Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#1
hi paul,i see that lurking about yesterday,quite possable it might be a franco/german gun ship holding us up to join the eu properly.either that or it was trying to pee off bob goldfinger and the ferry companys,or better still a securaty exercize for the olimpics/jubalee.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#2
lol!! Brian that was quick..have only just put the picture up.
Yes out of all three options you mention it is probably here to force us to join the Eurozone kicking and screaming...
One thing you can say about the Eurozone...never a dull moment!
But quite amazing to see the harbour entrance blocked. These are busy busy days.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#3
couldnt resist paulb,must be the time of day.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#4
lol!
Have now added an extra picture on the frontpage for max dramatisation.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#5
It was just planned survey work being one around the Eastern Entrance
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#6
Ah...very interesting Paul, thanks for that. But a naval vessel...were they minesweeping or generally checking things out prior to the Jubilee or indeed the Olympics, that is the question lingering on the grey cells.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#7
This is all I can find
Operation Rococo - Survey works
Mariners are advised that "HMS HURWORTH" will be undertaking underwater survey operations in the vicinity of the Port of Dover's Eastern Entrance and up to a distance of 2 nautical miles to seaward, from 1800hrs on Monday 28th May 2012 until 2300hrs Tuesday 29th May 2012. "HMS HURWORTH" may also undertake underwater surveys in the vicinity of the Western Entrance during this period.
These works will include seabed surveys and possible diving operations. "HMS HURWORTH" will maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch74 and her movements will be controlled by Dover Port Control.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and where possible give "HMS HURWORTH" a wide berth and minimum wach when she is engaged in survey and/or diving operations.
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#8
Well done with that Paul...will put a link through from the frontpage now so people will know. Many thanks again.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#9
Her official Navy web site is under development at the moment, but there is this...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Hurworth_%28M39%29Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#10
Could it possibly be the 'oirish navy over from the 'Emerald Isle', refuelling before using gunboat diplomacy to force the mainland europeans to accept their exclusion from the euro
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#11
nah quite the oppisit barry,they where bob goldfinger to ramson.wantig to be paid in used euro notes
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Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#12
Ah no Barry W-S all the Oirish gunboats are in the emerald isle. The big election is tomorrow and all are forcing the indigenious population to go to the polls and of course vote the way their conscience dictates...
....as long as its yes!
On a a serious note for a moment. Unable to tell if the ship, HMS Hurworth, is still here today..visibility still poor, better than earlier though, but I still cant see anything.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#13
i couldn't see it earlier even from the promenade.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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#14
Paul's post #7 gives the impression she would have left sometime after 11.00pm yesterday.
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Guest 699- Registered: 3 Jun 2010
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#15
extra security for the jubilee weekend ?
we went once on the hovercraft to play cricket on the the goodwin sands many years ago and lost the ball , wonder if she will spot it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#16
havent seen the admerilty pier all day so missed everything thats going on that end,any cruise ships in today does any one know.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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#17
None in today Brian, no fog as soon as you got part way up Jubilee Way at 2 o'clock bright and sunny.
Audere est facere.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#18
fog now cleared at aycliffe in the last hour,now seeing whats left of the sunshine.