Monthly Archives: May 2008

Sir Tristram

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Tim

Black & White photo of the LSL Sir Tristram which is permanently moored in Portland Harbour, and used for training purposes for the Royal Navy and other branches of the UK military apparatus. The name is painted out these days … Continue reading →

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New carriers, old enemies.

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Tim

  Or you play with a toy one? According to leaks and reports here and there, the French and British Admiralties are in discussion about the possibility of sharing an aircraft carrier, more like the impossibility, French and British crew … Continue reading →

Posted in Admirals, Americans, English, French, Grey Funnel, Warships, naval heroes, pinch of salt required | 1 Comment

17th May

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Tim

Today is Norway’s national day. As the skipper on a Norwegian ship I am expecting a phone call any minute from the King in Oslo ( Ah jaysus is it yourself Tim? It is begob and the blessings of God … Continue reading →

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More waiting

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Tim

More waiting. You get used to it when you work at sea, waiting for the pilot, waiting for orders, waiting for a free berth, waiting for the agent, waiting for provisions. In fact the whole job is waiting until the … Continue reading →

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Normal Service

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Tim

Normal service has been interrupted by a heavy dose of studying for my Norwegian endorsement, I will be working on Norwegian ships for the next couple of years all going well (agw as they say in ship speak). Now the … Continue reading →

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