3. Auction fees are quite high!


Some of the Lots I'll keep an eye on / kicking myself afterwards!
 - 41, 43, 83, 98, 112, 156, 157, 170, 180, 182, 219, 220, 287, 294, 311, 323, 331, 341, 348, 364, 397

If I really wanted any of the boats, I would only go and bid in person.... but:
 it's 5 hour round trip,
 I don't have the space,
 "You've  #£%}*!  got enough already!"   <*<


I'm guessing that this bloke ACTUALLY did what many of want to do

'Learn the Lesson, Gentlemen!'

  Martin   {:-{



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 02:35:18 pm

Which ones have you got your eye on?!     8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on June 17, 2022, 03:08:34 pm
As Tigertiger said the sheer amount of them maybe the down fall, may have been better for him to have taken his time and put say 10 at a time up for auction over several weeks, plus with that many models crammed together with punters pawing over them breakages are inevertable. {:-{


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 17, 2022, 04:39:04 pm
 
Agreed .....  O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 19, 2022, 12:22:38 pm
 
Anyone watching the auction? ..... some very cheap boats!    :o    <:(

https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/449fa420c3b228fc14145f7cdd2b240c/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/one-mans-collection-of-motorized-radio-controlled-static/bid-live/



10 points to the first person to spot the first one on Ebay or other auction!   {-)
 
 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on June 19, 2022, 01:00:05 pm
Painful to watch just saw a Port Garth go for £150 but as we all know too well our loveingly crafted models seldom realise thier worth when sold.


Joe.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on June 19, 2022, 03:48:40 pm

It's still going on..... 8 hours later!!!!!


That terrible Billing Nederland went for £350 ??
Graunper RAU IX went for £50 ????
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on June 19, 2022, 07:28:51 pm
Would not be surprised if 1 bidder purchased the majority of the boats.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on June 21, 2022, 09:32:05 am
Notice has been given to dismantle the historic steam tug 'Cervia'. The tug has been in poor condition for some time.


Looking on the internet and old magazines, this was a popular tug for (us) modelmakers. Model Boats plan MM567 by Vic Smeed is currently available from Sarik. The accompanying magazine item was in Model Maker December 1959. Stunning art work, of the tug, on the magazine's front cover.


https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2022/06/20/notice-given-of-plan-to-dismantle-ramsgates-historic-steam-tug-cervia-and-sell-off-parts/ (https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2022/06/20/notice-given-of-plan-to-dismantle-ramsgates-historic-steam-tug-cervia-and-sell-off-parts/)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on June 21, 2022, 10:35:01 am
Lots of models of her.  I made mine in the early 70's from the Model Boats plan.  Not quite to plan but she is still going strong.   I sailed her last Sunday.  O0
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on June 21, 2022, 01:21:31 pm





  I think she was popular because she existed, shame but she has got a serious bottom problem


  Oh Yes , my version,




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/06/21/8BD965BE-6992-4CD6-B884-30CFA40E040F_1_105_c.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/flCqe)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 15, 2022, 02:28:48 pm
 
Heatwave: National emergency declared after first red extreme heat warning   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62177458 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62177458)



(https://i.postimg.cc/5yPrJVf7/Melting-ice-cream-truck-bondi-beach-sydney-art-1.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 15, 2022, 03:54:16 pm
               Bondii Beach ?



Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy

7°C  -
16°C
Sydney for Saturday. Partly cloudy. The chance of frost in the morning, mainly in the W. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on July 15, 2022, 06:36:32 pm
it is so sad to read the article about the Cervia tug having to be dismantled.  She has had a chequered history / past.   If I remember correctly she has already been on the bottom of the river bed with unfortunate loss of life.   I believe that was an accident.  But, for her to be on the bottom this time is sadly neglect by our country not supporting its heritage.  For a country that is supposed to be so steeply involved in the history of the sea, they certainly do not like to put hands in pocket to upkeep our heritage.  So sad.


If you care to look on the master builds on this forum, there is a full build of this tug from the said plan by Vic Smeed.



TUG CERVIA HULL BUILD by Bluebird (modelboatmayhem.co.uk) (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7947.0.html)

John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: DJW on July 19, 2022, 04:08:42 pm
Saw this, impressive workmanship.  And puts some perspective on the risks involved in building model boats in certain locations...


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-61953988 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-61953988)


I for one wish him well.
David.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: radiojoe on July 19, 2022, 04:50:02 pm
He's doing some stunning work god only knows how he keeps his mind on it in that situation.


Joe
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 24, 2022, 08:38:28 am
 
 
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=423912649778775&set=a.367555328747841

(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/07/24/295232359_423912643112109_730933514638014858_n.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/fRKsP)

RNLI Eyemouth Lifeboat
Not just the usual two lifeboats at the harbour this afternoon but seven!
With RNLI Dunbar Lifeboats   
RNLI Berwick upon Tweed Lifeboats
St Abbs Lifeboat
and RNLI Aberdeen lifeboat that has left the shipyard.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on July 24, 2022, 08:46:00 am
Once there was the story of.....[edit]....... 'Seven Bear Boats'..................................... Bears' {-) ............ Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on July 24, 2022, 03:30:29 pm





   A BOAT FOR ALL SEASONS REASONS
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 24, 2022, 07:24:22 pm
can you get a set like those russian dolls
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 24, 2022, 09:07:20 pm
 
             {-)   :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 23, 2022, 05:51:12 am
 
BBC - superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-62637627


Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on August 23, 2022, 09:29:01 am
Dutch ships crew taken off. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-56655756
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 23, 2022, 09:38:12 am
April last year! Fooled me too.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: old_gunner on August 24, 2022, 09:58:12 am
BBC obviously quite slow as it was in the current news link, I wonder what happened to the ship, the salvage must have attracted a few.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: ScottW on September 09, 2022, 05:44:41 pm
Perhaps of interest, since they share the waters with boats?

Quote
In the Mind of a Whale How can we make sense of the biggest brains on the planet?  by Tom Mustill                 
   September 6, 2022 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes


https://hakaimagazine.com/features/in-the-mind-of-a-whale/ (https://hakaimagazine.com/features/in-the-mind-of-a-whale/)


Quote
There are many scans of dolphin brains, but very few of whale brains. This makes sense given that the biggest hospital scanners can scarcely accommodate a very large human, let alone an animal the size of a small hospital ward. Fitting an adult humpback into an MRI would be like trying to get a melon through the hole of a bagel. The two baby whales Reidenberg had procured were just small enough to fit.

 
Quote
One study concluded that humans have five times the information-processing capacity of cetaceans, whom they placed beneath chimps, monkeys, and some birds. But in the same study, horses—with smaller brains than chimps—were found to have five times the number of cortical neurons. Does this mean horses are smarter than chimps? A major confounding factor in these types of comparisons appears to be that every factor is itself quite confounding.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on September 19, 2022, 01:40:44 am
 
(https://i.ibb.co/8mVBYJp/123965470-elizabeth-banner.jpg])

                                          A small Mayhem Tribute  -  https://youtu.be/4S5y3FEDp-c (https://youtu.be/4S5y3FEDp-c)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on September 27, 2022, 10:06:55 am

Wreck of SS Mesaba found
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63039737


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 27, 2022, 10:27:24 am
Australia does it again!
Tidbinbilla deep space complex near Canberra (successor to Honeysuckle Creek that received the first Moon walk pictures)  received the signal from the DART spacecraft as it crashed into the asteroid today, Australian time.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on September 27, 2022, 10:42:52 am
Tidbinbilla is an interesting place to visit, I went there several times in my coach driving days.


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on September 28, 2022, 03:56:29 am
They also have a piece of the Moon!   %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on September 29, 2022, 09:58:40 am

RNLI - another successful rescue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63071576


Aye,
Ray.
Title: Apple has to change charging to USB C
Post by: jaymac on October 07, 2022, 04:30:15 pm



https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-parliament-adopts-rules-common-charger-electronic-devices-2022-10-04/ (https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-parliament-adopts-rules-common-charger-electronic-devices-2022-10-04/)
Title: Re: Apple has to change charging to USB C
Post by: RST on October 07, 2022, 06:07:03 pm


https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-parliament-adopts-rules-common-charger-electronic-devices-2022-10-04/ (https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-parliament-adopts-rules-common-charger-electronic-devices-2022-10-04/)


This was announced some time ago.  Quite right really, I bought a new 7in tablet for work a few months ago and was appalled it had a micro USB socket these days.  If I recall Rece Mogg was against the move but that's not so much of a surprise.
Title: Re: Apple has to change charging to USB C
Post by: Tug Fanatic on October 07, 2022, 06:11:07 pm

This was announced some time ago.  Quite right really, I bought a new 7in tablet for work a few months ago and was appalled it had a micro USB socket hese days.  If I recall Rece Mogg was against the move but that's not so much of a surprise.

This was the EC Parliament. Given the great dislike in the UK parliament for anything EU I don't see any guarantee that it will happen here.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 07, 2022, 06:23:17 pm
See no reason why they are poking their noses into a manufacture's business when there is no real issue.



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on October 08, 2022, 05:39:09 am
***Topic split***


The discussion on data cables, Bluetooth, etc. is now here https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68720.0.html
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on October 11, 2022, 10:32:58 am



  HMS Prince of Wales is now at Rosyth waiting to dock for her "prop job "
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on November 05, 2022, 01:29:55 pm
Another long lost ship (wreck) located S.S. Virago


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-63488027


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on November 05, 2022, 01:38:35 pm
Incredible, I was lucky enough to be (one of many) divers on the Mary Rose, and that was bad enough with the bottom current (and to be fair Bl**dy scary)  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on November 05, 2022, 01:48:11 pm
Cheers for the info Phil, it must have been an amazing endeavour for you all.  :o


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on November 05, 2022, 02:10:29 pm
Something I will never forget, although I was not allowed to touch anything (the dive experts did that bi)t we marked all the positions, but to be part of the project
(Albeit just a small bit.....well) Somethings in your life, you just look back at...and say.....Where is my T shirt  {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 05, 2022, 02:58:53 pm
Well done Phil!

I've visited the Mary Rose at Portsmouth several times, both before and after the new museum was built. Last visit was in September after some further improvements had been made. It is an incredible sight, and not just the ship but the thousands of items recovered and preserved which provide such an insight to life in Tudor times.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 05, 2022, 04:15:32 pm



  The Mary Rose experience is something that just takes you over . They have made a fantastic job of it. Not only the whole half section of the ship displayed in a very atmospheric setting with visual/audial displays and explanations but the fact that it is in a humidity and temperature controlled chamber gives the exhibition an out of the world and back to the days of Henry VIII sensation. The surrounding display of artefacts really takes you on board also that you can try your hand at a pull of an original longbow ( about 60lb draw weight ) examination of their skeletal remains has shown that Archers from those times had deformed spines from constant pulling such heavy weapons.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 05, 2022, 07:07:51 pm
Incredible, I was lucky enough to be (one of many) divers on the Mary Rose,


Never knew the Mary  Rose carried divers let alone you are that old Phil
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on November 06, 2022, 08:54:15 pm
I will come and get you  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)  (ok oldish)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 06, 2022, 10:41:10 pm
Well I was at Waterloo Albeit only the 150th anniversary
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 07, 2022, 04:19:38 pm
National Yacht project now definitely cancelled:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63547568

Good decision although I bet a lot has been spent already.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on November 07, 2022, 04:41:35 pm
National Yacht project now definitely cancelled:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63547568

Good decision although I bet a lot has been spent already.

