Topic: In the News !!! (Read 1108023 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #300 on:** June 13, 2013, 05:16:39 pm »

Man survives three days trapped under sea

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

ardarossan · « **Reply #301 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

pettyofficernick · « **Reply #302 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.

CF-FZG · « **Reply #303 on:** June 16, 2013, 12:36:31 am »

Quote from: adross on June 15, 2013, 11:43:47 pm

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"

ardarossan · « **Reply #304 on:** June 16, 2013, 02:07:33 am »

Quote from: 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.

"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

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #305 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

pettyofficernick · « **Reply #306 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!

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #307 on:** June 16, 2013, 07:18:02 pm »

Is that now the 2nd one to sink within a year in Albert Dock ?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #308 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?

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #309 on:** June 16, 2013, 07:49:47 pm »

Just read that yes, this is the 2nd one in 3 months to sink..

JayDee · « **Reply #310 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.

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #311 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:14:33 pm »

Yellow Duckmarime in administration

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-23009846

Neil · « **Reply #312 on:** June 21, 2013, 11:33:04 pm »

Quote from: 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

that is a most incredible and moving story.....the guy will make a million just advertising coca cola alone, lol

inertia · « **Reply #313 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
DM

Netleyned · « **Reply #314 on:** June 22, 2013, 08:27:07 am »

He has just posted on here talking to you Dave

Ned

Norseman · « **Reply #315 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

ardarossan · « **Reply #316 on:** June 22, 2013, 09:21:13 pm »

Sirena Seaways ferry damaged hitting Harwich dock

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

Norseman · « **Reply #317 on:** June 22, 2013, 09:37:13 pm »

Ken really shouldn't be RC'ing while suffering sinusitis.

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #318 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

BrianB6 · « **Reply #319 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.

Vidion · « **Reply #320 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

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

BrianB6 · « **Reply #321 on:** June 30, 2013, 05:44:05 am »

Quote from: Vidion on June 29, 2013, 10:25:40 pm

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

Australian, OF COURSE.

http://www.incat.com.au/

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #322 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

sparkey · « **Reply #323 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.

sparkey · « **Reply #324 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.

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