18th centry ship...
- Brian Dixon
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17 August 2012 19:10187596a 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. - 18 August 2012 09:07187640Not HMS London then Brian? From 2008...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/3353807/River-Thames-17th-century-warship-wreck-made-protected-site.htmlIgnorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing. - Brian Dixon
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18 August 2012 10:27187648im 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. - 18 August 2012 10:30187650The 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-19298148 - 18 August 2012 10:32187652Thanks Ed.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing. - Brian Dixon
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18 August 2012 10:33187653thats the one ed,couldnt remember the name for the life of me. - 18 August 2012 11:04187658That'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? - 18 August 2012 11:33187660Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
- Brian Dixon
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18 August 2012 14:17187667thats good to know tom. - 19 August 2012 07:23187728Maybe Richard (Moffatt) and his TSS Dover team might be successful in their bid - hope so, good luck Richard.
Roger - 19 August 2012 17:54187804Thanks for that Tom, plus more interesting reading of further stories and maritime finds from links attached, Ahr! me hearties
- Brian Dixon
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19 August 2012 20:43187825well shiver my timbers. - 19 August 2012 22:25187836Thanks 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... - 20 August 2012 06:20187844Thanks Richard - all sounds positive.
Hope you accomplish what you intend - my very best for a successful return.
Roger