Colin

.... a probably £500,000,00 by the time the flag was raised...   {:-{

 
 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on November 07, 2022, 04:57:06 pm
Nothing like as much as the bits of HS2 that are likely to be cancelled and then there is the £5.5 billion on the Ajax armoured car that doesn't work & is likely to be scrapped.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 07, 2022, 06:06:18 pm
There is huge public waste everywhere caused by inefficiency and failure to use joined up thinking. The NHS is a dreadful example. I am now blind in one eye following cessation of treatment that left me with some useful vision in it. The 8 weekly injections were costing the local NHS trust around £800 each. A court case against the suppliers three years ago cleared the way for the NHS to use an alternative at around £30 a time (from the same pharma firm) but hardly any NHS trusts have taken advantage of it. Medications are prescribed like sweeties irrespective of cost and if you have repeat prescriptions they are rarely reviewed to check if they are still necessary. It's not a question of cutting budgets but in improving management competence, sharing good practice and attention to detail but all the systems seem geared to prevent that happening.

The Ajax tank is a classic example of throwing good money after bad in the hope that somehow the situation can be retrieved. A proper engineering evaluation might have determined the the design was a lost cause but there would have been too much egg on face in high quarters so the project has been blindly continued. Many, many other examples can be cited and we are all individually literally the poorer for it. The'National Yacht' was an obvious turkey right from the start making no sense whatsoever in today's world. Boris Johnson just wanted an opportunity to swan around the world grandstanding.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on November 07, 2022, 07:27:29 pm
It's always been so and those that are old enough will remember industry guru's such as John Harvey-Jones in the early '90's followed by Jerry or Gerry, whose surname I forget, going in with proper management outlook and questioning just how money was spent.The answer from the mandarins then was "Lessons will be learnt" as it is now.
 <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Nordlys on November 07, 2022, 08:06:59 pm
Damn it! I wish we could press reset and have someone else run our country other than politicians?
Just for a change........

N
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 07, 2022, 08:30:23 pm



  The news I heard was that cancelling the new Royal Boaty would enable them to spend the allocated money on building a specialist vessel to guard the sea bed communication cables in the north sea .   I presume there is no great urgency in this.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 08, 2022, 10:47:42 am
But not as far down the slipway as TSR2, Nimrod Etc.  O0


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 11, 2022, 09:04:09 pm
Good video of 'Big Lizzie' leaving Portsmouth on deployment yesterday 10th November 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdzTv-X7EiU

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on November 11, 2022, 10:04:16 pm
Good viewing...........180 degree U turn?.......what is the little 2 story white building on the shore/quay side?.........Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on November 11, 2022, 10:13:44 pm
Nice bit of footage Colin - I was curious to know why the radar was going ninety to the dozen when she came away from her berth, until I realised it was fast forward footage  :embarrassed:


Some nice footage of other vessels going about and of course the "xxxxx" taking a dive, as if it saw what was coming  {-)

Edit : the system didn't like my bird name S h a g

Cheers,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 11, 2022, 10:18:10 pm
It is a house on Portsmouth Point called Beth's Place Derek.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 12, 2022, 07:36:42 am
Good viewing...........180 degree U turn?.......what is the little 2 story white building on the shore/quay side?.........Derek


Quabec House, one of the oldest buildings in Portsmouth.


https://www.hampshire-history.com/quebec-house-old-portsmouth/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 12, 2022, 09:38:16 am
I didn't know it was called Quebec House, I was trying to look it up without much success. Thanks for the link, it cerainly has an interesting history. I've seen it often enough when passing through Portsmouth entrance.
Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 13, 2022, 10:00:16 am
I didn't know it was called Quebec House, I was trying to look it up without much success. Thanks for the link, it cerainly has an interesting history. I've seen it often enough when passing through Portsmouth entrance.
Colin


I remember the Butcher boats harbour tours in their little blue open boats passing the building and hearing the phrase "And on your right, the white building is Quebec House. One of the oldest..." etc. You loose some of the charm with the bigger Solent Cruise vessels.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on November 13, 2022, 02:38:12 pm
Just harking back a few days to the comments about government waste, I noticed a "suggestion" today that part of the savings to be made are by increasing the "digitisation" used in government. Is it just me hearing alarm bells ringing {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 13, 2022, 09:06:23 pm



  probably going to have all OAP,s microchipped to keep track of em.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 13, 2022, 10:02:49 pm
Quote
probably going to have all OAP,s microchipped to keep track of em.

Why? They don't go too far at their age....









Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: BrianB6 on November 13, 2022, 10:49:48 pm
My wife and I are already tagged so our family can check on us if we fall or have a 'turn'. Our family phones can locate each other even overseas.   Authorities are looking to more accurately locate mobile phones so why have an implant?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on November 14, 2022, 10:26:38 am
To be honest, I wasn't thinking about that aspect but more about the previous failures that governments have had with the "digital revolution" and just how much it has cost us all, so putting it forward as a potential saving is a bit of very wishful thinking. As far as the rest is concerned, we're all numbered in so many ways, especially since very few of the numbers cross-refer, that personally I couldn't give a toss about adding another {:-{ 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tigertiger on November 14, 2022, 10:33:58 am
If you have an older relative that gets lost, you can always pop an airtag in their pocket.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 14, 2022, 11:25:06 am
Quote
If you have an older relative that gets lost, you can always pop an airtag in their pocket.

of the coat that they forgot to put on when wandering off in their nightie...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 14, 2022, 02:48:36 pm



   Our local area Facebook page  always has the Police asking the community to look out for some bewildered or other who has gone AWOL.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on November 15, 2022, 02:00:19 am
Svitzer Australia advises a 'lockout of Employees' of their Tugs in all Australian ports due to a failure of a 3 year attempt to resolve a new Enterprise Agreement with ships Tug Unions

Svitzer has a 'near' total monopoly in the supply of Tug services to all Australian Ports

1. So, previously our Members suggest that these Tugs are on some sort of continuous engine preheat during an outage between work shifts..........what happens here?
2. Does Svitzer have 'near' total monopolies in other Countries?
---------------------

If my memory, Svitzer has also been awarded a Contract to supply Tug Services to our RAN Australia wide

 ......https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1e203306c9e0fde7JmltdHM9MTY2ODM4NDAwMCZpZ3VpZD0xYTRmYWU1MS05Yzk0LTZiNDUtMjQyOS1iZmFjOWRhNjZhNmImaW5zaWQ9NTQwMw&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1a4fae51-9c94-6b45-2429-bfac9da66a6b&psq=Svitzer+has+also+been+awarded+a+Contract+to+supply+Tug+Services+to+our+RAN&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWF3YW5kZXJlci5vcmcvc3ZpdHplci1hdXN0cmFsaWEtYXdhcmRlZC10b3dhZ2UtY29udHJhY3QtZm9yLXJveWFsLWF1c3RyYWxpYW4tbmF2eSM6fjp0ZXh0PVN2aXR6ZXIlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWElMkMlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWElRTIlODAlOTlzJTIwbGVhZGluZyUyMHRvd2FnZSUyMHByb3ZpZGVyJTJDJTIwaGFzJTIwYmVlbixEZXBhcnRtZW50JTIwb2YlMjBEZWZlbmNlJTJDJTIwc2VydmljaW5nJTIwdGhlJTIwUm95YWwlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWFuJTIwTmF2eS4&ntb=1 (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1e203306c9e0fde7JmltdHM9MTY2ODM4NDAwMCZpZ3VpZD0xYTRmYWU1MS05Yzk0LTZiNDUtMjQyOS1iZmFjOWRhNjZhNmImaW5zaWQ9NTQwMw&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1a4fae51-9c94-6b45-2429-bfac9da66a6b&psq=Svitzer+has+also+been+awarded+a+Contract+to+supply+Tug+Services+to+our+RAN&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWF3YW5kZXJlci5vcmcvc3ZpdHplci1hdXN0cmFsaWEtYXdhcmRlZC10b3dhZ2UtY29udHJhY3QtZm9yLXJveWFsLWF1c3RyYWxpYW4tbmF2eSM6fjp0ZXh0PVN2aXR6ZXIlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWElMkMlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWElRTIlODAlOTlzJTIwbGVhZGluZyUyMHRvd2FnZSUyMHByb3ZpZGVyJTJDJTIwaGFzJTIwYmVlbixEZXBhcnRtZW50JTIwb2YlMjBEZWZlbmNlJTJDJTIwc2VydmljaW5nJTIwdGhlJTIwUm95YWwlMjBBdXN0cmFsaWFuJTIwTmF2eS4&ntb=1)

"As the winner of the Defence Marine Support Services Package 3 tender, Svitzer will provide towage services for Australia’s naval fleet, the management of Navy towage assets, and the development of naval personnel training in major ports around Australia.
With a network of over 20 ports nationally and as the largest employer of Australian seafarers, Svitzer Australia will continue to promote and support Australian and local maritime industries and jobs as part of this long-term contract"

So I expect our new Federal Government may step in here pretty quick with some emergency powers to advert a pre-Christmas national shipping shutdown

Derek

NB......this posting is not intended to report on any Political input, but absolutely important for Tugboat matters with a Worldwide supplier of Tugboat services
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on November 21, 2022, 11:17:51 am
Earwigo again, Type 26s late and over budget, same old same old  :-X


 Latest seems to be a drive problem  %)  But the Navy are testing 40Ft. (19mtr) Radio controlled (by 2 sailors) Missile launchers. Wonder if the ESCs will suffer from FET problems????


 Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on November 29, 2022, 02:52:42 pm
Travelling steerage class.
Three stowaways apparently made the trip from Lagos Nigeria to Gran Canaria  , some 2400 miles, perched on the rudder of an oil tanker . Reported by the Spanish Police to be de-hydrated but otherwise OK.



