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Topic: Tuesday Troubles

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-15-2009 06:42 PM

A very brief by chance, as I happened to be in the area, shipspotting trip was not very productive; Heavy rain and strong winds apart... would anyone like to name the ship?

Pam

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Salaison
First Class Passenger
Member # 4722

posted 09-16-2009 09:31 AM

Thomson Destiny

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 09-16-2009 11:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Salaison:
Thomson Destiny

One assumes that Pam did not leave our shores yesterday and Destiny does not visit any UK ports.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 09-16-2009 11:08 AM

This looks like the ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT (or whatever she's called these days!) Originally the CROWN MONARCH.

Rich

[ 09-16-2009: Message edited by: Linerrich ]

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Salaison
First Class Passenger
Member # 4722

posted 09-16-2009 12:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
One assumes that Pam did not leave our shores yesterday and Destiny does not visit any UK ports.

How about taking a guess at it, instead of telling me how wrong i am, i don't see you coming up with anything! This is the second time i have replied to a quiz post and received a smart ass comment!

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ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 09-16-2009 01:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
This looks like the ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT (or whatever she's called these days!) Originally the CROWN MONARCH.
Rich
[ 09-16-2009: Message edited by: Linerrich ]

I agree! Lloyds MIU report she arrived at Tilbury on the 10th.

Tony

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-16-2009 01:42 PM

Yes, Alexander Von Humboldt. Arrived on 10th under tow from tug Englishman, originally at the Cruise Terminal and then moved inside the locks over midnight. I knew I wasn't going to be able to see her, a shame really, but I do have many photos from better times last year. I hope she isn't going to be there for long. This is all one can see:-

As in the area I stopped to see if I could catch Sea Leopard [es SpeedOne] pass on her return from Falmouth, but she was nearly an hour early & within the locks before I arrived. Too small to be seen over the clutter. Not a successful day, but not a specifically planned one. I did catch Deutschland on her way to the breakers though

Pam

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timb
First Class Passenger
Member # 5901

posted 09-16-2009 02:28 PM

Pam just out of curriosity what type of machinery is that in the foreground.....some sort of dredge perhaps???

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-16-2009 03:34 PM

I don't know what the proper name is but they are used to unload coal from bulkers. It's the jetty for Tilbury Power Station which is coal fired.

Pam

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timb
First Class Passenger
Member # 5901

posted 09-17-2009 10:33 AM

Thanks Pam. Mighty interesting

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 09-18-2009 04:54 PM

Deutschland going to the breakers?...explain?

cruiseshipluver

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