Sparkies quiz

[tugfan]

#2172 - Don't know much about modern warships, even less about modern Japanese warships, but I found the picture on the net. It's the Japanese destroyer Shiranui.


Ton

[Sparkie2182]

.......both correct.

[Sparkie2182]

A ship to identify.......

[Makko]

#2169 - Fascinating reading! Here is one Dude who has worked in No.3, albeit as Western Shiprepairers, in winter. An experience never forgotten.

The North End was a very violent and dodgy part of Birkenhead. All razed now. I, however, am from Leasowe, Wallasey. I made it a habit to try and visit every pub in the NE for one pint to "meet the people"! One day, at The Angel, I was accompanied by Huw O. T. and Iain S. McPH. Huw ordered a whisky & peppermint. The pub went quiet. I turned at the bar and said, to all, "He's Welsh and we all work for Blue Funnel!". That dissipated a possibly difficult situation! There were many, many characters! The one pub that I never visited was the "Blood Tub", the Pole Star. Looking back, it was a wise decision, but "What if?".

So, the quiz does much more than simply get a point for answering!

Rgds.
Dave

[BellRope]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

A ship to identify.......

Well the clue is right there. I will give my attempt tomorrow if no one gets it.

[Sparkie2182]

"Well the clue is right there"

You would think so.....

[Sparkie2182]

Thanks for the back-story, Dave.

https://www.birkenhead.news/fascinat...leship-katori/

[BellRope]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

"Well the clue is right there"

You would think so.....

I might be wrong. Anyway, for those having a go, don't be fooled into thinking those are gun ports, they are shadows.

[Sparkie2182]

#2173......answer.

Judge Percy Harris D.S.C. K.C.

On January 27, 1945, while serving in the frigate HMS Keats, he was involved in operations that led to the sinking of U-boat 1051 in the Irish Sea. While the convoy was re-forming into two columns, another submarine, U-1172, having manoeuvred itself between them, attacked on the eastern side and sank three vessels. Keats was patrolling on the western extremity of the search plan when the 19-year-old Harris obtained a good contact using Asdic equipment, with which he was unfamiliar. The U-boat was attacked with a ‘Hedgehog’ anti-submarine weapon that comprised 24 mortar bombs launched into the air that would detonate on contact with a hard surface under the sea. U-1172 was sunk. Harris’s commendation noted that he ‘displayed outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty, remaining smartly at his post on and off for 36 hours’. The captain of Keats added: ‘This officer showed coolness and courage, although this was his first patrol being a temporary relief for the ship’s Asdic officer.’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituari...s-who-won-dsc/

[Sparkie2182]

"Starry Italian Night"

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/a0c284c1a399158

[BellRope]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

#2173......answer.

Judge Percy Harris D.S.C. K.C.

On January 27, 1945, while serving in the frigate HMS Keats, he was involved in operations that led to the sinking of U-boat 1051 in the Irish Sea. While the convoy was re-forming into two columns, another submarine, U-1172, having manoeuvred itself between them, attacked on the eastern side and sank three vessels. Keats was patrolling on the western extremity of the search plan when the 19-year-old Harris obtained a good contact using Asdic equipment, with which he was unfamiliar. The U-boat was attacked with a ‘Hedgehog’ anti-submarine weapon that comprised 24 mortar bombs launched into the air that would detonate on contact with a hard surface under the sea. U-1172 was sunk. Harris’s commendation noted that he ‘displayed outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty, remaining smartly at his post on and off for 36 hours’. The captain of Keats added: ‘This officer showed coolness and courage, although this was his first patrol being a temporary relief for the ship’s Asdic officer.’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituari...s-who-won-dsc/

Had a go, couldn't put my finger on it. Interesting story.

[Gijsha]

#2178 HMS Victory

[Sparkie2182]

Incorrect.

[BellRope]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

A ship to identify.......

Although I can't find the image with the flag in that position, I think the ship is the ill fated ERTUGRUL that ran onto rocks and sank with the loss of 500 + men.

[Sparkie2182]

Very nice association of facts.

Sadly......

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_ironclad_Hiei

Very nice try.

[Sparkie2182]

As above.....

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/b25759bce86f18c

[BellRope]

Originally Posted by Sparkie2182

Very nice association of facts.

Sadly......

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_ironclad_Hiei

Very nice try.

Yes, I also looked at the Hiei. But the story behind the Ertugrul got my attention. I knew the flags position would trip me up. Interesting reading on those ships.

[Gijsha]

#2178 another try: The Twelve Apostles

[Sparkie2182]

Interesting indeed.....

Both ships had a Turkish connection......the maritime museum in Istanbul may well be worth a visit

[Sparkie2182]

A former seafarer to identify.......

[Sparkie2182]

Identify the boat.......

[Sparkie2182]

#2195......answer.

"Mitsuo Fuchida"

He is perhaps best known for leading the first wave of air attacks on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsuo_Fuchida

[Sparkie2182]

"Tooled Up"

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/b2366658056700c

[Sparkie2182]

Identify the ship.......

[Sparkie2182]

#2196..... continued.