(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2022/11/29/39CFF284-B5E8-488D-ACAA-6642A463243C.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/tBmJ4)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on November 29, 2022, 03:42:42 pm
they could have at least asked the skipper for a pot of paint - so they could paint the bottom of the boat while they were doing nothing and paid for their passage. %% %% %%


John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on December 01, 2022, 09:36:13 am
Type 26 leaves shipyard


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-63813076


... Ray.  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 01, 2022, 11:18:35 am
Perhaps for reliability it should be used on the barge. %)


Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 10, 2022, 02:16:46 pm
Tall ship 'Earl of Pembroke' is being broken up in Holland. Originally built as 'Orion' in Sweden, 1945. She has featured in Treasure Island and other films.

https://maritime-executive.com/article/tall-ship-with-a-long-career-in-cinema-heads-to-the-scrappers#:~:text=The%20three%2Dmasted%20tall%20ship,been%20towed%20off%20for%20demolition. (https://maritime-executive.com/article/tall-ship-with-a-long-career-in-cinema-heads-to-the-scrappers#:~:text=The%20three%2Dmasted%20tall%20ship,been%20towed%20off%20for%20demolition.)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on December 10, 2022, 08:02:24 pm
Wonder why he didn't try to sell her or had he allowed her to get into such a bad condition that restoration would have been too expensive. Even hulls in very bad condition can be restored, a good example is the City of Adelaide that was threatened with being dismantled in Ayr and is now in Australia being restored.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on December 10, 2022, 11:32:19 pm
I believe there would be little interest in Australia restoring any version of the barque HMS Endeavour [or the Collier the Earle of Pembroke] as for years we were schooled that Captain Cook discovered Terra Australis, when our first inhabinants had been here for 40,000 years without the need for invasion by others


For years now, a Political swell has been to formally acknowledge this, however it is difficult to rewrite thousands of pages or written history


[Cook on his first vovage held the Rank of Lieutenant in the RN]


https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3c08474e1894b908JmltdHM9MTY3MDYzMDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xYTRmYWU1MS05Yzk0LTZiNDUtMjQyOS1iZmFjOWRhNjZhNmImaW5zaWQ9NTI5NQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1a4fae51-9c94-6b45-2429-bfac9da66a6b&psq=Cook+discovered+Terra+Australis&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS9uZXdzLzIwMjAtMDQtMjAvY2FwdGFpbi1jb29rLWhpc3Rvcnktd2hhdC13ZS1vZnRlbi1nZXQtd3JvbmcvMTIwNDI0Mzg&ntb=1 (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3c08474e1894b908JmltdHM9MTY3MDYzMDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xYTRmYWU1MS05Yzk0LTZiNDUtMjQyOS1iZmFjOWRhNjZhNmImaW5zaWQ9NTI5NQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1a4fae51-9c94-6b45-2429-bfac9da66a6b&psq=Cook+discovered+Terra+Australis&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS9uZXdzLzIwMjAtMDQtMjAvY2FwdGFpbi1jb29rLWhpc3Rvcnktd2hhdC13ZS1vZnRlbi1nZXQtd3JvbmcvMTIwNDI0Mzg&ntb=1)

The Clipper City of Adelaide restoration as Jim mentions has a totally different history of 'Free Settlers' to Australia........[well worth a few minutes reading]

https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/worlds-oldest-surviving-clipper-ship-being-restored-adelaide-after-sinking-clyde-3083246 (https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/worlds-oldest-surviving-clipper-ship-being-restored-adelaide-after-sinking-clyde-3083246)
Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on December 11, 2022, 09:57:36 am
Interesting read Derek, thanks for posting.

Research shows, another sailing ship things are starting to look better for is the Leda class frigate, HMS Unicorn in Dundee, Scotland. An American billionaire has donated £20,000 to start the restoration.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/billionaire-helps-repair-scotlands-oldest-ship-555x2jsbr?fbclid=IwAR1stEXSCXekf_uB43R359lBUFCA1slhYZgcTZdjbBVBVgSqZGoi8pxxLfk (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/billionaire-helps-repair-scotlands-oldest-ship-555x2jsbr?fbclid=IwAR1stEXSCXekf_uB43R359lBUFCA1slhYZgcTZdjbBVBVgSqZGoi8pxxLfk)


just as a note: the other surviving Leda class frigate, is the Royal Navy's Indian built HMS Trincomalee, open to the public in Hartlepool.

https://www.nmrn.org.uk/visit-us/hartlepool?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInJmF7aLx-wIVGoBQBh0f6QqgEAAYASAAEgLKsvD_BwE (https://www.nmrn.org.uk/visit-us/hartlepool?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInJmF7aLx-wIVGoBQBh0f6QqgEAAYASAAEgLKsvD_BwE)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on December 11, 2022, 12:00:02 pm
Good to see the donation to the Unicorn although it will need a lot more to do any good. Unfortunately the trustees running the ship have a very poor record of raising funds and looking after the ship. When they first took over there were plans to remove the roof and fully rig the ship. They were donated suitable trees to uswe for masts and the roof was to go on a purpose built visitors center with the same plan as the hull. This has now changed to keep it as launched with the roof and put it in the dry dock next to where she is moored. They don't seem to understand that permanantly dry docking her will lead to hull distortion similar to that the Victory has had to deal with. The one piece of major work they did which was to remove a section of the original roof at the bow to allow for the mounting of a bowsprit lead to serious leaking from rain with some of the wood now rotting which is why there is now a fabric cover over this area.The article quotes the need to raise £1million to get in shape to put in the dry dock, I would imagine that it will take a lot more to completely restore her once she is out of the water. If I can remember corectly it took around £5 million to restore the Trincommalee  which will be a lot more in todays money. One problem is that the local council is really only interested in helping the Discovery even though the Unicorn has much more history in Dundee.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 11, 2022, 04:25:42 pm
 
Football .... it's not coming home then....  {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: sabre on December 11, 2022, 07:04:45 pm
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zlGL5jbL828
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on December 12, 2022, 11:37:19 am

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[size=0px]Football .... it's not coming home then.[/size][/color][/size]
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[size=78%]      No, but Ingerland are [/size][size=0px] O0 {-)


   Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on December 12, 2022, 01:14:36 pm
The Cat is coming home so it has certainly scored! (A Cat Trick)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-63943662

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 19, 2022, 09:03:39 am

Thailand warship capsizes, 31 sailors missing


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64023249 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64023249)


(https://images.ctfassets.net/pjshm78m9jt4/wUAIQzj2acTbiXvRz1VaM/7f1038cbe49ab5723a372948ad1f6fd4/Thailand_AP.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&w=830&h=467&q=80)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 30, 2022, 12:06:20 pm
 
Notable deaths 2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/o8xffunkqq/notable-deaths-2022

(https://i.postimg.cc/7LgN4tQ4/Screenshot-2022-12-30-120410.png)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on December 30, 2022, 12:14:33 pm
 <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on January 02, 2023, 10:01:13 am
MANGLEMALINGO

Does  anyone know what what a "Planned Incremental Intervention " is ?   Cos that is what the USS Harry S Truman was off to at Norfolk Yard Virginia a last month.


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2023/01/02/13E5C013-A186-481B-A4F5-D7DBE709E72E.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/taAvl)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on January 02, 2023, 10:54:00 am
Here you go Baldrick:-


A Dry-docking Planned Incremental Availability includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship...


Copied from Google  :-))


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 02, 2023, 01:00:56 pm
PII - Lube the bearings so it doesn't do a PoW  O0


  Regards Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on January 21, 2023, 10:53:20 am
PS Waverley funding crisis. 
  Appeal has been launched to fund a necessary dry docking and maintenance to allow her to operate in the coming year.

steamship-waverley-in-funding-crisis-1560 (https://www.glasgowwestendtoday.scot/news/steamship-waverley-in-funding-crisis-1560/)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 21, 2023, 11:34:17 am
Waverley seems to have a funding crisis evey year.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 21, 2023, 12:25:15 pm
methinks she may be Past her Sail by Date
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 21, 2023, 12:44:49 pm
This conversation has been had previously but personally I have never really understood why Waverley never, ever, seems to vary her sailing programme. She visits the different parts of the UK at exactly the same times of year. Consequently, while it is very pleasant to travel on her, you don't necessarily want to repeat the experience every year so there must be a law of diminishing returns on the customer base. It happens with lots of attractions. For example you might enjoy visiting Portmouth dockyard as there is lots to see, but having done so, unless you are some sort of enthusiast (like me), you probably won't want to go again for a few years.

Southern England is probably the most densly populated part of the UK and much of the population lives within easy reach of the coastal resorts. Yet Waverley only visits after the school summer holidays when the kids are back in school and when the weather is beginning to turn which frequently causes cancellations. If she wre to to visit during July/August there would be a potentially huge customer base to tap into which for years has been neglected. I may be missing something here but I would certainly like to know why the sailing programme is so rigid.

As far as the current appeal for money is concerned it appears to be just for routine annual maintenance which must have been anticipated but we are now into the New Year before the alarm has been raised. The 2022 sailing season finished months ago and surely the ongoing financial situation must have been appreciated then. Does anyone have an insight into all this?

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 21, 2023, 04:15:08 pm
Similar might be said about a model boat magazine
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 21, 2023, 04:33:45 pm
Quote
Similar might be said about a model boat magazine

I don't quite follow....?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 25, 2023, 10:42:13 am
      UK Government committed to building Type 31 frigates as steel is cut on new ship
 Earwigoagain.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on January 25, 2023, 12:10:22 pm



  Almost arf built.  HMS Venturer.     (New cutting was on HMS Active)




(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2023/01/25/F5C3C517-24E8-405B-9C69-8A13A2F69926.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/tyBc5)








Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 26, 2023, 11:01:51 am
And the odds on it being on time and in budget?   {-)


 Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on January 26, 2023, 12:44:44 pm





 Should have got the hang of it by the time they get to No 5.


      HMS Active, HMS Bulldog, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Formidable and HMS Venturer





Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 26, 2023, 04:56:03 pm
 
Just nice ....

Joanna Gosling bids an emotional farewell to BBC News live on-air:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-64418230
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on January 26, 2023, 05:20:23 pm
That's a decent way to depart from a long held employment  :-))


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 27, 2023, 10:20:47 am
Takes a lot more than street speak to captivate an audience, pity the cretins in the crypt don't understand this. Luckily I'll still be able to continue listening to Ken on the tubular invader.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 03, 2023, 10:31:02 am
Seems like the PoW's OTHER prop shaft needs repairs  O0


 Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 03, 2023, 10:54:54 pm
RN Sailors needing treatment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64519902


Aye,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 16, 2023, 09:42:44 am
Artifacts from shipwreck to go on display


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-64651507


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 16, 2023, 10:04:04 am
 
BBC: Raquel Welch: US actress and model dies at 82
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64657781
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on February 16, 2023, 01:28:36 pm
I'll always remember the fur bikini because I wrote off my dads A30 on the way home from the Astoria Cinema in Purley :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on February 24, 2023, 05:31:52 pm
Capsized Tug in Greenock
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-64764145
Title: Tug capsizes and sinks
Post by: meechingman on February 24, 2023, 07:50:48 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-64764145


Oh no. Memories of Flying Phantom instantly come to mind. No details in the report of casualties, but it witnesses say the tug capsized 'instantaneously'.


