Maritime Flavour - Page 5

coolcat · 18th February 2017, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Fifer

Thanks for the kind words Jeff. After many years I've been trying to sort through a veritable mountain of pictures, negatives, and slides. I hoped that a few of them would be of interest.

Cheers,
Jim

Very interesting stuff indeed Sir

I'm off to our boat for the weekend.......nothing quite so sizeable though, it's a 27ft Motor Cruiser named 'Riverlight'

I have a thread on here called 'Boating on the Norfolk Broads' where I post photos of our time spent meandering on the water

Fifer · 18th February 2017, 23:14

The largest ship I was on was 277,000 tons and quarter of a mile long, but I downsized massively after that.

27' is an ideal size for the Norfolk Broads and I hope you have a lot of pleasure "meandering" on the water. It looks lovely there from your photographs on the other thread. Maybe I'll make it down there one day?

Cheers, Jim

Fifer · 19th February 2017, 23:52

Built for Brian Chang, the owner of the shipyard, Asean Lady was an unusual design.

Fitting out.

Dining and conference area.

The bar.

Lounge.

Stairs up and down.

Living area.

Master bedroom.

A satellite phone was later installed, so you could do business while doing your business1

Comms room.

Bridge.

A rather opulent toy!

Rocket · 20th February 2017, 07:34

Being a bit techy, I want that loo

Great pics

Fifer · 20th February 2017, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Rocket

Being a bit techy, I want that loo

Great pics

Cheers Paul, the guest loo is similar, but no sign of a driver's manual anywhere!

coolcat · 20th February 2017, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Fifer

The largest ship I was on was 277,000 tons and quarter of a mile long, but I downsized massively after that.

27' is an ideal size for the Norfolk Broads and I hope you have a lot of pleasure "meandering" on the water. It looks lovely there from your photographs on the other thread. Maybe I'll make it down there one day?

Cheers, Jim

Let us know if you do and we shall get a brew on

Rocket · 20th February 2017, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Fifer

Cheers Paul, the guest loo is similar, but no sign of a driver's manual anywhere!

I reckon that one hovers.

coolcat · 20th February 2017, 13:26

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Originally Posted by Rocket

I reckon that one hovers.

I reckon it grabs your butt cheeks and sucks the contents out, saving you the effort of pushing..........

Fifer · 20th February 2017, 14:03

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Let us know if you do and we shall get a brew on

A touch of milk and no sugar please Jeff. I reckon I'm sweet enough, but the Boss doesn't agree.

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Originally Posted by Rocket

I reckon that one hovers.

That did make me laugh when I logged in.

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Originally Posted by coolcat

I reckon it grabs your butt cheeks and sucks the contents out, saving you the effort of pushing..........

Ouch! The mind boggles.

Fifer · 20th February 2017, 14:05

A beautiful setting on Loen Lake in Norway, but above the boat and slightly to the left, there is visible scarring on the side of the Ramnefjell Mountain. In 1936 a volume of approximately one million cubic metres of rock broke off the Ramnefjell, falling into the lake causing a tidal wave 70 metres high. It washed away all the houses and farms, and caused a huge loss of life.

In the middle foreground of the picture below can be seen a brown object. It is the remains of one of the boats, washed high up the hill by the tidal wave.

A closer view of the hulk.

18th February 2017, 23:14	#42
Fifer Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montrose Posts: 736 Thanks: 286 Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts	The largest ship I was on was 277,000 tons and quarter of a mile long, but I downsized massively after that. 27' is an ideal size for the Norfolk Broads and I hope you have a lot of pleasure "meandering" on the water. It looks lovely there from your photographs on the other thread. Maybe I'll make it down there one day? Cheers, Jim __________________ I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race.

19th February 2017, 23:52	#43
Fifer Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montrose Posts: 736 Thanks: 286 Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts	Built for Brian Chang, the owner of the shipyard, Asean Lady was an unusual design. Fitting out. Dining and conference area. The bar. Lounge. Stairs up and down. Living area. Master bedroom. A satellite phone was later installed, so you could do business while doing your business1 Comms room. Bridge. A rather opulent toy! __________________ I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race. Last edited by Fifer; 20th February 2017 at 01:43..

20th February 2017, 07:34	#44
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Being a bit techy, I want that loo Great pics __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

20th February 2017, 14:05	#50
Fifer Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montrose Posts: 736 Thanks: 286 Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts	A beautiful setting on Loen Lake in Norway, but above the boat and slightly to the left, there is visible scarring on the side of the Ramnefjell Mountain. In 1936 a volume of approximately one million cubic metres of rock broke off the Ramnefjell, falling into the lake causing a tidal wave 70 metres high. It washed away all the houses and farms, and caused a huge loss of life. In the middle foreground of the picture below can be seen a brown object. It is the remains of one of the boats, washed high up the hill by the tidal wave. A closer view of the hulk. __________________ I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race.