Topic: Where in the world? (Read 649121 times)

radiojoe · « **Reply #825 on:** September 18, 2015, 11:22:55 am »

Sgurr Dearg, Cullin ?

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #826 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:15:52 pm »

Quote from: Nemo on September 18, 2015, 10:57:52 am

I know Skye very well but that view is seen by very few - maybe fishermen? Not a clue?

Or on a Ferry.

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #827 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:16:46 pm »

Quote from: radiojoe on September 18, 2015, 11:22:55 am

Sgurr Dearg, Cullin ?

Afraid not - the geology is quite distinctive.

radiojoe · « **Reply #828 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:44:49 pm »

Scorrybreac ?

Netleyned · « **Reply #829 on:** September 18, 2015, 12:52:02 pm »

Uig

Ned

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #830 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:20:27 pm »

Well it is the entrance to Uig Bay at the far northern end of the Trotternish peninsula so I will let it go at that - but I have yet to find the name for the headland. the area is well worth an extended visit if your in the area.
LB.

Ardnave · « **Reply #831 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:24:46 pm »

Hi LB,
The northern headland at the entrance to Uig bay is Ru Idrigill.
I have had the pleasure of some sea kayaking out of Uig & up the coast to the north. Some great views from the sea.

Clark

Netleyned · « **Reply #832 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:32:31 pm »

Craigile ?

Ned

Nemo · « **Reply #833 on:** September 18, 2015, 06:25:31 pm »

Ardnave · « **Reply #834 on:** September 18, 2015, 07:16:09 pm »

My post above was for information only....Not trying to nick your go Ned, you were first!

Clark

Netleyned · « **Reply #835 on:** September 18, 2015, 07:51:03 pm »

Carry on Clark, I can't do pictures to the forum from my phone.
I was last in Uig in1971 when surveying the Minches

Ned

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #836 on:** November 05, 2015, 03:54:06 am »

swansea marina ?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #837 on:** November 05, 2015, 08:02:59 am »

We still doing this?

Where in the World and who?

by Ministry

derekwarner · « **Reply #838 on:** November 05, 2015, 08:33:31 am »

Athena in Rome?.....or a bad image of Diana with the hang mans cap....... Derek

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #839 on:** November 05, 2015, 10:32:27 am »

No & nope.

UK

Netleyned · « **Reply #840 on:** November 05, 2015, 10:50:41 am »

Minerva
British Museum

Ned

Nemo · « **Reply #841 on:** November 07, 2015, 06:43:37 pm »

Not really a 'quiz' question but I am trying to identify the possible location shown in this painting of an early 19C steam-paddler. The castle and lighthouse might be good clues. Any ideas?

grendel · « **Reply #842 on:** November 07, 2015, 06:50:33 pm »

I was thinking it looked a bit like Portchester castle not sure about the lighthouse.

boat captain · « **Reply #843 on:** November 07, 2015, 08:15:49 pm »

Could be Fort Perch Rock on the Mersey.

Netleyned · « **Reply #844 on:** November 07, 2015, 09:05:14 pm »

Painting ships in that era needed a light house and castle/ fort
Could be anywhere.

Ned

Nemo · « **Reply #845 on:** November 07, 2015, 09:16:15 pm »

I think boatcaptain is probably correct as the lighthouse and fort could well be at Fort Perch Rock showing the ship heading upriver. I had a sneaking suspicion that it might have been the Mersey but as I had no knowledge of that area, I posed the question. I am interested in the Paddle Steamer 'Elizabeth' which was the first steamship to operate on the Mersey and was introduced in 1815 to operate between Liverpool and Runcorn. I thought this picture may have been of the Elizabeth. I am still not sure of the identity of the ship though. Thanks for suggestions to all.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #846 on:** November 08, 2015, 02:17:47 am »

Quote from: Netleyned on November 05, 2015, 10:50:41 am

Minerva
British Museum

Ned

Correc!

Norseman · « **Reply #847 on:** November 08, 2015, 09:14:41 am »

Yes, the Paddle Steamer picture is Perch Rock but I had been thinking Hurst Castle. I found this on the web.

Walters, Samuel[/t]CreditNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird CollectionMaterialsoil on canvasMeasurementsPainting: 723.9 x 1206.5 mm; Frame: 910 x 1400 mm

The Paddle Steamer 'Ariel'
A scene showing shipping on the Wirral, now known as New Brighton, Liverpool. In the background is the Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse. Other shipping is also depicted, including another paddle steamer on the left, together with smaller sailing boats. The paddle steamer in the painting has always thought to have been the ‘Ariel’. Formerly called the ‘Arrow’ she was built in 1821-22, and went into straight into service at Dover. She was transferred to the mail service in April 1825 and it is possible that she is shown visiting Liverpool between 1825-33 en route for Ireland. The ‘Arrow’ was taken over by the admiralty 1837 and renamed ‘Ariel’. She continued to be the Dover packet until 1846. A steam packet service from Liverpool to Kingstown was commended by the PO August 1826. There were four vessels on this route, ‘Dolphin’, ‘Comet’, ‘Etna’ and ‘Thetis’ and were built large enough to enable them to compete with steamships of private companies operating from Liverpool to Ireland. Since this painting shows a furled sail behind the funnel and the riser pipe from the boiler safety valves it is more likely to be one of the larger Liverpool Post Office packets such as the ‘Lightning’ which was the first PO steam packet to be ordered from Evans of Rotherhithe in 1820. The painting is signed and dated ‘Walters and Son 1831’.

Nemo · « **Reply #848 on:** November 09, 2015, 06:35:06 pm »

Thanks for info Norseman.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #849 on:** April 30, 2016, 11:14:05 am »

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