No doubt more information to come, but thoughts and prayers are with those involved.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 25, 2023, 01:00:29 pm
Ajax light tank back on track.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64763195

Apparently the 'redesign' is just more cushions and earplugs for the crew...

As has been reported elsewhere, the machine still vibrates enormously which will not be good for its electronics of mechanical components. Who do they think they are kidding?

They'll probably 'cure' the Prince of Wales' propshaft problem by limiting top speed to ten knots.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 25, 2023, 02:13:03 pm
They have a stockpile of 414 completed hulls already stacked in the yard. If they cannot get the mechanicals sorted there is going to have to be some creative repurposing on the horizon . Perhaps Englands answer to the Hummer.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 26, 2023, 03:56:34 pm
Stiff upper lip lads, British ingenuity taught the world so much, pity we sat on our butts reminiscing of past glories. The British empire is long gone, pity some industrialists don't seem to realise this.


  Regards  Ian.   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on February 26, 2023, 05:22:52 pm
Industrialists?.........do we have any left?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 26, 2023, 10:43:15 pm
Watched on television this evening that incident on HMS Queen Elizabeth when the F35 pilot ejected at the very top of the ramp on take off . That was very hairy. Only saved from going down and under by his parachute cords snagging on a lamp bracket at the bow.  Was a suggestion his loss of power on take off was due to a rain guard that had been left on one of the intakes but I would have thought that would have become apparent on engine run up before release.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on February 27, 2023, 03:27:52 am
Hi baldrick, How much is that going to cost me?
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 27, 2023, 07:49:10 am
Approximately £80,000,000. (eighty million pounds)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on February 27, 2023, 10:42:03 am


 Was a suggestion his loss of power on take off was due to a rain guard that had been left on one of the intakes but I would have thought that would have become apparent on engine run up before release.



Not if it was in the lift fan intake as it wouldn't be visible.


They don't run them up to full power before take-off or otherwise the aircraft would try and lift off vertically.  :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 27, 2023, 04:03:23 pm
There is an interesting You Tube simulation of an F35B takeoff and landing here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY8oArCsk6M

It shows how the 'rolling landing' developed by the RN allows the aircraft to return on board without jettisoning unexpended ordnance to reduce weight sufficiently for a hover landing. The approach speed generates the extra lift needed. Clever stuff and could save a lot of money!

You can also see the operation of the rear thrust nozzle in detail.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on February 27, 2023, 04:46:07 pm
That was really interesting Colin, thank you for sharing  :-))


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 27, 2023, 05:20:33 pm
US Marine Corps F-35B aircraft had commenced flying operations at 0630hrs and two UK F-35Bs, from 617 Squadron, were programmed to launch at 1145hrs. The lead aircraft, ZM152 taxied to the runway for launch at 1137hrs. The aircraft converted to short take-off mode and at the direction of the Captain of the Flight Deck the pilot conducted engine run up checks, confirmed all engine indications were normal, selected take-off power, 97% Engine Thrust Request (ETR), and released the brakes.
The pilot reported that the initial acceleration felt normal, but then decreased. On checking the engine displays they discovered that the power was low, at 74% ETR. The pilot then selected maximum (100% ETR) but the engine continued to deliver lower than expected power. Due to the resulting low speed of ZM152, the pilot attempted to abort the take-off but was unable to stop the aircraft before the end of the ramp and ejected. The ejection was successful, the parachute deployed, and the pilot landed on the flight deck suffering only minor injuries. The aircraft impacted the sea and was seen to be afloat passing down the port side of the ship before it subsequently sank.
ZM152 last flew on November 13, 2021 and required no maintenance activity before the preparation for its flight on November 17, 2021. During the day prior to the accident, QNLZ transited through the Suez Canal on her homeward passage. As a security measure for that passage all F-35Bs on the flight deck had Red Gear fitted. Red Gear, which included engine intake blanks, was designed to protect from ingress of foreign objects. That night, 617 Sqn engineering personnel serviced ZM152 to prepare it for flight the following day.
ZM152’s servicing was tasked to two engineers who started shift at 1930hrs. The first engineer conducted their aspects of the servicing shortly after 2130hrs and was completed no later than 2300hrs. After a mid-shift meal, the second engineer started their work at 0030hrs. During the intervening period there was thunderstorm activity around the ship. When the second engineer arrived at the aircraft to conduct their part of the servicing and on all subsequent inspections of the aircraft prior to flight, the intake blanks were not seen. During their individual tasks, the engineers removed some elements of the Red Gear, but no entry was required in the aircraft technical log upon fitment or removal. A local accounting procedure was in place, but this was not used for the mass fitting and removal of Red Gear during the Suez transit. No muster was conducted prior to flying to ensure all the Red Gear had been removed.
Prior to sinking, the left-hand intake blank was observed to float clear of ZM152’skage and was subsequently impounded. A salvage operation was mounted and the aircraft was located and successfully recovered to the UK.
Cause
Following analysis of the Flight Data Recorder by the manufacturer and having completed an independent Airworthiness Review, the Panel has identified no technical issue with the aircraft. It is the Panel’s opinion that it is almost certain that a single engine intake blank remained inside the engine intake at the time of launch, causing a restriction in airflow to the engine such that it was unable to generate enough power for take-off.
Conclusion
Based on the evidence obtained, the Panel is confident that the primary causal factor of the event was the left-hand intake blank remaining in the aircraft prior to launch, reducing the engine power. This was most likely due to a combination of human, organisational and procedural factors. Nevertheless, the inquiry continues to pursue a standard of evidence that will allow other lines of inquiry to be addressed across a range of possible causes. The Panel is focussing on potential mechanisms of movement of the intake blank and comparisons of UK servicing procedures with other F-35 operating nations.
In accordance with its terms of reference, the Service Inquiry continues to examine other factors, including equipment design, workforce resource, fatigue management, quality assurance and post-occurrence management of the event, to identify any relevant lessons that may prevent reoccurrence and enhance Air Safety.

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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 27, 2023, 06:25:53 pm
Although the rolling landing is very clever, it does demonstrate the limitations of the F35B design. Unlike the F35C cats & traps variant used by the US Navy, the F35B cannot carry the same payload and does not have the same range. On the other hand, its carrier doesn't need all the expensive cats and traps gear which have been causing the US Navy quite a bit of grief by all accounts.

Jury's out on that I think.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on February 28, 2023, 05:37:25 am
Hi all, when I was servicing RAF aircraft way back 1957 - 1961, if there was a crash there was a rush to see the form 80 to see if your name was in it!
regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on February 28, 2023, 10:24:53 am
Thought  the  form was 800 Roy ?   
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on February 28, 2023, 04:28:51 pm
The thing that puzzles me is that knowing the procedures manual for servicing the F35 must be about 300mm thick (or the digital equivalent) there seems to be a void around the checking procedure on removing the Red Gear after deployment.  I would have thought that in preparing the plane for flight there would have been an audit to ensure that all removable protection was accounted for and back on the wall before signing the job off and authorising lighting the blue touch paper
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 28, 2023, 06:17:24 pm
Yes indeed, I imagine that checklists are being revised. I just hope the ship doesn't have any more crew members like that two timing scallywag who appealed to the film crews but was discharged after subsequently failing a drugs test and discharged from the Navy.

The TV programme did highlight just how young and relatively naive and inexperienced a lot of the crew members are. Just kids really. I guess that has always applied and one shudders to think what the crew competency on Russia's Moskva was.

Some years ago Jeremy Clarkson visited a US nuclear carrier. They carry very big crews but he was struck by the ignorance of the average matelot who seemed to have little understanding of anything beyond the specific rote instructions for their particular post and duties.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on February 28, 2023, 06:18:21 pm
Hi Jaymac your are right just forgot, but what's another nought?  I see that the aircraft is being recovered will she fly again or just be used for spares?
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on February 28, 2023, 06:47:16 pm
Hi, re the post by Colin.  I was posted to RAF Geilenkirchen (Germany) for most of the time I mentioned before and part way through my time the Americans arrived.
I was doing the radar electronics for 2 different radar sets plus a variant,helping out on 2 others and a passing knowledge of the radio side.  I assisted a couple of mates doing the instruments as well.  When we got down to what the Americans did I was amazed at the small area they covered for instance there were 3 men who between them knew one radar set and did nothing else.
They thought we were shooting a line but gradually saw that what we said was true. 

From hindsight I can only presume the the American viewpoint was limited in their expectations of what the mechanics and fitters could do.
One of the good bits was we had a detachment of Canadians and their standards of food were way above the RAF but the RAF matched them for culinary expertise.  I used to get up early to get breakfast!  The food was hotel standard even by todays measurements.
I was posted afterwards to RAF Lyneham and they used to win the Catering trophy each year I really was spoilt for food when I was in except when posted to RAF Yatesbury for training where food was bog standard and the NAAFI did a lot of evening meal business.
I might add we had our share of crashes with Canberra bombers and Meteor fighters, they were usually a write off.  Or at best sent back to UK as Cat 5.  But on one occasion the pilot brought in a Canberra with a total hydraulic failure!  I was told he had his feet on the instrument panel to get leverage.

Regards
Roy



Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on February 28, 2023, 06:57:11 pm
Hi Baldrick back in the day the pilot would check for all th red items hanging off the a/c like aileron locks etc.  But it  can be easy to miss something. 

I was seeing a Canberra off once and the tail fin lock was still in.  I had to get a stepladder and climb up to retrieve it.  Sounds easy but both engines were running and there ain't no oxygen there!  I had to take a deep breathe and run in with the ladder grab the dangly flag, then get down and away with the ladder.  Just what health and safety would have said would be interesting to read!
By the way nobody ever says thank you!
Roy

 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on February 28, 2023, 07:24:59 pm
I hope you put the ladder back in the cupboard Roy, you don't want any one tripping over it...safety first   {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 28, 2023, 07:28:41 pm
The aircraft has been recovered but the priority has been to stop the Russians or Chinese finding it. Most of the electronics will be kaput but there may be some salvageable spares.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on February 28, 2023, 08:00:08 pm
Hi Roy wasn't sure as I was army my worst incident was couldn't find the filling  cap clip after refuelling the chopper. We were on snow and fingers were already frozen (Jerry cans) still had to grope around and luckily found it about 10 mins.. Never dropped another one
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on March 19, 2023, 01:26:46 am
Doomed, we are all DOOMED.




A siren-like alert will be sent to mobile phone users across the UK next month to test a new government public warning system.

It allows the government and emergency services to send urgent messages warning the public of life-threatening situations like flooding or wildfires.

The test is expected to take place in the early evening of Sunday 23 April.

Phone users will have to acknowledge the alert before they can use other features on their devices.

A message will appear on the home screens of people's devices during the test, with vibration and a loud warning sound that will ring for about 10 seconds - even if the phone is set to silent.

