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Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 15:21

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A one time record breaker with a dark past.

The buildings location.....?

Answer at 1800.

Malcolm G 11th September 2022 15:45

#81 - Recently saw it on a tv programme about ‘forgotten architecture’
It is Prora on the island of Rügen.
https://www.dw.com/en/the-colossus-o...ort/a-50199173

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 18:05

Well done....

Correct.

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 18:08

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A ship to identify.......

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 18:30

Aqua Plane

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/21a2248772db7f3.jpeg

NickJNZ 11th September 2022 19:27

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 45915)
Well done....

Correct.

Was this the German (Nazi era) holiday village?

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 19:45

It was indeed.

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 19:52

Former U-boat base.

But where?

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Malcolm G 11th September 2022 20:24

#84 - First thought was ANDES,
But on closer look I don't think it is and that the 'A' was left in to mislead us....


So maybe SS Antilles. - alongside at Southampton perhaps.

NickJNZ 11th September 2022 20:29

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Walking out on the ‘plane of an Asute Class submarine

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 21:01

'"A' was left in to mislead us...."

So mistrustful....as if i would.

:(

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Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 21:02

Astute Class submarine

Correct.

:)

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 21:04

Identify the ship.....

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/96bb0684117dabf.jpeg

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 21:07

Big Whale.....

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/f2b4b6d8e9cac56.jpeg

Her flag?

Malcolm G 11th September 2022 22:54

#93 - I can’t quite make it out on my tablet but does that crest/coat of arms have some Scandinavian origins?

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 22:57

I dont know to be honest.
Judging by her name....i would doubt it.

........ update........ certainly not.

Sparkie2182 11th September 2022 23:19

Answer at around 120800uk.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 07:39

#93 answer.....

Greek Line's

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/00f44dde9f77d62.jpeg

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 07:41

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Over French airspace......

Identify the river.....

Malcolm G 12th September 2022 08:18

#93 - A Greek crown, I got confused, again,
Could have been the Arkadia but that would have been wrong as well.
Keep ‘em coming..

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 08:44

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Thank you Malcolm.

I shall.... thank you for your support.

Appreciated.

#88. Answer.

La Rochelle.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 08:54

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A ship to identify......

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 09:12

Rafting..... apparently.

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/88033cd2c56b645.jpeg

Malcolm G 12th September 2022 10:42

#99 - The large stretch of water is the Gironde estuary leading down to Bordeaux and famously the location where the Cockleshell heroes were dropped off, but the pin is closer to the Seudre river.

NickJNZ 12th September 2022 12:01

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 45938)

Tug, sub, mother.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 13:10

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Both correct.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 13:30

#102 answer.....

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/5a95e06bc83b744.jpeg

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 13:50

1945..…North Atlantic.....U-boat surrenders to American blimp.

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Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 14:57

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Identify the shipping company.......

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 15:22

Droning On.....

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NickJNZ 12th September 2022 17:30

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Big Boys Toys!

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 18:12

Indian canoe??

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John Rogers 12th September 2022 18:15

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 45957)
Identify the shipping company.......

President Line

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 18:17

Her build name?

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/f654c27242e7af7.png

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 18:39

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"President Line"

Correct......thanks John for participating.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 18:42

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Where in Europe.......?

Malcolm G 12th September 2022 18:58

#116 - Cherbourg.

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 18:59

Correct.

:)

Sparkie2182 12th September 2022 19:00

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Where in the UK?

Malcolm G 12th September 2022 19:09

#114 - I think that might be the one that started life as Mona's Queen 4.


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