Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#1
a 18th centry war ship has been found in chatam dock yard,built in the late 1700's saw service all around the world including trafelger.the ship was brken up after 47 years service.the remants can be seen in the wheelrights shed at the docks.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#2
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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#3
im affraid not tom,i think it was the noir or somthing simular sounding.it has taken 10 years of dna reshearch just to find its name,but they are preseving whats left for prosperity and hopefully be open to public viewing by 2015.
Guest 673- Registered: 16 Jun 2008
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#4
The timbers are from HMS Namur which had a distinguished service history spanning nearly half a century from the Seven Years War onwards.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-19298148Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#5
Thanks Ed.
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Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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#6
thats the one ed,couldnt remember the name for the life of me.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#7
That's really interesting all round, a great insight into Maritime history
On a seperate note I came across a brief mention in 'I' about the finding of a pirate ship wreck off the Tongan coast I believe, any info chaps?
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#8
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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#9
thats good to know tom.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#10
Maybe Richard (Moffatt) and his TSS Dover team might be successful in their bid - hope so, good luck Richard.
Roger
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#11
Thanks for that Tom, plus more interesting reading of further stories and maritime finds from links attached, Ahr! me hearties
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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#12
well shiver my timbers.
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#13
Thanks Roger-as soon as we refloat the vessel and acquire ownership-that's when the promotion really starts. Establishing working relationships across the country takes time-especially in the current industrial climate. I'm glad to say that all the other stakeholders on Teesside consider us to be a viable contender for the ship. Currently Dover is 'Bona Vacantia' where it normally passes to the crown-however by royal perogative they have also disowned the vessel. We could declare our ownership tomorrow-but the question of liability has to be settled in our favour.
Bringing Dover back to Dover would be something worth celebrating and her presence would add another icon to the rich heritage of Dover. Before that happens there is much to accomplish. Our work continues apace.
Arrh! Shiver me steelwork!..it'll take alot to see us scuppered me hearties!
Never give up...
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#14
Thanks Richard - all sounds positive.
Hope you accomplish what you intend - my very best for a successful return.
Roger