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on March 19, 2023, 09:45:35 am
Interesting to hear what sort of siren my old Nokia will emit. Klaxon? %)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on March 19, 2023, 10:04:52 am
You said the 23rd April - thought it might have been the 1st April, that would really get people wondering who the idiot is in whitehall who came up with this idea.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 19, 2023, 10:14:50 am
Worth reading up on as it seems quite clever and is in use elsewhere around the world. It is possible to trigger the alert from individual mobile network towers so the warning can be limited to a very specific area that might be subject to imminent flooding or extreme weather conditions. A handy facility with growing climate change events happening.

Could cause problems for people who might be driving as it will be illegal for them to touch their handsets and maybe dangerous if you happen to be carring out a tricky manoeuvre at the time.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 19, 2023, 10:40:59 am
We have an alarm for years  for Severnside  just outside Bristol that used to have a lot of chemical plants . We are some distance from there but we have a repeater one 1/2 mile along the road from us right opposite  the aviation fuel bunkers. I worked in the industry for 30 years  Alarms  common as muck the one that was the most  worrying was the O2 Our gas was very hydrogen rich  took our gas holder out once plus many near misses
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 22, 2023, 02:50:17 pm

BBC: Multiple injuries after ship tips over at Edinburgh dockyard


         https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038617
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 24, 2023, 11:42:34 am
Interesting video on the Edinburgh dry dock incident with more information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8nZy7KVTw

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on March 25, 2023, 04:06:11 pm

From BBC Business News.

Crewless container ships appear on the horizon - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64875319)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on April 07, 2023, 10:57:23 pm
Further delays on the way for the 'new' Inspiration class frigates...


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65213646


 >:-o


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on April 08, 2023, 11:13:07 am
SNAFU.  O0  Never seems to am(u)aze when the British ship building industry screams like stuck pigs about foreign purchases.


  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on April 13, 2023, 06:09:56 pm
Mammoet cranes deployed to Leith https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65262521


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on April 17, 2023, 11:37:59 am
 
BBC: Huge donation boost to Clyde steamer project [ TS Queen Mary ]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65286222

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/9CC9/production/_129373104_queenmary.jpg.webp)
Title: Last Truntable Ferry
Post by: dougal99 on May 02, 2023, 08:10:50 am
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-65429882
Title: Re: Last Truntable Ferry
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 02, 2023, 09:32:18 am
 
Also: https://youtu.be/H2ZBSFiuWIo
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on May 02, 2023, 11:11:32 am
Spell Checker Broke?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on May 02, 2023, 12:37:33 pm
What a wonderful ship, it'd make a great model too but you'd need quite a few radio channels to get it all working properly.  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on May 02, 2023, 12:41:40 pm
" All the right letters but not necessarily in the right order"


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on May 02, 2023, 03:51:13 pm
Good job  it wasn't Heist
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on May 02, 2023, 05:19:49 pm
I hope you're having a good laugh poking fun at my disabilities  <*<
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Ralph on May 02, 2023, 10:15:33 pm
Used the Glen Elg ferry a couple of times - great wee boat.  The old Mallaig to Armadale ferry was fun as well, it had a lift and turntable so it came alongside a normal pier, you drove onto the lift which lowered you to the car deck then the crew spun the turntable to point you to where they wanted you to park. I remember having to climb out the car window because we were packed in so tightly i couldn't open the door far enough.


Happy days


Ralph
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Ralph on May 03, 2023, 09:14:57 am
Ship righted and afloat after toppling in Leith dry dock - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65461947)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on May 03, 2023, 09:52:23 am
Good to see she's afloat now.
Cheers for the update Ralph.


Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on May 03, 2023, 11:20:13 am


The old Mallaig to Armadale ferry was fun as well, it had a lift and turntable so it came alongside a normal pier, you drove onto the lift which lowered you to the car deck then the crew spun the turntable to point you to where they wanted you to park. I remember having to climb out the car window because we were packed in so tightly i couldn't open the door far enough.



In the '60s, while working in the motor industry, I used the Severn Ferry frequently during test drives. The ferries had turntables in the centre of the car deck alongside the folding bulwarks, and the ship's car deck crew would spin you and your car around to the correct angle to face the next empty spot on the deck while you were still driving aboard! For newcomers it must have been a frightening experience as they'd almost always stop as soon as they arrived on the turntable, only to be waved onwards right away.


Of course we old stagers just took it our stride.  :-)


That all ended when the Severn Bridge was opened in September 1966, and I'd crossed on the ferry two days before.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 10, 2023, 06:13:08 pm
New Isle of Man ferry, "Manxman" should soon be on it's way to the UK.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmmezj9323yo?fbclid=IwAR3eslNGpm6YeNIYXbUrk0E6eSQgUhuPf6cjsaV921rZcMdt7pTDytpHhk8 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmmezj9323yo?fbclid=IwAR3eslNGpm6YeNIYXbUrk0E6eSQgUhuPf6cjsaV921rZcMdt7pTDytpHhk8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 11, 2023, 02:33:06 am
...... :o  and steam-powered by all accounts  {-) .............................................................. Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on May 11, 2023, 12:31:50 pm
...... :o  and steam-powered by all accounts  {-) .............................................................. Derek
The ferries may be owned by the Steam Packet Company but are no longer steam powered.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 11, 2023, 12:41:40 pm
Understood Jim %) .......however from the sea trials......  :o

"The new £78m Manx ferry will not enter service in June as expected due to a faulty gearbox, the boss of the Isle of Man Steam Packet has said"
The issue was discovered as the Manxman was undergoing sea trials out of a shipyard in South Korea.

Brian Thomson said he was confident the manufacturers would "iron out" the problem after an investigation

One wonders, if the manufacturers of the RN Prince of Wales drive line issues, will be similarly  'ironed out'?..... <*<


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on May 11, 2023, 04:15:07 pm
Derek, I read that the faulty gearbox has been replaced and all is now ok. Setbacks such as this will obviously delay delivery, but the tests are of benefit to the customer.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Manxman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Manxman)


With your mentioning steam, it was interesting to note that the new build Murray River paddler 'Australian Star' will be a hybrid of wood fired steam plant and diesel. Really impressive to see a paddler being newly built.


http://https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/7939740/brand-new-paddlesteamer-to-be-built-for-murray-river/ (http://https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/7939740/brand-new-paddlesteamer-to-be-built-for-murray-river/)

Tony
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on May 11, 2023, 06:00:38 pm
Can’t wait for this floating box to arrive. It, for it is an “it”, to be “finished off” probably in Lairds I expect.
LB.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 12, 2023, 12:06:58 am

Thanks tony52 .... of course, sea trials are also termed as acceptance tests...so proof for the owners to understand the vessel is in accordance with Contract specification performance


There is very little about this new vessel on Australian WEB pages.....the hybred power sounds interesting >>:-(  as one of the main attractions of the Murry Paddlers is watching the mesmeric slow-speed steam engines......

The replica Decoy on the Perth River has a ~~100 year old Ransome steam engine.......the Emylou also has a reconditioned ~~100 year old steam plant

Derek


https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awrjc.NacV1kA1oMm3k36At.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzQEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1683874267/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.thesenior.com.au%2fstory%2f7939740%2fbrand-new-paddlesteamer-to-be-built-for-murray-river%2f/RK=2/RS=qC3Qw6ebwvz1WG6xOHqJMMkR_Dg- (https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awrjc.NacV1kA1oMm3k36At.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzQEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1683874267/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.thesenior.com.au%2fstory%2f7939740%2fbrand-new-paddlesteamer-to-be-built-for-murray-river%2f/RK=2/RS=qC3Qw6ebwvz1WG6xOHqJMMkR_Dg-)

NB......the image shown in all of the threads is a CAD or artists rendition of what she should look like 8)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on May 12, 2023, 11:51:10 am
The "it" has been handed over to the Steam Packet and is due to sail for the UK on Saturday, or is that later today? She will probably call at Falmouth for further work to be completed; due the end of June.

There are some videos on Utube of her trials.


LB
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 13, 2023, 05:05:46 pm
 
BBC: Sabotage probe after cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow
 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65582895

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/10D7F/production/_129719986_royalnavy2.jpg.webp)
 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65582895
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on May 13, 2023, 06:04:08 pm
How did the saboteurs gain access or was it somebody who evaded security clearance?

Difficult to believe a contractor would do this as it would be hard to conceal.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on May 13, 2023, 08:30:52 pm
Disgruntled workers apparently according to the UK Defence Journal. Despicable behaviour in any case.
Title: HMS Glasgow Sabotage investigation
Post by: T888 on May 13, 2023, 09:03:30 pm
Has any one seen this, not good news if true


https://news.sky.com/story/sabotage-investigation-after-cables-damaged-on-royal-navy-warship-hms-glasgow-at-scottish-shipyard-12880235 (https://news.sky.com/story/sabotage-investigation-after-cables-damaged-on-royal-navy-warship-hms-glasgow-at-scottish-shipyard-12880235)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: gingyer on May 13, 2023, 09:28:35 pm
i need to find out who the cable pulling company is...
we hire in a company to do this work for us and had a few "issues" I know they do
boats and rigs too.  <*<
Title: Re: HMS Glasgow Sabotage investigation
Post by: TheLongBuild on May 13, 2023, 10:43:08 pm
Yes
On this thread.


In the News !!! (modelboatmayhem.co.uk) (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31662.msg751505/topicseen.html#msg751505)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 21, 2023, 01:48:30 pm
 
Email to Mayhem ....

Help save Forceful, Brisband, Australia:   https://youtu.be/rqY2wI22iH0 (https://youtu.be/rqY2wI22iH0)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on May 21, 2023, 11:20:38 pm
Thanks Martin.... had not seen the project advertised nationally or from a Queensland perspective.....so have joined as a member......Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on May 24, 2023, 09:24:42 pm
 
BBCNews Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83   -   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Big Ada on May 26, 2023, 04:39:20 pm

BBCNews Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83   -   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653)


Yes very sad, I have been playing some of her Music on my two Radio Shows on Radio Sunlight online only, on Fridays from 9am till 10am also from 2pm till 3pm,  The Lonesome Len Shows playing easy listening music from the 50s to the 70s.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on June 01, 2023, 04:20:51 pm


How many of you use Ring or Alexa

https://www.itpro.com/security/privacy/amazons-ring-agrees-to-dollar58m-settlement-over-alleged-use-of-its-cameras-to-spy-on-female-customers (https://www.itpro.com/security/privacy/amazons-ring-agrees-to-dollar58m-settlement-over-alleged-use-of-its-cameras-to-spy-on-female-customers)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on July 19, 2023, 02:15:43 pm

BBC: Australian sailor Tim Shaddock and dog rescued after two months at sea


        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-latin-america-66241231
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 19, 2023, 07:37:01 pm
Model Ships bound for Antartica and you can track them




https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66222535 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66222535)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on July 19, 2023, 08:25:33 pm
Most impressive, even more so considering the lad's age.  :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 30, 2023, 01:37:14 pm
Noticed at last! :-))
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/30/model-boat-building-hobby-great-yarmouth-model-boat-club/
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 30, 2023, 02:15:49 pm
Quote
Noticed at last! :-))

Secretly satisfying eh? Particularly if you have a solitary vice... :o

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 30, 2023, 03:33:16 pm
subscribing to  that rag just to read an article :(( {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on July 30, 2023, 05:56:43 pm
Who subscribes? Certainly not me. I was just surprised that it just came up on an open news feed so thought it worth a mention. %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Hellboy Paul on July 30, 2023, 07:26:02 pm
Try this...
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/travel/the-secretly-satisfying-world-of-model-boats/ar-AA1exDId?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=49a6fc7a64744f69ae496bc998e5b5a4&ei=33


Paul..

