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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 13th March 2024, 20:44
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Posted By Malcolm G
Ah the '60s Were you really there?

Ah the '60s

Were you really there?
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 7th March 2024, 09:37
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Posted By Malcolm G
Their real, not so much fun, names are: ZP801...

Their real, not so much fun, names are:
ZP801 – Pride of Moray
ZP802 – City of Elgin
ZP803 – Terence Bulloch DSO DFC
ZP804 – Spirit of Reykjavík
ZP805 – Fulmar
ZP806 – Guernsey's Reply
ZP807...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 7th March 2024, 00:09
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Posted By Malcolm G
Somebody mentioned Boaty Macboatface.

Somebody mentioned Boaty Macboatface.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 2nd March 2024, 10:32
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Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Well quite so, particularly if it is listing… ...

Well quite so, particularly if it is listing…
Or does that deserve a bullet?
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 2nd March 2024, 00:19
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
I have been browsing the user manual for my...

I have been browsing the user manual for my extending ladder.
Well, perhaps not a manual, more a step by step guide.
Forum: Say Hello 28th February 2024, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By Malcolm G
When I first saw the number I realised that it...

When I first saw the number I realised that it was a paired sequence - like they use in IQ tests.
And I am 'unitiated' so to speak.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 27th February 2024, 23:18
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Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Another one for our friends down under…

Another one for our friends down under…
Forum: Say Hello 27th February 2024, 09:30
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By Malcolm G
Welcome aboard the happy ship SH :thumb: You...

Welcome aboard the happy ship SH :thumb:
You will find a few of your ilk on here and much of interest in the Gallery, as you have no doubt already spotted.
Forum: Stormy Weather 23rd February 2024, 20:07
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Malcolm G
The thing which recently sparked my curiosity was...

The thing which recently sparked my curiosity was the reference in Press and BBC, and even spotted on GCaptain!, to: (FOC) flagged, British Registered, vessel name.
Well it can't be both, can it? ...
Forum: Stormy Weather 23rd February 2024, 11:54
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Malcolm G
In this case Roy, none of the Companies are...

In this case Roy, none of the Companies are British but Société Anonyme or similar.
Therefore not listed at Companies House.
Presumably the person in Southampton is listed in the equivalent...
Forum: Stormy Weather 22nd February 2024, 21:03
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Malcolm G
Certainly some tax issues there somewhere. ...

Certainly some tax issues there somewhere.
Maybe exploiting some loophole, but what?
Forum: Stormy Weather 22nd February 2024, 19:59
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Malcolm G
British Registration, or not.

It appears that the news media have redefined a British Registered ship to fall in line with claims made by the Houthis in Yemen.
Having spotted this anomaly on other occasions I thought to dig a...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th February 2024, 20:55
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Our Antipodean colleagues might appreciate this...

Our Antipodean colleagues might appreciate this one..
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th February 2024, 20:41
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
#1804 - "Make it so, number one."...

#1804 - "Make it so, number one." (sew?).
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th February 2024, 17:43
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Why am I not surprised :bounce:

Why am I not surprised :bounce:
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th February 2024, 12:56
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Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Spot on John

Spot on John
Forum: Mess Deck 20th February 2024, 11:30
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Posted By Malcolm G
It was ever thus. Back in my boozy days it also...

It was ever thus. Back in my boozy days it also seemed that the price increased according to level of inebriation - they charged as much as they thought they could get away with before the “Ow much!”...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th February 2024, 09:30
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Clues? What type of sword? What is Jean-Luc...

Clues?
What type of sword?
What is Jean-Luc Picard saying?
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 23:29
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Someone has suggested that Norway, Sweden and...

Someone has suggested that Norway, Sweden and Denmark put bar codes on their ships…

When they enter port then they could….

Scan d’Navy in.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 23:25
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
I’ll give it a day or two…

I’ll give it a day or two…
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 21:23
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Second one...

Second one...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 21:22
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
A couple of slightly cryptic pics for you to work...

A couple of slightly cryptic pics for you to work out.
(not connected, just posted together.)
Well I thought that they were amusing anyway.
First one...
Forum: Mess Deck 16th February 2024, 21:50
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Views: 1,645,929
Posted By Malcolm G
Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 16th February 2024, 14:12
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By Malcolm G
Here you go.. ...

Here you go..

https://youtu.be/sbOEgigo5SY?si=CIE_N4ujNOMk4EZN
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 15th February 2024, 18:33
Replies: 2
Views: 215
Posted By Malcolm G
I think that the cross channel ferry TS Brighton...

I think that the cross channel ferry TS Brighton was actually registered as TS Brighton VI.
The Roman six being sufficient difference in name.
Whether it had the VI before 1960 I known not, maybe...
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