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Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 4th September 2020, 18:11
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Deja Vu for a similar incident in Torquay in the...

Deja Vu for a similar incident in Torquay in the late 70's early 80's. I don't think she bent her nose that much though. Should have tested the brakes at her last survey.
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 29th May 2019, 20:05
Replies: 22
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Posted By Dartskipper
I'm not sure I want a yellow engine. It would...

I'm not sure I want a yellow engine. It would clash with my overalls. Something white, cream, grey and silver, or medium grey- green would be ok though.
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 29th May 2019, 17:47
Replies: 22
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Posted By Dartskipper
Does the Cat go in athwartships to drive the...

Does the Cat go in athwartships to drive the paddlewheels? Or is there a stonking great Spicer transmission and differential driving twin shafts connected to the side wheels? Waverley doesn't have...
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 28th May 2019, 21:47
Replies: 22
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Posted By Dartskipper
I had forgotten that little detail Bill. Yes, it...

I had forgotten that little detail Bill. Yes, it was the Chairman and members of the Works and Harbours Committee, and sundry other councillors and officials. They used to get a jolly on the Lifeboat...
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 24th May 2019, 23:17
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Posted By Dartskipper
When Waverley visited South Devon many years ago,...

When Waverley visited South Devon many years ago, she berthed at Haldon Pier, Torquay. There was a strong SW breeze, (Haldon Pier runs approximately NE/SW,) and she overcooked the approach. There...
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