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 30, 2023, 07:29:23 pm
That's ok Paul the other link isn't :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 30, 2023, 07:54:14 pm
Whatever you think of the paper it is nice to see the hobby being reported on seriously. Most papers, if they reported at all, are likely to take a rather sneering 'old guys playing with toy boats' approach.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on July 30, 2023, 08:09:01 pm
One should be wary posting links that have strings attached fishing for email addresses
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 30, 2023, 08:22:48 pm
Quote
One should be wary posting links that have strings attached fishing for email addresses

Yes, but several national papers do this. It's never worth giving out your email just to pass a firewall unless you actually want to subscribe.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on July 31, 2023, 05:18:29 pm
useful to have a second, or "dust bin" account for giving to third parties. Stuff just sits in it and festers , normally don't bother  looking there .   Mine is full of Daily Telegraph dumps
Title: Re: In the News !!! Who Says You Can't Win
Post by: jaymac on August 07, 2023, 11:01:01 am
                                            Nice to see the  Council Back down


https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/driver-overturns-four-bristol-caz-8655372?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39 (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/driver-overturns-four-bristol-caz-8655372?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 18, 2023, 06:33:33 am
 
BBC: Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones

         https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-66539146
 
         

(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2023/08/18/Screenshot-2023-08-18-063212.png) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/tAY7o)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 18, 2023, 10:27:22 am
And if you are building a model of one , the high explosive payload in the nose should be the scale equivalent of 300 Kg of high explosive.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: dougal99 on August 18, 2023, 01:38:14 pm
Careful with jellynite it goes off  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: warspite on August 20, 2023, 02:33:17 pm
It would be even better if once within a certain distance it submerged to be even more destructive and stealthy, just under the surface with limpet qualities
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 20, 2023, 02:45:01 pm
Need to change the phrase "Necessity is the mother of invention" to War.


 Regards   Ian


 Errrr, SORRY, "Special Military Exercise."
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on August 21, 2023, 08:36:10 am

BBC:   Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

          https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643)
 
 
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/14630/production/_130840538_pyxis_ocean_image1_aug.2023.jpg.webp)

Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 21, 2023, 11:52:13 am
Another example why we can't get Balsa wood easily.  O0


 Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 22, 2023, 09:02:38 am
Just read in the news an item on RN officer training. The old adage seems questionable.


  We Had
    Ships of wood and men of iron
    Ships of iron and men of wood
  We now have
    Ships of plastic and ??????????


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 22, 2023, 12:23:51 pm
Cardboard Cutouts.....?
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on August 22, 2023, 08:10:32 pm
In my new role it is interesting to see how training in the RAF is carried out and why it’s done the way it is. My entire squadron is subject to Ofsted so instead of a military disciplined environment we have to abide by civilian standards of qualification requirements. So instead of training for what we need we are training them to complete NVQ qualifications which are surprisingly low in quality. Compared to my training twenty years ago where we were taught to military requirements such as physically working and experiencing on real live aircraft we are relegated to using off aircraft equipment and risk adverse reactions prevent us from carrying out proper line training (refuelling, servicing, marshalling).
Also the problem is retention after their training is complete. Most don’t want careers in the military and intend to only work for about 3 years before leaving the services. Most I’ve noticed are in their early to mid 20’s compared to my era where most of us were 17/18/19 years old.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on August 23, 2023, 02:41:11 am
Nick........if the NVQ qualification content is preparing persons with questionable understanding in quality matters, surely it is the Level of vocational qualification standards that is questionable. or and requires raising?

My reading of the British NVQ indicated attainmentof Levels NVQ1 to NVQ7, with the latter somehow equating to a Bachelor Degree, however it is a can of worms as those from pure academia tend not to accept the premiss

In fact, in Queensland it is possible to attain a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering without ever setting foot in an external engineering workshop >>:-(

I favour a NVQ type of system running parallel with University studies, as I have personally witnessed a young Degree Graduate Engineer who could not assemble a relatively simple electro-mechanical Moog servo control valve, whereas an acquaintance [non Universtity], I consider to be an excellent hydraulic artisan with brilliant complex fault finding ability

Derek 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on August 23, 2023, 08:45:58 am
Hi Derek


I have no problems with getting qualifications whilst in training- I received a NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance during my time in training as part of the apprenticeship and then completed a BTEC in the same subject. My issue is that they are only training to complete the NVQ and not any military requirements. When I spoke to the instructors regarding why we weren’t using aircraft to train on the response is always because it’s not in the NVQ. The NVQ has got less requirements to achieve than what a group of engineers are expected to have in the real world. Essentially because it’s a college course they will not teach beyond its specification which is wrong. Many of the future technicians I have seen so far can barely hold spanners together as the physical requirements are being removed from the course because the ‘NVQ’ doesn’t say they need to actually do physical training- they just need a theory of it!
If this is happening in the section I’m in, then I dread to think what other sections and services are doing. {:-{
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on August 23, 2023, 09:49:43 am
Hi Derek, as you know I have a computer background and after leaving work I did an NVQ1 in computer applications and it took a whole afternoon!  I went on through NVQ 2 and 3 with some teaching same on the way.  I kept a couple of lessons ahead but it does concentrate the mind!

Afterwards I found that I had been learning Lotus and Database IV and Wordperfect which had been superceded by Microsoft s/w.  When looking for work the agencies were unaware that the first 2 programmes were equally usable.  So no job followed, then I did C+ programming, no opportunities there either.

I then applied to be a Network manager and passed the quite difficult IQ tests, they finally admitted that they would not take me on as I was too old!  This was back in the days of the charming but inexperienced young things coming out of university in the mid 90s.  Previously I had interviewed them and even offered them jobs.  Very few impressed me!
I later did an NVQ 1 in Business German that took 3 months of work, but it was enjoyable once the idiots had left the class.

Coming out, purely in the travelling sense, next March to Oz.

Best regards
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 23, 2023, 10:12:27 am
How many sheets of paper showing academic qualifications does it take to twiddle a screwdriver.


 My ??????  of yesterday was a gender question now we a wokied to death.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: raflaunches on August 23, 2023, 10:37:04 am
One of the retention problems we had in the techie trades was qualifications or lack of. So we have knee jerk reactions to the new requirements. Problem is the RAF ignored some of the recommendations from the Hatton-Cave report which recommended all aircraft technicians were to have B1 and B2 licenses. They ignored this as it would be expensive and people would leave after the minimum time to work in airlines, etc. So NVQs were doubled down on as the best thing but they have gone too far in my opinion just concentrating on the NVQ instead of what’s important which is experience on aircraft. I teach a phase where we change an engine on a Tornado. By this stage they have been in trade training for about 9 months and is the first time they actually use a proper tool kit, and probably the last time before they leave five months later. They are often shocked that they can use extension pieces on top of each other and have never seen sockets or UJs! It’s a shame as much of the feedback we have from the trainees are that they enjoy the physical experience of an engine change but the Ofsted report says that the NVQ does not require this demonstration so they are considering removing it from the course! They need to go back to my era where we had a full exposure to physical work and theory but complete any qualification too. If we could do it 20 years ago then it can be done again.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 24, 2023, 11:50:03 am
Physical work Nick? Just shows how far out of tune you are. Can't swing a spanner before digesting a manual on risk  assessment. Wonder what training and how long the guy winding  the garage doors open had to have before he was allowed to use the big red key on "Top Gun" at Lossiemouth episode 1 this week?


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on August 24, 2023, 01:29:01 pm
In my last job I was the company's Service Manager, and hired new engineers every 3-4 years. I worked with an MoD department that placed retiring military engineers in civvie street and found all my recruits to be excellent, but the best ones came from the Royal Navy.


That was for two or three reasons, one being their qualifications. The Navy ensured their trade qualifications were the equivalent of civvie grades, the Army system required their guys to take small additional level exams to be civvie equivalent, but the RAF qualifications weren't ratified by any civvie organisations and the poor retirees had to sit all their civvie exams again!


The other reasons the Navy guys worked better was that they were very used to sorting out any problem with little or no support from Head Office (the navy 'Head Office' was often thousands of miles away....) and their families were overjoyed to think they could be home almost every weekend, and not be away for months at a time.  :-)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on August 24, 2023, 01:33:42 pm

In fact, in Queensland it is possible to attain a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering without ever setting foot in an external engineering workshop >>:-(

Derek 
Is it not a bit irrational to carry on using the term "engineer" so widely and often without consideration when there are so many who spend all their time in front of a screen?  I know that to call someone a "mechanic" or a "technician" has become outdated but why have the titles seemingly been cheapened when they're the ones we need more than ever? :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 24, 2023, 03:54:15 pm
OK it's in the dim and distant path but when I was a Technical College   O0  The  engineering courses amounted two, One was mechanical which involved hours of learning how to file a lump of steel flat and Building Engineering which could either be burning your extremities pot soldering lead pipework or brickwork which was mainly flinging morter across the classroom off the end of your trowel.   Those were the days
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Fastfaz on August 24, 2023, 03:56:47 pm
  Greeting's everyone.
     I am a time served Carpenter/Joiner (not sure which applies but you had to be able to do both Carpentry and Joinery) who started as an apprentice in the sixties and extremely grateful to be classed as a "Tradesman", it was 5 years of learning including night school and eventually block release of 6 weeks x two to a Technical College i.e. back to school for 6 weeks x 2 each year. The apprenticeship covered all the relevant areas of the trade from hardwood church/bank fitting to concrete formwork but at the Tech everything had to be completed by hand (you had to use tools to a good standard), I managed to rise to City and Guilds level which, if I am honest made no difference to your pay or status you just needed to be able to do the task in hand. Now it seems that you can achieve "Tradesman" level in 6 months or 1 year although as I am led to believe, don't ask them to cut timber by hand or to plane a piece of timber with a handplane. I can teach anyone in 5 minutes how to use an Elu chopsaw the machinery does it for you try that in the middle of Wales with no electricity. I have no problem with technology or advancement in how we build or make anything but I am not sure that it's the right direction but hey I'm an Old fart.
         Rant over, soapbox put away.
                     Keep smiling people,
                         :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 24, 2023, 04:52:28 pm
  Greeting's everyone.
     I am a time served Carpenter/Joiner (not sure which applies but you had to be able to do both Carpentry and Joinery) who started as an apprentice in the sixties and extremely grateful to be classed as a "Tradesman", it was 5 years of learning including night school and eventually block release of 6 weeks x two to a Technical College i.e. back to school for 6 weeks x 2 each year. The apprenticeship covered all the relevant areas of the trade from hardwood church/bank fitting to concrete formwork but at the Tech everything had to be completed by hand (you had to use tools to a good standard), I managed to rise to City and Guilds level which, if I am honest made no difference to your pay or status you just needed to be able to do the task in hand. Now it seems that you can achieve "Tradesman" level in 6 months or 1 year although as I am led to believe, don't ask them to cut timber by hand or to plane a piece of timber with a handplane. I can teach anyone in 5 minutes how to use an Elu chopsaw the machinery does it for you try that in the middle of Wales with no electricity. I have no problem with technology or advancement in how we build or make anything but I am not sure that it's the right direction but hey I'm an Old fart.
         Rant over, soapbox put away.
                     Keep smiling people,
                         :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))


Hi Fastfaz.   You must be as old as me , I also obtained City and Guilds and I think the qualification is still current . When I first started someone who had served a trade apprenticeship was referred to as a Journeyman until and when he became a Master.


