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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th April 2023, 19:00
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Get well soon, Threebs. Best Wishes, Eddyw

Get well soon, Threebs. Best Wishes, Eddyw
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 20th August 2019, 22:28
Replies: 6
Views: 9,896
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In most (side wheel) paddle steamers the...

In most (side wheel) paddle steamers the simplest and most cost effective arrangement was a single engine connected to a single paddle shaft. Independent wheel propulsion was employed in special...
Forum: Historic Shipping Lines & Ships 20th August 2019, 22:04
Replies: 22
Views: 17,388
Posted By eddyw
Paddle steamer handling is a particular art. The...

Paddle steamer handling is a particular art. The paddles are so far from the rudder that its effectiveness depends entirely on the speed of the hull through the water. Hence the fast approach to pier...
Forum: Looking for Information on Shipmates, Ships, Family or Friends? 29th July 2019, 21:55
Replies: 2
Views: 7,166
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Inman Line owned a "City of New York" but she...

Inman Line owned a "City of New York" but she wasn't built till 1861 and ran New York to Liverpool. Direct Glasgow - New York sailings were operated by the Glasgow and New York SS Co. They had a...
Forum: Coasters 24th May 2017, 23:47
Replies: 4
Views: 12,516
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I think the nickname 'yellow peril' was usually...

I think the nickname 'yellow peril' was usually applied to the series of twelve sisters or near sisters starting with "Stability" of 1949 through to "Fred Everard' of 1958. These were c1550grt,...
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