Size matters

• howard mcsweeney1

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  18 January 2011     21:4989472
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  this gives an indication of the width of the new ferry against one of the present ones.
• Guest 657

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  18 January 2011     21:5789473
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  Goodness that's HUGE
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• Guest 658

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  19 January 2011     05:5789480
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  Unfortunately its already broke, and they don't know how long before its repaired.
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• Guest 653

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  19 January 2011     08:3089493
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  I heard that too Guz, can't remember what it was though.
  
  
  
  
  Roger
• Brian Dixon

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  19 January 2011     08:3489497
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  some sort of bearing problem,they are having to use sprit of france one.if memory serves me right ed connel did mention it on this forum.
• Guest 653

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  19 January 2011     08:4189500
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  Thanks Brian, maybe that's where I read it.
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 640

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  19 January 2011     09:1689515
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  I think this might be a rumour that something is broke. Its seems to be operating quite well down here in the harbour... it was gone on sunday back on monday gone today..there doesnt seem to be anything wrong with it. So 'rumour of its death may be greatly exagerated!'
  
  But yes you can see there the huge difference in size...greater internal volume will be put to good use.
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• howard mcsweeney1

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  19 January 2011     09:4689523
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  has to be teething problems with a massive project like that, i heard that parts from the "spirit of france" are being used.
• howard mcsweeney1

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  19 January 2011     12:0489546
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  one from a different angle.
• Guest 658

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  19 January 2011     13:5189560
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  I was on another ferry this morning in the early hours and as the ferry swung round to berth, the bow door was open and you could see the length of the vehicle deck. It was like looking into a large aircraft hanger. Very impressive.
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