Quote
In fact, the name “journeyman” is derived from the Latin diurnum, meaning “day” or “of one day.” The journeyman could be paid a daily wage, as he was now skilled enough to be hired and was ready to leave the shop of his master, taking day trips as necessary to perform his work.
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Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on August 25, 2023, 11:46:00 am
Now that we've just had the yearly round of educational hysteria, I wonder how many trickcyclists are rubbing their hands at the prospects of consoling our children for their "Failure" to attain a piece of paper to ensure that they have been convinced they need to achieve a meaningful existence/life?


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on September 08, 2023, 08:30:54 am
Belfast maritime festival https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66746450


Aye,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 08, 2023, 10:10:55 am
The previous posts on qualifications has been interesting.  Technically knowing principles is fine, as I rose a little in the computer industry I found understanding how something works is the requirement.  Customer Services was the repair end of the system.
Actually learning how to find a fault in a system does not seem to be taught.  Going into a garage and having a mechanic replace one part and hope for the best is not fault finding.
I have sat all night having a one way conversation with a 20 foot long computer, that was back in the early days.  Then the computers started internally recording little faults that could be got over without stopping the machine.  You could now interrogate a computer for internal errors. 
This was 30 years ago and now things have moved on but when things go wrong they are so complex that understanding how to fix it requires a highly trained person whose reasonable hourly rate exceeds the value of the in this case laptop / computer.  So the item gets thrown away.

The techniques of fault finding are useful in any area but are ignored as an area of expertise.

Then my personal problem was the effect that accountants have on the system.  I say this from many years of experience up to just a fortnight ago.

A regular open to the public track (trains) running day with a club I belong to.  I had met this charming family several times during the afternoon and they had enjoyed themselves.  They were saying their farewells and the man said "You could get much more for all this"! 
We charge a pound a ride which is about 7 minutes long and there are several different trains.  It is a managed but green area and we have a small lake, there are refreshments available and lots of places to sit and have a picnic.

I said that we just balance the books nicely without charging very much for visitors.  "Are you an accountant"?  "Yes" he said " How did you know"?
 
So maybe with his rules we would have been charging more getting less people visit and no better off!   It would eventually kill the society off completely. 

I think Oscar Wilde remarked about someone "He knows the price of everything and the value of nothing"

Roy





Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on September 08, 2023, 11:23:01 am
Well said Roy!

At the risk of dipping my foot into forbidden territory I would mention that our Prime Minister is an accountant.....

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on September 08, 2023, 11:27:37 am
Not many accountants were responsible for the creation of "The British Empire"   %)


  But they've certainly accelerated its demise. (As well as the Nanny state)


  Regards  Ian.


  Problem is of course, when we had an Empire, it gave us a guaranteed market to export whatever c**p we wanted.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on September 08, 2023, 01:43:47 pm
Following up from my chat with the accountant.  We did talk for a while and i pointed out several problems I had seen with pareing back services and not allowing for a little 'fat' in the system he really did listen!  He seemed quite surprised at my viewpoint, he was also young enough to perhaps take it on board?

I recall when I worked we had an accountant suddenly appointed into the regional unit and he had 3 ladies who normally did the 'accounts'  such as they were and I had been in a management capacity for some time and knew them well.

One day they asked me to come and listen to their problem as I entered the door was shut and locked behind me!  They had been told that they were to have one of my trainees and things would work in a, to them, difficult way.
I listened and asked a few questions.  It was as I thought he literally would do the opposite of whatever you wanted and this had been true in my dealings with him.

So I said what is the last thing you want to happen?  They laughed and worked it out between them.  Now go and make that suggestion to him!  They looked at me most troubled.  I was at that time also 'The Problem manager', meaning I handled the problems not what you were thnking!
Trust me! 
So they went to him with this awful idea and as predicted he did the opposite and they got what they wanted!

I could do no wrong from then onward, it had to remain our secret though.

But the thing that annoyed was he was almost like the No.2 in the management set up and he had done nothing to earn the position.  I think some senior (to me) managers had seen through my ploy but thoughtfully said nothing.

When my son was at uni he had to take some extra units and I said do accountancy which he did.  He did not thank me for'wasting his time'.  Held a grudge for years but I said to him you know enough now to stop them conning you!

I know an unprintable story of one really unpleasant accountant I met.  What a b*****d he was! 

regards
Roy




Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on September 08, 2023, 11:05:20 pm



  Portsmouth Dockyards reconstruction of a WW1 CMB torpedo boat has now taken to the water and run its sea trials . What chances for a set of modellers plans ?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-66750401
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Post by: Circlip on September 09, 2023, 11:33:45 am
Mentioned before, there was a CMB in the warehouse that the bomb fell in on an episode of 'Foyles War', the one where the disposal squad found a stash of white fivers.


 Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on September 09, 2023, 11:38:43 am
There was a set of scale drawings including sections in one of the editions of the Model Shipwright quarterly. I don't have the details handy at the moment but it was a reasonable size.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on September 09, 2023, 04:35:08 pm
something along these lines would be interesting.
http://www.thornycroft40.co.uk/Finished%20model.htm
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Capt Podge on September 11, 2023, 08:01:26 am
Model ship from war zone to Cornwall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-66720627


Ray.
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Post by: Capt Podge on November 04, 2023, 09:29:28 am
Here's one for the RNLI Enthusiasts:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67314176

Aye,
Ray.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 11, 2023, 10:49:11 am
                             
     https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/mind-boggling-engineering-scheme-hinkley-8894764?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39 (https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/mind-boggling-engineering-scheme-hinkley-8894764?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39)


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2023/11/11/Sea-Lift-5.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on November 29, 2023, 04:36:04 pm
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristols-caz-buster-unveiled-continues-8939345?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39 (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristols-caz-buster-unveiled-continues-8939345?IYA-mail=c34af496-9732-4870-806d-e6725f403a39)


                               Bristol's CAZ-buster unveiled as he continues to win drivers' appeals
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on December 12, 2023, 06:13:27 pm
(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2023/12/12/410493698_654355140242284_237999333151741017_n.jpg) (https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/image/tlbt5)
 
Wasn't sure where to put this .... Martin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on December 12, 2023, 06:29:46 pm
Careful of the bandsaw, you might only have nine tools  :} :} :}
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Baldrick on December 12, 2023, 09:45:05 pm
I remember my old carpentry teacher at school telling us that you could always tell a guy who was a spindle machine operator when you shook hands with him
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 20, 2024, 01:51:45 pm
Two RN Warships collide in Bahrain!

https://www.google.com/search?q=royal+navy+collision&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=600061696&biw=1778&bih=948&sxsrf=ACQVn0_k2eoXz4relOtlJMn0QImH761rlA%3A1705755879878&ei=58SrZbObNZjei-gPrZiskA0&ved=0ahUKEwjzqqzqg-yDAxUY7wIHHS0MC9IQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=royal+navy+collision&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFHJveWFsIG5hdnkgY29sbGlzaW9uMgQQABgDMgQQABgDMgUQABiABDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDMgsQABiABBiKBRiGAzILEAAYgAQYigUYhgNIo3ZQjCJYjXNwA3gAkAEEmAHyAaABsCuqAQcxNS4zMS4yuAEDyAEA-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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:053cbe99,vid:tefY7S7J9T4,st:0

Colin
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Post by: Akira on January 20, 2024, 02:02:19 pm
That made for a short career.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on January 20, 2024, 02:08:15 pm
OUCH!
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tonyH on January 20, 2024, 04:20:22 pm
Well, that's two more ships they can mothball and at least they can claim on the insurance for one of them %%
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 20, 2024, 06:05:08 pm
 
Same story, BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68040614
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 20, 2024, 07:45:41 pm
 
Video of above! - https://youtu.be/cJmj-LUQliQ?si=Tdbp622uIT3a7hSy    :o :o :o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 21, 2024, 01:50:02 am
Don't need to be an Arm Chair Admiral  :police: , from time of impact at about 12 seconds into the video, the Chiddingfolds continued astern wake can be seen at the 15 second time until the 42 seconds point [approx 27 seconds after impact]

So whilst we hear the words "Full Ahead" at 2 seconds into the video, initially may suggest a control instrument failure however as no Ahead motion is seen

A questioning point is why no alarm [pending alarm] sounding was made prior to impact?


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 21, 2024, 10:17:16 am
It might indeed be some sort of control failure but bear in mind that the standard advice when your ship pokes a hole in the side of another one is to keep plugging it to reduce the amount of flooding in the other vessel and give the crew a chance to close watertight doors etc. The worst thing you can do is to back out as happened with the Stockholm/Andrea Doria  and Empress of Ireland/Storstadt collisions.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 21, 2024, 11:33:34 am
Thought I heard a loud  F in  a very hot place shouted
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 21, 2024, 11:49:28 am
Pretty sure you got correctly it jamac  O0

The audio [from the Chillingfold] in the video is surprisingly clear......I am sure many other words will have been 'said' or 'yelled' as in command will be forthcoming

Those 27 seconds are still worrying to me

From the following still images after the video, one of the more distressing shown  :o  is the impact to the Officers Ward Room [Drink Glasses cabinet] >>:-(

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 21, 2024, 12:38:30 pm
Is Bangor a tupperware queen too?


