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BellRope 7th December 2022 22:43

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48668)
#2223..... continued.

USS ----- AGC-4. Someone else can fill the blanks in. :thumb:

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 08:42

"Orient"

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/defc8877dca2e95

BellRope 8th December 2022 09:18

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Originally Posted by BellRope (Post 48670)
USS ----- AGC-4. Someone else can fill the blanks in. :thumb:

Still here:confused:, Looks like you are going to have to show the ship Sparkie.

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 09:59

Agreed......

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ancon_(AGC-4)

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 10:00

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A ship and her location?

NickJNZ 8th December 2022 12:41

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48674)
A ship and her location?

#2230 Fort Rosalie at Birkenhead

Orbitaman 8th December 2022 13:02

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48674)
A ship and her location?

Either ENS Luxor or ENS Abu Simbel. Location: West Float Birkenhead

Orbitaman 8th December 2022 13:05

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48674)
A ship and her location?

After a bit more research, it's ENS Abu Simbel

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 13:20

...... Correct.

Former RFA Fort Rosalie

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFA_Fort_Rosalie_(A385)

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 13:22

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A famous Hollywood hero was born on the site of this arena.

Who and where?

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 14:42

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Where is Everards getting it slightly wrong???

NickJNZ 8th December 2022 15:21

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48679)
A famous Hollywood hero was born on the site of this arena.

Who and where?

It could Roy Rogers, or Doris Day!
“Hero” RR

BellRope 8th December 2022 15:28

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48680)
Where is Everards getting it slightly wrong???

Looks like it's GPS has sent it up the wrong river, with all those small boats dotted about.

Makko 8th December 2022 15:29

#2235 - Place Cincinatti. I am between Tyrone Power & Uncle Roy - I'll go for Roy Rogers.
Rgds.
Dave

Malcolm G 8th December 2022 15:34

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48680)
Where is Everards getting it slightly wrong???

Looks like the fun oft to be had at Fowey - But it doesn't look right for there.

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 16:45

"Roy Rogers"........"Born on 2nd base."

#2235 - Place Cincinatti

Correct.

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 16:46

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"Fowey"

Not so.

:)

"Looks like it's GPS has sent it up the wrong river"

Makes you wonder how Captain Cook managed..........:)

BellRope 8th December 2022 17:15

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48680)
Where is Everards getting it slightly wrong???

Are coasters allowed to enter this river? It's Teignmouth >

BellRope 8th December 2022 18:07

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Originally Posted by Sparkie2182 (Post 48686)
"Fowey"

Not so.

:)

"Looks like it's GPS has sent it up the wrong river"

Makes you wonder how Captain Cook managed..........:)

Yeh, but he knew how to read the stars.

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 18:25

"Teignmouth"

Correct.

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 18:57

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Where in the world?

Varley 8th December 2022 19:03

National arboretum?

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 19:09

Lucky "A"

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/355e2009eebcfd2

Sparkie2182 8th December 2022 19:11

Not so.

An off-topic question for "Sparkies"...... but appropriate for today.

Malcolm G 8th December 2022 19:50

The Dambuster's Memorial Park at Steenbergen

http://wikimapia.org/15417703/Dambuster-s-Memorial-Park

Today's connection being the announcement of the death of Johnny Johnson, the last living participant in Operation Chastise.


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