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Troubled times/ uncertain future for the Tug/tender Calshot.

Discussie in 'Everything Else Heritage' gestart door 60017, 15 jul 2019.

  1. 60017

    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Another important part of our maritime heritage is reported to be in trouble. I do hope a solution can be found for this old girl.

    https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17...attempt-to-save-vessel-from-scrapyard/?ref=ar
     
    60017, 15 jul 2019
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    Thompson1706 Part of the furniture

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    It would seem to be a better prospect for continued preservation than some of the shipwrecks proposed on here in recent times. She appears to be a younger version of 'Daniel Adamson' & has the benefit of still being afloat & of not being too big to berth in a small harbour somewhere.

    Bob.
     
    Thompson1706, 16 jul 2019
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    marshall5 en Greenway vinden dit leuk.
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I took this shot of the Calshot on 4th August 2019 (from the QM2).

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    60017, 12 aug 2019
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    Shaggy, Romsey en Greenway vinden dit leuk.

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