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 21, 2024, 12:47:03 pm
Being a mine hunter so a non ferrous hull,  one of the impact still images [following the video] would suggest a hull of woven sheet composite fibre construction  O0


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: T888 on January 21, 2024, 02:34:32 pm
Both ship are made of GRP - Glass Reinforced Fibre Plastic.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 28, 2024, 12:31:08 am
 
BBC:   World's largest cruise ship sets sail


(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/137D4/production/_132482897_gettyimages-1926701408.jpg.webp)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68118822

Video:  https://youtu.be/eRtpgxN2ibE?si=PpTTom98_XLJONFg


 
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Peter Fitness on January 28, 2024, 02:34:02 am
In my opinion, it’s the ugliest passenger ship I’ve ever seen, by a long way. :((


Peter.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: roycv on January 28, 2024, 09:52:33 am
There are worse, check out Norwegian Line for disasterous looking cruise ships.
Roy
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on January 28, 2024, 11:10:27 am
surely its what the interior is like that counts
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 28, 2024, 11:20:10 am
Quote
surely its what the interior is like that counts

Disneyland afloat! or Las Vegas at sea.

These 'ships' are basically just self contained floating (sort of all inclusive) resorts - but you can't go for a walk in the locality!

They make more money from the onboard extras than the fares apparently.

Some ports, such as Barcelona and Dubrovnik are banning or limiting these monsters as they swamp the local attractions.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on January 28, 2024, 01:14:15 pm


In my opinion, it’s the ugliest passenger ship I’ve ever seen, by a long way. :((




With you 100% there.  :((
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on January 28, 2024, 02:09:36 pm
In my view there are several of these gargantuan floating hotels vying for the title of Ugliest Blot on the World's Oceans, but this one is certainly in with a shout.  I guess if you are a passenger you don't actually have to look at what is carrying you!

Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on January 28, 2024, 06:38:57 pm

Why the Littoral Combat Ship is NOT in combat:
  https://youtu.be/ZT7TWwMj8OQ?si=37bRq4i3_q84BaZC


(https://i.postimg.cc/P5ygxHMr/lcs-littoral-combat-ship-05.jpg)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 29, 2024, 09:53:50 am
I'll bet the mother of the Icon of he seas luvs it.


 And the 'Littoral', wot a lot of surface area for multiple drone attacks.


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 29, 2024, 11:49:05 am
Yes, and full aluminium construction is problematic against any form of close-in missile attack  >>:-(


Loved the way, the cracking of the [US built vessels, with US produced aluminium] still reached it's way to make a snide remark...that the builder's head office Company Austal was Australian


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Akira on January 29, 2024, 02:12:49 pm
With all due respect, the hulls built by Austral have a long history of cracking ad other defects. The "Cat" ferry running from Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, a mere 100 miles, rarely completed a trip n time. It was frequently delayed or trips cancelled due to "hull irregularities". On top of that, it almost never had all engines in a serviceable condition( to be fair, not the hull manufacturer's fault).Lastly, US made aluminum isn't really all that bad. It got us the P-40 Warhawk, the P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang( Thanks RR for the engine), the P-39, P-38... I could go one, but I would run out of space. All of the "high speed" transports that the Navy bought and lease from Austral are under speed and sea height restrictions.BTY, The original Bluenose ferry running the same route, Canadian built, only missed a hand full of trips in it's twenty + year life. And it NEVER had to turn back due to sea state. :embarrassed:
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: JimG on January 29, 2024, 06:56:38 pm
You do need to allow for the fact that those aircraft were never expected to have a long life so would never suffer from metal fatigue. Most still flying today have been extensively rebuilt with in some cases little of the original left.
Jim
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on January 30, 2024, 04:32:59 am
Hi Akari.........it's all a little murky  :o  in them there waters


The history of Austal Patented ship designs goes back quite some years, within Australia for success in worldwide applications and markets


I understand the US wanted their own variation of the Austal hull designs, but the US Constitution does not allow Naval hull construction to be outside that of the US build/ownership, so hence this is why the US is building hulls in America under Licence to Austal in Australia


The murky bit is where three executives from the US facility were found apparently lacking in their management of procedures and quality, and have since found themselves looking for alternate  employment :P


I understand certain Naval vessels for the US Austal boatyards whilst still in commission, have as you correctly note are subject to restricted speed and sea-state conditions


Having said all of this, the US Congress has approved the construction of 40+ additional vessels from the American facility of Austal


We had one of our newer HMAS Armidale Class [aluminium patrol boat built by Austal] guttered by fire, reported as by an electrical spark for an improperly earthed welding lead  <*<  .....resulting with the vessel engulfed in fire and literally melted on the slipway


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Bundaberg_%28ACPB_91%29 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Bundaberg_%28ACPB_91%29)


Pretty sure HMS Sheffield suffered a similar aluminium fire when hit by an Argentinian missile off the Falklands many years ago


Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on January 30, 2024, 09:53:18 am
Yep, the 'Shiney Sheff' turned into the 'Glowing Sheff' after the application of a missile supplied by one of our (at the time) EU compatriots. (Never forgave us for Agincourt).


 Just read that the UK is deficient in AWACS coverage due to the retirement of the A3 Sentrys (Nimrod killers) and delays for its replacement from boing (as in clang)


  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: KitS on January 30, 2024, 10:10:08 am

 Just read that the UK is deficient in AWACS coverage due to the retirement of the A3 Sentrys (Nimrod killers) and delays for its replacement from boing (as in clang)



And our 'Government' seem to think that 3 of those Boeing Wedgetails will do the job that 7 of their predecessors did. I've no idea what planet they're living on, but it doesn't seem to be this one.  >>:-(
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on January 30, 2024, 12:11:58 pm
These comments by the current defence secretary demonstrate the appalling ignorance our politicians have when it comes to defence:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12486523/Grant-Shapps-insists-wont-posting-TikTok-despite-calls-new-Defence-Secretary-quit-Chinese-owned-social-media-app-security-fears.html

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/is-the-defence-secretary-interested-in-defence/

More recently it has been reported that the Prime Minister 'doesn't do defence' i.e. not interested.

It makes you want to weep.

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on February 13, 2024, 02:03:22 am
 
Utube - HMS Prince of Wales departs HMNB Portsmouth for NATO Exercise:

https://youtu.be/BFtSVSA5uAA?si=PnPMVwkghgnANWpV
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Circlip on February 13, 2024, 09:46:14 am
Should we start counting the hours to it limping back home? One reassuring fact is the billions of razor and scalpel blades (Swan Morton No 10s?) it will eventually make. Could quite easily be in my lifetime.   O0


  Regards  Ian.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on February 21, 2024, 03:02:01 pm
Ooooh dear (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68355395) - doesn't sound good, throws the whole concept of deterrence into doubt.  There are going to have to be a good few successes after this to regain confidence.  I believe our missiles are simply taken from the US stock, so I guess the colonists in the New World are feeling a little worried as well.

Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 21, 2024, 03:11:46 pm
Yes, it is a common stock, not sure how long the guarantee is!

However, I saw a suggestion that it is possible the the missile was OK but the interface with the Vanguard's systems might have been an issue. All speculation though.

See: https://www.navylookout.com/a-credible-deterrent-trident-missile-fails-during-test-launch-from-hms-vanguard/

Colin
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SailorGreg on February 21, 2024, 05:55:19 pm
The report said there had been two failures, and I assume the previous one in 2016 wasn't HMS Vanguard.  That suggests either a systemic failure in design or build of the UK systems, or a faulty missile batch.  I guess the US have been test firing as well, and assuming they have gone well, the finger points to the UK vessels.  Oh to be a fly on the wall at the inquiry!

Greg
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: NickelBelter on February 21, 2024, 09:46:48 pm
84-year old shipwreck discovered in Lake Superior  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykk64dAlZYc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykk64dAlZYc)

With the decreasing cost of sonar equipment and GPS, a lot of amateur and semi-amateur people are out on the great lakes now, looking for wrecks.  There are still a number of missing ships, tho...
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: derekwarner on February 22, 2024, 12:53:20 am
So SailorGreg says........."The report said there had been two failures," [Trident Missiles]

I wonder if your RN is being too forthcoming with news....good or bad? %)

So the Trident missiles are common stock and only loaded to RN subs @Kings Bay in the US, https://cnrse.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/SUBASE-Kings-Bay/ (https://cnrse.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/SUBASE-Kings-Bay/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Submarine_Base_Kings_Bay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Submarine_Base_Kings_Bay)

Do the Americans advertise a failure [if they occur?]....were is the US Press coverage of this failure?...the answer is that the news of the reported failure is suppressed from American eyes

@17 million Pounds/missile, where are the plans to retrieve the missile to understand why the 3rd party two stage jet motors failed to function?

Do the Russians tell the world of any of their military failures?

Whatever happened to the 'need to know'.......?

If we live in a world of Political lies and deceit, why not add just another hush-hush :-X ......if the world needed to know, just tell them it was designed as an exercise 'not to work'?


All this talk of a failure is rubbish  >>:-(  ....merely an anomaly %)

'As for the exact cause of the misfire, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) told Breaking Defense in a Wednesday statement that reports of Trident suffering a rocket boost failure were “not” correct, clearly pushing back on the Sun report. However, the MoD would not comment on the “specifics of the anomaly.'

Derek
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: SteamboatPhil on February 23, 2024, 03:50:52 pm
I am beginning to think Derek is right


HUSH HUSH


seems to be the new normal.........


So much for the official secrets act (which I have signed twice)  >:-o
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: John W E on February 23, 2024, 05:57:40 pm
hi there


One way of looking at the failure of the Trident missile is it is a nice way of telling our cousins in America that it does not work and the whole world now knows about it.   So, they best fix it.  Free of charge to the Brits of course.


So, the Russians are supposedly laughing at us through this failure; but, you do have to give them some lee way because of their massive failures - state of the art jets in their air force requiring the pilot to own a mobile phone with sat nav on it - so they know where they are going and how to return home.


An army with supposedly top rated tanks which use cardboard armour to protect them.   


They reckon they have lost a good percentage of their mobile forces in the hostilities.


An old saying springs to mind - those in glass houses, should not throw stones.


John
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on February 23, 2024, 07:23:32 pm
Ah but they have  the Sudden Death Syndrom  which is  accurate and undetectable
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 04, 2024, 03:17:47 pm
 
BBC: Bluebird: Campbell's daughter says craft will return to Coniston Water

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-58632814

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/A529/production/_120618224_bluebird.jpg.webp)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: tony52 on March 08, 2024, 06:41:37 pm
Looking like a sad ending for paddle steamer "Compton Castle".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68513664 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68513664)
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Dave_S. on March 08, 2024, 07:22:54 pm
Such a shame, had a wonderful cruise along the Dart on Kingswear Castle a few years ago the last coal fired paddle steamer operating in the UK.
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: jaymac on March 08, 2024, 07:37:00 pm
Well the Waverley is back this year in the Bristol Channel Albeit not coal fired but the only sea going paddler
Title: Re: In the News !!!
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 08, 2024, 08:05:54 pm
Once older vessels get past a certain point they are really a hopeless cause.

Colin